To All MSF Members; As we digested yesterday’s release of the Governor’s “newest” version of protocols and the introduction of metrics, it has presented insurmountable hurdles for MSF to open tomorrow, Wednesday. However, we have filed a “Motion of Contempt” against the Governor and his actions which has included four (4) different versions of protocols […]
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To All MSF Members; As we patiently waited for the Governor’s office to finalize the “protocols” that they put in place on July 22nd and which were the center point of the TRO hearing, we have instead seen a “moving of the goal post” so to speak. As an industry, we did our job and
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Mountainside Fitness clubs may be closed but at-home workouts are open! Although 2020 has had its share of hardships, loss, and canceled plans, there are a few things that are not canceled: staying healthy. Maintaining mental and physical health should be a top priority even in uncertain times. We want our members to be mentally and
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To All MSF Members; I would like to announce that today we WON a historic ruling in this country, as our bid for a Temporary Restraining Order/Injunctive Relief was granted! With this order, the State of Arizona must finalize their draft protocols and allow all fitness centers to re-open no later than one week from
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MSF Members: In these unprecedented times (as we have all heard so often), so too is this 3rd installment of our Temporary Restraining Order/Preliminary Injunctive Relief hearing, and with that, I would invite everyone to call into the hearing this Monday, Aug. 3rd at 9:00 a.m. At this hearing, we will be presenting five (5)
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While the gym can be a positive and uplifting community of people, the reality is that people have bad days. Some people pass judgment and others fall victim to comparing their bodies to another. In a perfect world, I would have the ability to convince myself and everyone else that we are perfect just as
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To All MSF Members; As most have heard, last Thursday, July 23rd, Governor Ducey decided to continue the mandate to stay closed, reversing his previous commitment to allow for Gyms to re-open (again) July 27th, stating now that his office would “re-evaluate” every two weeks moving forward. The Governor’s office has been required to allow
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If you are someone who is married to the glow up game and find yourself always pushing yourself with intense workouts everyday, you need to commit to the rest day as well. Studies have shown that there are mental and physical health benefits to the rest period. You might feel sluggish taking a day or
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Yoga is a practice. The history extends back 5,000 years to ancient Indian philosophy! I joined Mountainside as a member in 2014 and I was curious to try new group fitness classes that I hadn’t tried before. Classes like Power, Flow, or Yin became a part of my daily schedule. Then one day in class
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Are you bored of your playlists? Do you need a little motivation? Could you benefit from podcasts that will educate you on fitness, nutrition and lifestyle? Here is a list of four health related podcasts and our favorite episodes from each one. Mindpump: Raw Fitness Truth This engaging podcast is hosted and created by
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