Thanks to the following PrimeTimers for trusting us for one more year with their health and fitness!
One Year:
Rebecca Balitsaris
Melinda & Wendell Hairfield
Susan Harriman
Badge Humphries
Jim Urban
Two Years:
Aaron Justice
Three Years:
Anne & Andy Benbow
Diane Juras
Four Years:
Susan & Philip Waters
Eight Years:
Andrea & Mark Pritchard
Ten Years:
Mark Wine
Thirteen Years:
Audrey Glick
FIFTEEN YEARS (wow!):
Heather Galloway
Special Blurbs and things to know Rate Increase
Don’t forget that not only are our expenses going up July 1, but your rates are too, although you will most likely not notice much of a difference in your pocketbook.
Monthly fees and individual training rates are posted in the gym.
Group X Training fees are given online.
You may also ask us for a copy of the new rate schedule.
Stairclimb Team Update and
SPONSORS WANTED!
Team PrimeTime continues to train hard once again, getting ready for our Stairclimb Race on July 25.
We still need to raise a few hundred dollars and every little bit counts! There are also some flight sponsorships left for $150. Click here to show your support for our team today!
As we head towards Independence Day, the holiday takes on a new meaning this year for many in our community. Intended to celebrate our freedom as Americans, it represents much more than that for those of us in Charleston with the recent events we have faced.
Not only am I proud to be an American, but now more than ever I am proud to call myself a South Carolinian, and even more proud to be able to say I call Charleston home. The outcome of the heinous murder of nine amazing people just days ago has surpassed the expectations of myself and so many more.
As one speaker at Reverend Clementa Pickney’s funeral stated, “South Carolina has risen to its greatest height.” Charleston has exhibited love beyond belief, extraordinary forgiving grace, and a powerful bond amongst us all regardless of race or religion. Hopefully this Independence Day will remind us to remain free of hatred, prejudice, and bias towards those who bear differences from ourselves.
STATE OF THE GYM ADDRESS
We told you several weeks ago that our overhead expenses are rising, and therefore an increase in rates was necessary. You have all been very supportive and understanding of this increase in your costs. At this time, however, we have been presented with a lease renewal that we financially cannot commit to. Therefore, it is with feelings of hesitation, anxiety, trepidation, and a little sadness, that we announce that we are relocating. Definitely. For sure this time.
It is our intention to continue to bring you stellar service, pristine facilities, and an incredible fitness facility as close to our current location as possible. Despite two years of searching and scouring Sullivan’s Island for any potential site, we have come to the realization that there just aren’t any viable options. Our new location, although not on the island itself, will be about as close as you can get to the island without a 29482 zip code. Still in the negotiating phase, we plan to disclose our new location once the details have been finalized, which should be in the very near future.
We find this difficult move inevitable and unavoidable, but at the same time, we are excited and eager at the opportunity to serve you better. We will remain where we are until October 31, and we are looking forward to spending the next four months shaping our new facility into exactly what we (and you) want in a fitness center. Fresh paint, new floors, fully insulated space, and timely attention to both minor and major repairs await us all across the bridge, as well as our familiar supreme customer service, great equipment, a variety of Group Workout offerings, and qualified personal training.
We assure you, we will do everything we can to make this transition as seamless as possible. Along the way, we welcome suggestions and any ideas you may have to offer.
That, my friends and family (for that is what you all have become), is all for now. Be expecting further updates as we progress in our plans!
Add Some Excitement to Your Workout!
When was the last time a workout made you feel this way?!
We are all guilty of getting stuck. Going to the gym consistently doing the same thing time and time again, and expecting to see changes – yet seeing little or no results. Whether you’ve had a layoff from exercise or have been doing it consistently but not seeing improvements, it might be time to change things up.
Here are some surprising things you need to know to get over a plateau, motivate yourself to keep going, or to get back in the game:
-Do what you do the least of a little bit more often.
-Never do anything that is boring or unappealing. -Make movement the foundation for exercise. -A “plane” workout is a good workout.
National Eat Your Beans Day is a “live healthy” holiday celebrated every year on July 3. This day celebrates the bean vegetable in all sizes, shapes and colors. Beans (legumes) are one of the longest cultivated plants in history, and are an important source of protein. A very healthy choice for any meal or snack, they are also an excellent source of fiber, are low in fat and high in complex carbohydrates, folate, and iron.
There are approximately 40,000 bean varieties in the world, but only a fraction of these varieties are mass-produced for regular consumption.
You’ve probably seen foam rollers in the gym, and maybe you’ve experimented with them and other methods of release work. But do you REALLY know how to get the most out of those long pieces of foam or plastic, or those knobby little balls?
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT – space is limited to only 8 so sign-up today!
Myofascial release breaks up rigid dehydrated muscle tissue and helps to restore it to its normal function. Normal function means your muscles are elastic, hydrated, healthy, and ready to perform at a moment’s notice. This method is often performed with a foam roller, lacrosse ball, or tennis
ball. Release work helps revive your circulation and gives it a boosts, helping to relieve tension and pain in your body.
Below are the results you can expect to see from Release work:
* Improved circulation
* Increased blood flow
* Reduced muscle tightness and muscle pain
* Increased mobility and flexibility
CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT – space is limited to only 8 so sign up today!
Join former PrimeTimer and Pilates instructor
Alli Shuttleworth (pictured) as she guides you through
minimizing tension, stress, and pain.
Health is like money, we never have a true intent of its value until we lose it. –Josh Billings
Thanks to everyone for your continued support and encouragement. Keep up the great work! We look forward to sharing another year of health and fitness (and fun!) with you.
BOOT CAMP IS BACK
for 10th season!
It’s back for another season! Boot Camp returns on May 4. For four weeks, you’ll be challenged just enough to get the results you need and the body you want!
For five days each week you will be guided through workouts designed to give you the ideal combination of resistance, cardiovascular training, flexibility, and recovery.
Workouts are offered at 6:30 and 8:00 a.m. and last one hour. Mix and match the workouts to fit your needs – anywhere from one workout a week to a full schedule of all five days for the entire program.
Boot Camp – who knew workouts could be so FUN?!
For more information, contact meredith@primetimefit.net Package information, pricing, scheduling, and sign-ups can be found by clicking here – don’t wait! Sign up today!
Boot Camp’s Not the Only Thing that’s Back . . .
KEN’S COMING TO VISIT!
And he wants to see YOU while he’s here!
That’s right – Ken will be coming to visit! He’ll be making a quick stop to say hello on Friday, May 8.
Want to workout with Ken again, like old times? Sign up for Boot Camp on May 8 at 6:30 – Ken will be leading the troops!
Don’t want to workout but to say hello? We’ll be having a DROP-IN for coffee and early morning munchies immediately following the workout at 7:30 on the front porch. Please click to RSVP!
National
Pizza Party Day
Friday, May 15
For years a popular go-to item, either in a local pizzeria, delivered to your door, or from a box in the freezer section, pizza has acquired a bad rap in health and fitness circles. Its thick doughy base and cheesy, greasy toppings often conjures up thoughts of blocked arteries and high blood pressure. However, pizza doesn’t have to be bad for you – a quick search of the internet will reveal scores of healthy topping options, easy-to-make sauces and even healthy substitutes for the crust.
This year, Friday May 15 marks National Pizza Party Day. Why not try one of our staff favorites and invite your friends over to share and celebrate!?
Buon appetito!
KEEP MOVING TO KEEP IMPROVING!
Wednesday, May 27 is NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY! And here at PrimeTime Fitness, we love our seniors. So on the last Wednesday o fthe mnth, feel free to bring yoru favorite senior to the gym to workotu for free! We will waive the guest fee for anyone over 65 for this day only.
Please make sure your senior guest signs in on the Guest Log. And stay tuned for more activities to celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day at PrimeTime Fitness!
Dear Members and Friends,
Spring Time seems to be here to stay – FINALLY! Just in time for lots of great outdoor events and activities. There is no excuse – go outside and play!
May 11th – 15th is National Bike to Work Week! If you are like the majority of Americans, you live within five miles of your workplace, making riding to work a very viable, healthy and fun option for your commute.
May 27: Mount Pleasant Bike Commuter Workshop w/ Bike Law @ TBA
Trek Bicycle Shop is offering Free Maintenance Clinics! Join them for a FREE class every Sunday at 12pm. In honor of Bike Month, Trek Bicycle Shop is offering 20% OFF anything you can fit inside one of their shopping bags (excludes Garmin) if you attend one their weekly clinics during the month of May. Purchases must take place at the time of the clinic. Details . . .
BUSY PEOPLE NEED EXERCISE, TOO!
Successful people know that the key to achieving success is managing their time effectively. We all have 24 hours in each day – how we choose to spend those hours is up to us. Every member at PrimeTime Fitness is incredibly busy – from chauffeuring the kids to working long hours, we are all packing everything we can into every day. Sometimes it gets hard to include a trip to the gym, a run, or a bike ride into our daily routine!
I’ve often told clients that “you will never find time to exercise – you must make time.” The article below explains very well why and how to make time to take care of yourself before taking care of everything or everyone else! It’s geared towards entrepreneurs but it spans all careers and lifestyles.
“There’s a prevalent attitude among entrepreneurs that the business, whatever that business is, comes first. It is the high priority that trumps everything else, including family, friends and especially health.”
(Thanks to Julie Nestler for sharing this article with us!)
STAIRCLIMB TEAM at it again!
A staircase workout is an incredibly effective way to improve fitness and overall health: One study found that simply walking up 200 steps twice a day, five days a week, for eight weeks, can cause a 17 percent increase in VO2 max, which is a common way of measuring someone’s aerobic fitness.
Running up stairs brings even more benefits. Because the body is constantly being lifted upward with each step, it engages more leg muscles than running and improves vertical jump. Running up stairs is also easier on the joints than regular sprints, while being better at improving athletes’ range of motion. But the best thing about staircase workouts? They can be done on any staircase and, in a manner similar to our love, they don’t cost a thing. So find some steps and step on the gas . . .
The PrimeTime Stair Team is at it again – we are training for the American Lung Association’s Climb North Charleston on July 25. Want to join our team? You can do by clicking here!
Not sure you awnt to commit? You are welcome to attend one practice without signing up – open practices this month will be on May 13 and May 28 from 5:30 – 7 pm at the Coliseum.
To make polenta, put water and cornmeal in a large pot and heat until bubbling, stirring often. Cook until thick and smooth, adding water as needed if consistency becomes too thick and pasty.
Mix oregano in when almost done.
Spread polenta evenly in pizza pan, bake for 12 minutes.
Top with your favorite ingredients, and bake again for 10 – 12 minutes.
Julie’s Thai Pizza Toppings
Peanut satay sauce (you can make it with peanut butter protein powder and yogurt)
Chicken
Shredded carrots
Green onions
Cilantro
Tofu
Meredith’s Red Pepper Pizza Sauce
One roasted red pepper (in a jar)
Tbs olive oil
Basil
Pepper to taste
Put everything in a blender. Spread over pizza crust, top with additional toppings such as shredded grilled chicken, spinach, and shredded cheese.
We are sooo excited to have Athleta gearing up to open in our very own hometown! The latest styles in fitness, yoga, golf, tennis, and and casual wear, our wardrobe would not be complete without Athleta.
On Monday, May 11, from 5:30 – 7:30, come join us for the Athleta Store Opening. Charleston Living Magazine will be teaming up with Athleta to bring you an evening of fun and stylish shopping!
Come discover the latest in active fashion wear, where you’ll find the ultimate outfits for every spring destination. Whether you’re heading to the beach, out on the town, or to a yoga or fitness session, you will love the fresh new styles at Athleta.
Enjoy delightful hors d’oeuvres and beverages while you shop. This is a night you will not want to miss…See you there!
We can give you one good reason … good eats at the end!
If you don’t have plans to run or walk the Bridge Run, or if you are already planning to “Get Over It” on March 28, be sure you join the Charleston Running Club beforehand. The CRC hosts a catered brunch in Marion Square following the Bridge Run. Catered by Chef Brannon Florrie of The Granary and 41 North, the brunch alone is worth the $20 annual cost of CRC membership . . . not to mention the monthly events, socials, group runs, discounts to many local races, and holiday parties!
Click here for more info, to join, or inquire about the Bridge Run Brunch!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
One Year:
John Adams
Mary Hull Frazier (she made her grand comeback!)
Two Years:
Barbara Kimbrell
Three Years:
Jenny Keenan
Five Years:
Donna and Bill Crawford
Six Years:
Corrine Enright
Eight Years:
Helen and Bob Roderick
Nine Years:
Julie Medich
Linda Norton
Ten Years:
Candy Hawthorne
Tim Smith
Thirteen Years:
Bobby Cummings (he’s baaaack!)
Steve Herlong
Fourteen Years:
Terry Fisher
Mark Tanenbaum
Katherine Verano
Thank you all for continuing to choose PrimeTime as your source of fitness for life.
If you are reading this, and if you’ve read this far, you obviously have a connection to PrimeTime Fitness and therefore know why you should workout. But it’s always good to hear it again so here’s the scoop on exercise, non-exercise movement, and variety in your training.
“ROASTED SWEET POTATO SALSA”
Thanks to our own Sarah Johnson for sharing this one!
Ingredients
1 pound sweet potato, peeled and diced small
1 red onion, diced small
1TBS extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium tomato, diced small
1 avocado, diced small
2 TBS fresh cilantro
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2 limes)
Coarse salt & pepper to taste
Directions:
Preheat oven to 450.
On a rimmed baking sheet, toss together sweet potato, red onion, and olive oil.
Roast until sweet potato is tender & browned in spots (about 20 mins)
Transfer to a large bowl and let cool completely.
Once cooled, add tomato, avocado, cilantro & lime juice.
Season with salt/pepper & toss to combine.
Makes 4 cups
Serving ideas:
Serve with crackers as a dip, scatter over chopped greens for a simple salad, stir into couscous to create an easy side dish, use as a topping for meats or tacos, or fold into scrambled eggs.
NATIONAL HEART MONTH –
Learn CPR and Save a Heart!
To recognize and celebrate National Heart Month, the Charleston Running Club is holding a special CPR class.
It’s never easy to lose a gym member, but it happens. Usually it’s the older members who become ill, an adult is stricken with cancer, or a family loses a loved one too soon. However, it’s much more difficult when we must ask for your thoughts and prayers over the loss of a child.
Our hearts go out at this time to PrimeTime members Beth Cavanaugh and Dave Cavanaugh in the loss of their son Luke on January 18. Although not a regular at PrimeTime, Luke was a common visitor in the gym as he enjoyed working out with his parents on occasion. Rare is the teen that is respectful, polite, knows their way around the gym, and actually enjoys the time with his parents. We didn’t have the opportunity to know Luke well, but he made a lasting positive impression on us and certainly was a young man with a bright future ahead of him.
Our hearts go out to Beth, Dave, and Luke’s brothers, Nick and Dirk, as we ask for your thoughts and prayers.
Lucas “Luke” Cavanaugh
November 23, 1997 – January 18, 2015
SIX WEEKS ‘TILL SPRING!
Don’t let Spring sneak up on you this year. Get an early start on that beach body lounging under that layer of winter fluff!
We’ve got just the program including exercise, nutrition, weekly motivational tips and challenges, and even rewards!
Beginning Monday, February 16, and running for six weeks through March 27, PrimeTime will be bringing you our new Six Weeks ‘Till Spring program. You’ll receive the following:
An initial assessment of weight and circumference measurements
Weekly e-mails containing motivational tips, recipes, and a challenge to keep you on track.
A nutritional consultation with a certified Sports Nutritionist, and a follow-up 3 weeks into the program.
A chance to earn rewards for every workout you do with a trainer (minimum one workout – either private or Group X – per week)
A final weight and measurement assessment.
The cost of all this is only $85!
Note: all personal training or Group X workouts will be an additional charge. The monthly gym fee will be waived for all participants.
To help you stick with your exercise program, we are also introducing two new opportunities to get your weekend workout in! Click here to read more about our exciting new weekend workouts!
E-mail or give us a call to sign up for “Six Weeks Till Spring”
Member Profile(s) –
Tim Ahmuty and Diane Juras
Tim and Diane are constants in the early morning gym scene. Arriving every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:30 a.m., they give it their all before most of us have even rolled out of bed.
Tim and Diane show their early morning
spirit during a Spring Training workout.
Motivated by their desire to “stave off the laws of nature as much and as long as we can,” Tim and Diane joined PrimeTime in August of 2012 and haven’t stopped since. When they first joined the gym, neither of them had ever worked with a trainer – they didn’t believe they needed it. But, according to Diane, “Apparently we did!” They are true examples of the old adage “a body in motion stays in motion,” and their progresss in the gym is a testament to their consistency.
Although Tim and Diane have always been fitness enthusiasts, they agree that participating in the group adds a different element to their workouts. The group setting motivates them to push a litle harder, and the variety and comprehensive approach has solved the problem of getting bored with their workouts. They both acknowledge that some days it is tough to get up and go, but when they do it makes for a better day.
When asked what their favorite form of exercise is, Diane replied, “Our favorite … is strength training with weights, but we also look forward to Boot Camp every spring. Tim’s new favorite exercise is the burpee now that he’s decided that will help him learn to surf. But that’s not a hint to do more!”
When they are not in the gym, you can often spot Tim and Diane at local 5K races. They also like to travel – having no kids other than a 105 lb pit/lab mix named Buzzy, it’s easy for them to get away and take their hiking and paddleboarding abroad.
The two have been together for over 28 years. They attribute much of their successful relationship to exercising and staying active together. Being a little competitive with one another helps to keep their relationship healthy and sometimes even provides entertainment for the other Group X members. You will usually catch Diane egging Tim on to surpass her in her physical prowess, while Tim is more of a giant jester – although he doesn’t say much, he quietly reaches for the heaviest weights he can find, knocks out just one more rep than anyone else, and every now and then makes the group giggle with his hilarious antics.
When asked for words of wisdom, their response was “Just do it. Because when you just do it, it gets mentally easier, more fun, and when you see results it’s a great feeling.” They also encourage everyone to enlist the services of a trainer. “Don’t underestimate the power a trainer brings to your workout and the motivation that comes from being with a group of people.”
Keep up the great work, guys!
Diane and Tim admire their medals from the 2013 North Charleston Stairclimb at the Coliseum.
HERE’S YOUR CHANCE TO BE A WEEKEND WARRIOR (and WIN PRIZES!)!
Saturday mornings at 9:30: Total Body Circuit
An all-over conditioning workout that will get your heart rate up and build muscle, sparking your metabolism to burn more fat!
This workout is available for online sign-ups and is considered a “Group X” workout. Please sign-up and pay online. If you currently pay the monthly gym member fee, this may be included in that cost – please inquire!
Here’s the kicker . . . the game-changer . . . the deal-maker . . . ALL SATURDAY MORNING PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ENTERED INTO A RAFFLE DRAWING TO BE HELD
APRIL 1 (no foolin’)!!!!
Great prizes include training, tennis lessons, athletic gear, and restaurant gift certificates!!!!
Sunday afternoons at 4:00 p.m.: WALK IT , RUN IT . . . Just GET OVER IT!
Training for the Cooper River Bridge Run on March 28?
Beginning Sunday, February 22, we’ll give you a weekly chance to Get Over It! No sign-ups, no cost, just show up. Bring a friend!
(This is NOT an instructor-led workout. Just come get some fresh air with friends while you burn a few calories and prepare for the Cooper River Bridge Run!)
NATIONAL COOK-A-SWEET-POTATO DAY – February 22
That’s right, this glorious tuber has a day of it’s own!
Here are five things you should know about Sweet Potatoes (taken from foodimentary.com):
Sweet potatoes are the 6th most important food crop in the world.
Asia accounts for 90% of the world consumption of sweet potatoes.
George Washington Carver helped to develop the primary adhesive used for postage stamps from the mucilage(sticky film) of sweet potatoes.
Sweet potatoes are actually tuberous roots which are considered one of the worlds most nutritious foods in the vegetable kingdom.
Despite the physical similarities of yams and sweet potatoes, they actually are not even closely related. Yams are actually closely related to grasses and lilies and are rarely sold in US markets.
Want to test your knowledge of the difference between yams and sweet potatoes? Try this pop quiz!
Nutritional information for one medium sweet potato, baked, with skin, no salt:
Serving Size 1 medium (2″ dia, 5″ long) (114 g)
Per Serving % Daily Value*
Calories 103
Calories from Fat 2
Total Fat 0.2g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 41mg 2%
Potassium 541.5mg 15%
Carbohydrates 23.6g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3.8g 15%
Sugars 7.4g
Protein 2.3g
Vitamin A 9% · Vitamin C 62%
Calcium 0% · Iron 22%
January News from PrimeTime Fitness
Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right.– Oprah Winfrey
January 2015
Dear Friends and Members,
It’s that time again – the time of year when we look back to reflect on our successes and failures, and make goals and plans for the year ahead.
Many of you have asked what will happen to PrimeTime Fitness in the upcoming months. Looking back over 2014, you probably know we have had some challenges in renewing our lease. At this point we don’t know what our future holds, as we have attempted to advance lease negotiations but our landlord’s schedule hasn’t allowed him to have such a discussion with us.
We do have some exciting changes potentially in store in the upcoming year. Many of you may remember PrimeTime “back in the day” – a meager and small private training studio of about 900 square feet. Our landlord was helpful in designing two additions to the space and spent a great deal of money in improving the property, passing those expenses on to us as increases in rent.
Now once again we have hopes of making some improvements to the building. We have presented the landlord with a set of plans for further renovations; our proposal includes incurring the expense of such changes ourselves. Of course we hope to be able to proceed with these plans; however, not knowing what adjustments may be made when lease negotiations take place in February, we cannot say for sure if those improvements will materialize.
It is our hope that we can continue to operate in our current location, and even to bring you a bigger and better facility in which to achieve your health and wellness goals. We will continue to keep you informed as the circumstances evolve, and as we know more about where we will be in the upcoming year. Your continued thoughts, prayers, and positive energy are much appreciated as we prepare once again for negotiations in the next few months. Thank you for your support over the last 14+ years!
Long-Distance “Spotlight “
A letter from Ken!
Hi Mer, and Primetime Friends!
It’s been a challenge-filled and exciting year for us here in Iowa.
While learning my job I was reserved in making changes or being aggressive with how we operate. Instead I focused on working hard with our volunteers and establishing relationships in the community with businesses, churches, and private citizens. Our organization in cooperation with the community just served over 300 families for Christmas with gifts and food!
Ken along with representatives of a company that donated
4000 pounds of food and a check to match!
Now that I have a year under my belt, our goal will be to reduce the number in need. This sounds like a political goal because there are so many factors involved to reduce the need for our services. This community has been very generous for so many years with giving that is has hurt. Yes, hurt. There is a sense of entitlement of those who we serve daily. By the grace of God over the next 5 years change will come. There is no lack for jobs here, but a lack of desire to work. Sure, it would be easy for me to just do what we do because the support we get is great. What will drive me to be aggressive in the coming years are the youth that I see daily. They need to see they can come out of this cycle their parents and grandparents are trapped in.
I think often of my time with you all and how I learned much for what God brought me here to do. I don’t want to name names for fear of leaving someone out, but I thank you all because I was much more than a trainer for you, I was a student learning what it takes to be successful. I was taking mental notes from you all that has helped me here this past year and in the future.
From my family to you all,
Merry Christmas and Happy 2015!
Love,
Ken Brown
NEW PRO-SHOP ITEMS ARE IN! Check out the new apparel for women and men!
And more . . . come see what we’ve got!
EATING CLEAN IN 2015
Sunday, January 11, 4:00 p.m.
If one of your New Year’s Resolutions for 2015 involves cleaning up your diet, you might want to read closely. Join us on Sunday, January 11 as Steve Benjamin, local Certified Sports Nutritionist, walks us through the basics of healthy eating. With Steve’s help, your questions will be answered and you will be on the road to better eating habits!
Collect all the tokens you earned for working out with a trainer through December, and turn them in for an item in the ProShop! Each token is worth one dollar towards any item of PrimeTime apparel, or a Gift Certificate!
Not quite ready to cash in your tokens? No worries – you can hold onto them until you are ready to shop.
SIX WEEKS TILL . . . SPRING?
New program to be unveiled soon!
We may be a little premature, but we are already thinking ahead to Spring! Coming in February we will unveil a six-week program to get you ready for springtime, get back to working on those New Years resolutions, and prepare yourself for Spring Training in April!
Stay tuned for details coming in the next few weeks…
Thank you . . .
We thank each and every one of you for your continued support, loyalty, and trust throughout the past year. We welcome you to utilize our staff even more this year, and want to help you become the best you ever!
Happy New Year to you and your family!
With sincere and utmost appreciation,
Meredith and the PrimeTime Team
PrimeTime Fitness
2120 Middle Street
Sullvan’s Island, South Carolina 29482
Good Stuff you May Not Know
PrimeTime Fitness has Yoga, Pilates Mat, and a Stretch/Foam Roller class!If you’re one of those who gets bored with your workouts, you will LOVE the variety of our 8 a.m. Group X Schedule!
Our ProShop offers apparel, snacks, and workout equipment!PrimeTime offers Golf Fitness and Titleist Performance Institute training.We offer Senior Fitness for a gentle approach.Outdoor Boot Camps . . . coming in April!Be sure to check out our website for info on all these and more!
Want help in getting ready? Here are a few race day tips from Meredith Nelson:
Despite the cold weather, remember to hydrate. Drink 8 oz of water before the race, and 8 oz every 15-20 minutes during the event. Afterwards, continue to hydrate at the rate of 8 – 10 oz every 15 minutes for an hour or so.
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If your event is the 5K, you probably will only need water – no sports drinks or gels – during the race.
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If you are running the 15K and plan to be on the course longer than an hour, you may want to hydrate with Gatorade, Powerade, or another sports drink and/or gel to provide carbohydrates and electrolytes.
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Not a coffee drinker? Today’s not the day to start. But if you are used to having a morning cup o’ joe, go ahead. The caffeine may even improve your performance (but only slightly).
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The weather during Charlie Post can be anywhere from a pleasant 50 degrees to a treacherous 30-something with rain. Be sure to dress in layers that you can remove easily and don’t mind throwing away on the course.
Upcoming Events (Click on the event title to be taken to the website)
The following PrimeTime members are celebrating not only the beginning of a new year, but also the beginning of a new year at PrimeTime!
Thanks to everyone for another year of support.
ONE YEAR
John Adams
Jason Conrad
TWO YEARS
Corey Rogers
Jenni Rogers
Hannah Schroeder-Iliff
Wendy Schroeder
THREE YEARS
Laura Bryan
Tim Bryan
Joe Keenan
FOUR YEARS
Kay Cole
FIVE YEARS
Venice Beedenbender
Cathy Burton
Mary Hatcher
Fred Trombino
SEVEN YEARS
Heather Burnett
EIGHT YEARS
Matt Decell
Sean Houseal
Jay Keenan
Joanne Winchester
John Winchester
NINE YEARS
Mike Carter
Keitt Hane
Camilla Tezza
TEN YEARS
Ron Coish
ELEVEN YEARS
Emily Abedon
Beth Cavenaugh
Tita Massie
TWELVE YEARS
Kim Richardson
THIRTEEN YEARS
Lodema Adams
Thanks to everyone – you guys ROCK!
THANK YOU to our BUSINESS PARTNERS!
The following local businesses have agreed to partner with PrimeTime and give special offers to our Longevity Club members. Please show your appreciation as well by stopping in at these establishments to say hello and spend a few dollars! Dish-it-Healthy East Cooper Sporting Goods The Foot StoreThe Seabiscuit CafeSweetgrass Cycles Triangle Char & Bar TrySportsInterested in being a business friend and partner? Let us know if you think your favorite business may want to share themselves with us!
Happiness lies, first of all, in health. – George William Curtis
All of us at PrimeTime Fitness wish you the most of both health and happiness this holiday season.
The following PrimeTimers have been reaping the gifts of fitness with us for another year.
Be sure to ask us for your anniversary gift!
ONE YEAR:
George and Mary Bryan
Betty Poore
TWO YEARS:
Kristin Cobb
FOUR YEARS:
Joe Thompson
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Special Holiday Group X Workouts!
Friday, December 26 and Friday, January 2:
7:00 a.m. PrimeTime Pedal
8:00 a.m. Total Body Circuit
9:30 a.m. Pedal and Pump
Get your Cardio AND Weight Training in each of these incredible workouts. Time for damage control and the beginning of new habits – don’t pass these up! Want to go the distance? Sign up for more than one for a great start to your 2015 exercise regimen!
Be sure to sign up for all of these workouts, and many more, online!
Charlie Post Classic 5K/15K
The Charlie Post Classic 5K/15K is rapidly approaching!
January 10
Sullivan’s Island Fire Station
Register today, and ask us to help you with a training plan!
Holiday Gift Ideas
Wrap up one of these gift ideas to finish off your holiday shopping!
*Stretch-Out-Strap with instruction book
*Foam Roller plus a 30-minute instructional session
*PrimeTime apparel for cold-weather workouts
*The one club he needs to complete his golf bag, along with
a TPI Golf Fitness Screening and a GolfStrong workout
*A Gift Certificate for any of our Training Services: Classes, Private sessions or Group Workouts
*Monthly memberships
*Personal Training packages
Still not sure what to get that special someone? Let us help you create the perfect fitness gift package for anyone in your life!
Don’t Forget to Pack Your Fitness!
Holiday plans can easily derail your intentions to keep up with your workouts if lots of traveling is involved. However, with a little thought and proper planning, you can create a fitness plan to keep you healthy and fit no matter where you go . . . read more.
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Dear Members and Friends,
As we approach the end of yet another year, we reflect back on all the changes that have taken place at PrimeTime and in our world. The goals we’ve accomplished, the new friends we’ve made, and the loved ones we’ve said good-bye to all have served to make 2014 most memorable. If your year hasn’t been all that great, we hope that the new year brings better times – but if this year has given you joy, we hope that you find more of the same waiting for you and your family as we step into 2015.
New Faces Continue to Appear –
Steve will help you eat clean in 2015!
Last year’s December newsletter delivered the announcement that Ken was leaving us and heading to, of all places, Iowa. Of course, with Ken’s departure came a great deal of trepidation and concern from all of us here at PrimeTime. We’ve been lucky enough to land Mitch in his place, and now we have another new face to welcome to the PrimeTime team!
At this time of year, and especially as we enter 2015, many of us begin to ask questions and set goals around our fitness. Exercise . . . yep, we know we need it. Got questions about what to do, when to do it, and how to do it most effectively? That’s why your PrimeTime Fitness trainers are here. Nutrition . . . of course, you know you need to pay attention to yours. But where do you begin?
Welcome on board Steve Benjamin! Although your trainer is certainly qualified to give you general nutritional advice (eat your veggies; consume lean protein at every meal; don’t drink your food, eat it; don’t eat too much; avoid processed anything; and stay away from too much alcohol), Steve can help you with the specifics.
Steve is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition and Community Health, and is also an ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association) Certified Sports Nutritionist. He played on The Ohio State University JV football team for three years, while creating nutritional and strength programs for a number of athletes on the team throughout his tenure.
Steve knows the importance of nutrition in reaching your fitness goals, and has experienced the benefits in his own physique and performance. With his expertise, Steve can create a nutritional plan that is right for you, not the masses.
With the help of your trainer along with Steve’s nutritional guidance, you can create a combination of both diet and exercise that brings you the most beneficial approach to your overall health and optimum performance.
One of Steve’s favorite quotes reminds us that changes do not occur without action:
“Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear. Perhaps the action you take will be successful; perhaps different action or adjustments will have to follow. But any action is better than no action at all.”
-Norman Peale-
So it’s time to take action! Join us for an introductory program with Steve on Sunday, January 11, at 4:00 p.m. He will walk you through the basics, answer your questions, and perhaps get you started on the road to better eating habits.
If you’d like to go ahead and jump into the holidays with a customized nutrition plan, call or e-mail us today to set up an appointment with Steve for an initial nutrition consultation!
It’s Coming – Are you Ready for National Get on the Scales Day?
December 29 is “National Get on the Scales Day!” Put it on your calendar and come to the gym for a weigh-in! If THAT isn’t incentive to behave over the holidays, we don’t know what is!Trainers will be on hand to record the results. Get in touch to schedule a weigh-in time!This could be the start of something great as you set some goals for 2015, or you can use it as a reality check.Yikes!!!!!Once you weigh in, be sure to talk with your trainer about setting specific goals for 2015.ALSO ON THIS DATE:
In 1837, a threshing machine powered by a horse on a treadmill was patented in Winthrop, Maine, by Hiram A. and John A. Pitts. Interesting, yes? Check it out – click on this link to learn more at“Animal Treadmills on the Farm!”
New PrimeTime Apparel Makes Great Gifts!
New winter wear is hitting the racks soon – be sure to check out the new stuff! Until then, our Bargain Buckets in the foyer may hold some great finds if you dig deep enough.T-shirts, pullovers, socks, sweat towels – put ’em with a PrimeTime Gift Certificate for a great holiday surprise!
Check out more great “Holiday Gift Ideas” in the sidebar!
It PAYS to Workout Through the Holidays!
Fitness nuggets, chips, tokens . . . whatever you call them, they are back for the month of December! From December 1 – January 2, any (that’s right . . ANY!) workout you do with a trainer or cycling instructor earns you a token. Private training, Group X, Pedal classes . . . if you spend time with a fitness instructor, you earn a token!
Save ’em up and cash ’em in – each token is good for $1 in the PrimeTime ProShop. Apparel and Gift Certificates only – may not be redeemed for food and beverages or workout accessories.
It PAYS to exercise- in more ways than one!
UPCOMING EVENTS
(Click on the highlighted name of the event to be taken to the website)
Wednesday, December 3
Sullivan’s Island public forum for mayoral candidates.
Holy Cross Church; 7:00 p.m.
Landlord of PrimeTime Fitness, Jerry Kaynard, is running for Mayor – bring your questions and show your support for your favorite candidate!
Christmas Party – 2015 Officer Elections – all are welcome but you must register in advance. Only $5 for all you can eat & drink. There will even be a DJ taking requests for all your favorite dance tunes!
Happy Holidays to everyone! We here at PrimeTime are fortunate to enjoy the best holiday gift of all, and not just during the holidays – your support, patronage, and friendship. Thank you!
Personal trainers take top honors at Flowertown Run
Published Tuesday, March 16, 2010 1:36 PM
By Roger Lee
Meredith Nelson: 10K Female Winner
A former rugby player won the 2010 Flowertown Festival 10K Run March 13. Ian Blake, a 27-year-old personal trainer for Eco Fitness, edged out Chris Hicks of Florence to win the race. A relative newcomer to 10Ks, he has found the world of distance running to his liking. “I knew I couldn’t play rugby forever because of all the wear and tear it means for your body,” Blake said. “I wanted to do something else to stay in shape and running seemed to make sense because you always meet these runners who look so much younger than they actually are.” Blake crossed the finish line in 35 minutes, 51 seconds, which was five seconds ahead of Hicks. It was the first Flowertown race for the Mount Pleasant resident, who is a member of the TrySports Running Team. “There were three runners in the lead group for about the first four miles so I just focused on keeping pace and then one of the other guys fell back,” Blake said. “With about a mile to go, I was able to find another gear and pull ahead. I’ve only been to Summerville twice and the first time I didn’t really get past the interstate. I really enjoyed the course because it showed me a totally different side to the town.” David Bourgeois was the first runner registered under a Summerville address to finish. He had a 38:01 time. Meredith Nelson, who owns PrimeTime Fitness of Sullivan’s Island, won the Female Division. The 41-year-old personal trainer from Daniel Island finished the course in 45:21 to place 22nd overall. She is a former winner of the festival 5K event, but Saturday marked her first time winning the 10K. “I’ve been running here since the 90s,” she said. “It’s just such a great event from the course to the way it is run. Today wasn’t my best performance though. I’ve been under the weather the last week so I didn’t run as well as I’d hoped to.” The next closest female runner was Deanna Walter of Mt. Pleasant, who had a 46:07 time. Janet Carter, with a 47:41 mark, was the first female runner registered under a Summerville address to cross the finish line. A total of 840 participants registered for the 10K and 5K events. Race officials estimate with the 1-Mile Fun Run included, more than 1,000 people participated. Tom Mather, a 52-year-old ophthalmologist from Charleston, won the 5K race with a 17:15 time. A frequent Flowertown runner, it was not his first time winning. “I set an age group record on this course when I was 48 and finished in 15:24 so my time today was a little slow,” he said. “I felt pretty good through about a mile and a half and then I started getting tired.” Bradley McClelland, 16, of Summerville was the 5K runner-up. He finished with a 17:35 time. Rives Poe, a 32-year-old math teacher from Charleston, finished the 5K in 18:08 to win the Female Division and place fifth overall. “I had a good run and the weather was gorgeous so it was nice to be out here,” she said. “I just wanted to run a good race today because I’ve been injured for a while.” She and Nelson sometimes train together. Pinewood Prep third-grader Mikey Robinson won the 1-Mile Fun Run. For full results from the 10K and 5K events, visit www.journalscene.com or see Friday’s issue of The Summerville Journal Scene. Contact Roger Lee @ 873-9424 ext. 213 or rlee@journalscene.com.
The Great Exercise Debate –
Is all this exercise really making us fat?
In the August 10 issue of TIME Magazine, columnist John Cloud expanded on his theory that exercise is the culprit making us fat. His “Why Exercise Won’t Make You Thin,” makes the assumption that the belief “if you exercise, you will lose weight” is erroneous. Not only does he state that exercise serves no purpose in a weight loss regimen, but that exercise is actually making us fatter!
Partly because his own personal experiences support this theory – although Mr. Cloud exercises at least five days a week in the gym, he still carries more weight than he would like around his gut – and partly because, despite the increased numbers of people who say they exercise regularly, the incidence of obesity has risen dramatically, the author proclaims that the role of exercise in weight loss is “wildly overstated.” He does, however, indicate positive effects of exercise in lowering the risk of many diseases – cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and others. Here is where his credibility ends with me, as he goes on to explain how, in his mind, exercising to lose weight is a worthless effort and waste of time.
Mr. Cloud states that the reason exercise may actually be making us fat is three-fold:
1) Exercising stimulates hunger and causes us to overeat.
2) By using up our allotted amount of self-control to force ourselves to spend hours in the gym, we have no willpower left with which to resist the temptation of tasty treats and snacks.
3) We compensate for exerting so much physical activity through exercise that we reduce the amount of normal activity we get throughout the day.
This article has sparked numerous reactions and rebuttals from the fitness profession. Researchers and academics have responded in several fitness industry journals, group exercise instructors and private trainers are mumbling, and fitness enthusiasts are questioning their efforts. Personally, my own experiences are a testimony to the value of exercise – from physical, mental, health risk-reducing, and weight maintenance standpoints.
Let’s take a look at Mr. Cloud’s three assumptions introduced above.
1) Exercising stimulates hunger and causes us to overeat.
The first part of this is true. Exercise does – and should – stimulate us to eat. Although many people report a temporary suppressed appetite immediately following exercise, there is no way we can burn calories without experiencing hunger. But it’s WHAT we eat after we exercise, and how much of it, that causes the problem. The problem is that many of us cannot figure out exactly what it is that we need to consume following exercise. For example, many exercisers follow their workout with a bottle of Gatorade, not realizing that many bottles contain more than one serving of the beverage inside, and therefore extra calories may be consumed.
So, although the Gatorade is effective in replacing lost electrolytes (which shouldn’t even be necessary unless one is exercising in extreme heat, or for over an hour), one would be better off consuming a small amount of complex carbohydrates in combination with a bit of protein and a trace of healthy fats (think a teaspoon of peanut butter on a slice of whole grain bread, perhaps with a banana, for example) to help encourage protein synthesis and reload the muscles with glycogen, to be ready for the next workout.
Of course, the fact still remains that if one consumes more calories than one burns, the excess calories will be stored as fat. The above “recovery meal” won’t do any good in helping one lose weight if the overall calories being taken in are more than those being burned.
2) By using up our allotted amount of self-control to force ourselves to spend hours in the gym, we have no self-control left with which to resist the temptation of tasty treats and snacks.
This is true to some extent – when we are very strict on ourselves in some areas, it may become more difficult to be regimented and disciplined in another area. That is why I recommend that everything – exercising, eating, and drinking – be done in moderation. For a healthy, permanent weight loss, we don’t need to force ourselves to spend hours in the gym. We need to increase the low intensity exercise we do throughout the day. This is what burns fat. High-intensity exercise burns muscle glycogen and is good for improving performance – for those that are interested in performing a particular sport – for and burning calories. But low intensity activity – and lots of it – is key in losing fat.
So that addresses the issue of self-control needed to spend hours in the gym. But what about the self-control you need to say no to that muffin that would be so delicious with your morning coffee? That candy bar when you’re hungry? Even that tasty chocolate protein drink?
In my humble opinion, the ability to resist such temptations is based on an individual’s education of nutrition, understanding of portion control, and the ability to think ahead and plan. By reading labels and having an understanding of calories from carbohydrates, fat, and protein, along with the list of ingredients and what you can actually learn from that list, one can make informed decisions about what they are putting in their mouths. Pre-determining the portion size you will eat – eating half the muffin, or dividing your restaurant dinner into two portions and taking half of it home as opposed to eating everything on the plate – can drastically reduce the number of calories you take in. And by simply putting some thought into your day, scheduling meals, and having something available to eat in those “emergency” situations where you may be stuck in traffic or don’t have time for lunch, can thwart the temptation to head for the drive-through.
3) We compensate for exerting so much physical activity through exercise that we reduce the amount of normal activity we get throughout the day.
Well, once again, my humble opinion is quite different from the author’s. Au contraire, Mr. Cloud. Do you really think that if you gave up your hour at the gym everyday, you would be less inclined to sit watching television in the evening? Or that you would spend less time at the computer compiling your thoughts for next week’s article? Do you honestly believe that as a by-product of spending less time on the treadmill, you may actually ride a bike to the grocery, the neighborhood pool, or even to work?
I highly doubt that. Our society has turned into one of convenience when unnecessary. We drive when we can walk to get there faster. We surf channels on television instead of getting outside to walk on the beach. We take the elevators and not the steps. All because it takes less effort and time – not because we’ve exhausted ourselves in the gym. In fact, most people I know who exercise regularly claim it gives them energy to keep up with their kids, require less sleep, and get more done.
In closing I would like to point out perhaps the most substantial argument against Mr. Cloud’s assertion, and that is the findings of years of research performed by the National Weight Control Registry (NWCR). According to the NWCR website, the study is the “largest prospective investigation of long-term successful weight loss maintenance.” The NWCR was developed in 1994 in efforts to identify the characteristics of individuals who had succeeded in achieving and maintaining a weight-loss of at least 30 pounds. (On a personal note, I myself have been a participant study since the inception of the NWCR. The findings, some of which you will see below, mirror my own strategies and efforts in losing and maintaining my weight.) Annual questionnaires are distributed to participants to help determine the behavioral and psychological characteristics of the subjects, as well as the strategies they use to maintain their weight losses. Over the last fifteen years, 94% of the study participants report that part of their success has been due to an increase in physical activity, with the most frequently reported form of activity being walking (another plug for the above-mentioned low-intensity activity). Additionally, 90% of the participants report exercising for an hour every day.
Of course, proper nutrition is crucial as well – 98% of the NWCR participants indicate that they modified their food intake in some way to lose weight. The bottom line is that weight loss and maintenance are a balance of calories in and calories out. Exercise is a necessary part of weight loss, but it doesn’t stop there. Daily activity – whether throughout the day or for an hour in the gym – is important for not only losing weight, but also for overall physical and mental health and wellness.
Meredith Nelson, M.Ed, is the owner of PrimeTime Fitness, Inc, on Sullivan’s Island. Offering group fitness classes, PrimeTime Spin, private yoga, personal training, and monthly gym membership, Meredith divides her time between the gym on Sullivan’s Island and limited in-home training on Daniel Island, where she resides along with her husband Mark. Meredith can be reached with your fitness questions at 883-0101, or Meredith@primetimefit.net.
“GOOD LUCK, BRIDGE RUNNERS!”
TEEN-AGERS WANTED
If your teen is playing sports, wanting to experience the gym, or simply needs to get off the couch, let us know. We’re trying to get a teen group started.
This group would give your kids a great learning experience, addressing form and technique, along with building good habits for future health and fitness.
The cost would be $20 per teen, and $15 for each additional child from the same family. Tentative schedule is Monday and/or Wednesday at 4 p.m. for 30 minutes. Three teens minimum; if we can get four we can extend the time to one hour.
TEAM PRIMETIME SEEKING PLEDGES TO CLIMB ATLANTA!
Our PrimeTime Team of climbers is growing! Our nine-man team will be climbing 50 flights of steps at 191 Peachtree Tower on April 18 to raise money for the American Lung Association, in memory of past member Ruth Uhlmann. Won’t you donate to our team today? Go towww.mrsnv.com to donate to “Team PrimeTime.”
APRIL SCHEDULES, SPRING TRAINING SIGN-UP
The deadline has passed to sign up for Spring Training, but it’s not too late to reserve your space – rsvp now!
GROUP WORKOUT SPRING TRAINING ($225 for the month)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday; 6:30 – 7:30 a.m.
Mondays and Fridays: group workout indoors
Wednesdays: outdoor conditioning
Tuesdays: optional group run (see below)
SPIN & SCULPT SPRING TRAINING ($225 for the month)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday; 8 – 9:00 a.m. AND 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Mondays and Fridays: 30-minute spin followed by 30-minute workout with a trainer
Wednesdays: outdoor conditioning
Tuesdays: Optional group run (see below)
For both the 6:30 and 8:30 spring training, you may participate in individual workouts, without committing to the entire month, for $20 per workout.
Group runs will also be held on Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 9:30 a.m., departing from PrimeTime Fitness. Anyone can participate at no charge. Participation in the group runs is strongly encouraged to enhance the rest of your workouts.
PUSH-UP CHALLENGE
The push-up team is in training too – for the annual “Push-Up The Boys and Girls Clubs” push-up challenge on April 25. Pledge sheets will be available soon for you to make a pledge to support your favorite trainer or the entire team! Team PrimeTime will be up against nine other teams from local gyms, so mark your calendar to come out and watch this FUN event in the park on Sullivan’s Island!
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:
Saturday, March 28
8:30 pm
EARTH HOUR
OK – it’s not fitness related but it CAN help make the world a better place!
World Wildlife Fund is asking individuals, businesses, governments and organizations around the world to turn off their lights for one hour – Earth Hour – to make a global statement of concern about climate change and to demonstrate commitment to finding solutions.
If the President of the United States can find thirty minutes a day to exercise, why can’t you?! – Thanks to Andrea Cooper for making this comment today!
APRIL SCHEDULES, SPRING TRAINING SIGN-UP TAKING PLACE NOW
SIGN UP BY MARCH 25 to reserve your spot!
It’s time to think about hitting the beach, breaking out the shorts and short-sleeves, braving the ritual return-to-bathing-suit season . . . . it’s time for Spring Training! Are you ready?
The Spring Training program will be offered again this month. We’ve designed a different format to accommodate your current favorites while including a little more intensity to get you ready for Boot Camp.
GROUP WORKOUT SPRING TRAINING ($225 for the month)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday; 6:30 – 7:30 a.m.
Mondays and Fridays: group workout indoors
Wednesdays: outdoor conditioning
SPIN & SCULPT SPRING TRAINING ($225 for the month)
Monday/Wednesday/Friday; 8 – 9:00 a.m. AND 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Mondays and Fridays: 30-minute spin followed by 30-minute workout with a trainer
Wednesdays: outdoor conditioning
You may participate in individual workouts, without committing to the entire month, for $20 per workout.
Group runs will also be held on Tuesdays at 6:30 a.m., 8:00 a.m., and 9:30 a.m., departing from PrimeTime Fitness. Anyone can participate at no charge. Participation in the group runs is strongly encouraged to enhance the rest of your workouts.
CLIMB ATLANTA
Our PrimeTime Team of climbers is growing! Our eight-man team will be climbing 50 flights of steps at 191 Peachtree Tower on April 18 to raise money for the American Lung Association, in memory of past member Ruth Uhlmann. Won’t you donate to our team today? Go to www.mrsnvto donate to “Team PrimeTime.”
PUSH-UP CHALLENGE
The push-up team is in training too – for the annual “Push-Up The Boys and Girls Clubs” push-up challenge on April 25. Pledge sheets will be available soon for you to make a pledge to support your favorite trainer or the entire team! Team PrimeTime will be up against nine other teams from local gyms, so mark your calendar to come out and watch this FUN event in the park on Sullivan’s Island!
THIS WEEK’S EVENTS:
Saturday, March 21
Stiletto Stampede
8 a.m.; Mt. Pleasant
The Stampede will be a 100 yard dash held at Houston Northcutt Blvd. near Whole Foods Market at 8am on Saturday March 21, 2009. Runners must wear 3 inch heels, which must be attached at the finish line to receive the $10,000 prize. Charleston Magazine will be presenting $1,000 to the best costume winner at the end of the race as well.
The Wholly Cow Ice Cream & Coffee Ride in Ravenel is part of a yearlong celebration of the 25th anniversary of Wholly Cow, which specializes in ice creams with wholesome ingredients and coffees that are fairly traded and organically grown. Rides are 11, 60, or 100 miles long.
Starting at the Bulow Boat Landing & 100/60 will head towards Edisto Beach. The start will be at 9:00, you can leave earlier. The 11 mile ride will begin at 11:00 at the same place. Rest stops open at 9:30 & support-SAG vehicles along the route begin at 9:30. The last rest stop will be at Wholly Cow where ice cream is made and coffee beans are roasted. Tours will be offered (with large samples!) to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Wholly Cow Ice Cream and Island Coffee.
The Stampede will be a 100 yard dash held at Houston Northcutt Blvd. near Whole Foods Market at 8am on Saturday March 21, 2009. Runners must wear 3 inch heels, which must be attached at the finish line to receive the $10,000 prize. Charleston Magazine will be presenting $1,000 to the best costume winner at the end of the race as well.
The Wholly Cow Ice Cream & Coffee Ride in Ravenel is part of a yearlong celebration of the 25th anniversary of Wholly Cow, which specializes in ice creams with wholesome ingredients and coffees that are fairly traded and organically grown. Rides are 11, 60, or 100 miles long.
Starting at the Bulow Boat Landing & 100/60 will head towards Edisto Beach. The start will be at 9:00, you can leave earlier. The 11 mile ride will begin at 11:00 at the same place. Rest stops open at 9:30 & support-SAG vehicles along the route begin at 9:30. The last rest stop will be at Wholly Cow where ice cream is made and coffee beans are roasted. Tours will be offered (with large samples!) to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Wholly Cow Ice Cream and Island Coffee.
National Eat Your Beans Day is a “live healthy” holiday celebrated every year on July 3. This day celebrates the bean vegetable in all sizes, shapes and colors. Beans (legumes) are one of the longest cultivated plants in history, and are an important source of protein. A very healthy choice for any meal or snack, they are also an excellent source of fiber, are low in fat and high in complex carbohydrates, folate, and iron.
Running up stairs brings even more benefits. Because the body is constantly being lifted upward with each step, it engages more leg muscles than running and improves vertical jump. Running up stairs is also easier on the joints than regular sprints, while being better at improving athletes’ range of motion. But the best thing about staircase workouts? They can be done on any staircase and, in a manner similar to our love, they don’t cost a thing. So find some steps and step on the gas . . .
Collect all the tokens you earned for working out with a trainer through December, and turn them in for an item in the ProShop! Each token is worth one dollar towards any item of PrimeTime apparel, or a Gift Certificate!