Christine Parker

FitHouse News 11/30

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Kids weighing themselves.

If you missed the BLACK FRIDAY SPECIALS they are Back for CYBER MONDAY!!!

Take advantage of these FitHouse specials to keep you Healthy and Fit this Holiday Season!!

$99- 10 Class Package
$150- 10 Session small group training package
$40 Merry Days of Fitmas Holiday Challenge
$75 Merry Days of Fitmas Holiday Challenge for 2

Register under memberships or under the holiday challenge on the calendar!

I hope you all had a wonderful holiday!!! One of our FitHouse Friends sent this picture, and it really made me laugh–probably because most of us can absolutely relate!!! Some of us might be feeling like this after the holiday weekend. If you are, never fear…FitHouse is here to help!!!!

The holidays are about enjoying time with friends and family and no celebration is complete without good food!!! Life would be pretty boring if we didn’t take the opportunity to indulge sometimes!!! BUT if you want to feel your best, look your best and stay healthy and sane this holiday season make sure to reserve time to stick to your healthy habits in between those indulgences and take care of YOU!!

Fortunately we are surrounded by many opportunities to get out and get moving even through the holiday season!!! It was really great to start the Thanksgiving Day surrounded by so many of you at the Turkey Gobbler and now today at the Ugly Sweater Run!!!!!!!!!

We are entering the busy holiday season and I know it is very easy to get off track, not just with exercise but especially with our diets. We are in the final month of 2015. I can’t believe it! I want everyone reading this to make a promise to yourself to finish strong in 2015, no matter where you are right now!!!! We’ve got some neat things lined up at FitHouse this December to help keep you motivated, healthy and festive all at the same time!!! Check out all that’s going on below! For daily info, fitness and nutrition tips and more fun event pictures hop over to our Facebook page!!! If you haven’t had a chance to like our FitHouse Facebook page yet please take a minute to pop over and click the like button. You can stay up to date with everything that is going on at FitHouse, get daily motivation, fitness tips and more!

Have a great Week!!! Come on into FitHouse for some holiday Fitmas Cheer!!!

Turkey Toss
Congrats to the 2015 Turkey Toss Medal Winners!!!!

Female                                       Male 

1. Jenn Shaughnessey               1.  Steve Aspinall

2. Anne Marie Aronson

3. Jodie Sherman

4. Shellie Smith

The Ugly Sweater Run!!!!

 

Ugly Sweater Run

This Week’s Schedule!!!!

This Thursday’s Gotta Tabata classmoved to 6pm!

Celebrate the Season with US In December!!!!

Here are just a few of the holiday events we have lined up for December!

Red and White - the colors of the season

Join us this Thursday, December 3rd at 7pm for Red and White Yoga Night!

An evening of YOGA with Brit and Holiday Cheer!

Brit will be helping us ring in the Holiday Season with a relaxing night of Yoga and Holiday tunes finished off with your favorite bottle of Red or White or whatever your spirit!!!! Appetizers will be served…BYOB!!!!

$10 – Members

$16 – Non-members

Santa with barbellThe Average person gains 5-7 pounds over the holidays!!!! Well we know that YOU are not average!!!!  We have created The Merry Days of Christmas Holiday Challenge to keep you feeling fit and fab this holiday season!!! The Challenge will provide you with a 16 day meal plan, quick and  easy healthy recipes and healthy habit challenges for this busy time of the year, All New 12 Days of Fitmas workouts and fun fitness Challenges to keep you motivated and zap those extra holiday calories, a private Facebook page and MORE!!!!

tis the season to Rock Ugly Sweaters

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!!!!

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.

FitHouse News 11/23…Sometimes I feel like a NUT!!!!!

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StrongerWe 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!

Red and White - the colors of the season

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!!!!!

Commit to be fit during the holidays.

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!!!!!

tis the season to Rock Ugly Sweaters

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.

2nd Turkey Gobbler Added!!!!

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Thankful TurkeyIt is so wonderful to see so many of you are ready to start your Thanksgiving Day here at FitHouse with the 3rd Annual Turkey Gobbler. We are going to have a blast, burn some major calories and someone will even  leave with the first annual Turkey Gobbler trophy!!!!!!   I can’t begin to express how thankful I am when I  look back and remember that this tradition started three years ago in a basement with the intention to bring a like minded group of people together to start the holiday with a gratefulness for life, a passion for celebrating and of course a desire to shed a pound or two before Thanksgiving Dinner!!!!!

SO to accomodate everyone and as my gratitude for all of you a 2nd Turkey Gobbler Class has been added at 6:30AM before you get that bird in the oven!!!! If you are signed up for the 7:30AM and would like to switch please feel free to do so as we have quite a crowd at 7:30AM.  Let’s pack the house in both Turkey Gobblers!!!!!! 

We will be taking food donations, canned goods and nonperishable items for the Washington County food pantry and Meals on Wheels so please bring an item if you can!!! 

FitHouse News for 11/16

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Scene from UP

One of the things that I always loved to do and still love to do is be creative!!! Sometimes I have to remind myself of the importance of making the time to get those creative juices flowing! Being creative stimulates the part of our brains that allow us to dream and can also release the those same feel good hormones as exercise!!!

My daughter, Makenna, is my busy bee always coming up with projects, creating things and being crafty! It’s so wonderful to see her put her whole heart into something and to see the “happiness” that she gets when she uses her creativity and talents. With a little extra time on her hands she has been anxiously looking for jobs to do. Some of you may have seen her doing some cleaning at FitHouse, she also created a FitHouse powerpoint …I was pretty impressed ! I gave her the task of finding some holiday projects, things for giving, sharing or just things that woud make herself and other people smile!  With Thanksgiving around the corner we went on a hunt for some fun creative pieces that you can add to your Thanksgiving celebration!!!

 The thing that I love about all of these things is that you can easily sub different ingredients to make the recipes a little healthier or to fit your personal taste. We all want to save our calories for Thanksgiving dinner so these are some great additions to the Thanksgiving table that are fun and festive without adding a ton of calories!!!

I made the cornucopia last year as a Thanksgiving centerpiece and healthy appetizer selection and it was a big hit!!! We filled it with fruit, veggies and cheese and I served with a side of spinach greek yogurt dip! The kids loved digging into the cornacopia when they got the OK!

After going through the toddler years now for the fourth time I have discovered that you can really make any creation that you want with pancakes, a few chocolate chips, fruit and creativity! I love this one because it uses eggs, you could also stick a few bacon feathers on there and add in your favorite heathly pancake recipe for a balanced, fun breakfast!!!!

Check out that Turkey cheeseball!!!! Now that’s a showstopper!!!! Once again you can sub your favorite cheeseball recipe and make this a turkey of your own!!! Add some veggies as an alternative to the crackers and you are all set!

You can never go wrong when you put it on a stick!!!! The options are endless here with fruit, veggies, cheeses, meats and treats…you can decide. I am always amazed at how my kids will eat it if it’s on a stick!!!

These are just a few of the fun Thanksgiving day additions that I found to keep things festive. If you have any more to share send them this way!!!

Family Fit Challenge Wednesday 10:15AM

We had so much fun last week at the Family FitChallenge that we are bringing it back!!!! Join us Wednesday at 10:15AM for an hour of fitness fun for you and your children!!!

Small Group Next Level Training Started this past week!!

We are taking it the next level with small group training. Some of you have inquired about the differences between small group and large group training. In a small group setting we can better address individual form issues and imbalances to help you get stronger faster, move in a progressive manner through different phases of strength, including monthly assessments, and advanced progressions based upon your individual level.

Packages are sold in sessions of 4 with an 8-week expiration. Once you purchase your package you are encouraged to book all of your  sessions to secure your spots. Please check the calendar for available space as some time slots are already full. Please contact FitHouse at [email protected] if you have any further questions  or are interested in a particular time slot and to find out it’s availability. 

Book Your Massage with Jessica!

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. Click here for more information.

November Collecting for a Cause

Throughout November we encourage you to bring your canned goods and nonperishable items to FitHouse.  We will be collecting for the Local Food Bank as well as Meals on Wheels!!! You can drop them in the basket at FitHouse and we will make sure those who are in need receive them!!!

3rd Annual Turkey Gobbler-It’s filling Up Fast!!! – Thursday Nov. 26th

Many have been asking , mark your calendars and reserve your spot now,  The 3rd Annual Turkey Gobbler is ON at FitHouse!!!!! Thursday November 26th 7:30-8:30AM. A second class will be added if necessary! Come start your day by being thankful with us at FitHouse!!!  There is no better way to start your Thanksgiving than with a calorie bustin workout, a lot of sweat and some turkey gobbling!!!!

The Ugly Sweater Run Comes to the Burgh!!! – Sunday November 29th, 11AM

Join Team FitHouse Fab and Ugly!!!!!!

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!!!!

FitHouse News for 11/9

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GratitudeHello Friends!!! I hope you all had a great weekend!!! What a beautiful fall day Sunday was! I love the quote above so wanted to share it!!!  We all have those times in life when our light goes out. It is amazing how sometimes just a thought or word from another can rekindle that spark. Sometimes we need that spark and often we can be that spark sometimes without even knowing it with our attitudes, positive energy and outlook and words.The more we practice  Can you think about someone in your life who has rekindled that spark in you or some time in your life when that spark was rekindled?? How awesome to be in a world with people who can lift us up when we need it and to have the power to do the same for others. Let’s make this week a great one by lifting those up around us!!!

Mastering Your Metabolism

When faced with unwanted weight, it’s easy to place the blame on your metabolism. However, it turns out that individuals have more control over their metabolism than previously thought. As mentioned above, body composition has a huge effect on how quickly someone’s body burns calories. One easy way to ramp up your metabolism is to build muscle through lifting weights. Alongside modifying your workout routine, there are several other ways to be sure you’re burning calories at a higher rate: Check out 25 Things You did to Ruin Your Metabolism. Try to address one or two of these in your weekly routine and get that metabolism working at its best!

Family Fit Challenge Wednesday 10:15AM

We had so much fun last week at the Family FitChallenge that we are bringing it back!!!! Join us Wednesday at 10:15AM for an hour of fitness fun for you and your children!!!

November Collecting for a Cause

Throughout November we encourage you to bring your canned goods and nonperishable items to FitHouse.  We will be collecting for the Local Food Bank as well as meals on Wheels!!! There is  You can drop them in the basket at FitHouse and we will make sure those who are in need receive them!!!

Small Group Next Level Training Started this past week!!

We are taking it the next level with small group training. Some of you have inquired about the differences between small group and large group training. In a small group setting we can better address individual form issues and imbalances to help you get stronger faster, move in a progressive manner through different phases of strength, include monthly assessments, and and advanced progressions based upon your individual level.

Packages are sold in sessions of 4 with an 8 week expiration. Once you purchase your package you are encouraged to book all of your  sessions to secure your spots. Please check the calendar for available space as some time slots are already full. Please contact FitHouse at [email protected] if you have any further questions  or are interested in a particular time slot and to find out it’s availability. 

Book Your Massage with Jessica!

Give your muscles and your mind the recovery that it needs and deserves!!! Treat yourself to a massage with one of the best theraists 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. Click here for more information.

3rd Annual Turkey Gobbler-It’s filling Up Fast!!! – Thursday Nov. 26th

Many have been asking , mark your calendars and reserve your spot now,  The 3rd Annual Turkey Gobbler is ON at FitHouse!!!!! Thursday November 26th 7:30-8:30AM. A second Class will be added if necessary! Come start your day by being Thankful with us at FitHouse!!!  There is no better way to start your Thanksgiving than with a calorie bustin workout, a lot of sweat and some turkey gobbling!!!!

The Ugly Sweater Run Comes to the Burgh!!! – Sunday November 29th, 11AM

Join Team FitHouse Fab and Ugly!!!!!!

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!!!!

Small Group NEXT LEVEL Training is Here!!

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Are You ready to take it to the NEXT LEVEL?!?!?!??

Small Group NEXT LEVEL training

Starting THIS WEEK!!!!

Tuesday November 3rd

Secure your spot now – space is limited!!!!!!!

Small Group Next Level Training

  • Work in a Small Group setting of 4-6 people.
  • Follow a Four Week Progressive Program focusing on different phases of training
  • Get individualized instruction to help correct imbalances
  • Develop muscle faster to maximize your performance and your metabolism
  • Track monthly assessments and weight progressions to measure your progress

Available Hours

Monday and Wednesday 5:15-6:15am

Mon and Wed 11-12PM

Tues and Thursday 10:30-11:30AM

Thursday 4:30-5:30PM

Thursday 7:30-8:30PM

Other times may be avaliable by Appt.
E-mail [email protected] to schedule a time slot and find out availability.

PRICING

4 Package Sessions once weekly (Make up sessions can be made in another small group session in the same month (2 month Expiration))

$70 for Unlimited members

$90 for all other members or non members

Single Drop is Sessions may be booked upon availability

For BEST results It it highly recommended that sessions are done on consecutive weeks when possible.