Free Intro
NO FREE INTRO THIS WEEK. Next Free Intro will be September 23rd!
Early Morning Classes Move to 5:15 AM
Starting 9/5, ALL early morning classes will start at 5:15 AM (rather than 5:30 AM).
New Classes Days / Times Also Starting 9/5
Remember, these new classes start this week!
- Wednesday 6:45 PM CrossFit
- Thursday 9:45 AM CrossFit Hybrid
- Sunday 9:45 AM CrossFit
As with all new classes, we will closely monitor the attendance, and keep the classes as long as warranted by participation. So if you like it, be there!
IM ABLE Duathlon!
Come out to support our non-profit arm, the IM ABLE Foundation, during their duathlon and 5k next month! All abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate and support IM ABLE’s mission of getting everyone Up and Moving! Register to participate or volunteer here: http://imablefoundation.org/
Badge 27 Team Challenge!
October 28th we’ll hold the second annual Badge 27 Call to Action challenge! MORE challenges, SHORTER course. Get your team of 4 together NOW. Registration officially opens in early September. Want to participate but your friends are chickening out? Email Melissa and she’ll do her best to get you on a team!
A late-in-the-game re-route of the course did not take away from an amazing group of all abilities from across the country coming together to make another memorable year for our Got the Nerve? Triathlon. The Tri supports the mission of The IM ABLE Foundation and is one of IM ABLE’s largest fundraisers to keep everyone, especially those affected by disabilities, up and moving!
Thank you to all of our volunteers, emergency personnel, the town of Mt. Gretna, PA, and our sponsors for making our 14th annual race one for the memory books!!
Congratulations to Bob Feryo as this year’s recipient of the Tom Kaag Memorial Volunteer Award! Bob’s hard work as a volunteer and coordinator over the years has been unparalleled, and we appreciate his dedication to IM ABLE year after year!
Race photos are available at Hugg Media’s website!
This week, we’re ramping up for Got the Nerve, which will take place on Saturday 5/20. This is our 14th year at GTN, a fund-raising triathlon Chris started immediately after graduating from college. Funds raised go towards awarding grants and sponsoring adaptive programming throughout the year! Please excuse any mess or crowding of the gym space during the week, as there is a lot of prep work that goes into this awesome event! Thank you to all who have volunteered your time, and good luck to all CFers who plan to participate!!
All Out In Berks - Volunteers Needed
We’re in need of volunteers for the All Out In Berks competition we’re hosting on April 1st. The event will run from about 8 AM - 1 PM, and will be a fun time encouraging some awesome athletes and seeing some incredible feats of athleticism! A bunch of other local gyms are participating, so it’ll be a great way to meet some others who share your passion for fitness. If you’re in, sign up at the front desk today! If you have questions or would like to volunteer, email Melissa. We have a few more team slots open, so spread the word and sign up today if you want a spot!
Landon Weaver Fundraiser
After the AOIB, grab a bite to eat and support a family in need. A fundraiser for fallen PA State Trooper Landon Weaver will be held at Clinger’s at the Airport on April 1.
April Challenge
Our April attendance challenge is gearing up!! See the previous post for more details. A lot of names are on the sign-up sheet already - be sure to add your name to the list before the challenge begins!
CrossFit Open
The CrossFit Open workouts are a great way to sharpen your skills at recognizing good and bad movements / reps. One more workout remains in the Open, to be released Thursday evening at 8 PM. If you’ve got a little time to spare after Friday PM class, Saturday 9:15, Sunday, or Monday’s PM class, please stick around!
Nutrition Seminar
We’re hosting a nutrition seminar with Weik Nutrition April 5th at 6:45 PM. Pre-registration is required; at least 10 atttendees needed to hold the seminar. See previous post for more detail.
In-game run with the Fightins!
Get a team together and run with Corps Fitness and the Reading Fightins during the game on April 15th. More details in yesterday’s post!
Got the Nerve Triathlon
A great race for beginners and seasoned athletes, Got the Nerve takes place May 20th this year in beautiful Mt Gretna, PA. Not interested in racing? Consider volunteering your time - locally in Wyomissing May 17th / 18th, or at the race site May 19th / 20th. This is a great event for HS students to gain some community service hours, as well! More info and links are available at gotthenerve.org
Free Intro and Ongoing Open Gym Times
The next FREE INTRO will be Saturday 3/25 at 9:15 AM with Chris
Open gym times are continuing thanks to our PSU student trainers!
We have added:
Mon-Fri 6:30am - 1pm and 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Sat 10:30 - 11:30am
Sunday 9:30 - 10:30am
Motivator of the Month!
Who motivates you? It can be a trainer, staff member, or fellow class participant. Ballots and the ammo can (where completed slips should be placed, are located in the Cafe area. Fill one out to nominate a Motivator of the Month! First drawing will be March 31st!
New: Membership Rate for College Students!
We understand full time college students are strapped for cash, so we’re introducing a student rate for full time students (12+ credits per semester) to attend Corps Fitness for $70 / month (unlimited membership). Must present a valid school ID when purchasing.
I’m so proud of our IM ABLE Foundation team and honored they took on the challenge of the NYC Marathon to support IM ABLE’s mission of getting as many people MOVING as possible! Despite some challenges, everyone maintained the Can-Do attitude and completed the goal they set out to accomplish. So great to be in the middle of the energy of the day while tracking and supporting all of our athletes! Congratulations Zach, Brett, Devann, Karen, Sam and Cathy (not pictured)!!!
-Chris
SCHEDULE CHANGES
- Corps Fitness will be CLOSED on Sunday September 18th for the IM ABLE Duathlon & 5k! If you’re interested in participating or volunteering, learn more and register on site at the Wyomissing HS Saturday 2-4 PM or Sunday 6-7:30 AM! Volunteers should also register using these links; registration will be open online through the 14th and available on race day. T-shirts are not guaranteed at this point, but limited extras may be available.
- There will be NO INTRO class on September 24th. The next free intro will be Saturday, October 1 at 9:45 AM.
NEW UPCOMING OFFERINGS
- Introductory self defense class begins October 2nd at 3 PM! Check out the previous blog post for more information!
- Take a minute to fill out the 8-question survey that just hit your mail box this week - this will help us adjust our schedule and offerings to best suit our CFers. Your responses are important to us!
NOON CLASS
This week has seen the largest noon crowds yet in our Monday / Wednesday / Friday “Executive Express” NOON class! Enjoy some Vitamin D with your workout as the window of daylight narrows this fall. If you have to leave after 45 minutes, we’re good with that! If you have an hour, we can do that, too!
CHALLENGES / SPECIAL EVENTS
- Check out the earlier post on the March for the Fallen, mark your calendars, and register online if you’re interested! We’re looking to have a solid turnout of CFers for this challenging event. September 28th, 0600 start or check out the other offerings during the day.
- Registration is OPEN for the Badge 27 Call to Action Challenge October 22nd! Get your team together and register today!! Not participating but want to see the action? Volunteers are needed!
Additionally, if you know a fallen first responder that you would like honored during the Challenge, please send to [email protected], that person’s name, end of watch, and department for which they served.
Special dedication signs for these men and women will be placed along the challenge trail for us all to remember them and their ultimate sacrifice.
- The Kaag Challenge is extended indefinitely, so be sure to get in touch with Chris or Melissa for a time slot! CFers have been gettin’ it done week after week - congrats!!
- The 2016 Kyle Pagerly 5k is slated for October 9th in Shillington. Check out the registration page and get on board today!
SHOUT OUT
Bldg 7 Yoga is celebrating their first birthday on October 1st! Stop by any time between 8-3 to say Happy Birthday and celebrate!
REMINDER - SPECIAL RATES
- Know any teachers or nurses who want to join the CF family? Check out the top of CF’s fees page for more information! Special rates expire November 5th!
- A reminder to check out the CF Loyalty Program and Incentives we announced April 1st. You can also earn points via membership and merchandise purchases! Check out the link for full details, and start earning today! For newbies looking to take advantage of the incentives, remember you must attend an intro class first. After that, you’re be eligible for 2 weeks of free membership and then an additional month at $70.
FREE INTRO CLASSES
The next Free Intro class will be Saturday, October 1st at 9:45 AM
WEEKEND INSTRUCTORS
Friday PM - John
Sunday - CLOSED
Another exciting announcement related to Corps Fitness / IM ABLE in Rio: Our very own Margaret McIntosh will be competing as part of the US Para Equestrian team. Good luck to all of the paralympians in Rio!!
Read more about Margaret and her incredible story here!
Did you know that the IM ABLE Foundation has several participants in the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon this November? Each runner must raise at least $2500 to participate, and each is holding fundraisers to achieve their goal. Check out the website and crowdrise pages today and help them out!
CFer Karen Rule is holding a Beer Mile Fundraiser this Saturday at 5 PM, 43 Dries Rd 19605 - details on the facebook event page here
CFer Zach Meredith will be holding a raffle and has enlisted several sponsors. Check out his crowdrise page here.
Long time CFer turned SoulCycle instructor Sam Scaffidi has surpassed her goal!
PSU TKE fraternity helped Brett Gravatt, adaptive athlete, surpass his fundraising goal!
Cathy Kahan, avid runner and IM ABLE supporter, is quickly working towards her goal!
IM ABLE grant recipient Devanne Murphy is giving back to the foundation by fundraising for the event!
Check out the various athlete pages linked above and make a donation to support IM ABLE and our athletes’ endeavors today!
Did you know? Several CFers are planning to participate in the 28-mile “Path to Honor” during the 2016 March for the Fallen this September 24th. We’ve registered as team Corps Fitness, stepping off at 0600. This is a local event (Fort Indiantown Gap) honoring all that have fallen in defense of our nation. There are several other events that day, including a 5k race. Check out more and learn about the event at the following link: http://www.gapmwr.com/march-
We are looking forward to a great CF / IM ABLE day!
SPECIAL EVENTS AND NEW CHALLENGES HEADING YOUR WAY!
REMINDER - NEW CLASS TIME
Starting this week we’re offering a Monday / Wednesday / Friday NOON class slot. Take a break from work and jump in!
SUMMER KIDS CLASSES
Second Session of our Kids camp is next week! 10:45 to Noon each day for one week. There’s still time to sign your child up for this motivating week, but please do so as soon as possible so we may get a head count and order t-shirts. First child $50, additional kids from same family are $45. The first session was a huge success and we thank all who participated!! A very motivating bunch of young CFers!
CHALLENGES / SPECIAL EVENTS
- July’s Challenge is DOUBLE UNDERS! 7/25 - 7/30: Grab a jump rope and a timer, do as many as you can in 2 minutes. Record your results on the chart on the white board. Even if you’re not great at DUs (read: need to practice more), give it a try and you can have a baseline to improve on!
- Mark your calendars and reserve your spot! We are excited to host an Introductory Self Defense class on Friday, August 5th from 6:45 - 8:45PM open to ALL, ages 12 and up. Check out the flyer is posted on website and at gym for details. This intro class is led by Keith Neff and an RSVP to Melissa is required to reserve your spot. Non Corps Fitness members are welcome, so spread the word.
- The Kaag Challenge is extended indefinitely, so be sure to get in touch with Chris or Melissa for a time slot! CFers have been gettin’ it done week after week - congrats!!
SPECIAL WORKOUTS:
- Long time CFer, turned Soul-Cycle Instructor Sam Scaffidi will be offering a class at SoulCycle in Ardmore, PA as a fundraiser for her IM ABLE participation in the 2016 TCS New York City Marathon in November. Sam was a die hard CFer when she was in the area, and speaking from personal experience, she will kick your butt in her Soul Cycle class too! So get your sweat on for a good cause and to support a great CFer! Details and registration for Sam’s SoulCycle event can be found at this link
REMINDER - SPECIAL RATES
- Know any teachers or nurses who want to join the CF family? Check out the top of CF’s fees page for more information! The availability of these offers is limited, so get in today; they won’t last forever.
- A reminder to check out the CF Loyalty Program and Incentives we announced April 1st. You can also earn points via membership and merchandise purchases! Check out the link for full details, and start earning today! For newbies looking to take advantage of the incentives, remember you must attend an intro class first. After that, you’re be eligible for 2 weeks of free membership and then an additional month at $70.
- We’re in the process of rolling out a new way of introducing newbies to CF! Stay tuned for details!!
SPIN / KRANK
– Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday SPIN classes are all on hiatus for summer.
FREE INTRO CLASSES
Next Free Intro will be Saturday, July 23rd.
WEEKEND INSTRUCTORS
Friday PM - John
Sunday - Ed