Look around you. When you are at the gym, that is. What do you see? More importantly, WHO do you see?

I think almost all CFers can attest to this: You may have started at CF all by yourself (oooh, according to all the hearsay about Corps Fitness, that’s scary!), you may have started already knowing someone who was a member (a little bit of comfort there), or you may have started with another buddy (I’m only going if you go too!); but no matter what the circumstances were when you joined, you soon became engaged in a camaraderie far bigger than you could ever have imagined.

You took on the physical challenge of Corps Fitness classes for a happier, healthier you. But in no time, you realize that you are part of something much bigger than just yourself….you are a part of a team.

The evidence of these special bonds, camaraderie and friendships are everywhere; a group getting together to take on their first half marathon, a pair dedicating training time and effort to do a Half Ironman, a large group committing to do a Tough Mudder back in the earlier days of the TM, gathering as many as available to hike the Pinnacle, and even a group of friends getting together for a fun run and friendship along the way. Is it hard to see why these friendships get established?

The saying goes something like “Surround yourself with people who make you want to be a better person.” At CF, it’s difficult to just be a warm body who checks in, does their workout as an individual, and checks out; maybe you can get away with that elsewhere, but not at Corps. We motivate each other, we encourage one another, we have each other’s backs. We have accountability to work as hard as the person next to us, and at our most unmotivated times, we get ourselves to class because of our Corps Fitness team members who we know are waiting for us to walk in the door. It’s the Corps Fitness way. It’s a well known fact that Corps Fitness classes will push you to physical limits that you might not have thought you’d ever reach, but it’s easy to see why you can reach beyond those expectations. Look around you…. Look and see all the people who make you want to be a better person!

This coming weekend, Zach will be running the Blues Cruise 50k - quite an accomplishment!!  He has been training hard on the Blue Marsh trails and is looking forward to getting more CF time after the race.  As if that isn’t enough, Zach is raising money for the IM ABLE Foundation through his first giving site as well and is almost 1/2 way to his $1000 goal.  If you’d like to donate, please visit Zach’s site!

Good luck, Zach!!

1. …or winners.  Li’l Kaag has pulled the names of the 4 winners for the Kyle Pagerly Memorial 5k Run.  Please stop by the front desk to pick up your CF / Badge 27 T-shirt so you can represent at the race!
1- Michelle Gauby
2-Marisa Bluestone (revised 09.25)
3-Ed Winters
4-Steve Caltagirone
 
2. Spin class is canceled again for tonight and will resume next Thursday.  We apologize for any inconvenience.
3. FREE Intro Class this Saturday 9/19 @ 9:45am and also on Saturday 9/26 @ 9:45
4. Reminder: Spin class is still on for Saturday with Aimee at 9:30am, she will be teaching until October 3rd, then we will begin the rotating instructors for Spin on Saturdays
5. Reminder!  Our Mobile App is live and can be found on Apple and Google Play Store under Corps Fitness.  We are also getting our NEW website up by the beginning of next week!  The link will be put onto the current website as well - stay tuned!
Weekend instructors:
Friday 5:30 PM - Gretchen
Sunday 8:30 AM - Van

   

First…..October.  It’s BAAAA-AAAACKKKK!  October is Carry The Load Challenge month.   We kick off Monday, October 3rd, and this year, we will alternate weeks/class days that the load-bearing exercises are incorporated into workouts.  First week, Corps Fitness classes (MWF) will be Carry The Load challenged, second week, will be all Cross Fit classes (T/TH), etc.   Carrying heavy weights is an excellent way to torch calories and fat, but be mindful of your body and joints.

An additional component this year is our Honor Wall.  WHO are you going to carry through the month?  We often do things at CF to honor someone for their battles, their sacrifices, their courage, and this challenge will follow that lead.  Think of a person…someone who made the ultimate sacrifice, someone who’s suffering now whether it be personal hardship or illness….and put their name on the white board by the spin room.  Feel free to post a picture too if you’d like.  Share, if you’d like, why you are “Carrying the load” for them (optional…not required).  And then be reminded all month long WHO you are carrying with each heavy load.

Then there’s November…. Since we are Carrying the Load all October-long, November will be about dropping it…and then some!  After a long hiatus, a weight loss challenge will be on the docket.  Shred a few pounds as we head into the crazy holiday season!  Details will be available soon….but be ready to get your game on! There will be PRIZES for winners, group accountability, and of course, fun SMACK TALK!  Friendly competition, but also great opportunity to tweak your food intake because remember, “You can’t outwork a crappy diet!”.   Stay tuned for the specifics!

Normal schedule this weekend, including spin / krank with Aimee on Saturday at 9:30 and FREE intro class at 9:45 with Chris

MB levitation station at Arrow on Thursday
Spin class is canceled for tonight and next Thursday.  We apologize for any inconvenience.
FREE Intro Class this Saturday 9/19 @ 9:45am and also on Saturday 9/26 @ 9:45
Spin class is still on for Saturday with Aimee at 9:30am, she will be teaching until October 3rd, then we will begin the rotating instructors for Spin on Saturdays
Isn’t technology wonderful??  Our Mobile App is live and can be found on Apple and Google Play Store under Corps Fitness.  We are also getting our NEW website up by the beginning of next week!  The link will be put onto the current website as well - stay tuned!
With this new Corps Fitness App, CFers will be able to sign into class and make payments to your accounts.  Another bonus is that communication from Corps Fitness will be much easier, with posts about new happenings and upcoming events as well as cancellations all sent directly to your phone via email or text!  All you need to do is set up a log in and password, which should be your email address we have on file.
Weekend instructors:
Friday 5:30 PM - Gretchen
Sunday 8:30 AM - Van

Join Linda and Bldg 7 Yoga at the Abraham Lincoln for rooftop yoga!  Every Wednesday in September, 7 PM - 8 PM followed by Happy Hour.  Enjoy beautiful sunset views of Reading while clearing your mind and invigorating your body.  All ages and abilities welcome.  Additional class on Saturday September 26th at 9 AM followed by 10 AM mimosas - an opportunity you can’t pass up!

 

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We remember our boy Kyle with the annual Kyle Pagerly Memorial 5K Run on Sunday, October 11th, start time 9AM.  Corps Fitness has always been well-represented in this 5K each year, and 2015 is sure to be no exception!
We are offering up 4 FREE registrations to participate in this event.  All CFers can enter their name into a lottery drawing with the hopes of winning this free registration.  Not only will you receive a free entry to run the race, but you also will be able to proudly wear a specially designed Corps Fitness shirt on race day.   Again, all CFers are eligible for entry into this lottery drawing.
If you are interested, a sign up sheet will be available at the front desk.  ALL entries must be submitted by the evening of Sept. 23rd as the drawing will take place Sept. 24th.  Please indicate t-shirt size when you sign up.  And GOOD LUCK!