Member of the Month: Charlie Butler Congratulations to Charlie Butler, our inspirational motivator for May! Charlie came to Fitness Universe a year ago to shed 50 pounds. Through diet and hard work, Charlie met his goal and then some! He went from a flabby 280 to a lean, mean, muscular machine. 80 pounds later, Charlie keeps to his fitness goals with a combination of lifting and boxing three times a week. His persistent work at the gym also introduced him to new activities—and new activity partners! With the help of a few other dedicated members, Charlie started the Fitness Universe Cycling Club. They go on long-distance rides around the area every weekend, rain or shine. For more information on their outings, please email Charlie at fitucycle@email.com. Congrats on your healthy new lifestyle, Charlie! Tip of the Month: Switch It Up! Make sure you give your muscles time to heal by keeping your workout varied and alternating body parts. Do your upper body on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and your lower body on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Sunday can be your day to relax and recover! Healthy Recipe: Steak Fajita 1 whole wheat tortilla 1/2 lb lean steak 1 red pepper 1 green pepper 1 onion 1 zucchini Salt and pepper, to taste 1. Season the steak with salt and pepper and pan sear to your desired level of doneness. 2. Steam peppers and zucchini until slightly soft. 3. Sauté onion in a small amount of olive oil. 4. Wrap everything up in the tortilla and add a few drops of your favorite hot sauce for some extra spice! Special Events in May Wednesday, May 11: Guest night! Each member is allowed to bring one guest in to work out for free and participate in equipment demonstrations. (Guests must be 18+.) Tuesday, May 17: Free daycare for the kiddies from open ‘til close! Friday, May 20: Guest Chef Ramon teaches us about healthy cooking. 6 pm to 8 pm. Reservations required.