We are entering the Thanksgiving week!! For most hopefully you are looking forward to a week filled with family, friends and gratitude. This weekend was a reminder to me how grateful I am for the habit of exercise!!! A lot of people believe that exercise always comes easy to those who do it regularly…not true!!!! I remember a time when running 3 miles made my lungs burn and my legs feel like jello. I remember when I first started lifting weights and I was highly intimidated because as a dancer I used my body as resistance not lifting heavy metal objects. I remember when I felt sad or depressed or tired or bored I would turn to food or partying to fill that void often only leaving me feeling worse.
Truth be told regular exercise was a habit that came into my life when I was looking for MORE!!! I wanted to challenge myself, my mind and my body. To acheive the dreams that I had, I needed energy, I needed strength, I needed motivation! Physical goals and exercise were hard!! They were something that I had to work for. If I wanted the benefits I had to do the work. Exercise meant discipline both mentally and physically. I liked how it made me feel. Challenges were more manageable and life was better when I exercised! If I wanted exercise to feel good and work for me I had to do it regularly and I also couldn’t abuse it. The more it became a habit in my life the more I realized that it made me a better person not just on the outside but even more so on the inside!!!
One of the other wonderful things about exercise is that it connected me to like minded people who also wanted to be stronger, feel better and achieve goals!!!! These people became a family of support, accountability and strength!!!! It is not always easy to fit in, it is not always convenient and ok I will say it…it not always fun to get started!! But weekends like this past one are a reminder of why I need to make exercise a priority in my life! It was a very busy weekend with 2 days of an all day dance convention with the girls. Knowing that there would be no prep time this weekend for business or home and family my head was spinning a bit with everything going on this week. Saturday morning I couldn’t fit in exercise and man was I feeling it and I could feel myself getting a bit overwhelmed with the week ahead. As good as an extra hour of sleep sounded for Sunday morning I set that 6AM alarm and knew I had to get those endorphins going if I intended to tackle the day and tackle the week!!! Well the quote “you are only one workout away from a good mood” proved to be right once again!!! So many times in life when the going gets tough we fall out of exercise. This is when we need it the most!!!! With the holiday season approaching and the extra stress that the season brings to so many is upon us….remember you have the power right there inside of you….You are only one workout away from a good mood!!!!! Keep those healthy habit going this holiday season or make a promise to yourself to get them started!!!!
Family Fit Challenge Wednesday 10:15AM
Join us for the last week of the Family FitChallenge Class this Wednesday at 10:15AM for an hour of fitness fun for you and your children!!! Rumor has it there may be a little Gobbling going on! It has been really great to see moms and children sharing this time together being healthy and having fun!!! Thank you for sharing your energy with us!!!!
Wednesday Evening Circuits is Cancelled and FitHouse will be closed Friday November 27
Due to the holiday week we will be carving out some time for our team members to spend with their families and to celebrate their holiday traditions. Wednesday night Tabata basics is cancelled this week and FitHouse will be closed on Friday. We hope you can join us for all of the fun we have lined up the rest of the week!!!
3rd Annual Turkey Gobbler-2nd Class Added!!!
We will be collecting non perishable items for The Washington County Food bank and Meals on Wheels at both Classes
The 3rd Annual Turkey Gobbler is days away and this year it’s going to be more fun than ever!!!! Due to demand a second class has been added!! So bring friends and family to start your Turkey Day the best way…with friends, fun and a metabolic blast at FitHouse!!!! Make sure to sign up online!
The Ugly Sweater Run Comes to the Burgh!!! – Sunday November 29th, 11AM
Join Team FitHouse Fab and Ugly!!!!!!
It’s not too late to start the holiday season with some festive fun!!! Come Join the FitHouse Team at the Ugly Sweater Run 5K Sunday, November 29th at Heinz Field. To register click on the link and join the team FitHouse Fab and Ugly for a great morning and start to the holiday season!!!!
Celebrate the Season with US In December!!!!
Here are just a few of the holiday events we have lined up for December!
Join us on Thursday, December 3rd 7:00 p.m.
An evening of YOGA with Brit and Holiday Cheer!
Bring your favorite bottle of red or white wine or whatever color spirit you would like to celebrate with!!!! We will have holiday music, healthy appetizers and holiday spirit for all!!!!!
The Average person gains 5-7 lbs over the holidays!!!! Well we know that YOU are not avaerage!!!! We have created The Merry Days of Christmas Holiday Challenge to keep you feeling fit and fab this holiday season!!!! Details will follow this week!!!!!
Join us in Your Ugly Sweater of the Season for our Ugly sweater Charity Class!! This will be a donate only class and all donations will go to the Make a Wish Foundation. Stay Tuned for the Date!!!!
Ongoing in December:
FitHouse Gift Certificates Available for the Holidays!!!!
Stay tuned for our Black Friday Special!!!
Book Your Holiday Massage with Jessica!
The word around FitHouse from those who have tried her out is that She is AWESOME!!!!!
Holiday Gift Certificates for Massage are Available!
Give your muscles and your mind the recovery that it needs and deserves!!! Treat yourself to a massage with one of the best therapists around! You can book through the FitHouse calendar but must give 24 hours advance notice. Jessica is available Mondays 3:45pm-6pm and Thursdays 1:15pm-6:30pm. She may also be available additional hours by appointment.