Life Time Fitness : Popular Threads - Cary

Would anyone else like 5:00 or 5:15 group classes?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:45:59 GMT

I have recently joined Cary LT and love it. I have always been a fan of group classes. It seems like the 4:30 is a little too early for me and if I can't make that option I have to wait another hour and a half until 5:45 for the next one (and those are really crowded). Is there any chance they could add some at the mid-time range of 5:00 ish??

Run Route updated for Burnin' The Bird

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:52:49 GMT

The Run Route for "Burnin' the Bird!" - Fri., Nov 27th has been updated

on the RunClub Group Page:

http://lifetimefitness.mylt.com/groups/cary-run-club

Questions can be directed to:

lhatfield1@nc.rr.com

Hope you can join us!

Women's only ride Friday 11/20 are you joining us?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:09:31 GMT

Join us this Friday for our Women's only ride. It is a great ride for the beginner rider and love the great outdoors! Check out all the details on our group page: http://lifetimefitness.mylt.com/groups/cary-cycle-club

GROUP FITNESS THANKSGIVING SCHEDULE

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:03:46 GMT

THANKSGIVING DAY GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE!

AQUA FITNESS 8:45A

75 MIN.TOTAL CONDITIONING! 9:00 - 10:15A

90 MIN. ENDURANCE RIDE 9:00 - 10:30P

* SPECIAL ASHTANGA YOGA CLASS* 10:30 - 11:30A

SEE THE ATTACHED FULL SCHEDULE FOR THANKSGIVING WEEK

MODIFICATIONS ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY.

Kudos to Renee

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:42:09 GMT

Renee taught this past Sat. morning's kickboxing class and it was kick butting!!! It was a great workout and I really felt my heart pounding. I wish she could get her own kickboxing class in the evening. Thanks, Renee, my husband and I really enjoyed your class.

Locker Policy - is there one

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:31:54 GMT

Does anyone know what the locker policy is for LifeTime?

Is it OK for some people to homestead lockers?

Seems like a reasonable policy would include using a locker when you are working out, THEN clear your personal belongings out of the locker when you leave?

It's obvious that there are several lockers in the mens locker room in which people hold their stuff in (their favorite locker) when they leave. (Note: Easily done, in fact I've witnessed members come in with their gold card and hold the locker with a second "eg blue" key.)

If there is no policy and it's OK to "homestead a locker" fine.

If there IS a policy the club should figure out a way to enforce it.

Cycle playlist

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:20:41 GMT

A while ago one of the spin instructors (Angi?) posted an iMix link to one of her playlists. I kind of like that and I came back to look for that link but could not find it.

I do think that this is a good idea!

LTF, Cary NC the new Walmart or Home Depot

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:21:04 GMT

Before LTF opened it was pretty exciting to visit the trailer to see the virtual tour of this fantastic new health club. The feeling you get is one you might have just before a new Lowes, WalMart, Target or Home Depot opens. The health club opens and it seems like an awesome place you are blown away by the tile floors, new equipment and reasonable price. I mean for the price it was comparable to any other gym in the area even the Y. Well here we are two years in and dues have gone up, and I ask what has changed??? Try to find a decent jump rope, the fancy tile in the showers is covered with mold and has a stench to it. The corner shelves have all fallen off the walls in the shower and has anyone stubbed their toe in the men's locker room on the crack from the settled tile and concrete? So I ask what has the increase in price gotten us? Nothing, all the other gyms or health clubs in the area have all but shut down so there really are no other options. I used to love the option of going to a mom and pop hardware store so I could get the friendly service of people who cared about what they were doing and loved to help you out. Now we have the MECCA that is ltf. Today I took total cardio conditioning with an instructor who couldn't even make it through warm ups without huffing an puffing into her headset. But hey she has a degree in sports blah blah blah. Well if I wanted to learn how to fight like an MMA star I would not read it in a book. I would want to learn it from someone who followed the regime of an MMA fighter.

In January we have to deal with the NY resolution folks, and the hard core members cannot even find a locker or parking space. Kind of like going to church on Easter or Christmas. So you call the manager Frank and he tells you to change up your routine. Okay so I am a dedicated member who gives a crap about my workout and going to the gym but I have to change my routine so Mr. Frank can make his numbers by bringing in members who pay the fees and don't use the gym. Gym owners loves these types of members but hey let's just raise the monthly price and screw everyone else.

LTF is a brand that cares more about the asset tags being on the framed advertisements hanging over the urinals than it does of it's members. Try finding a basketball to shoot around with that doesn't look like an egg. Hey Frank basketballs are supposed to be round but hey your are LTF of Cary we are the highest ranked club in the LTF family so who cares right. No Frank why don't you take a second to inspect your club to see if there are any jump ropes available, or collars for the free weights, or a crack in the nice pretty tile in the men's room that a member might cut their foot on instead of worrying about your numbers and the next open house. How about sitting in a class with the instructor who looks like she came out of a buffet and into your signature class to teach and cannot even do a push up correctly? It's time someone at LTF Cary get's their head out of the corporate cloud of numbers and get's back to taking care of it's members.

When is Fluid Strength Starting?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:44:03 GMT

Heard a while back about a new class that was coming called "Fluid Strength". When is it coming?

RunClub beginner 5k program

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 12:02:38 GMT

Let the RunClub guide you to your first 5k! 
We will provide the plan - all you need to do is 
run, train, and connect with other beginners.   
This program is designed for the complete beginner. 
From walk to run in 9 weeks.   And it's FREE! 
Two 5k target races to choose from: 
1.) Jan 1st, 2010 - The Raleigh Resolution Run 5k  
OR 
2.) Jan 9th, 2010 - Raleigh Run for Young 5k 
The perfect way to start a new year! 
An informational meeting will take place Wednesday, 
Oct 28th at 7:30pm in the cycle studio.    
If you are interested, but unable to attend this meeting, 
please let me know and we'll work something out. 
   Just do it! 
Linda Hatfield - Run Lead - lhatfield1@nc.rr.com

Cycling Shoes

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:54:29 GMT

I try to get to a cycling class once or twice a week and am still wearing regular gym shoes during those sessions. What is the benefit of cycle shoes? Should I get them?

Thanks for your help and I apologize if this is a repeat question, but I couldn't find the answer by searching the site.

Want to try a group ride?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:05:10 GMT

Come join cycle club this Friday Oct. 30th @ 9:30 a.m. for a 20 mile endurance ride. Check out all the details on our group page:

www.lifetimefitness.mylt.com/groups/cary/cycle/club

Picking up kids late?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 17:13:15 GMT

What is the "punishment" for picking the kids up a few minutes past 2 hours? First time is a warning.... anyone know what happens the second time?

90 Minutes Endurance Class on Saturday Morning

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:58:51 GMT

Is it possible to post in advance who is teaching the 90 minutes Endurance Class (cycling) at 7:30am on Saturday? Some instructors are more motivating than others and this will allow members to decide their workout schedule for Saturday.

Want to hit the hills?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 01:31:15 GMT

Join Cycle club this Friday Nov. 6th @ 9:45 for Hill Repeats @ Regency. Start with a 3 mile warm up and do as many hill/recovery repeats as you like. Check out our group page for all ride details: http://lifetimefitness.mylt.com/groups/cary-cycle-club

Let's all ride!

Karen Giamber

Group cycle lead

kgiamber@nc.rr.com

Masters Swim

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:59:24 GMT

What kind of work-outs are done? Does this cost extra? Is it a little friendly competition to push yourself?

Thanks

LifeStudio schedule

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:47:37 GMT

Please link the Cary LifeStudio schedule to http://lifetimefitness.mylt.com/docs/DOC-2607 or post it somewhere for members to find.

How crowded is the lap pool on Saturday's and Sunday's before 10:00am?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:02:50 GMT

I'm a new member and am trying to schedule my swim around non-peak times.

Wednesday Run Club

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 17:35:04 GMT

Just wanted everyone to know how much fun it was to run on Wednesday. If you have any desire to come out with the run, I highly encourage it! Big range of ages and levels were there. Not to mention, having someone else to run with makes the time and miles go by so much faster! Thanks to the instructors for taking us out!

Are there any regular racquetball players in this Cary club ?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 19:55:15 GMT

hi racquetball players,

I just joined this club today and would like to build a network of regular racquetball players who are looking to play every week.

Any level is fine (no novice please), I just want to get back into the game. Prefer B+ or A players to keep the games competitive. I would prefer late evening games, but can try to work with your schedule.

Please let me know if anyone is interested and we can schedule a time for next week.

Thanks,

Arup

Stuffing, and Turkey, and Pie.....oh my!!!

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:31:26 GMT

Have no fear!!! Burn it off with the Cary Run and Cycle Clubs!!

Mark your calendars!

We will be "BURNIN THE BIRD!!"

The day after Thanksgiving!

Friday, Nov 27th

10k Endurance run outdoors at 8:15am,

followed by a 20mile Endurance ride outdoors.

Run only, Bike only, or do BOTH!

"BURN BIRDY...........BURN!!"

RunClub / CycleClub - Stay Connected!

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:06:21 GMT

Stay connected to the Cary RunClub and CycleClub with our upated Group pages.

They're a great place to find out schedules, info re. upcoming events, and meet

and talk with fellow members.

http://lifetimefitness.mylt.com/groups/cary-run-club

http://lifetimefitness.mylt.com/groups/cary-cycle-club

Raleigh: City of Oaks Half Marathon - Long Runs

omalley98@gmail.com — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:41:37 GMT

I have two long runs remaining (approximately 13 miles each) for my half marathon training. They are planned for Oct 10 & Oct 17. For my long runs, I pace at 8:45/mile. If anyone is interested in joining, I would welcome a running partner for these last two runs.

Drop me an email at omalley98@gmail.com if you want to join me. I usually start around 730am and we can run out/back from LTF.

Thanks

7AM Cycle

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:27:50 GMT

Is there any thought of adding 7AM Cycle classes on days other than T/Th?

Racquetball Tues/Thu Evenings 8 - 9PM?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 10:56:19 GMT

Regular partner went down with an elbow injury. I play at a "B" level but am more intererested in the exercise and competition so I will play up or down.

Contact me at charles.mckendry@sanmina-sci.com or 919.622.6698.

Great story for instructors and class participants

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:16:10 GMT

***DISCLAIMER*** This did NOT happen at Lifetime. It happened in Maryland at another facility. But on a side note, I received a call from Jackie to follow up, so I appreciate the diligence. But this was not at a Lifetime facility.

My friends write a blog and one of them wrote this hilarious post about what happened to her in class..she's been writing about the different classes that she's been taking. The site is http://www.blushblog.com/

Enjoy

I have been on my postpartum weight loss objective since I was cleared by OB a few months ago. My summer has been filled with walking, 100 meter sprints, running stairs, sweating profusely in Bikram Yoga, and dancing hard as ish to Pitbull's "Calle Ocho" in Zumba. Most recently, I spent the last 6 weeks swimming and taking aqua kickboxing in an effort to cleanse myself of 20 to 25lbs. Now, all of this effort could be made quite simple if The Biggest Loser would have a postpartum special. I mean, I could drop this weight in like 4 weeks. Why should the morbidly obese have all the fun? Surely, there are plenty of women trying to lose baby weight and plenty of men trying to lose the sympathy weight they gain during mom's pregnancy to comprise a very interesting cast of characters. Note to self: write a letter to NBC ASAP.
Anyway, aqua kickboxing was cool. It was not the most grueling class in the world but it helped. I have lost a couple of pounds, I have toned, and that hip injury I developed during my pregnancy has patched up pretty well. This, however, could be the result of the laps I swam before every class. The last day of class was Wednesday. Before class began that evening, the instructor, who always reminded me of a cross between Cicely Tyson and Billy Blanks, asked me if I signed up for the next session of the class. I explained that I did not because I like to switch up my routine and decided to signed up for the spinning class for next session. Her eyes narrowed slightly in that Cicely Tyson kind of way and she said, "Oh, that's good. I'm sure it is a good class." I'm pretty sure the Billy Blanks in her wanted to punch me in my face but she chose to be passive aggressive instead. Very big of her, I think. But, when I turned around and jumped in the pool, I must have inadvertently committed an act of war because she tried desperately to make me pay for my disloyalty for the rest of the class. The following dismayed everyone in class...

"Excuse me, you are not in sync with the rest of the class."
"Ummm, do you not have your water weights today? Can you please borrow some from someone else?
"I said to the right, Miss."
"Are you having a hard time with this combination?"
"Ladies, please hold for a second. I need to show her this combination again." (Please note, I was doing the combination better than her.)
"Keep up please."

I just ignored her and kept doing what I was doing. Her nonsense went on for the duration of the hour long class. Even the kids from the swim team practicing in the competition pool behind us were looking. Their little faces clearly read, "Wow, that lady is a loser." That lady, being me, of course. Class ended. As I exited the pool area, one of the lifeguards said, "Rough class, huh? What did you do to her?" I told him that I informed her I was taking a different class next session. He laughed uncontrollably and told another passing lifeguard. Then they both laughed uncontrollably. The second lifeguards said, "She got you, shawty." Then they both walked off to the pool office to share the tale.

I hope she works out her teacher-student abandonment issues at her next therapy session.

Distance of Indoor Pool?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 14:09:03 GMT

Does anyone know if the indoor pool is 25 yards or 25 meters?

Thanks!

Family Fitness Class was Awesome!

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 21:45:09 GMT

I had a great time running, jumping, and playing games today with all of our Family Fitness friends! Thanks so much for coming to class today! Please feel free to give us some suggestions on how to make this class truely yours. Everyone did an Awesome job!!

Cary - 1 Mile Family Fun Run Sat 8/1

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:17:34 GMT

Check out the running page for full details regarding the 1 Mile Family

Fun Run.

Saturday, August 1st Run begins at 8:00am.

Have some fun and dress in a costume. The family with the most creative

coordinated costumes wins 2 free movie tickets!

After the run meet in the Cafe for discounted smoothies and to recieve

Finisher Certificates!

Experiencing Foot Pain?

cary@footsolutions.com — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:13:01 GMT

If you’re having foot pain join this discussion and I’ll see if I can help.

Signup Now for Cary Ultimate Hoops Basketball League starting in October

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:17:51 GMT

Signup now for the Ultimate Hoops Basketball League starting in October. Full stats, online player profiles [see image below], box scores, power rankings, photos and more! Click here to check out the Cary Ultimate Hoops page for more information and to signup.

click image to enlarge

Racquetball anyone?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 04:01:28 GMT

New to Lifetime, open/a player. Moved from club in Greensboro. Looking to play thru week lunch or afternoon or evening. Will adjust to schedules; need a core group of players. Respond to thread or email me at crussell@velocenet.com.

Featured classes: Rock Bottom

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 19:50:09 GMT

What happend to Tony's class on Sunday afternoons??? Is he teaching something similar at a different time?

FALL GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE CHANGES AND ADDITIONS, EFFECTIVE WEEK OF 10/12/09

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:48:53 GMT

TO VIEW FALL GROUP FITNESS SCHEDULE CHANGES AND ADDITIONS PLEASE OPEN THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT BELOW

THE CHANGES BECOME EFFECTIVE THE WEEK OF 10/12/09. PLEASE MAKE A NOTE!

Run Club Reminder - Tues July 28th 7:00pm

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:15:27 GMT

Don't forget!

Our next Run is Tuesday, July 28th 7:00PM - HILLS

Followed by social time at MacGregor Ale House!!

Meet downstairs front lobby. Come early if you need to fill out a run waiver.

We will warm-up run to Regency Lake and then do hill repeats up Ederlee.

You can do a few or you can do many. You can do them fast or you can do them

kinda fast. You can make them long or you can make them short.

We are working individually, but together. It depends on your current level and

training goals.

Come join us!

Questions can be sent to LHatfield1@nc.rr.com

If you're not on our email list - but would like to be, let me know.

Cycle room temperature?

webmaster@lifetimefitness.com — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:30:44 GMT

Is there any way to lower the temperature in the cycle room or get the air circulating better in there? I felt like I was pedaling in a coffin today it was so hot and humid. Many of us today felt like it was uncomfortable in there today and that the air didn't seem to come on until maybe the last 10 minutes of class but even then it felt tepid. Maybe it's been like that for the last 2 summers and I have Jedi mind tricked myself into not remembering but law is it hot in there.