SUPERFUN YOGA PANTS back in the house – December 6!

December 6; 9:00 – 11:30 A.M.

It’s a one-stop shopping experience – come sweat a little then spend a little!

Superfun Yoga Pants are back with their pop-up shop on Wednesday, December 6. They’re coming a little later this time so be sure to take note of the new hours, from 9:30 until a little after 11:00!

These pants are more than just Superfun . . . they’re super fitting, and will help you feel just as super as you look! They feel great and are perfect for the gym and beyond. Come get your Superfun – buy some for yourself and do some holiday shopping as well!

 

Need a gift idea for that someone who has everything and can be so hard to buy for? We’ve got you covered! All of these items may be purchased at PrimeTime Fitness.  

Superfun yoga pants are a great surprise for the special yogi in your life (they’re not just for women!) Available at PrimeTime December 6 only, or online.

A beautiful handmade ornament featuring scenes from Sullivan’s Island, lovingly crafted by PrimeTimer Alice Botts

The charming picture book “Charleston: A Good Life,” authored by PrimeTime member Ned Brown. See Meredith to purchase your copy!

Stretch Straps (these go well with a gift certificate for a private yoga session or a 30-minute stretch session with a trainer!)

PrimeTime apparel – check out the inventory in the ProShop!

Our socks are GREAT!!

Still not sure what to give? Ask us – we can help you come up with the perfect fitness package for everyone from rookie exercisers to seasoned fitness buffs!

HOUSEKEEPING –

Guests and kids in the gym

We love your kids, and your friends are great. We think it’s awesome that they are encouraged to workout at PrimeTime Fitness! However, please keep in mind our policies on young adults and guests in the gym.

ANYONE UNDER 18 YEARS OLD MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Remember, PrimeTime is not always staffed, and when staff members are in the gym they are probably working with clients – and unable to keep an eye on your kids. So please don’t think that just because there is an adult in the gym, it’s OK to send your kid over or drop him/her off to workout alone. Even worse – there isn’t an adult around and something happens. Don’t put your kids in that situation!

ALL GUESTS MUST SIGN-IN ON THE CLIPBOARD AT THE FRONT COUNTER

Our policies on guests:

·     All guests must be accompanied by a member, or there must be a staff member in the building.

·     Guests must sign in on the clipboard.

·     A staff member (or you, if no staff are around) must initial on their sign-in.

·     There is a $10 daily guest fee. Cash or check may be left in the IOU jar, or (for those who have a “piggy”) an IOU slip may be completed and the $10 will be deducted from your account.

 

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation on these issues!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!

Congratulations – and THANK YOU! – to those celebrating another year of working out with us.

ONE YEAR – Steve Cole

TWO YEARS- Gina Froeliger, Sonia Malone, Keith Moore, Susan Srock

FOUR YEARS – Conrad Albert

FIVE YEARS – Kelly Mast (yep, she’s back!)

EIGHT YEARS – Eunice Logan, Gayle Smith

NINE YEARS – Chuck & Sally Greer

ELEVEN YEARS – Pat Votava

THIRTEEN YEARS – Wade Logan

FOURTEEN YEARS – Mary Guess, Carla Seitz

FIFTEEN YEARS – Tam Psenka

SEVENTEEN YEARS – Kristin Fleming

FIT CHIPS ARE BACK!

December 1-31

We all need a little more incentive to workout during the holidays. So we’re giving you one – earn FREE WORKOUTS! The more you workout, the more FREE gym time you can earn!

Details coming later this month – keep your eyes on your Inbox!

STAFF RECIPE FILES –

Autumn Salad Bowl w/ Honey Ginger Dressing

from Karien’s kitchen

Serves 4

Salad Ingredients:

·     2 cups cooked quinoa (try organic tri-colored)

·     6 cups organic baby spinach

·     1/4 cup raw pecans

·     1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese

·     1 ripe avocado, sliced

·     1.5 crisp red apples, sliced

·     1/4 cup dried apricots

Honey Ginger Dressing:

·     juice from two fresh lemons

·     2 Tbsps raw honey

·     1 Tbsp minced fresh ginger

·     2 tsp minced fresh garlic

·     4 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil, or avocado oil

·     sea salt and pepper to your taste

Instructions:

1.  In a large bowl combine spinach, quinoa, apple, dried apricots and then gently add the avocado.

2.  To make the dressing: In a small bowl whisk together all dressing ingredients very well.

3.  Drizzle dressing on the salad before serving and gently toss to combine.

4.  Top with pecans and crumbled feta cheese.

Karien discovered this yummy recipe on www.cleanfoodcrush.com!

 

FITNESS VACATION PHOTO CONTEST

Now through December 31

The holiday season is upon us – which means you most likely have some travel plans in your immediate future! We know you keep up with your fitness routine even when you’re not at home, so we want to see the proof!

 

Send us photos of your fitness adventures while traveling. We’ll take them all – especially those that are the most interesting, funny, or creative! Your PrimeTime staff will select our favorite and you’ll be featured in the next newsletter . . . AND get a free pair of the best ever PrimeTime Fitness socks!

Carlin Timmons demonstrates her planking skills when vacationing in Australia last summer!

 

WOMEN NEED WEIGHTS TOO!

Again and again, research has shown that women who maintain a regular, moderate strength training program benefit from a long list of health advantages. Some still fear that weight training might bulk them up in unfeminine ways; however, as women of all ages realize the benefits of resistance training, negative attitudes about women in the weight training room are rapidly fading, according to renowned strength training researcher William J. Kraemer, PhD, of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.

 

Click here to read more about the benefits of weight training for women.

Ladies, want to learn the basics of proper weight-training form and technique? Or maybe you know what to do – you just can’t seem to make it happen? Check out our “Women’s Weight-Training 101” at 6 a.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays. This beginner-to-intermediate 30-minute workout will give you just what you need to burn fat and build muscle, stoking your metabolism for the rest of the day!

 

Click here to reserve your spot – space is limited!

BURN THE BIRD WORKOUT

November 24; 9:00 a.m.

Come join us as we burn off the holiday calories the Friday after Thanksgiving! We’ll start at 9:00 a.m. with PrimeTime Pedal to burn the butter, move into a Total Body Circuit to build muscle and ramp up your metabolism, and finish off with a Deep Stretch/Yoga.

9:00 – PrimeTime Pedal with Karien

9:30 – Total Body Circuit with Meredith

10:00 Deep Stretch/Yoga with Darragh

Sign up for one, two, or all three parts . . . but click here to sign up today as space is limited!

FRIED TURKEY GLIDE 5K RUN/WALK

Awendaw, 9:00 am. Thanksgiving Day

Lee Ann Reigart was tired of having to drive into Charleston every Thanksgiving morning to take part in a turkey trot 5K. The parking, registration, and overall logistics of participating and then returning home to Thanksgiving preparations was getting to be too much hassle. And the Fried Turkey Glide 5K Fun Run/Walk was born!

With no registration fee, free and easy parking, a pristine scenic route, beer, shots of Wild Turkey, and granola muffins awaiting participants at the finish line make this the best deal in town! Not to mention, you don’t have to be a runner to participate. On the course—where miles are marked with pumpkins—runners, walkers, dogs, bikers, strollers, ATVs and golf carts are welcome.

This year, the race won’t be quite the same – LeeAnn (pictured above, gathering participants in the 2015 FTG), a victim of pancreatic cancer, passed away on June 16th of this year after battling the disease. During her last Fried Turkey Glide in 2016, more than 400 people participated – partly to enjoy the morning with friends and family, but mostly to show support for LeeAnn. This year the crowd may be even larger, as LeeAnn’s legacy as a fun-loving, easy-going, bubbly and vivacious person is fondly remembered by so many. The 2017 Fried Turkey Glide will certainly be a tribute to her amazing spirit, embodying the essence of Thanksgiving in many ways.

Giveaways will include free t-shirts (donated from previous local races), awards, and snacks.

Participants will gather at 9:00 at Garris Landing in Awendaw and the run begins at 9:30.

From Mount Pleasant, go north on HWY 17 and turn right on to SeeWee Road. Travel 3.4 miles and turn right on to Bull’s Island Road and follow it 1.6 miles to parking and the starting line.

Click here for more details, and for more information, contact Jay Reigart at 843-693-4936 or jcreigart@tds.net