I just read an article that absolutely hits the nail on the head this fine Monday Morning. Lets face it, we're officially back into the swing of things now, the Holiday Season is over, the gifts have all been opened, the fudge has all been eaten, and the turkey is just about through making us extremely tired.

Just like clockwork, this time of year every single year leads to hundreds of thousands of people all collectively sighing, feeling their Holiday stomachs and saying, "I've got to lose weight." I don't know if it is the culmination of all of the Halloween candy, the Turkey and Stuffing, the Christmas Ham, the cinnamon rolls, or the Christmas cookies, but there is something about January 2-6th that should be named a National "I Should Lose Weight" holiday.

That said, this year is most likely no exception, and as such we're here to help. I mentioned it last week and I'll mention it again: If you're looking to get back into shape, stay in shape, or get into a new kind of shape you've never been in, there are few better ways than climbing, and there are few better ways than joining a community of people that are all looking to do the exact same thing. Think of it this way, if you go it alone and skip a workout, who, besides yourself, are you letting down? No one. Now, if you have a group of friends/family/co-workers that all count on you to work out with them each day at the same place, how much more difficult will it be to call in sick for a workout? See my point?

Climbing, as you might now, is an amazing, full body workout that can do wonders for not only your body, but your mind as well. If you've never tried it, now is the time, and again, with no initiation fees this January, do you really have any excuses left for why you're NOT here with us? We have a lot of gyms, one is almost certainly in your immediate area, what do you have to lose (except all that holiday weight)? Stop in, check us out, take us for a test drive, I guarantee you'll come back for more.

Stop in, talk to us, you'll be glad you did!

(image via sunlightsaunas)

Labels: climbing, No Initiation Fee, Touchstone Climbing, Weight loss

I have great news my friends, we're here to help you reach those fitness resolutions! That's right, all of us here at Touchstone Climbing want to be your very best friends this New Year, and to help you get back on the workout wagon, we're going to offer something that is pretty amazing. For all you non-members, listen up:

This January, we're going to be waiving the Initiation Fee for all new members. That's right NO INITIATION FEE...take that $100, stick it back in your wallet, or even better, start investing in some awesome, proper climbing gear, fitness apparel, or whatever else you need to give yourself the best start at being in great shape this 2009.

More information will be forthcoming, but just know that as of January 1st, show up, sign up and save $100. The No Initiation Fee January is in full effect...you have absolutely no reasons, no excuses and no believable alibi's to avoid us now! See you in January!

Labels: Membership, New Members, New Years Resolution, No Initiation Fee, Touchstone Climbing