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Stroller Strides Carlsbad – Grand Opening Event

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Great news for those new moms and expecting moms out there… Stroller Strides is now in Carlsbad at Calavera Hills Park!  My co-blogger here at SoCal Savvy Mom Lauren is expecting her first child any day now and she can’t wait to join Stroller Strides.  She is going to sign up and write about it so you know what to expect when you join.

There is a grand opening event at Calavera Hills Park on Wednesday September 4th, arrive at 8:45 a.m. to pre-register for the free class at 9:15 a.m.  Grand Opening Day includes:

Stroller Strides is so awesome they are offering some specials including free registration ($75 normally) and the first 20 new moms who sign up for a membership will also receive some pretty sweet swag bags from Luna!  Are you a current client?  No worries they have you covered too, just grab a friend or two and get them to sign up too and you receive FREE dues.  It is always way more fun to work out with a girlfriend and it will also keep you motivated!

To pre-register for the class click here.  Lauren and I will be there (unless she is in labor) and we hope to see you Wednesday too!

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Special offer from The Bar Method – Carlsbad

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As many of you will remember I LOVED the Bar Method in Carlsbad and I was very sad that my 10 days for $10 special came to an end.  This is why I am beyond excited to share this special offer for 1-month of unlimited classes for only $59!  The normal price for 1-month unlimited at The Bar Method is $200, so this is major savings for your wallet!  This special is not through a daily deal site it is directly through The Bar Method and may be purchased from now until Labor Day 9/2/13.  (Hurry go now before you forget!)  You may activate the special at any time after you purchase it, which is another perk to this deal.  I was just told my doctor I can’t do any bar classes until I finish 4-6 weeks of physical therapy for my ankle, which is unfortunate but at least I know I have a month of the Bar Method when I’m done.

If you would like to purchase this special go directly to The Bar Method Carlsbad’s website here and you will see it straight away.  Tell them SoCal Savvy Mom sent you!  Feel the shake!

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The Bar Method…is it for you?

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A few months ago I decided I was going to get my booty back in shape!  I thought I would make the rounds to all of the local workout places and wanted to share my thoughts and experiences.  I was not paid to write this, I was not given free classes in exchange for writing this, I am in no way affiliated with any of the places I am writing about.  This is part three of my experiences at Xtend Barre by the Sea, Fit in 60, The Bar Method and BodyRok.

The next place I visited was The Bar Method in Bressi Ranch.  There is an amazing deal for first time clients, $10 for 10 days unlimited, amazing I know!  I am actually sad because my 10 days are up and I really loved it. Everyone at The Bar Method is very nice and they really make an effort to get to know their clients.  When you walk in they know your name, and if not they make a point to introduce themselves and really make you feel welcome, this was awesome!  My friend Molly lives really close and so we did a lot of classes together which is always fun to have a friend to work out with.  She took one class with me at Xtend Barre By the Sea, and she couldn’t believe how hard it was.  For some reason we both thought The Bar Method brought it to the next level.  As if doing crunches were not hard enough try putting a ball between your legs, squeeze the ball and then do crunches, were they trying to kill me?  Also the pretzel is pretty much the hardest move thing I think I’ve ever done, the stretch after hurts too!

All of the classes are very similar and depending on the instructor may change a little.  The only thing I didn’t like about The Bar Method was it seemed almost every single class was identical.  My favorite instructor was Tonya, she is really sweet and will correct you without making you feel like you were doing anything wrong.  I also noticed Tonya’s classes were different than other instructors and her classes changed daily.

I would without a doubt recommend The Bar Method!  It is only $10 for 10 days go try it!!!  You will thank me later, feel the shake!

I am rating The Bar Method 4 out of 5 stars.

  • 1 Star   – Hated it
  • 2 Stars – Could take it or leave it
  • 3 Stars – Liked it
  • 4 Stars – Really Liked it
  • 5 Stars – Loved it

 

 

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Xtend Barre by the Sea… Is it for you?

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A few months ago I decided I was going to get my booty back in shape!  I was not paid to write this, I was not given free classes in exchange for writing this, I am in no way affiliated with any of the places I am writing about.  This is part one of my experiences at Xtend Barre by the Sea, Fit in 60, The Bar Method and BodyRok.

My friend Rita had been telling me how much she loved Xtend Barre by the Sea where she has been a member for a while.  She finally convinced me to go to a class with her early one Tuesday morning.  The first class is always free for new members, and who can say no to free?  Not this girl!

I am not going to lie the classes are hard, very hard, but in my opinion worth it!  It really is a love hate relationship, I hate how hard the classes are but love what they do to my body.  About half way through the first class I felt like I was going to throw up!  I know that sounds horrible, and I’ll be honest it wasn’t fun but I pushed through it. The next day I knew I would be sore, but I really had no idea I could be so sore it hurt to walk!  I was sore in areas of my body I had never been sore in (the top of my booty was sore, what muscle is that?)  After a few days as crazy as it may sound I noticed a change in my body, from one class!  I noticed my butt looked lifted and my body as a whole seemed longer (all 5’2 of me.)

At first I could only go once a week at first, then twice a week by the end I did 3 classes in one week!  The biggest changes were loss of belly fat and a higher lifted booty!  Xtend Barre by the Sea has different class types, I only did the Xtend Barre classes and a Piloxing class and I enjoyed both.  I would definitely recommend Xtend Barre, go give it a try… remember the first class is free so what have you got to lose?

I give Xtend Barre by the Sea 4 out of 5 stars.

  • 1 Star   – Hated it
  • 2 Stars – Could take it or leave it
  • 3 Stars – Liked it
  • 4 Stars – Really Liked it
  • 5 Stars – Loved it
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You are invited! Happy Hour Laser & Botox Party! (if you are into that kind of thing)

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To be completely honest I told myself I would wait until I was 35 to get Botox.  That being said I am less than a month away from turning 34, so close enough right?  I am very excited to host a party where all my girlfriends are invited and you too!  The party is next Tuesday June 25th from 5-8pm in Encinitas.   I am looking forward to getting together with  my girlfriends having a glass of wine and the special prices that will be offered at the party.

Xeomin (the new Botox) is only $7 a unit normally $12

Botox $8 unit normally $12 unit

Belotero (the newest filler) $375 a syringe (a $125 savings)

Also 15% off of Juvederm, Restylane, Dysport and all skin care products.

I am not getting paid to write this, I really am just that excited about this and wanted to share!  If you would like to attend you must RSVP no later than Monday, June 24th.  Please e mail to nicole@socalsavvymom.com if you would like to attend, or if you have any questions.  If this date does not work for you but you are interested send an e-mail to the same address.  main-image-1


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Got Bar? New Client Specials for Bar Classes

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Thinking of trying out one of North County’s bar classes but not sure which studio to try?  I’m making the rounds to all of the studios as of now I’ve been to BodyRok, Xtend Bar by the Sea, and Fit in 60.  Next week I will be at The Bar Method, after I will be going to Studio Barre, and the Daily Method.  I don’t want to say I like one studio over another until I’ve tried them all, but there will be a winner!

Below is a list of all of the studio’s and their new client specials and if the first class is free.  Try one out and let me know what you think!

Studio Name  Location   1st Class Free  New Client Special  Child Care
The Bar Method Bressi Ranch No $10 for 10 Days Unlimited No
BodyRok The Forum No $10 First Class No
The Daily Method The Forum Yes 1st Month $100 Yes
Fit in 60 Carlsbad Village No $19 for 10 Days Unlimited No
Studio Barre La Costa Yes 1st Month $100 Yes
Yoga Six The Forum Yes 6 Free Classes No
Xtend Bar Encinitas Yes 1st Month $99 No
Xtend Bar by the Sea Oceanside Yes 1st Month $99 No

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