These last 7 months have been tough for so many people for ALL the reasons. And for gym-rats, they've been torturous. Many boutique group fitness facilities have had to close and so many are struggling. And then, a beacon NEON GREEN light enters the Union County area with ISI Elite Training, Matthews.
Yes, friends. Union County has a new gym in town and it couldn't come at a better time. Located at the corner of Potter and Chestnut in "Matthews" (is it Stallings? Indian Trail? Matthews? Weddington?), ISI is in the process of building out 3,000 square feet in the Austin Village shopping center. And, while the interior of the space is still under construction (they hope to be OPEN OPEN in December), they've begun group training OUTSIDE in the parking lot over the past few weeks and the workouts are GREAT!
So, you want to know what makes ISI Elite Training different? I get that - I had the same question when I met with them. Here are some fun facts you will want to know!
- FUNctional Fitness Is Key: ISI is a 50 minute functional training workout for ALL fitness levels. Each session is led by a certified fitness coach and is designed to burn fat, build muscle, and increase strength. Most sessions are broken down into blocks and members will rotate through different exercises challenging themselves while still working at their own pace.
- Iron Sharpens Iron: ISI stands for Iron Sharpens Iron, Proverbs 27:17 "as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another". There is a whole different vibe when you walk into an ISI. Most fitness facilities are intimidating and can feel kind of cold. ISI is NOT that way! Their goal is to help this community feel welcome, have fun and hold members accountable to the fitness goals they set for themselves.
- You are the Machine: This is NOT a cardio-based facility, in fact, the only cardio equipment you'll find are fan bikes and ski erg's. That being said, you are still going to get all the cardio you need. ISI is more strength-based, so what you will see is dumbbells, kettlebells, TRX, pull-up bars, sleds, battle ropes, slam balls, etc.
- There are NO CONTRACTS: There's an agreement to bill at a specified rate, but your commitment to ISI is monthly. That's how confident they are that you'll love it!
- Bring the kiddos: ISI offers FREE child-watch called IronKidz. It is important that parents are able to come and work on their fitness goals without having to pay additional fees! Currently the plan is for an unmanned area called IronKidz - and while parents are responsible for their children while they are in the IronKidz area, their children will be visible from all angles of the workout floor. We welcome kids as young as 1year old and encourage older "kids" (teens and tweens) to workout WITH their parents! Should there be a demand for multiple small/infant children at certain times, we will consider manning the IronKidz area.
What has impressed me most over the past few weeks has been the quality of the coaches. ALL of the coaches MUST be certified and most of them have multiple certifications of different types and come from all over Charlotte to bring the best of the best to the ISI community. Once the gym is fully-opened (anticipated to happen before year-end!), ISI will plan to offer 7-8 daily sessions M-F and 3 on Saturday/Sunday, including yoga!
Oh, and I almost forgot to tell you about one of the coolest features ISI offers: InBody Scanning! The InBody Scanner is a really cool tool and is considered to be 98% accurate. InBody not shows your weight and body fat composition in relation to your gender, height, and age, but it also goes a step further to show additional KEY measurements of interest that most people typically ignore - or just simply don't know about! It shows your hydration level, skeletal muscle mass and your basal metabolic rate. By knowing these numbers, you can more accurately dive deeper into your current exercise and eating habits, and begin to make adjustments that will assist in actually hitting goals most people only dream of obtaining.
Beginning October 5th, you'll be able to find people sweating together OUTSIDE every day! Check the schedule above and pop by. The classes are FREE for now so that you can get a feel for the workout. Then, pop over to the ISI tent and learn about the membership options (there are THREE LEVELS) and get signed up while intro pricing is available. OR, ask them to come to your neighborhood for a free trial! Listen to the video below by the owners Cat and Greg and then RUN over to meet them - they're always around!
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ISI Elite Training Matthews is located at 5600 Potter Road | Matthews, NC ~ (704)-970-0022 ~ matthews@isielitetraining.com
Thank you to ISI Elite Training for inviting me to become part of your community in exchange for sharing information about the gym with our community! You're a great addition to the Macaroni Kid network of family-friendly businesses.
