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November 2010 |
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| Be on the Lookout for ... | | Groupon launched in Des Moines in October. Become a member and be on the lookout for a Groupon for Gigi's Pilates Studio & Personal Training in early December. |
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Greetings!
November is well underway and the holidays are right around the corner (along with colder weather)! Can you believe how quickly the time has passed since we moved to the new studio? We hope you are enjoying it as much as we are.
The month of November is typically a very reflective time for me. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving, and I truly like to take the time to pause, breathe, and be thankful for all of our blessings!
This Thanksgiving, we have so much to be thankful for. Rodney and I want to take this time to thank YOU -- our wonderful family of clients who continue to support us through all our growing pains. You are hearty souls and it isn't overstating it to tell you that we genuinely believe we are a family. Anything you need from GPS to help you live a better quality of life, please let us know.
And, of course, we want to give thanks and kudos to the most amazing staff of trainers any facility has ever had the pleasure to work with. Rockin' it daily with energy, humor and love! |
| November Observance | | Give yourself another reason to get to GPS!
The month of November is American Diabetes Month. Did you know being active can help prevent serious diabetes complications and type 2 diabetes? Just because you have diabetes doesn't mean you have to sit on the sidelines. In fact, it means just the opposite. Get in the game and let us help you! Get more information about exercise, fitness and diabetes from the American Diabetes Association. |
| Trainer's Tip | | |
Thanksgiving can be more than just food ...
Great food, family, leisure time. All are a welcome break from the daily grind. But with Thanksgiving can also come some unwelcome pounds (just the beginning of the holiday seven to 10 pounds most people gain), plus the stress of preparing a big family meal and living up to expectations.
Remember to really relax and enjoy yourself. Give yourself permission to taste everything but use moderation and enjoy every bite. And, with the family around, before you plop on the couch, take advantage of the numbers to organize a group activity. |
| Healthy Thanksgiving Recipe Options | | Yummy Thanksgiving alternatives that WON'T weigh you down
Everyone in the family, including you, has their favorite "traditional" Thanksgiving dishes. But let's face it ... some of those dishes come with lots of fat, sugar and calories. If you're looking for healthy alternatives, Tommy "The Food Dude" Boone has some suggestions for you. Here are a few options for candied yams and cranberry sauce. |
| Intro to Pilates Equipment Training | | |
Group training for beginners starts in December
 If you've always wanted to add equipment to your Pilates workout, but never had the time for individual orientation sessions, we have great news.Beginning in December, GPS is offering Intro to Pilates Equipment Training: two classes a week for two weeks for $99. Become acquainted with and proficient on all the different types of Pilates equipment, including the Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, Stability Chair and more! Classes will be one hour at 6:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, December 6, 8, 13 and 15. When you complete the two weeks you'll be ready to join any existing Pilates equipment session with any of our certified trainers.
Please call 279-0242 to pregister, as space is limited! |
| Tuesdays With Tommy in the Nutrition Kitchen | |  Cooking Demos & Tastings Start Next Week
Once a week, beginning Tuesday, Nov. 9, at 5:30 p.m., join trainer Tommy "The Food Dude" Boone to learn how to cook nutritious meals that are yummy, too. Maybe you hate hunting for fab new recipes that taste super and good for you, or maybe you just don't have the time. Tommy does the work for you, PLUS gives you tips about shopping for the best ingredients on a budget, PLUS you get to eat the meal, PLUS it's fun! All for $20. Similar demos can cost up to $30 and more. Please remember to preregister by calling 279-0242. And, here's a hint: if you aren't our Facebook friend yet, you might want to be, because this month's Facebook-only special is 50 percent off Tuesdays With Tommy. |
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Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours. We hope to see you soon and often and appreciate your continued support! 
Sincerely, 
Gigi, Rodney & the Training Team |
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Save $15!!
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** Devon Drake Massage Therapy **
One month wasn't long enough so it's back for another run! There was a great clamoring (okay, maybe that's a little bit of an exaggeration, but lots of people wanted it) so here's the encore performance: ONE HOUR massage therapy session with our resident massage expert, Devon Drake for JUST $50. Available to everyone ... first timers, current clients ... you're mom, you're neighbor, your niece (you get it ... all are welcome)! Call 515.333.1758 to make an appointment today!
| | Offer Expires Nov. 30, 2010 |
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