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.
I worked out with Meredith for years before she (sadly) moved away. She is creative, fun, and great at correcting your form. She can adapt to injuries you might have. She will incorporate things you like (yoga) and can work with all types of exercise equipment from machines to bands to TRX to free weights to your body weight. No two workouts are the same, which means you do not get bored and you want to keep coming back!
— Marie Louise R, Mt. Pleasant
Meredith first sought to truly understand my fitness goals and then observed my current weight-training routine. She then helped me organize a workout plan that gave me better results, in the same amount of time. Now I have a more balanced routine that is producing better results, in the same amount of time, with the same amount of effort. She always had my work within my comfort level and has helped me develop a more balanced program that maximizes the results.
— Rudy V, Beaufort/St. Helena
I found my happy place at home with Meredith and Primetime Fitness. I started virtual training with Meredith at the beginning of Covid and now virtual training is part of my weekly routine. What a joy to get a great workout and not have to leave the house! Thanks, Meredith!
— Mark P, Mt. Pleasant
I’ve been taking Meredith’s classes for a few short months and also doing some training sessions with her, and it has already made me stronger. I love that she offers lower-impact options (for this 58-year-old) and also motivates all of us during class!
— Marie F, Beaufort/St. Helena
I was recently diagnosed as a Type 2 Diabetic. I had worked out with Meredith once before, but at the time, I just wasn’t dedicated to a routine. As soon as I was diagnosed, I shot her a quick email, and she immediately responded. We met and discussed diet and exercise; she was a wealth of information. I started working out with her and figuring out what routine spoke best to me. She helped me set up a Peloton bike and monitored my form. Hey, if this 65-year-old woman can get in shape, anyone can. I’m 15 pounds down and on the right track. Thanks, Meredith!
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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.
