Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings. Its origin is traced to 1621 when the Pilgrims and Native Americans celebrated a three-day-long feast in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Following this Thanksgiving observance, folks began the Thanksgiving tradition of holding feasts after a good harvest.
At Midtown, we believe that breaking bread with family and friends is important, either before or after a good workout!
So, the last week of November includes a bunch of great fitness options for you.
Club Hours
Thursday, November 24th
6:00am-2:00pm
Kidtown
7:45-12:00pm
The week begins with special programming for the kids who are out of school on Monday through Wednesday: November 21, 22, and 23.
Gym Jam for Kids Ages 3-5
10:15-11:00am
Activities include parachute games, juggling scarves, balloons, races, scooters, musical instruments, sports, and the Sportwall. Dress the little ones in shorts, t-shirts and non–marking gym shoes.
Surf-n-Turf for Kids Ages 6 and Up
10:00am-12:00pm
The kids will participate in fun activities on the basketball court followed by a swim. Drop off and pick up will be in Kidtown. Showers available with parental supervision. No charge for Family Member and Parent/Child members. Call Kidtown to register or for more information, please contact Rea at rea.kulick@midtown.com. Dress your child in a bathing suit, shorts, t-shirt, and non-marking gym shoes.
On Thanksgiving Day, we will host our annual
Move for Food Fundraiser
8:00-11:30am
Bring a non-perishable food item and support “Journeys from Pads to Hope,” which serves individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Non-member friends are invited. Kidtown will open at 7:45am.
During this time, there will be a special Group Exercise schedule, which will include many of your favorite classes. In addition, we will debut RIPPED and Group Core, two new and exciting additions to our schedule. Be one of the first to try these programs! Please contact Stacey at stacey.nowak@midtown.com for more information.
Sore from your Turkey Day workout? We have a special Thanksgiving treat for you.
We will have a Massage Therapist available from 9:00am—12noon, on Thanksgiving Day, so book your appointment today.
Black Friday takes a lot of energy out of everyone, so rejuvenate yourself and burn some calories too with our 75-Minute Cycle Class on Saturday, November 26, from 7:45-9:00am.
Kids ages 7-13 need time to play as well, so bring them to our Kids Yoga class on Saturday, November 26, from 2:00-2:45pm.
Junior Fitness follows on both Saturday and Sunday from 3:00-4:00pm and both days wrap up with Family Swim from 4:00-6:00pm. So, get everyone in the pool for some much-needed stress relief!
As the holidays approach, we become consumed with getting gifts for everyone on our list.
Remember to give yourself the best gift of all: the gift of lifelong fitness.
Midtown has made this easy. Purchase six one-hour personal training sessions by November 28, 2011. Use each of them by January 8, 2012 and receive a complimentary one-hour personal training session. Please contact Neil at neil.wywialowski@midtown.com for more information.
Best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Holiday from your friends at Midtown Athletic Club.
How are you staying fit this holiday weekend?
