PURE BARRE BRINGS NATIONAL FITNESS CRAZE TO NEWEST LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON.

Pure Barre, the fastest, most effective way for women to change the shape of their bodies, today announced the launch of its newest location in downtown Charleston.

The new franchise studio, located at 164 Market Street, next to Leaf Cafe, is owned by Jen Leitch and Jenn Vannatta and is expected to open on January 28^, 2013.

This is Pure Barre’s second location in the Charleston area, with a studio also located in Mt. Pleasant, next to Whole Foods in Patriot’s Plaza.

“The excitement surrounding the opening of our second Pure Barre in Charleston has been contagious,” says co-owner Jenn Vannatta.

“Our clients are truly inspirational.” Jen Leitch, co-owner adds, “Downtown Charleston is ready for a top-rated nationally acclaimed barre studio – Pure Barre is thrilled to be here.”

This ballet barre workout has exploded in popularity since its inception in 2001. Focusing on the areas of the body women struggle with the most, Pure Barre lifts the seat, tones the thighs and upper body, and creates the long and lean muscles of a dancer through small isometric movements centered around a ballet barre.

Since it began franchising in 2009, more than 100 Pure Barre studios have opened nationwide.

“We are thrilled to open our newest location in Charleston and bring the excitement and results of Pure Barre to its residents,” said Carrie Dorr, Founder & Chief Concept Officer of Pure Barre.

“The continued growth of Pure Barre studios across the country is a testament to the workout’s ability to quickly transform women’s bodies, and we couldn’t be happier to bring this experience to vibrant downtown Charleston.”

Pure Barre is offering pre-opening specials. New clients can purchase five weeks of unlimited classes for only $99 or a 6 month unlimited rate of $155 per month. These specials are only available until January 31^st.

Classes are already forming at the new Pure Barre studio, which will operate from 6 am to 9 pm. Registering for a class is simple, and can be done in person, over the phone or by logging on to www.purebarre.com/p-locations.html and choosing your studio of choice.

For more information on Pure Barre Downtown Charleston please contact 843.606.0559, visit www.purebarre.com or follow PureBarre Charleston on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/PureBarreCharleston.

More Information on Pure Barre:

Pure Barre is the fastest, most effective workout on the market for women looking to transform their body and tone their abs, arms, butt and thighs.

With more than 100 studios across the country, Pure Barre offers women an effective, results-oriented workout that allows them to take control of their bodies and lifestyles. To help enthusiasts bring the Pure Barre lifestyle into their homes, Pure Barre now offers an extensive series of at-home DVDs, apparel, accessories, skin care and more. All Pure Barre clothes and accessories can be purchased at each Pure Barre studio or online at www.purebarre.com.

Trident Technical College is offering a course to prep runners for the 2013 Cooper River Bridge Run and other local races.

The course, entitled “Running Well”, instructs attendees to use the physiology of running to assess and achieve optimal running form.  Topics include appropriate running shoes and apparel, running program design, running technique analysis and injury prevention. Presented in workshop format, all attendees will be expected to participate in the running portion of the course.

“Running Well” will be offered on Saturday, Jan. 19, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on TTC’s Main Campus in North Charleston; the cost is $149. The course is approved for World Instructor Training Schools (WITS) and fitness professionals for continuing education credits.

For registration and to learn more about Personal Trainer Certification and other upcoming personal fitness courses, call (843) 574-6152 or visit www.tridenttech.edu/ce.htm.

Are you ready for some running???

Here’s some practical information about this Saturday’s CHARLESTON MARATHON events via Kyle Lahm of the Charleston Marathon and city of North Charleston;

Access for spectators to get to the finish line is most easily obtained by utilizing I-26 east/west to I-526 east to the North Rhett avenue exit (19) or exit (20) for Virginia avenue.  From exit 20 turn right onto Virginia ave, then turn right onto Empire avenue.  From Exit 19, Turn right onto North Rhett then turn left onto Braddock avenue.  Follow Braddock avenue to the RR tracks and veer right onto Chateau avenue.

Public Parking lots are marked with a P on the attached PARKING map and plenty of street parking is available.

5K runners may access parking at North Charleston High School or public parking lots/street parking on the North side of the 5K Start as detailed above.

NOTE!!!  5K runners SHOULD NOT park in the area known as ‘Olde North Charleston’ as it will be blocked off by the half/full route.  This is the area to the south of the 5K start- south of East Montague, west of Virginia avenue, east of North Charleston High and north of Buist Avenue.

Marked with a NO on the attached PARKING map.

The Full/half races begin at Burke High school at 8 a.m.  Most roads downtown will reopen by 9:30-10am at the very latest.  Park circle, Riverfront park, East Montague and some surrounding roads will be closed from 8am-230pm.

5K runners can access parking at North Chas high by exiting I-526 at exit 19, turning right onto North Rhett, then turning left at North Blvd.  Follow North Blvd to East Montague, turn left onto East Montague, cross the RR tracks, 1^st right is High school parking lot.

Full copies of the marathon routes are available at www.charlestonmarathon.com.

Couch to 5K Training Program

When: 7 a.m.  Sundays  (starting Sunday).

Where: Meet at Alhambra Hall in Mount Pleasant.

Coach: Noah Moore, USAT&F-certified coach.

How long: Eight weeks (to prepare for Catch the Leprechaun Run on March 14) and is oriented to people who want to complete a 5K.

How much: $50 (includes 20 percent discount on Catch the Leprechaun fee).

Website: www.mooreonrunning.com

—————————————————–

 The “Official Bridge Run Training Clinic.”

When & where: 6 p.m. Tuesdays (starts Jan. 15) at MUSC Wellness Center, Charleston.

6 a.m. Wednesdays (starts Jan. 16) at MUSC Wellness Center.

6 p.m. Wednesdays (starts Jan. 16) at Mount Pleasant Municipal Complex track.

Coaches: Benita Schlau, assistant director of Cooper River Bridge Run; Tyler Cross, personal trainer and local runner; Katie Blaylock, personal trainer.

How long: 12 weeks.

How much: $75.

Parris Island Triathlon Training Camp

When:  Information meeting 8-10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12 at TrySports.

Where: TrySports, Mount Pleasant; training sessions will take place at various locations.

Coach: Rip Oldmeadow, a former professional triathlete who has competed in five Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

How long: 8 weeks.

How much: $500 (includes personalized training program, group training sessions throughout the week, $100 discount for personal training at Shaping Concepts, and a free TrySports Believe Achieve Club membership during the eight weeks).

When: 6-7 p.m. Thursdays (starting January 24).

Where: Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park.

Coaches: Brian Johnson and Ryan Thompson, both are certified USA Track & Field-certified coaches, former collegiate coaches and accomplished local runners.

How long: 10 weeks.

How much: $65 (includes a Good Form Running Clinic and Evaluation)

Website: http://www.footstore.com/

———————————————————————————————————

TrySports Bridge Run Training Program

When and where:  Info session is 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at TrySports in Mount Pleasant.

Training will be held at 6 a.m. at Alhambra Hall or 6:15 p.m. at Patriots Point on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and at 7 a.m. Saturdays at the former Red&White grocery store on Isle of Palms.

Coaches: Shelley Smith and Peggy Klimecki, experienced runners.

How long: 10 weeks, geared toward beginner and intermediate runners.

How much: $50.

Website: http://www.trysports.com/location/mount-pleasant

———————————————————-

 Y In Training.

When and where: 10 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays (starting Jan. 7) the Summerville Family YMCA at The Ponds.

6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (starting Jan. 8) at the Summerville Family YMCA in downtown Summerville.

9 a.m. Wednesdays and Fridays (starting Jan. 9) at the Summerville YMCA in downtown Summerville.

8 a.m. Saturdays at various locations.

Coaches: Lucinda Hughes for Monday/Wednesday session; Kendall Shows for Tuesday/Thursday session; Nicole Moore for Wednesday/Friday session.

How long: 10-week program prepares runners and walkers to participate in the Shamrock Shuffle, formerly known as the Flowertown Run, a 10K and 5K on March 16 in downtown Summerville.

How much: $60 for Y members; $85 for non members.

 TrySports Half Marathon Training Program

When and where:  Info session is 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at TrySports in Mount Pleasant.

Training will be held at 6 a.m. at Alhambra Hall or 6:15 p.m. at Patriots Point on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and at 7 a.m. Saturdays at the former Red&White grocery store on Isle of Palms.

Coaches: Shelley Smith and Peggy Klimecki, experienced runners.

How long: 14-week program prepares running and walkers to complete either the Greer Earth Day Half Marathon on April 20 or the women-only Diva Half Marathon on April 28 in North Myrtle Beach.

How much: $75.

Website: http://www.trysports.com/location/mount-pleasant

Via Gail Corvette, yoga instructor at MUSC and elsewhere

Yoga for Arthritis Workshop

The Yoga House of Charleston Hosts a Workshop to Help Arthritis Sufferers January 19, 2013

January 4, 2013, CHARLESTON, SC. Twenty percent of adults in the US suffers from arthritis—the country’s leading cause of disability, according to the Arthritis Foundation. The Yoga House of Charleston is offering a hands-on workshop to allow participants to experience the healing benefits of the ancient practice of yoga.

“My mother has had two knee replacements and suffers from joint pain in her hands,” says workshop facilitator Gail Corvette, age 53. “I went away for vacation last summer and didn’t practice as much yoga as I usually do. I was awakened by joint pain in my knuckles after just one week away from my normal routine. That was a wake-up call to start my quest to understand osteoarthritis and what I was doing to keep the pain and joint inflammation at bay,” she says.

“I knew I was on to something when, that same week, one of my regular students said she had been visiting her sister for a week…and her joints hurt, which she attributed to not practicing yoga,” Corvette continued.

The workshop is offered in three parts: the first part for all participants (1 p.m.-2 p.m.) gives an overview of why yoga is such a great way to prevent and live with arthritis (more than 100 musculoskeletal diseases and conditions that destroy joints, bones, muscles, cartilage and other connective tissue for which there is no cure). The second part (2:15 p.m.-3:30 p.m.) focuses on specific yoga poses that can ease lower body pain (hips, knees, feet and ankles). The third part (3:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m.) addresses the upper body (neck, lumbar spine, shoulders, elbows, wrists and hands). Refreshments will be served from 5 p.m.-6 p.m.

Online enrollment is available at www.yogahousecharleston.com/events.

Gail Harrison Corvette holds the RYT-500 level of certification from the Yoga Alliance, which signifies she has had more than 500 hours of teacher training. She has been teaching yoga since 2006, in New York and Hong Kong before moving to Charleston in 2008. Her students describe her classes as positive, fun and intelligently paced. She teaches public classes at The Yoga House of Charleston, The MUSC Wellness Center and The Sophia Institute.

The Yoga House is located in Crossroads Center at 1836 Ashley River Road, next to Total Wine and across from Barnes & Noble.  The studio is open Monday-Sunday and offers nearly 40 classes per week. For inquiries, visit the www.yogahousecharleston.com, email info@yogahousecharleston.com , or call 843-608-0368.