The Thanksgiving Holiday is upon us and loved ones will gather to give thanks for their blessings as they fill their plates with the abundance of food spread before them. It’s a day filled with family, football and those old family traditions. I’ll always have fond memories of waking up to the aroma of my Momma’s mouth-watering turkey, wrapping myself in a blanket and tuning in to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade before the day’s festivities would commence. The day would continue with a gathering of family, an abundance of blessings and the consumption of the most delicious food imaginable. Soon after, everyone would curl up on the sofa and try to peel their eyes open as the Turkey’s Tryptophan settled in.
Although each family has their own unique way of celebrating this annual holiday, I researched some commonalities among most Americans:
- Over 50.9 million Americans will travel this Thanksgiving Holiday
- An estimated 43 million will tune in to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
- Americans will consume an average of 4,500 calories each, which will take an average of 10 hours and 41 minutes to burn through exercise
- $640 million is the estimated amount spent on turkeys
- American’s Favorite Thanksgiving Dishes:
- 39% Turkey
- 23% Stuffing
- 12% Pumpkin Pie
- 9% Mashed Potatoes
- 6% Sweet Potatoes
- 3% Cranberry Sauce
Although Thanksgiving is a day to reconnect with loved ones and indulge in the grand feast, the true spirit of Thanksgiving is about expressing gratitude for your blessings and giving to those who are less fortunate. This holiday season, give thanks by involving the entire family in volunteering, donating, and spreading kindness. Mother Teresa said, “If you want to change the world, go home and love your family.” This year, show your family how much you love them and give thanks for your blessings individually and openly.
Planet Beach will be extending their gratitude and giving to those in need through the annual “Tans for Cans” promotion, where customers will receive 5% off spray tans and UV products & services for every can donated. On Black Friday, receive a $10 complimentary gift certificate with the purchase of a $50 gift certificate and a $25 certificate with the purchase of a $100 certificate.
Jeff Bezos said “we see our customers as invited guests to the party, and we are the hosts. It’s our job every day to make every important aspect of the customer experience a little better.” Planet Beach also shares in that sentiment and strives to provide superior customer service with an inspiring, alternative atmosphere. We give the ultimate thanks to each of our special members and guests and wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving!
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity
Something BRAND NEW!
Natural Coconut Wax Scented Candles
Who doesn’t love a luxury candle? They can be a great visual centerpiece for a table or on a shelf! Even though they don’t give off heat, they give off the illusion of warmth, which is nice especially during the cold winter season. And, now that the holidays are fast approaching, a candle can be a small (yet perfect) gift for someone on your list. But, let’s not forget what’s, in my opinion, one of the most important things when it comes to a luxury candle, the scent! Why is smell so important to us? Well, the olfactory (smell) system is very unique in regard to how it sends information to the brain from the nose. It is directly linked and intertwined with the limbic system, unlike the other sensory systems. The limbic system is responsible for processing emotions and memory; therefore, smell can trigger emotions and memory as well as impact mood and behavior. Smell is often considered the most significant trigger of memory, compared to the other senses. This neurophysiological connection is the reason why. So, it makes sense that when we smell something amazing, we just want to inhale and breath it in! Now you can!
I would like to introduce Planet Beach’s exclusive line of all-natural coconut wax scented candles! All of our candles are all-natural coconut waxes, sulfate free, petroleum free, lead free, paraben free, and soot free, so they’re clean burning and non-toxic. That means they’re safe to be enjoyed by every age group including children, so breath it in! We use 100% cotton core wicks to give you a cleaner burning wick from top to bottom. When I say bottom, I mean bottom! These things burn all the way down. No coconut wax wasted! That means more burn for your buck! We have 10 different scents to choose from in both 11 oz and 3 oz jars.
Scent Options include: Eucalyptus Mint, Mango Tango, Grapefruit Fig, Lemongrass, Crème Brulee, Cotton & Lavender, Luxurious Home, Nectar Peach, and our best sellers White Tea & Ginger and Crispy Clean!
Candle burning TIPS: Each time before you burn your candles, trim the wick so you avoid any black smoke and residue on the glass/container. Our all-natural candles will not create a black residue, but trimming the wick allows for a stronger scent while burning! To preserve the fragrance, do not burn your candle for more than 3-4 hours at a time. With our candles, you only need to burn 1-2 hours and the smell will fill your room and linger all day!
Grab yours today by visiting https://planetbeach.com/spa-locator/ to find a Planet Beach location near you!
Written By: Paige Stuart, Planet Beach Brand Manager and Franchisee
The warm up is one of the most important elements of an exercise regime. HOTWORX, the virtually instructed infrared sauna workout, uses a combination of heat, infrared energy and exercise to flush toxins from the body, while strengthening and toning the muscles. Each 30-minute isometric workout within the HOTWORX consists of three phases, the launch phase, the flight phase and the landing phase. The launch phase, which lasts approximately 3-5 minutes, utilizes low intensity movements that engage the muscles that will be used in subsequent phases of the workout. This warm up phase is critical to raising core temperature and increasing blood circulation, which in turn helps to heat the muscles and ligaments in preparation for more strenuous activity.
As a compliment to the heated exercise program and to help kick start the launch phase of the workout, HOTWORX has recently introduced Hot Exercise Gel. This circulation-inducing gel contains warming niacin and anti-inflammatory vitamins. When applied topically to the body prior to your HOTWORX session, the gel improves pre-exercise stretching and encourages mobility and circulation throughout the workout. The ingredients are scientifically formulated to cause the blood to flow quickly, evenly, and without causing the heartbeat to increase. Circulation helps the body’s waste disposal system to more efficiently expel toxic waste and fluid. When preparing for your HOTWORX Session, ensure you are fully prepared with your HOTWORX Mat, Towel & most importantly, the new Hot Exercise Gel. Apply the Sweat Accelerator to the problem areas of the body, such as sore muscles or joints and get ready to warm it up!
Regardless of your exercise routine, never skip the warm up! The warm up increases oxygen delivery to the muscles, helps prepare the nervous system and cardiovascular system for exercise, and most importantly helps get the mind right so that you can focus on the task at hand. It’s often mind over matter, so give your brain a chance to transition from moderate movements to more intense exercise. Join us for a HOTWORX session and pick up the new HOT Exercise Gel by visiting a studio or Planet Beach nearest you. Visit https://hotworx.net/free-trial/ to claim your free session and start your new fitness routine. Warm up those muscles, invest in yourself and join the HOTWORX movement today!
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity
Something BRAND NEW!
Planet Beach Green Tea Cleanser
At Planet Beach we’re shining the spotlight on the benefits of green tea for skin, and how to use it in an effective and absorbable form for maximum glow, Planet Beach and M’lis’s brand-new Green Tea Cleanser!
So, we’ve all heard about green tea and matcha. What’s the fuss about? First let’s talk about where green tea all started. In the 7th century, Japanese monks visiting China to study Zen Buddhism returned home with their new discovery of green tea’s wonderful healing properties. In the following centuries, drinking green tea became a staple for Japanese monks, filling them with energy and mental focus that enhanced their meditation. Green tea health benefits also include detoxing power, and an ability to reduce blood pressure and cholesterol. Today, Japanese green tea (also known as matcha) has developed a shining reputation for its high levels of antioxidants. But that’s not its only star quality. Green tea health benefits can be enjoyed both from drinking it and applying it on skin! That’s where we come in!
Studies show that green tea is effective in the prevention and treatment of abnormal skin conditions such as acne, psoriasis, and eczema, but that’s not all! Drinking and applying green tea fights skin cancer by promoting DNA repair. Green tea contains a powerful antioxidant called EGCG that fights DNA damage from UV rays to prevent skin cancer. That means it’s also a potent anti-aging ingredient that combats signs of aging when applied topically. Planet Beach Green Tea Cleanser’s anti-oxidant power protects the skin from environmental factors and free radicals that lead to accelerated aging of the skin.
Green tea is a powerful antibacterial agent for treating acne and unclogging pores as well. The ingredients in green tea damage bacterial membranes and fight against infection, meaning that it’s a useful tool for treating bacterial growth that causes acne. It helps kill systemic bacterial inflammation for smoother, toned skin. Its anti-inflammatory properties also reduce irritation, redness, and swelling!
Green tea is chock full of Vitamin B2 and Vitamin E, both essential for skin health maintenance. B2 plays an essential role in maintaining collagen levels for youthful skin structure and firmness. Vitamin E supports new skin cell growth and also acts as an intense hydrator for soft and nourished skin. Caffeine and tannins in green tea help shrink blood vessels around the eyes. When used in conjunction with the new Planet Beach Eye Serum, it’s a miracle for treating puffy eyes and dark circles!
Planet Beach’s Green Tea Cleanser will leave the skin clean soothed and moisturized as it cleanses the skin, while removing make-up and environmental buildup. This cleanser was formulated for all skin types and helps promote balanced protection on a daily basis!
Ingredients: Aqua Allantoin Geranium Flower Oil Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine Bisabolol Lavender Oil Sodium C14-16 Olefin Slufonate Green Tea (Leaf) Extract Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Sodium Cocoamphodiacetate White Tea (Leaf) Extract Plyquanternium-10 Cocomidopropyl Betaine Matricaria Flower Extract Sodium Chloride Cocamide DEA Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract Polysorbate 20 Propylene Glycol Aloe Vera Potassium Sorbate Ubiquinone Ascorbic Acid Sodium Benzoate Citric Acid
Written By: Paige Stuart, Planet Beach Brand Manager and Franchisee
What is the most prominent physical feature that you notice when you meet another person? Is it their eyes, their hair or their height? Personally, when I meet another person for the first time, the physical trait that grabs my attention the most is their smile. Studies have shown that a beautiful white smile not only makes you more attractive, but also helps you appear more intelligent, successful, and happy. Teeth whitening has become one of the most requested cosmetic treatments nationwide. According to the American Academy of cosmetic Dentistry, Americans spent more than $1.4 billion on over-the-counter teeth whitening products last year alone.
Planet Beach has partnered with a leading manufacturer and supplier of teeth whitening products in the United States, to deliver the most advanced teeth whitening service to their members. The premium grade LED whitening light along with the pre-filled whitening kits deliver essential elements needed for teeth whitening: peroxide, pressure, light, heat and exposure. The LED panel is roughly the same size as the average adult mouth, meaning that the 24W power is highly concentrated on the teeth and there is no wasted light.
A single application of the preloaded tray kit combined with the light is perfect for maintenance treatments. Two or three trays would be required for more dramatic whitening results. For those looking to achieve the whitest smile possible, the Planet Beach Advanced Whitening Kit is the way to go. The pre-loaded kits contain 16% Hydrogen Peroxide, which is the strongest level available without having to visit a dentist. As an added benefit, Planet Beach offers the forever white touch up teeth whitening pen. You can throw this pen in your purse and use it on the go following your teeth whitening sessions.
Although Planet Beach offers an array of automated services that make you feel and look beautiful, the automated teeth whitening service is one of my favorites. The pre-loaded trays make it easy to use and the results are amazing. Remember that you’re never fully dressed without a smile, so it might as well be a sparkling one. Visit https://planetbeach.com/spa-locator/ to find a Planet Beach location near you. A whiter smile is only a phone call away!
Source: https://whatscookingamerica.net/HealthBeauty/TeethWhitening.htm
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity
Something BRAND NEW!
Planet Beach Apricot Grape Seed Exfoliator
We’ve all been taught that the formula for clear, beautiful skin starts with a proper cleanse. However, many of our teachers left out the fact that in order to maintain our radiant skin, we must begin this formula with regular exfoliation. Let’s just admit it. Most of us are so busy, we’re lucky if we manage to take off our makeup and wash our faces before we collapse into bed. Bonus points for moisturizing. But exfoliate? That just seems like a luxury! It’s a step we often skip and assume is just the icing on the cake. Well, I don’t know about you, but the icing on my cake is often the best part!
Throughout the year, our skin goes through changes and is forced to adapt to the revolving seasons. To keep your skin smooth and bright all year round, exfoliating is the key to success. It makes your face silky to the touch, improves skin’s texture, and makes it feel softer as it eliminates the old skin cells on top. Because exfoliating gets rid of dead skin cells as well as extra dirt and makeup, it makes your skin tone brighter and evens it out resulting in a nice glow! These newer skin cells that emerge when you exfoliate are always fresher looking, and who doesn’t want to look fresh?
Exfoliating can also help combat signs of aging and give you a more youthful look. The older skin cells you’re getting rid of tend to exaggerate the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Though our skin naturally sheds those cells, its ability to do it slows down as we age, so exfoliating can help the process along! Since exfoliating your face eliminates the dead skin on top, it lets your cleanser, moisturizer and other products (Planet Beach’s NEW Green Tea Cleanser, Apple Stem Cell Moisturizer, and All-In-One Eye Serum to be exact) penetrate more deeply and work more efficiently. If you always opt to skip out on exfoliating, they might not do the job as well because they can’t get past that outer layer. Your skin can receive moisture better when you remove dead skin cells. So, if nothing else, exfoliating will help your other skin care products work better!
Using a scrub to exfoliate your face also cleans and unclogs your pores, which in turn can prevent you from getting pimples. That’s because clogged pores trap oil under your skin’s surface, which leads to breakouts. One caveat to all this, though: Don’t overdo it! The only caution I would stress to apply is in the frequency of exfoliation. You do not want to over-exfoliate! How often depends on your skin type. Those with oily skin can probably get away with exfoliating more, while those with dry or sensitive skin should do it more sparingly. Which brings us to our final point, which exfoliator is right for you?
The answer is simple, Planet Beach’s brand-new product line features an amazing facial scrub for all skin types: Apricot Grape Seed Exfoliator. This exfoliator is a grape seed, oil-based scrub that combines a perfect blend of vitamins, anti-oxidants, UV protectors, hydrators, moisturizers, collagen, and elastin builders. Together they provide superior protection and gentle exfoliation through the use of tumbled apricot seeds. The Apricot Grape Seed Exfoliator provides deep cleansing to the face and neck, diminishes the sun’s damaging effects and lessens free radical harm, promotes regeneration of skin cells, and reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, and irregular pigmentation. This holistic facial product also naturally boosts collagen and elastin, which invigorates dull and lifeless skin making this safe and effective mechanical exfoliant ideal for everyone!
Ingredients: Aqua Grape (Seed) Powder Retinyl Palmitate Caprylic/Caric Triglycerida Safflower Oil Vitamin D3 Glycerin Aloe Leaf Juice Xanthan Gum Apricot (Seed) Powder Sorbitol Pectin Grape (Seed) Oil Pink Grapefruit Peel Oil Vitamin C Shea Butter Tangerine Peel Oil Tocopherol Stearic Acid Lime Oil Gluconalactone Stearyl Alcohol Corn Oil Sodium Benzoate Cetearyl Glucoside Tocopheryl Acetate
Written By: Paige Stuart, Planet Beach Brand Manager
I first heard about Red Light Therapy about 8 years ago from a friend who visited a med spa and was told all about this amazing miracle light that was going to help heal her eczema. She went on about NASA using it to heal astronauts in space. To be honest, I don’t have eczema so I was only half-listening as she raved about this revolutionary therapy.
Approximately 3 years later, I started to see Red Light Therapy pop up all over the place promoting its anti-aging benefits. I thought back to that conversation with my friend a few years earlier and wondered why she didn’t tell me about the anti-aging benefits associated with Red Light Therapy. As a female with a fear of growing and looking older, anti-aging peaked my interest. I acted by doing some research and using myself as a guinea pig!
Does Red Light Therapy work?
Most Red Light Therapy products are marketed to help rewind the clock and eliminate fine lines and wrinkles. The promises to restore your youth, with the before and after pictures as evidence, almost seem too good to be true. After trying it myself, I must admit that it is true!
Red Light Therapy can do these things:
- Create a healthy glow about your face
- Smooth overall skin tone
- Reduce wrinkles, including crow’s feet, under eye wrinkles, forehead wrinkles & laugh lines
- Speed the healing of blemishes, like acne and rosacea
- Repair sun damage
- Reduce redness, flushing, and broken capillaries
- Fade scars
- Bring more moisture to your skin
How does it make me look younger?
- It increases circulation and the formation of new capillaries. Increased circulation brings an immediate healthy glow to the skin, and paves the way for a more youthful and healthier appearance. The formation of new capillaries means more oxygen and nutrients to each skin cell every day. Think of the way that you feel after a week of eating clean compared to a week of fast food binging. It’s the same idea here!
- It increases lymph system activity. This increase to the lymph system reduces swelling and puffiness. The results can be noticed after the first session and results increase with each. This paves the way for less puffiness in the future as the lymph system improves its efficiency over time, resulting in healthier skin overall.
- It stimulates the production of collagen and fibroblasts. Collagen production diminishes as we get older. Collagen is responsible for the elasticity, firmness, and fullness of your skin. Therefore, increased production of collagen and fibroblasts will smooth out your fine lines and wrinkles, smooth the texture of the skin, and reduce pore size over time. *However, keep in mind collagen cells grow slowly, so be patient and expect to see “before and after” results after about three months of consistent use.
- It causes the release of ATP, or raw cellular energy. This provides energy to the cells, making the most of the additional blood, oxygen, nutrients, detoxification, and repair already initiated by your Red Light Therapy session.
Where can I get it?
Lucky for you, Planet Beach offers Red Light Therapy for both the face and body. Unlike your typical medical or day spas that charge by the minute or per facial, Planet Beach provides unlimited access to both with their all-inclusive membership program. Sessions are recommended 3 times per week, ideally with a day of rest in between, until the desired results are achieved. This typically takes 8-12 weeks. Afterward, you can reduce sessions down to once a week to maintain the results.
The sessions are painless. In fact, it’s likely that no sensation will be felt at all. At Planet Beach, it’s recommended that you pair your red light facial session with an automated massage. Once your session is completed and you’ve applied your aftercare moisturizer, you can apply makeup or other skin care products immediately after! Easy peasy, right?
What kind of results can I expect?
You’ve seen all those before and afters and I know you’re impressed and excited, but I want to make sure I’m leaving you with the right expectation. After a Red Light Therapy session, certain things happen right away, and certain things take longer. For example, you may have a healthier, more radiant glow about your skin within minutes after each treatment. Use this to your advantage and, instead of doing your treatment before you go to sleep, do it before you go out.
However, the imperfections that you gained slowly over time will fade in the same way – slowly, over time. Gradually, uneven redness and spider veins will diminish. Collagen and elastin will grow slowly with each treatment, gradually smoothing out those fine lines and wrinkles. This happens so gradually that you might not notice it at first, but others will. Be sure to take a picture before you start and another 8 weeks later. This will help you track your progress.
Now, what are you waiting for?
Visit planetbeach.com/spa-locator and find a location near you so you can start your 12-week transformation to a brighter, younger-looking YOU!
Written By: Alyssa Fink, Franchise Performance Consultant
“An apple a day keeps the doctor away” is an old English proverb that you’ve heard time and time again, but what makes this coveted fruit so remarkable? What are the power ingredients and health benefits associated with apple consumption? Apples are extremely rich in flavonoids and dietary fiber. A collection of studies support that apples may be one of the healthiest foods that you can incorporate into your daily diet, and may lead to lower levels of cholesterol, reduced risk of stroke and obesity prevention. In addition, consuming an apple each day will provide a boost of Vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that reduces free radical damage to skin cells caused by pollution or excess sun exposure.
At Planet Beach, we understand that beauty begins from within and maintaining a healthy diet is essential for optimum skin health. Furthermore, we recognize that practicing a topical skin care routine of cleansing and moisturizing is of equal importance.
During our vetting process of identifying and selecting new products that could be incorporated into the existing Planet Beach skin care line, we discovered the Apple Stem Cell Moisturizer and fell in love. We were astounded to learn that this product is made from extracted stem cells found in the skin of a specific type of green apple, which has amazing healing properties. Unlike most apples, these specific green apples are historically known for their youthful ability to heal themselves from scrapes and abrasions. It was scientifically found that the green apple stem cells could interact with human skin cells when topically applied.
When applied to the human skin, the green apple stem cell serum was found to boost the activity and number of the inherent stem cells in the skin, giving the skin a more youthful and vibrant appearance. In addition to the apple stem cell serum, this creamy moisturizer includes antioxidants and an anti-inflammatory, making it ideal for all skin types. The product, which has soft scents of pear, apple and warm vanilla, may be applied daily and will help decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, prevent and repair aging skin and replenish collagen and elastin.
In summary, give your skin a boost by consuming an apple daily & applying the Apple Stem Cell Moisturizer to the face morning and night. This special product can only be found at Planet Beach, so visit planetbeach.com/spa-locator/ to find a location near you to purchase this magical moisturizer today.
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity
Something BRAND NEW!
Planet Beach All-In-One Eye Serum
For as long as I could remember, people could always tell just how much sleep I got by my eyes. Or, I guess I should say, they could tell how much sleep I didn’t get by under my eyes! I had grown to assume that caking on under-eye concealer was the only way to avoid comments like “You look tired!” or “Someone’s got a case of the Mondays!” due to my dark circles. Why is this? While some may have it worse than others, sleep deprivation can cause your skin to become dull and pale, allowing for dark tissues and blood vessels beneath your skin to show. Lack of sleep can also cause fluid to build underneath your eyes, causing them to appear puffy. While I do know that getting more sleep would help this problem, sometimes it’s not an option! Like many other working individuals, I’m busy! Whether I’m working hard to kick-butt in my Brand Manager role at the Planet Beach & HOTWORX Franchising Corporation, to maintain success in my own Planet Beach spa location, to try to be super mom to my 3-year-old son and 1-year-old daughter, or to do anything else in between, there’s not much time for rest! Up until now, I hadn’t found a product on the market that really helps dark circles and bags under the eyes! I know I’m not the only one out there looking like a raccoon and thinking I don’t have a choice because many of the members in my spa have asked for something too!
Well, ask and you shall receive! Due to popular demand, Planet Beach has a new addition to our already amazing holistic facial skincare line, the All-In-One Eye Serum! This high-tech spot treatment is power packed with shiitake mushroom, cucumber, and green tea extract to pep-up collagen and wake up puffy eyes! It works with all issues, so there’s no need for several products on that eye area anymore! The new multi-purpose Eye Serum normalizes texture and increases oxygenated blood flow to decrease bluish discoloration and inflammation which results in healthier, better-nourished skin! It also diminishes the visibility of blood vessels, while improving microcirculation to the superfine tissues under the eyes to prevent blood stagnation around that area. It even protects against access UV light and daily environmental buildup! This anti-aging Eye Serum visibly reduces under-eye puffiness and dark circles instantly! You can see a difference the first time you use it! Like many of the other fast acting products Planet Beach released this year, the Eye Serum contains peptides and apple stem cells which stimulate the growth of healthy skin cells to keep it looking replenished and youthful while smoothing out delicate textures like those under and around the eyes! Not to mention that while moisturizing the area, it prevents age spots, melanin formulation, the appearance of premature aging, fine lines, and wrinkles! Who could ask for more?
Application Tip: First cleanse and exfoliate the skin. Then, dry it off, and gently apply a small drop of serum to the orbital bone and below the eye, beginning from the inner corner of the eye and extending to the outer corner. You want to allow for optimal absorption, so make sure it’s the first product you apply after cleansing and exfoliating to reveal the freshest layer of skin. Planet Beach products are super concentrated and all natural, so you don’t need much! A little goes a long way. Apply morning and night!
Ingredients: Water Ethylhexylglycerin Dipeptide-2 Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein Shiitake Extract Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3 Oxido Reductases Cucumber Extract Carbomer Soybean Protein Green Tea Extract Polysorbate-20 Lysolecitin Glycerin Palmitoyl Oligopeptide Sclerotium Gum Apple Extract Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 Pullulan Hesperidin Methyl Chalcone Lecithin Phenozyethanol Steareth-20 Xanthan Gum
Written By: Paige Stuart, Planet Beach Brand Manager and Franchisee
Looking and feeling great is important to most women. We spend hundreds, even thousands of dollars on makeup, skincare, and gym memberships in order to look our best. If you’re anything like me, mustering up the motivation to exercise can be a daunting task. It’s easy to sleep through your alarm or go home after a long day of work and just lay in bed and watch Netflix. However, I try to remind myself that I will reap many benefits from exercising, such as increased productivity, improved mood, maintaining strong muscles, better quality of sleep, and heightened mental focus.
Since I’ve graduated from college, many of my old classmates and friends ask what I do for work. As I describe that I work in the beauty and wellness and boutique fitness industry for Planet Beach and HOTWORX, I receive looks of intrigue. Most people are familiar with Planet Beach, but HOTWORX seems to be foreign to them. I explain that HOTWORX was born out of Planet Beach as an added service, which utilizes saunas and isometric workouts combined with infrared energy to maximize calorie burn and detoxification in less time than working out at a traditional gym. HOTWORX is one of the most innovative and challenging workouts I have ever done, as I can feel the toxins perspiring out of my body and the calories torching away in 30 minutes or less. Evidently, HOTWORX is my favorite service at Planet Beach! For that reason, I have invited a few friends to try it for themselves. Doing HOTWORX with your friends increases your motivation, holds you accountable, and brings everyone together.
Motivation
Doing HOTWORX with friends increases my workout performance, as I am more inclined to hold my poses longer and increase my reps. There is nothing wrong with a little friendly competition! We are ultimately challenging ourselves to become better both physically and mentally, while simultaneously encouraging each other to maximize our workout by holding that wall sit for just ten seconds longer. Introduce your friends to HOTWORX to increase your motivation to workout more often.
Accountability
It’s easy to talk yourself out of a workout when planning on doing it by yourself, especially if it’s been a long day at work. Making plans to do HOTWORX with friends holds you accountable, as you’re less likely to cancel on a friend. Make a commitment to yourself and your friends to put exercising with HOTWORX on your weekly calendar!
Bring Your Friends Together
Making a date to do HOTWORX with your friends gives you something to look forward to. Perhaps you have not seen your friends in a while due to busy schedules. Now is your chance to catch up with a friend while working out! Personally, I like to meet up with friends, do HOTWORX, and then enjoy a nutritious smoothie or a healthy dish from one of our favorite cafes.
HOTWORX Preparation
Prior to doing HOTWORX, I set aside a HOTWORX mat and towel for them to use during the workout and advise drinking copious amounts of water in order to flush out the toxins and increase the effectiveness of the workout. Typically, I like to start with Hot Yoga, Hot Iso, or Hot Pilates, depending on their fitness level and what they would like to achieve with the workout. Additionally, I urge my friends to bring extra clothes and a face towel, as they will be drenched in sweat once they are through with the workout! Most importantly, your friends should be informed of the benefits that HOTWORX has to offer:
- Burn massive amounts of calories
- One hour after-burn
- Reduce stress
- Flush unwanted toxins
- Increase strength and flexibility
- Improved sleep
After Your HOTWORX Workout
Upon completing our workout session, I save a few lemon towelettes for us to wipe our sweaty faces with. Doing this ensures your friends will get the authentic HOTWORX workout experience! The lemon infused towelettes are so refreshing, especially after working out in a heated sauna. After completing the workout, here are some comments that my friends have about HOTWORX:
“HOTWORX is truly my new favorite workout! I love how quickly the infrared heat gets my body warmed up for the workout. There’s a wide variety of workouts to choose from, so every time I go it’s always something new.” -Savannah
“I love to break a sweat every day, which is why I love HOTWORX! I know I’m getting a great workout when I do it.” -Meghan
Introducing your friends to HOTWORX will increase your motivation, hold you accountable, and bring your friends together. It’s the perfect combination of making it a social event while improving your health. Swap out happy hour for sweaty hour with your friends and bring them to try HOTWORX at a Planet Beach near you. It will easily become their new favorite workout!
Written By: Melina Hamezopoulos, Executive Accountant & Finance Support
It’s no secret that exercise is vital to our health and wellness. However, let’s be honest, not everyone is super motivated to work out every day. It sounds great in theory and we certainly want that gym rat body but when it comes down to it, it can be pretty easy to talk yourself out of going to the gym. There always seems to be something else more pressing and there certainly never seems to be enough time! Am I right? If you can relate, I have good news…HOTWORX is here to save the day!
If you’ve never heard of HOTWORX, it is a virtually instructed exercise program created for users to experience the many benefits of infrared heat absorption, while completing a 30-minute isometric workout or 15-min High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) session. As the infrared heat penetrates your body causing you to sweat, the isometric postures further accelerate detoxification by physically removing the toxins from your organs through muscle contraction. The results our users achieve make HOTWORX one of the most efficient workout programs in the fitness and beauty industries today! It has endless wellness and weight management benefits, and did I mention it is addicting?
Here are 3 reasons why HOTWORX will be your new obsession:
1. Virtual Instruction: Ever heard the saying, ‘A confused mind decides nothing?’ When a person has too many options, they choose none! Put me in a gym full of equipment with no direction and my mind goes nuts! Upper body? Lower body? Weights? Medicine Balls? Our days are full of decisions already, so why add one more to the list? I typically have a very short amount of time slotted for my workout which means that any time spent on trying to figure out my next exercise is time wasted.
With HOTWORX, each session is led by a virtual instructor. This means that I can hop right in and have someone lead me through a workout routine without having to put a single thought into it. It doesn’t get much easier than that! Now if only I can get my fiancé to pick out what’s for dinner…
2. Short Workout Time: The virtually led sessions are either 15 or 30 minutes. That’s right, only 15 or 30 minutes! That means you’re sure to squeeze in a quick sweat sesh regardless of how busy your schedule is. The best part is you’re done before you know it, but don’t let the short workout times fool you… you’ll sweat as if you have just finished a 5-mile run!
3. Small Group Fitness: Each sauna can fit up to 3 people and 3 people only. This means I can work out with 2 of my best girlfriends or 2 other HOTWORX enthusiasts! Working out with someone else gives that little extra motivation to show up and hold that pose a little longer. It sure is a lot easier to miss a day or skip a posture when no one else is there to see you.
The small, intimate feel of only 3 people per sauna helps to keep the workouts competitive but not intimidating. There is nothing worse than being the person in a large class that can’t hold a posture, and don’t even get me started on if the instructor points you out! How embarrassing!
If these reasons aren’t enough to convince you, then you must go try it for yourself! Visit planetbeach.com/spa-locator to find a location near you so you can sign up for a free trial and start earning the burn!
Written By: Alyssa Fink, Franchise Performance Consultant