City Fitness Philadelphia : Are You Ready?

City Perx merchant spotlight: Valanni

aharcharek — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:43:06 +0000

As members of City Fitness, you qualify for big discounts all across the city through our City Perx program! On our blog, we highlight these fantastic spots so you know where to get your VIP treatment.

Today’s City Perx spotlight is Valanni!

Valanni offers distinctive Mediterranean + Latin cuisine along with expertly crafted cocktails in a sensual, hip and inviting neighborhood restaurant located one block from the Avenue of the Arts in Center City Philadelphia. It’s a great spot to grab a drink, meet a date or enjoy vegetarian tapas or big plates.

Members, show your City Perx card or mobile application and receive special discounts!

City Perx is a unique program providing our club members with exclusive discounts to participating local merchants, at places like hot restaurants, health and fitness stores, nightlife and more. To view the entire list of discount hotspots, click here.

City Perx merchant spotlight: Primal Nutrition

aharcharek — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:29:55 +0000

Today’s City Perx spotlight is Primal Nutrition!

The next step in Fitness Evolution!

Philadelphia’s premier supplement store specializes in hard to find supplements and sports nutrition for athletes, bodybuilding, weight loss and more. Take your fitness to the next level with a huge selection of protein powders, nutrition bars, pre-workout and tons of other great products at great prices, located at 8114 Roosevelt Boulevard in Philadelphia.

Members, show your City Perx card or mobile application and receive special discounts!

Monday Motivation: June 17

aharcharek — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 14:15:29 +0000

Hope you had a nice sunny weekend, City Fitness members! Are you ready to tackle today? Here’s a little round-up of motivation to get you started.

Have a favorite motivational quote? Something you’re striving for this week? Let us know in the comments!

Friday Focus: June 14

aharcharek — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:58:09 +0000

As we head into the weekend, it’s a good time to reflect upon the hard work you’ve done this week. Did you meet your goals and expectations? Have you stayed true to your fitness commitments or did other obligations or distractions get in the way?

Take some time to reflect on what it is you want to achieve this upcoming week. That could mean a goal to drink more water. Pack a healthy lunch every day. Hit the gym five out of seven nights. Lift heavier. Attend at least two spin classes. Get out for a long run this weekend along Kelly Drive. Practice meditation.

Whatever it is, make sure you FOCUS and shift your attention to what’s most important: you and your physical, emotional and mental health.

Here are some fun motivational quotes to get you focused this Friday.

Sign up for the Beginner Running Group!

aharcharek — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:12:04 +0000

If you’ve ever been interested in running, now is the time to get started. City Fitness will be offering a six-week running clinic for beginners and there’s still time to join.

Twice a week in a fun and approachable group setting, this group class will hit the streets to build endurance, stamina and running ability. That’s all that stands between you and your first 5k!

The program is open to people of all levels and is perfect for those who want to lose weight, feel better and improve overall fitness levels. Starting THIS TUESDAY, June 18, we will meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30 p.m. sharp at City Fitness Northern Liberties. As the weeks progress, everyone will be on their way to running 3.1 miles!

Each class will begin with a dynamic warm-up before taking to the streets for 30-45 minutes of run/walk intervals and sprints. Participants will also receive motivational emails each week, with suggested activities to keep your training on track.

Space is limited, but there’s still time to sign up today! Just $50 for members, $75 for non-members. Call 215-923-4114 and mention the running group, or stop by the club to register at the front desk. If you have any questions, contact the instructor at navelgazingblog@gmail.com.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Allie Harcharek is an avid distance runner and fitness blogger, who strives to create community in Philadelphia by spreading the idea that health and wellness is for everyone. You can contact her via her blog or atnavelgazingblog@gmail.com.

Text us for freebies!

aharcharek — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:00:18 +0000

In preparation for an exciting upcoming change to our website (we’ll tell you soon!), City Fitness is premiering a new text message system to keep you informed. Stay up-to-date on all the big developments, promos and events at your favorite neighborhood gym.

We’ll send you periodic updates right to your phone, so you never miss a beat.

Right now, if you send us a text we’ll give you something great in return.

Current City Fitness members: text GYM to 91944 for a free personal training session.
Not yet a member? You can text FIT to 91944 for a FREE one week trial to City Fitness.

(Standard messaging rates may apply, based on your mobile phone carrier. However, we don’t charge you anything extra to sign up for our text alerts.)

Mark your calendars for our next member appreciation party!

aharcharek — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:30:51 +0000

Our first member appreciation party of the summer was a huge success! Now it’s time to mark your calendars for our next amazing party, this month at Cavanaugh’s River Deck.

Come on down on Thursday, June 27 from 7 p.m. to midnight to enjoy the open air deck and bar alongside a a beautiful back drop of the Ben Franklin Bridge and cool breezes from the river. Don’t forget to RSVP on our Facebook event page. See you there!

P.S. Did you know you can show your City Perx card at Cavanaugh’s to receive 25% off on Mondays & 10% off every day?

Monday Motivation: June 10

aharcharek — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:15:24 +0000

Happy Monday, members! Just a little something to start your week off with a bang.

City Perx merchant spotlight: Philadelphia Runner!

aharcharek — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:28:33 +0000

Today’s City Perx spotlight is Philadelphia Runner!

Philadelphia Runner is Philadelphia’s premier running and walking specialty store, with three convenient locations in Center City, University City and Glen Mills. It’s the place to go for your shoe fittings and work out gear, with hundreds of styles available and new seasonal items all the time. The stores are staffed by local running and fitness enthusiasts who can direct you to the best gear for your goals and needs. Their commitment to fitness doesn’t stop there! You’ll frequently see Philadelphia Runner at local races, expos, group runs and events, including their own monthly Urban Scramble on the first Thursday of every month.

Members, show your City Fitness City Perx card or mobile application and receive 10 percent of your purchase at Philadelphia Runner!

City Perx merchant spotlight: North Shore Beach Club

aharcharek — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:11:32 +0000

Today’s City Perx spotlight is North Shore Beach Club!

The city’s only 21 + private swim club! This posh club features a private deck with plenty of cabanas, oversized lounge chairs and umbrellas surrounding the 1500-squart foot pool. Open seven days a week and with extended hours on Thursday nights, North Shore is host to tons of special events and parties throughout the summer. Rent one of the cabanas and order from the full food menu, revamped for this season.

Members, show your City Perx card or mobile application and receive special discounts! North Shore is close to selling out memberships for the 2013 season, so hurry to get your spot today.