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Happy Anniversary!
The following PrimeTime patrons are celebrating another year of fitness with us. Thank you for your loyalty to us, and kudos for showing such dedication to your health and fitness!
One Year
David Carico
(Mr.) Page Morris
Christopher Parker
Four Years
Missy Crosby
Seven Years
Peggy Schachte
Ten Years
Julie Nestler
Twelve Years
Chip Roberts
Fourteen Years
Jim Rocco
Fifteen Years
Cindy Carpenter
George Durst
Barbara Spell
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ATHLETA + PRIMETIME =
GREAT DEALS!
Sunday, March 13
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Our friends at Athleta over at Town Centre have invited us to come shopping again!
E-mail us to receive the invitation, or pick one up from the gym, and bring it with you on Sunday, March 13, between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. to enjoy 25% off your entire purchase!
ALSO – an added bonus! On March 13 Athleta is donating 5% of all Friends and Family sales to the Charleston Chapter of Girls on the Run! ANOTHER reason (as if you needed one!) to go shopping today!
Ladies, come find something new for your workout wardrobe; and men, now’s a great time to get something to reward the lady in your life for her hard work in the gym!
Sunday, March 13
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
25% off entire purchase
Don’t forget to bring the invitation with you to receive the discount and help out our local Girls on the Run!
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GYM ORIENTATION SESSIONS
FREE – to help you navigate around the new PrimeTime and our new toys!
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Saturday, March 12
4:00 p.m.
Click here to sign up now!
Not sure what to do with the big new piece of equipment in the gym? Have you gazed in wonder at Jacob’s Ladder every time you come in? Does the thought of being alone in the weight room send you into an anxiety attack?
Join a PrimeTime trainer on the second Saturday of each month for a free orientation session to unravel the mysteries in the gym! You’ll learn things like how to work the equipment, how to make seating adjustments, and where the Emergency Stop buttons, and Panic Buttons, are!
(Note, this is designed to be an instructional hour, not a workout. Feel free to schedule a training session if you need assistance putting together a workout that works for YOU!)
Saturday, March 12
4:00 p.m.
Click here to sign up now!
These sessions are free but space is limited, so click here to reserve your spot today!
Saturday, March 12
4:00 p.m.
Click here to sign up now!
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LADIES – SAVE THE DATE!
Habitat for Humanity
Women Build
Thursday, May 5
8:30 – 12:30
Must be 15 years or older
Women Build is Habitat for Humanity’s program for women who want to learn construction skills and build homes and communities. This program brings together women from all walks of life to address the housing crisis facing millions of women and children worldwide. No experience is necessary!
More details coming soon!
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Dear Members and Friends,
A hint of spring is in the air, and we can’t wait to take our fitness outside! Boot Camp is right around the corner. But there’s lots to do indoors as well . . . keep reading to learn about some great new workouts, a shopping spree, field trips, nutritional advice, and more!
Oh – don’t forget to set your clocks ahead before you go to bed on Saturday, March 12! |
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Member Spotlight –
Trish Elsie
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Trish is looking strong in the last 1/2-mile of the Myrtle Beach marathon on Saturday!
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To know Trish Elsie is to love life. You just can’t help it . . . her energy, enthusiasm, and zeal for all things with a good cause are infectious.
Trish and Meredith go back a long way, meeting when Trish was working at the Isle of Palms Rec Center coordinating the employee wellness program. Now, as the development director, volunteer coordinator and construction assistant for East Cooper Habitat for Humanity, Trish’s office is right next door to the gym . . . so you’ll very likely be seeing much more of her!
Trish’s favorite structured exercise includes running, yoga and weight training. A certified yoga instructor, she is also studying for her personal trainer exam in April.
Although she only just recently joined PrimeTime Fitness, Trish has always made a conscious effort to incorporate activity into every aspect of her life . . . including work, play, and her relationships with friends and family. “I think of my life as a game and I have to be at my best physically and mentally to achieve the things I set out to do. Staying in shape is all part of the games I play. Working out isn’t a chore, it’s like recess for me in my mind.”
When asked what is her motivation to get to the gym consistently, Trish replied “I consider my time in the gym, my time. It’s like an appointment I make everyday with myself. I can’t skip out or make excuses when I have meetings for work or with friends, so I consider this time to be of the same value. I just can’t cancel on myself. It’s my time. No-one can interrupt me, and I am off the grid. I disappear to my happy place!”
Originally from Canada, Trish lives on IOP with her partner Barry, and became a citizen five years ago. But her international experience is much more extensive than that . . . she spent her 20’s traveling the world and has lived in 7 different countries. She recently obtained her certificate from the University of Cambridge in teaching English to Speakers of Other languages and is now in the process of applying for a scholarship to the University of Peace in Costa Rica to obtain her Masters. And you think YOU are busy!
Trish’s most recent accomplishment was just this past weekend when she completed the Myrtle Beach marathon. Her first marathon, it’s been on her bucket list for a few years – despite total reconstructive surgery on her knee five years ago.
She set the goal on her 38th birthday while in Myrtle Beach, and according to Trish, you just have to “See it, say it, then do it. Simple.”
Ask Trish for words of encouragement and she’s quick to offer advice. Some of her favorites are “Be the book, don’t be the cover,” and “Either you’re on my train or you’re off my train. I’m not slowing down.”
Trish, we can only hope that you would allow us to come along for the wild ride on your train. We’re grateful to have you on board with us at PrimeTime Fitness!
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Trish takes a moment during a Habitat Build in Honduras to spend time with a new friend!
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Trish will be coordinating a PrimeTime/Habitat “Women Build” on Thursday May 5. Check it out,and stay tuned for details! |
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Six Reasons To Strength-Train
Calling all cardio junkies . . . Get off the elliptical! Runners, come inside from your run! Cyclists, get off the bike! Yogis, put your mat away for a while!
We’ve got six great reasons to incorporate strength-training into your workout regimen. There are many, many more reasons for EVERYONE – men and women – to pump some iron, but these are the game-changers!
Muscle-strengthening exercise, also known as strength-training or resistance exercise, is more than just about making muscles stronger. Here are six other reasons to start or to keep going . . . . click here to read more.
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Staff Recipe File –
Rachel’s Recipe; Meredith’s MakeOver
Herbal Onion-Chicken Soup Remedy
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Catch a cold? Feelin’ the flu? Our chicken-onion broth remedy will cure what ails you!
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When Meredith and Rachel both ended up in the doctor’s office recently at the same time – Rachel for strep throat and Meredith for pneumonia, no-one would have predicted that a delicious recipe would have come of it. Texting back and forth between exam- and waiting room, the two discussed symptoms and remedies. Rachel’s cure-all was to boil a whole onion for 30-40 minutes and drink the broth (eeeww!).
Not quite sold on Rachel’s suggestion, but at a loss for anything else, Meredith decided to add a little substance and flavor to the recipe. The result was something that not only can help you breath easier and soothe any respiratory discomfort, but also aids in digestion and inflammation with the help of turmeric, garlic, and ginger. It even contains protein, so necessary for the healing process. Not only good for you, it’s quick, easy, and delicious, too!
Ingredients:
1 onion
1 chicken breast
1 TBS minced garlic
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground ginger
Salt/pepper to taste
Directions:
Cut the onion into quarters
Boil the onion for about 30 minutes
Add chicken breast and herbs, salt, and pepper
Boil until chicken is done (I let is boil for 15-20 minutes, then cut into smaller pieces to finish cooking).
Remove chicken from broth, shred with a fork.
Return shredded chicken to broth
Enjoy!
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National Take-Your-Lunch-To-Work Day
Thursday, March 10
Constantly shelling out cash to buy your lunch adds up . . . as do the extra pounds you are likely to accumulate when you rely on restaurant fare or fast food. When others prepare your food, you have no idea what’s really on your plate!
Be sure to stop by PrimeTime on Thursday, March 10, between 9:00 and 10:00 to learn how packing your lunch can be easy!
Julie will be on hand with her clever food-packing system . . . perfect for taking your lunch to school or work. This system takes the guesswork out of what to take and how much to pack.
Check out this great video (click here!) for Julie’s suggestions on packing a healthy lunch to go! We encourage you to take charge of the ingredients that fuel your body and mind for the second half of your work day . . . Celebrate National Take-Your-Lunch-to-Work Day on Thursday, March 10 by putting just a few minutes into preparing a lunch the night before. Your scale and your wallet will thank you!
Packing a Healthy Lunch
Thursday, March 10
9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
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STRYKE returns for limited run!
March 10 and March 17; 8:00 a.m.
You only have two chances this month – don’t miss the cutting edge workout Stryke Fitness!!
It’s reckless abandon + intense discipline, and it’s completely addicting.
It’s intense + empowering + enticing + sexy, all in one. This class proves that working out CAN be fun!
Thursdays, March 10 and March 17
8:00 a.m.
Keep your eyes and ears open for information about our SIX WEEK STRYKE coming soon!
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“Get Back to Basics”
Healthy Back Workouts
Thursdays at noon
If back pain is your daily mode of operation, you need this class. Back surgery survivor and conqueror Meredith will take you “back” to the basics of core strengthening, stretching, and pain management techniques that will help you make it through the day.
Every Thursday
12:00 – 12:45 p.m. – $20/class
No reservations needed.
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Thanks to Julie for offering up this quick and easy way to change up your chicken or fish recipe!
They both are extrememly motivated to get to the gym. Hal, determined to stay ahead of the aging process, is committed to doing either aerobic or strength exercises 70 – 80% of the time, and he doesn’t miss a day in the gym unless he’s hiking on the Appalachian Trail. With Hal’s analytic personality, you shouldn’t be surprised that he keeps good records of his workouts (and he has recorded his record 4-minute 37-second plank!). Peggy’s primary motivation comes from trying to stay one step ahead of Hal, but she is also inspired to hit the gym when she looks in a full-length mirror! (Don’t worry, Peggy – our new home will feature mirrors that make you look slimmer:-). Peggy makes it a point to get to either PrimeTime Pedal for her aerobic exercise, or Pedal & Pump for a combination of cardio and strength training. Being held accountable and showing up for class helps . . . Peggy says “if I sign up for a class, I go. If I don’t, I find sixteen other things to do!” Maybe Jacob’s Ladder is one of those things – you can often find Peggy climbing away when she’s not in a class!
Interesting facts about Peggy and Hal? They love to share books and spread their love of reading. Be sure to stop by the Little Free Library in front of their house near the lighthouse to pick up (or leave!) a good read. The LFL also has a dropbox at PrimeTime, and Peggy and Hal are delighted when their PrimeTime pals pitch in a book!
“Exercise is good for the brain. We know that. But most studies of exercise and brain health have focused on the effects of running, walking or other aerobic activities.
Every month we share a staff recipe from our favorites. This month, however, with Thanksgiving looming just around the corner, we thought we’d share several healthy holiday recipes and let you choose your own! Most of these have been taste-tested, others are some we just thought sounded good. If you put any of these to the test yourself, feel free to 
21-Day Clean-Eating Challenge Information Session
Saturdays, November 7 & 14
Too much of the good stuff on Thanksgiving Day? Here’s your chance to start working on your holiday calorie burn.
RELOCATION UPDATE
You’ve probably heard the saying “If you don’t use it you lose it.” But if you’re looking to maintain your fitness and stay strong well into your 50’s and beyond, you need to do more than use it! As author Joe Friel says, we have to “use it or lose it with one twist. Don’t just use it – push it.” The key, he states, is intensity. Once again, quality trumps quantity!
Meredith does it, Sarah does it, Shannon does it, and Julie does it too. We suspect that Susan does it as well. What is it? We all enjoy our daily dose of caffeine delivered in a steaminghot cup of coffee. What are the staff favorites?At home, Meredith likes a bold blend brewed in her French press, with a little steamed non-fat milk and a sprinkling of Truvia. Sarah takes her favorite flavored roast (pumpkin, hazelnut, or French vanilla) black. At home, Julie prefers hers straight up and strong. And Shannon makes her own at home from Dunkin Donuts ground beans. Of course, you can find any of us at Starbucks too . . . Sarah orders up a black Americano, Meredith asks for a grande nonfat misto, and Shannon prefers a skinny vanilla latte, extra espresso shot, with a little Splenda.Obviously, your PrimeTime staff knows that that cup a’ joe can be a boost to your workout if consumed at the right time and in the right amount. And for some, it’s even a post-workout ritual.
For those of you who are Paleo or gluten-free, this recipe’s for you. And for those of you who aren’t Paleo or gluten-free, you’ll love this recipe too!
Wouldn’t it be nice to have every day be one of those “perfect” days? You know, the kind of day that includes a peaceful walk in the park, a heart-pounding workout, a playful few hours with the kids, and healthy, delicious eats at each meal-all the good stuff, in other words.
Prep Time: 10 minutesCook Time: 20 minutesTotal Time: 30 minutes
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