February 25 2009 by admin.

IM=X Pilates Blue Bell has a fan page! Search for IM=X Pilates Blue Bell in the Facebook search bar (upper right corner).  The search results automatically show All Results; click on Pages to narrow down the search and there you are! You can become a fan and help spread the word about IM=X Pilates Blue Bell. You can also just check out the page and see updates- for example, a new event announcing the March of Dimes walk in late April was just created. The TeaserTeam will walk strong again!

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February 20 2009 by admin.

We had a great spread- wine, cheeses, fruit, veggies and hot cider

Tammy Farion and her handmade silver jewelry

Bob Hyers, and Beth getting some pieces valued

Mora, of Nu Waves Day Spa, ready for massages

Jim was teaching throughout, behind the room screens, with some brave clients!

Tammy and Gail, a happy customer

We all had a great time!

Thanks to Kathy for introducing us to Bob, and bringing some wine! We’ll see you at the next party!

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February 17 2009 by admin.

We are looking forward to visits from you, and from those friends you’ve been telling us about- the ones who’ve been back and forth with the idea of coming in for a free IM=X Pilates Intro.  Here’s their chance to see what you do!

If you are interested in Bob Hyer’s services, he comes highly recommended by our own Kathy C. : “I have worked with him as a vendor at the hospital for several years, and he is very ethical and honest.” He is licensed through the Montgomery County Sherrif’s Department, and he will need your driver’s license information to complete any transaction.

IN OTHER NEWS:
Raise your hand if you think Jim’s a little crazy… Yep, that’s lots of you! Well, to add fuel to the fire, here’s where he’ll be this weekend- The 22nd Annual Wawa Stair Climb
Another crazy client talked him into joining her-we haven’t asked her permission so we won’t mention her by name yet- and they will be racing up 1,019 stairs in the 53-floor Mellon Bank Center on Market Street in Philadelphia on Sunday February 22. The race, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, will begin at 9 am. If anyone’s in the city, come by and cheer them on- and help carry Paula back to the car, since she’ll be exhausted just watching them!

Edited to add: Now that we have permission, we’ll tell you it’s JILL who talked Jim into the stair climb. It’s JILL who’s the other crazy one! Read her comment below!

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February 13 2009 by admin.

 Join us on February 18 2009 between 6:30 and 8:30pm at the IM=X Blue Bell studio for an Open House Event! Mingle, snack, sip, and enjoy our special guests:

-Licensed gold buyer Bob Hyers will be on hand to weigh, assay and purchase your mismatched, broken and unused gold.

-IM=X Pilates Blue Bell member and artist Tammy Farion will be showcasing her hand-made designs. Silver bracelets, necklaces and earrings with precious and semi-precious stones and beads will be on display. Free up a little space in your jewelry box by selling the old gold and replace it with shiny new silver!

- Enjoy a mini chair massage while you wait- Moira of New Waves Day Spa will await your tense muscles!

Click on this link to download the Open House Flyer ( it is a .pdf file, so make sure you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed.)

Feb 18 2009 Open House

The Open House will be held from 6:30 to 8:30pm, so feel free to visit anytime. Anyone interested in what pilates, or IM=X Pilates, or pilates machines are all about will be able to take a peek at a real class. Stop by, check us out, schedule your FREE Intro session, and enjoy a sip of wine while you’re at it. Mingling and munchies will be set up in the lounge, so come on in!

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February 9 2009 by admin.

You’ve read up on the IM=X Pilates Blue Bell Free Intro session, and the membership options. Or maybe you already are an IM=X Pilates Blue Bell client. Either way, now you want to share the pilates experience with someone.

Give a gift certificate!

You’ve got 2 choices:

1.) Simply go for the 1-Month Unlimited Trial Membership. It’s the most popular first choice by new clients. They have the chance to see how many classes a week they really can do, before deciding between Unlimited Memberships or Class Packages.

2.) Choose your own amount. This option allows you to simply enter a dollar amount, so you can visit the IM=X Pilates Blue Bell Fees page and create your own package. Give some Private Sessions and a 1-Month Trial Membership. Or maybe a few Privates and a few Semi-Private sessions, so the recipient can experience both. You can also give a lump sum, so the “gifted” can apply it to whatever option they choose.

Next, write a nice message to the recipient. You may want to include your package intentions if you chose your own amount.

The gift certificate can now be emailed to the recipient. You will also be able to print out the certificate after purchase, if you would like to present it yourself.

If online purchases are something you avoid, you are welcome to purchase a gift certificate in person at the IM=X Pilates Blue Bell studio. Call 484-231-8565 to let us know when you’re free to stop by!

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February 9 2009 by admin.

Thanks to www.gocomics.com

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February 5 2009 by admin.

Friday, February 6 2009 is National Wear Red Day! Wear red, make a donation, and support the American Heart Association’s ongoing research and education about women and heart disease. You’ll see your teachers in red, so join in!

Facts: (from the AHA)
*  Heart disease is the #1 killer of women
*  Women are more likely than men to experience the other common symptoms of a heart attack
*  A heart attack can feel like chest discomfort, OR in the arms, back, neck, jaw or stomach
*  A heart attack may cause shortness of breath, with or without chest discomfort
*  A heart attack may also cause cold sweats, nausea or lightheadedness
*  If you’re ever unsure, call 9-1-1 right away

Healthy Goals for Women:
Total Cholesterol= less than 200 mg/dL
Bad (LDL) cholesterol goals vary by risk category
Good (HDL) cholesterol= 50 mg/dL or more
Triglycerides= less than 150 mg/dL
Blood Pressure= less than 120/80 mmHg
Body Mass Index= less than 25Kg/m(2)
Waist Circumference= less than 35 inches
Exercise= at least 30 min/day most or all days

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February 3 2009 by admin.

So, you’ve read about trying the Free Intro Session here at IM=X Pilates Blue Bell. It sounds great! You’ve even taken the initiative and signed up for your Free Intro. What can you expect next?

First, your options. On the IM=X Pilates Blue Bell Fees page, you’ll see that you can take Private or Semi-Private sessions. There’s lots of reasons to take either route, or both in the case of the Private Training Membership. Those reasons will be reviewed and compared to your needs in your Intro. Just don’t assume you need Private sessions just because you’ve never done pilates before!

Most people are familiar with the Class Package, groups of sessions paid for in advance. You can purchase Private pilates sessions individually, or in groups of 10 or 20. You can also purchase Semi-Private sessions one at a time, in 10s or in 20s.

However, here at IM=X Pilates Blue Bell, you have another option- the Unlimited Semi-Private Membership. Almost all new clients try our 1-Month Unlimited Trial Membership. You can do pilates every day! (The IM=X Pilates program has a 24-hour turnaround period.) The more classes you take, the greater the value of your membership. After the trial month, you have the option of a 6- or 12- month membership.

Pennsylvania Health Club laws prevent you from purchasing longer-term options online, but you can still find memberships or packages available in the IM=X Blue Bell online store if you’re ready to get going. All your choices are reviewed during your Intro, so you can also wait until your visit to decide.

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