The 31 Days of Resolutions are Coming...

Many of us make resolutions every year - whether big or small, structured or unstructured. Whether or not you are a "resolution-maker" most of us strive to make a fresh start with a new year. City Fitness is going to try to help you adhere to your goals for 2009. Check the blog each day in January for motivation!

Need a Last-Minute Gift Idea? Give the Gift of Fitnesss!

Give the gift of membership or personal training with a gift certificate. Know someone who travels a lot? Give a training session for a travel workout and also give an exercise tube they can take on the road. Know a college student in town? Buy a one-month membership to tide them over between semesters. We also offer lifting gloves, jump ropes, and have also just received a new shipment of City Fitness long-sleeved t-shirts and thermals. Stop by today by 10:00 p.m. or tomorrow anytime between 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.!

City Fitness Gym Member Highlight - Mary Hall Surface & Alice at the Round House Theater

Mary Hall Surface is directing another fantastic Washington area show. "Alice" is a great show for kids and adults alike. Follow her down the rabbit hole for an adventure! Shows continue at Bethesda's Round House Theater through December 28!

2008 Christmas Light Run - Wednesday, December 17

When: Wednesday, Dec. 17th at 7:30PM

**Rain, Snow or Moon light**

Where: Union Station, Washington, DC (Red line) **Outside the main entrance at the statue**

Click on About CLR for more details and Sign Me Up to choose a pace group. Wear your holiday accessories for fun! The race finishes at Union Pub. Union Pub has opened their outdoor patio and indoor space for CLR runners and will be offering specials. Union Pub, 201 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington DC 20002

City Ftiness Gym Presents AfriCardio Dance - Saturday, December 20!

Join Sogbe this Saturday, December 20 at 11:30 a.m. for a GREAT West-African dance based aerobics class. This class is a nonstop hour of movement that will challenge your mind, body and spirit.

City Fitness Gym Holiday Toy Drive - through December 15!

City Fitness is collecting toys for Kids Konnection (located in Anacostia). Gifts will be distributed to more than 2,000 children in DC public housing. the organizers go above and beyond in researching each family - to learn more about them and to choose appropriate gifts for the kids. Suggested items include: basketballs and soccer balls, toy cars, handheld electronic gmaes, board games, art and nail kits, watches, playhouse items, African-American dolls and Barbie dolls. Kids Konnection also has an "Adopt-a-Teen' program. Teens are often forgotten over the holidays because their families are struggling to provide basic necessities and gifts for younger siblings. Buy something for a teen or donate money if you prefer.

City Fitness helps you through the Holidays!

Here we are officially in the holiday season. There are family meals, work parties and holiday galas - how do you stay on track with your health and fitness goals? First, try to keep your gym routine intact. If you have an evening function, try to get into the gym in the morning so you do not miss a workout. Second, eat some of those holiday foods you do not get year-round, but moderate the amounts you eat and figure them into your day. Take smaller bites and actually enjoy what you are eating; drink beverages slowly (and better yet alternate them with glasses of water); add up your daily caloric intake and adjust your meals if you know you are going to have a little something extra. Let's all set a goal - no gaining weight this season. Let's find ourselves happy from holiday reveling on January 1st without feeling guilty for having a good time!