BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club will be presenting “It’s Time – Let’s Move!” this Saturday, Jan. 21st, and would like to invite all B-Town Blog Readers to attend this Open House event for FREE.

This is a group fitness event featuring motivating music, supportive instructors and achievable results in an inspiring group environment. Featured classes will include:

• Group Centergy:
• 8:00am-9:00am
• Group Ride:
• 8:00am-9:00am
• Total Body Conditioning:
• 8:00am – 9:00am
• Group Power
• 9:00am – 10:00am

Group Centergy is an experience a fusion of yoga and Pilates movements in Group Centergy:

Click here to view the embedded video.

Group Power uses simple, athletic movements such as squats, lunges, presses and curls to strengthen all major muscles:

Click here to view the embedded video.

Indoor cycling keeps you ahead of the pack as you climb hills, spin and race over varied terrain during Group Ride:

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Total Body Conditioning uses muscular endurance exercises, sport specific training and drills to develop and increase your fitness.

This is your invitation to join us Jan. 21st and sample all the fantastic benefits of exercising with a group. Recent studies done on group exercise find individuals are more inclined to stick with a program and put forth a better effort because of the group dynamic. The supervision and support offered in a class is a huge motivator. This is true not only for a person new to exercise but for seasoned veterans of the weight room and cardio equipment.

“It’s Time – Let’s Move!” sends an all-important message. It’s time to improve, empower and inspire! Highline Athletic Club and our team of dedicated fitness instructors are here for you. Our goal is to assist and encourage you as you reach toward your fitness goals.

Check out a trailer links that are included in this invitation of each class format, then come try a class for yourself. There is no time like the present. “It’s Time – Let’s Move!” Saturday, January 21st classes begin at 8:00am.

It’s a great time to join Highline Athletic Club who is currently offering zero enrollment fees through January 31st 2012. Month to month memberships available! Group classes are included in membership lots of fun.

If you want additional membership information please email: membershipservices@highlineathleticclub.com.

Highline Athletic Club is located at:

125 South 156th Street
Burien WA

Phone: 206-246-9000

Web: www.highlineathleticclub.com

Co-owner Nina Granatir strikes a pose in Bikram Yoga Burien's new space.

If you’ve ever fantasized about stretching and sweating with your hot B-Town neighbors, you’re in luck – new business Bikram Yoga Burien will be opening at 636 SW 152nd soon, possibly as early as this coming Thursday, Sept. 8th.

This new biz has taken over (and completely remodeled) the space formerly occupied by the Sylvan Learning Center in downtown Burien.

If you don’t know what Bikram Yoga is, here’s a video explanation:

Click here to view the embedded video.

And more info:

• It’s HOT Yoga, where the room temp is set at 105 degrees, with 40% humidity. According to the business’ website, there are several reasons for the heat:
  • This heat is helpful in allowing the body to go deeper into postures safely, minimizing risk of injury by increasing elasticity of the muscles, ligaments and tendons, allowing greater flexibility with a lower risk of injury.
  • The heat also facilitates sweating, detoxifying through the pores and skin – the body’s largest eliminating organ.
  • Heat increases cardiovascular workout.
  • The intensity of the heat deepens the need for concentration and focus, strengthening willpower and self-control.
• A typical 90-minute class burns between 650 – 1200 calories, depending on your weight and fitness level.
• There are 26 Postures and two Breathing Exercises used in Bikram Yoga.
• You don’t have to be a Yoga expert to take classes – just be sure to drink plenty of water though!

The ‘Bikram’ in Bikram Yoga refers to founder Bikram Choudhury, who, according to the company’s website:

Born in Calcutta in 1946, Bikram Choudhury is the founder of the Yoga College of India and creator of his unique sequence of 26 postures and 2 breathing exercises known as Bikram Yoga. Bikram began practicing yoga at the age of four under the tutelage of India’s most renowned physical culturist of the time, Bishnu Gosh (younger brother of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of Autobiography of a Yogi, founder of the self-Realization Fellowship, and the yogi recognized with first bringing yoga to the West).

Practicing yoga four to six hours a day under Bishnu Gosh’s guidance, Bikram became National Yoga Champion of India at the age of thirteen, “retiring” from yoga competition three years later as the undefeated four time All-India Yoga Champion.

One thing that will set this yoga shop apart from others is that they’ve installed brand new showers for both men (4) and women (6) – and we think a lot of their hot, sweaty customers will appreciate this.

“We hope to open as early as this coming Thursday (Sept. 8),” said Co-Owner Nina Granatir. “We get inspected on Tuesday.”

Scott Schaefer was out and about (and not sweating…yet), and he stopped by to take these pics:

Bikram Yoga Burien has taken over the space formerly occupied by the Sylvan Learning Center.

On Saturday (Sept. 3), finishing touches were being made on the main workout room.

The main lobby consists of the old entrance to the Sylvan Learning Center.

It's rare to find showers in a yoga joint, and the women's locker room has six.

The men's locker room has four showers.

To learn more about Bikram Yoga Burien, check out their website here: http://bikramburien.com, or call (206) 992-4341.

B-Town Blog Advertiser the Highline Athletic Club has discovered a new way to do business that’s proving to be a triple winner for communities around the country – they are part of The HealthClub Fundraiser network, which puts a sample health club membership within reach of just about everybody, raises money for community organizations and brings new members to the local club.

“It’s a win-win-win,” said Dona Forrester, HAC General Manager. “We’re so pleased to spread the fitness message and help our local organizations raise money at the same time, and there is no money required to get started!”

Highline Athletic Club is looking for non-profit groups such as parent-teacher organizations, school bands and cheer squads to church groups and individuals raising money for charities. Instead of holding bake sales and chocolate bar drives, group members sell 2-month passes to Highline Athletic Club for only $20. The group keeps $10 for each pass sold. The average fund-raising group sells 100 to 150 passes, but some have sold as many as 500 in a single fund-raising drive. Many of the groups who have partnered with Highline Athletic Club’s fundraiser program say the passes are easy to sell because the club is a great club to work out at and because of the high awareness of the value of exercise and family fun. There’s no minimum order of passes and no limit to the amount of money a group can raise.

Here’s how The HealthClub Fundraiser works: Local fundraising organizations log on to the HealthClub Fundraiser website at www.healthclubfundraiser.com and complete an online form to get started. The HealthClub Fundraiser provides all the tools and resources the groups need, including marketing materials, order forms at no charge. Once the sale is over, the fundraising organization picks up their passes at the local participating club. We will support one to two fundraisers per month, so be sure to get on our calendar early. The fund-raising partners include church groups, school groups and other various charities.

“This is a whole new way of doing business for us,” added Forrester. “It stands to benefit so many people in Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines and Tukwila and improve the fitness of our community, too.”

The HealthClub Fundraiser is a subsidiary of the Northwest Athletic groups which includes the PEAK Health and Wellness Centers in Montana and Idaho, the Montana Athletic Club – Bigfork, The Wave Aquatics and Fitness Center and the Harbor Square Athletic Club.

SPECIAL OFFER FOR B-TOWN BLOG READERS:

B-Town Blog readers who are not members of this great club can now join their mobile text alert VIP group. On your cell phone, Text ‘HAC’ to 90210. Be the first to know about promotional offers and specials. You will receive 1-2 alerts per month and HAC promises to be very respectful to the privilege of sending you these VIP alerts. You can opt out anytime you wish to discontinue.

The Highline Athletic Club:

125 South 156th Street
Burien, WA 98148
206-246-9000
www.highlineathleticclub.com

B-Town Blog Advertiser Highline Athletic Club has been serving the fitness needs in our community since 1988 and their state of the art Pilates Studio is celebrating its 5th year.

You may have heard the word ‘Pilates,’ but might be unsure what is actually is; here’s more info from our friends at HAC:

What is Pilates?
Pilates is a core training exercise regimen. Core strength, flexibility and balance will improve with Pilates training. HAC’s Pilates studio offers private, semi-private and group (2-5 people) apparatus training as well as mat Pilates to members as well as non- members. Private Sessions allow the instructor to customize the session to suit your individual needs. You can expect the same attention to detail in a Private Pilates session that you would expect from working with a Personal Trainer and group and Mat classes are kept small to allow one-on-one instruction.

Pilates training will benefit you in many everyday tasks such as getting in and out of the car, and simple everyday bending and reaching will become easier. There is nothing better for good posture than strengthening your core through Pilates Training. You will feel taller, and Pilates will give you a nice sense of well being after your session.

Highline Athletic Club would like to invite B-Town Blog Readers to come by and tour our studio. We offer non-member Pilates packages and will be offering 5th anniversary specials in August.

Here is a testimonial from a new client taking Pilates at Highline Athletic Club:

I had always heard wonderful things about Pilates and the outstanding results and changes one can see when making Pilates a part of their regular exercise regimen. After having the opportunity to experience Pilates at Highline Athletic Club first hand as instructed by Scott Miller, my exercise routine has forever changed. I fell in love with Pilates.

If you are worried about being capable- there is no need to worry – Each session with Scott is different and customized to my ability and strength, as we work every muscle while focusing on my overall core strength, balance, and breathing technique. You will sweat, you will be sore, but this is because you are achieving a full body work out in one hour with no running or weights involved, and I can guarantee that you will enjoy every minute of it. I have seen small, yet very important changes in the past few months as my core has begun to tighten and become stronger, and my flexibility and posture have improved immensely.

Scott Miller, HAC Pilates Director is an AMAZING instructor- he makes you feel really comfortable, confident, knows when to push you just that extra inch that you wouldn’t do unless he told you to- because you thought you had already reached as far as you could. He’s really POSITIVE, all the time. He keeps your count, keeps the sessions flowing, and uses the whole hour so well!

Pilates is now a part of my weekly routine and I cannot live without it! The feeling you have after completing a session with Scott is one that can only be described as one of strength, accomplishment, and peace with oneself.

- Christina 07/12/11

For more information, drop by the Highline Athletic Club at 125 South 156th Street, call 206-246-9000 or visit their website here: www.highlineathleticclub.com.

“This is your last time to save big until fall,” they say. “Join the Y for creative outdoor and indoor summer fun for kids, teens, and adults! We’ll have outdoor movies, hikes, berry picking, a member appreciation BBQ, and more!. We help you organize a summer of fun and activity for the whole family.”

The Matt Griffin YMCA is located at 3595 South 188th Street in SeaTac, and their phone number is 206.244.5880.

More information at their website here.

‘Curves,’ a women’s health club located at 17824 1st Avenue South, is for sale, according to a Craigslist Ad we found Friday (May 20th).

“OWN Your own TURN KEY Business ~ CURVES – $245000 (Normandy Park)” reads the ad’s headline.

“Wouldn’t you like to own a business that you could leave town, go on vacation, and know your employees ran the “shop” like you were never gone? This is your chance!” reads the ad, which lists the price at “$245,000 (somewhat negotiable).”

The Ad continues:

“This franchise has close to 500 members and continues to grow each month. Our staff members are qualified trainers and are capable of maintaining the day-to-day business without any help from the owners. They have formed personal relationships with our members and work to make each member’s workout a pleasant break in their day.”

Here’s more from the listing:

The Normandy Park/Burien area has been home to this prosperous Curves franchise since it opened in September of 2001. The business is located in one of the newest buildings in the area. It sits directly bordering a busy, four lane thoroughfare that links Burien and Des Moines. The neighboring businesses include banks, floral and gift shops, service stations and a QFC shopping center with a variety of stores.

As the original owners, we have made certain our facility has the newest and most progressive equipment to include the personal coaching of Curves Smart, 14 workout stations including the stepper and the stretching circuit. We are open every day, all day, from 5:45 a.m., except Sunday.

Zumba classes are offered five days a week for fun and a challenge to your workout routine.

Square Footage: 2400
Rent: $4,176.38 which includes triple net.
Lease renewal date: 6/1/2013
Asking price: $245,000 (somewhat negotiable)

For more information or with any questions, call Sandy at 206-954-3598.

According to the company website:

Created specifically for women, Curves offers a complete fitness and nutrition solution. The Curves 30 minute workout exercises every major muscle group and burns up to 500 calories through a proven program of strength training, cardio and stretching. In addition, club promotions and events encourage women to support charitable causes, learn about health-related issues and forge lasting friendships as part of the global Curves community.

Since it’s that time of year where we’re all making year-end and new year’s resolutions, Charles has started a Bootcamp to help commited patients and non-patients shape up and change their health and lives.

Charles Smith, Bootcamp instructor and personal trainer

Some of our readers will remember Charles Smith Jr. as being part of the Huskies football team back in 2004-2007. He played wide receiver. A History major, Charles is a certified personal trainer, CPR certified, has four years of personal training experience and more than 12 years of personal fitness experience.

Bootcamp gym at Seahurst Chiropractic & Wellness Center

And remember that there are gift certificales available just in case you want to give Charles and his Bootcamp as a Christmas gift.

Dear Editor,

For anyone whose fall schedule is already feeling overwhelming and they’re feeling the need to re-energize on a regular basis, I’d like to suggest the Matt Griffin YMCA.

It’s been one year since the new Y opened on South 188th Street in SeaTac, and I’ve watched it become a thriving community center for Highline area youth and adults. I happened to be the first member in the door and I’ve visited about 250 times since, so I’ve seen its value to our community since day one.

We live in a time when people are often more focused on their mobile devices than on one another. We all do it! Fortunately at the Y, you can have your “me time” with your music and exercise while still getting opportunities to socialize and interact with others. It’s a hive of activity with something for everyone – basketball, swimming, cardio/weights, etc. – in a comfortable atmosphere that fosters connections. For example, I met a neighbor at the Y that lives only a few doors away from me, but we never really spoke until meeting there.

The Matt Griffin Y is starting to become the “place where everybody knows your name,” like the song from the “Cheers” TV show. When I come in and the staff greets me by name, I feel the sense of community and belonging. They definitely have that “go the extra mile” attitude.

As a father and grandfather, I think it’s important that we model both self-care and community-building to our younger generations who have so many demands on their time and energy. And as the Senior Pastor of Highline Christian Church in Burien, I see a culturally and spiritually diverse membership base at the Matt Griffin Y that’s very united on important issues like providing positive guidance to kids and teens and eating well and being active whatever your age. It’s a place that’s making our community stronger, and I encourage everyone to check it out.

- Tim Knight

In Honor of Father’s Day, BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club (HAC) is offering a special – $25 Enrollment Through June 30th!

It’s the annual countdown to Father’s Day. Here’s a thought for a great gift for Dad from our friends and advertiser Highline Athletic Club.

HAC is offering ALL B-Town Blog Readers an opportunity to enroll for just $25 (regularly $140-$200) starting today and continuing through June 30th. Monthly fees will depend on your membership type.

Don’t have a Dad? Buy it for Mom, buy it for your wife, buy it for yourself. Take advantage of this very special offer, now through the end of June. Just mention that you “saw it on The B-town Blog” to receive this special enrollment.

It’s never too late to get started – no matter what your age. Consider these facts when making a decision to get started in an exercise program:

• Studies have shown that men who start exercising in midlife live longer. Exercise recommendations from the government advise that everyone be active, from children and teenagers to adults and older adults – even people with disabilities and chronic conditions are encouraged to be active within their capabilities.  In an ideal world, everyone would make exercise a lifelong habit, however some people have not yet caught on.
• A new Swedish study shows that it’s never too late to begin exercising. Although the benefits of an active life are greater if one starts earlier, science shows that starting late is much better than never.
• Men who exercised the most lived, on average, 2.5 years longer.
• Amongst previously sedentary men who began to exercise at 50, mortality rates were originally high, but after exercising for 10 years, their mortality rates dropped to nearly equal those of their more active peers.
• Muscular Strength Is Linked To Lower Mortality In Men -Building muscle is an important part of any exercise regimen. Muscle tissue has many vital functions, including basic movement and fine motor skills as well as the functioning of the cardiovascular and digestive systems.

With a membership to HAC you’ll be giving the gift of Health to your loved ones, whether it be your Dad, Mom, spouse, partner or your kids.

Think about it, then come in and mention the Father’s Day Offer that you “saw on The B-Town Blog” and take advantage of this incredible savings. You’ll find them in Burien at 125 South 156, or can call them at 206-246-9000.

HAC has been serving the community for over 22 years and is committed to assisting members in reaching their health and fitness goals, and was voted “BEST GYM” by King 5 Evening Magazines – Best of Contest!  That’s for ALL of the Seattle area.

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During the month of May, BTB Advertiser Highline Athletic Club is promoting fitness and community, and as we do with all our Advertisers, here’s some info they want us to share with our Readers:

HIGHLINE ATHLETIC CLUB PROMOTES FITNESS AND COMMUNITY

The staff members of Highline Athletic Club have discovered a new way to do business that’s proving to be a triple winner for communities around the country.

They are part of The HealthClub Fundraiser network, which puts a sample health club membership within reach of just about everybody, raises money for community organizations and brings new members to the local club.

“It’s a win-win-win,” said Dona Forrester, General Manager. “We’re so pleased to spread the fitness message and help our local organizations raise money at the same time, and there is no money required to get started!”

Here’s how The HealthClub Fundraiser works: Local fund-raising organizations log on to the HealthClub Fundraiser website at www.healthclubfundraiser.com and complete an online form to get started. The HealthClub Fundraiser provides all the tools and resources the groups need, including marketing materials, order forms at no charge. Once the sale is over, the fundraising organization picks up their passes at the local participating club.

Instead of holding bake sales and chocolate bar drives, group members sell 2-month passes to Highline Athletic Club for only $20. The group keeps $10 for each pass sold. The average fund-raising group sells 100 to 150 passes, but some have sold as many as 500 in a single fund-raising drive. Fund-raisers with groups from parent-teacher organizations to school bands to church groups and charities say the passes are easy to sell because of the high awareness of the value of exercise and family fun. And there’s no minimum order of passes and no limit to the amount of money a group can raise.

Health Clubs will support one to two fundraisers per month. The fund-raising partners include church groups, school groups and other various charities.

“This is a whole new way of doing business for us,” said Dona Forrester, General Manager. “It stands to benefit so many people in Burien, Normandy Park, Des Moines and Tukwila and improve the fitness of our community, too.”

The HealthClub Fundraiser is a subsidiary of the Northwest Athletic groups which includes the PEAK Health and Wellness Centers in Montana and Idaho, the Montana Athletic Club – Bigfork, The Wave Aquatics and Fitness Center and the Harbor Square Athletic Club.

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