After a solid year of COVID-19 induced stay at home mandates, broken routines and social distancing, there is finally light at the end of the tunnel with the vaccine rollout and the promise of herd immunity. Due to the pandemic, HOTWORX & Planet Beach hosted their first virtual Convention last year. Although it was a success, the company is ecstatic to once again reconvene under one roof for the number one training and networking event of the year.
This year, the company will host their live Convention at the beautiful La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, Texas July 19-21. The resort is an oasis featuring two world-class golf courses, five sparkling heated pools, luxurious cabañas, a state of the art fitness center and a destination spa. This venue, which offers luxurious accommodations and state-of-the-art meeting facilities, will serve as the perfect setting for the POWER themed Convention this summer!
CEO of HOTWORX & Planet Beach Franchising, Stephen P. Smith, stated the following about POWER in his recent blog. “The word power comes from the Latin word potere, meaning “to be able”. Power is the enabler of force, and force is our leverage to more productivity. Everyone wants to be a force and feel more powerful, but not everyone is willing to put in the work. Choose to do the work this year!”
Every person possesses the ability to produce results and what one person can do, another can do. Define your goals, find your focus, take massive action and power through it. When things get tough, I often hear my inner voice saying, “Just POWER through it.” This thought enters my mind often, especially during a busy work day or a strenuous workout. It really boils down to mind over matter. We can do anything we set our minds to by Unleashing Our Inner Warrior and finding the POWER that lies within!
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events and Productivity
FRANCHISEE SPOTLIGHT: ADAM STUART
Multi-Unit Franchisee of Planet Beach- Severn in Metairie, LA and Planet Beach- Covington, LA
What originally motivated you to consider a business opportunity?
My wife worked her way up the ladder within another local Planet Beach location to later become the owner. I saw this spa for sale in our area and knew the potential it had! It was our chance to obtain another Planet Beach location, and being multi unit Franchisees was always our plan!
What led you to explore franchising rather than an independent business?
A known and recognized name in the community. So much time and money saved for a low royalty rate that would cost us much more as independent business owners. More bang for our buck!
What was your initial impression of your first spa session at Planet Beach?
My favorite service was the HOTWORX. I’m very ADHD, so I can’t sit still very long haha! I honestly didn’t think I’d like it. I thought it would be comparative to a long, slow hot yoga type class that would have me bored to death in the first 5 minutes, but man was I wrong! I did Hot Bands, and it kicked my butt! I later tried the Hot Cycle, and now I’m hooked on the 15 min HIIT sessions!
What advice would you give to other candidates considering the opportunity to franchise with Planet Beach?
Do your research, follow the process, and go for it!
What are the top 3 reasons you chose to franchise with Planet Beach?
1. Proven systems and processes in place.
2. The HOTWORX service offering.
3. Low & Flat royalty rate.
How has Planet Beach helped you achieve your personal and professional goals?
I was able to quit my full time job and spend more time on my Planet Beach locations’ success which means I can spend more time with my family!
Looking for a new business opportunity and want to learn more about Planet Beach?
Visit planetbeach.com/franchising.
During the month of February, a strong surge of arctic air dropped south across the Plains bringing devastating snow and ice storms and record low temperatures of -30 to -40 in the Northern Plains. The New Orleans area saw temperatures plunge to 29 degrees on Lundi Gras shortly before midnight, tying the record low for Feb. 15th. Conditions bottomed out on Mardi Gras Day to a low of 26 degrees, breaking the previous record low of 29 degrees set in 1963. Fortunately, there has been a drastic upswing in temperature and it’s finally starting to feel like Spring! I’m always cold by nature and have a heater set to the highest temperature under my desk every day of the year, so I’m eagerly bidding goodbye to this year’s harsh, teeth chattering winter, and ready for warmer days. I absolutely love the month of March! It brings the promise of longer days, shorter nights and warmer weather. In addition to celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day and Basketball’s March Madness, there are several interesting facts about the month of March that I felt compelled to share:
March was Celebrated as Happy New Year in Ancient Rome
According to the oldest Roman calendars, one year was ten months long, beginning in March and ending in December. It may sound crazy, but you can still see traces of this old system in our modern calendar: because December was the tenth month, it was named for the number ten in Latin (decem), just like September was named for seven (septem). So, what about January and February? They were just two nameless months called “winter,” proving that winter is literally so awful it doesn’t even deserve a spot on the calendar.
Beware the Ides of March!
The Ides of March is the 74th day in the Roman calendar, corresponding to the 15th of March. It was marked by several religious observances and was notable for the Romans as a deadline for settling debts. In 44 BC, it became notorious as the date of the assassination of Julies Caesar which made the Ides of March a turning point in Roman history. Legend surrounds this ill-fated day, so beware the Ides of March!
The Spring Equinox
The equinox is the moment in time when the Sun stands directly above the equator and day and night are of approximately equal length. For the northern hemisphere, the spring equinox will take place at 4:37 a.m. on March 20th and during this moment, winter will officially end and spring will begin.
As we officially kiss this cold winter goodbye and transition to Spring, remember to spend some extra time outdoors soaking up the sun. If you have limited leisure time or if you are still looking to socially distance, visit your local Planet Beach to get your necessary dose of UV Therapy! In addition to UV, Planet Beach offers a variety of automated spray and spa services in a private setting that will rejuvenate your mind and body. Indulge in the Magic of March by visiting your local Planet Beach and receive your first session free. To find a location near you, visit https://planetbeach.com/spa-locator/.
Source: https://www.rd.com/article/month-of-march-facts/
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity
The coldest temperatures in decades hit a large portion of the Central and Southern Plains on Tuesday morning, with lows dropping below zero all the way down to Texas. Hundreds of record low temperatures have been set with the current cold blast, and many locations Tuesday morning saw their coldest temperatures seen in decades, if ever. This cold weather is sweeping across much of the country, but how do frosty mornings and biting winds affect our bodies and health?
Cold weather can increase your chances of getting sick and bring other health risks along with it. We all know that colds and flu seem to be everywhere during the winter months, but why does this happen? The reason the flu & other viruses spread so easily during winter is due to the fact that these viruses are more stable and are able to stay in the air for longer when it’s cold. Which is why you are more likely to contract the flu from walking down the street on a cold day than you are from sitting in a warm room.
Cold weather can also put increased stress on our cardiovascular system. Cold temperatures cause your blood vessels to constrict, shallow breathing, and a slight thickening of the blood. Cold temperatures can cause more problems for asthma sufferers. Cold air causes the air passages in the lungs of some asthma sufferers to contract, making it difficult to breathe. Needless to say it’s important to understand that keeping warm during the winter months is essential.
Planet Beach offers several heated services that can help you combat these cold weather health risks. By far the most popular and most beneficial is the HOTWORX, 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.
Cold, dry air can also worsen conditions such as eczema by drying out the skin. Planet Beach has you covered there too! We offer red light therapy for the face and body at our spray & spa locations. Red light therapy can be an effective, natural treatment for eczema and psoriasis, reducing itchiness and inflammation, and helping speed the healing process of skin in general.
If your mood gets worse as the weather gets chillier and the days get shorter, you may have “winter depression” also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Studies show that vitamin D can play a role in the production of serotonin and dopamine, the “happy chemicals” in the brain that are often low when someone has depression. Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin” because your body can make it by using cholesterol and absorbing UV. Your mood may improve with as little as 10 minutes of UV exposure. This is why light therapy is an important treatment for SAD. Planet Beach spas offer UV Therapy sessions in a controlled and warm environment so that you can get your vitamin D all year long!
Let Planet Beach spray & spa be your one stop shop to get you through these cold winter days! Click here to find a location near you, and come warm up at Planet Beach!
Source: https://signaturemd.com/
Written By: Paige Stuart, Planet Beach Brand Manager & Franchisee
Planet Beach welcomes new franchisees, Wyndy and Joab Chopin, who recently took over the spa located in Luling, Louisiana!
What originally motivated you to consider a business opportunity?
We are entrepreneurs at heart and we are always looking for new opportunities.
What led you to explore franchising rather than an independent business?
We have an independent business of 2 successful coffee shops. We saw this opportunity and decided to join the franchise world.
What are the top 3 reasons you chose to franchise with Planet Beach?
1. The franchise has already been proven to be successful.
2. The support is fantastic.
3. You can do more sessions in less time.
What excites you the most in offering Planet Beach’s automated spa services to your community?
It promotes health, wellness, and independent growth. When you feel good about yourself you are a better person inside and out.
What goals do you plan to accomplish in your first year as a Planet Beach franchisee?
Our main goal is to keep the business open to help give back to the community and giving jobs to employees.
How will Planet Beach help you achieve your personal and professional goals?
We hope someday to retire and have something to give Joab’s daughter and our grandson’s as an investment.
Congratulations, Wyndy & Joab, and welcome to the Planet Beach team!
Looking for a new business opportunity and want to learn more about Planet Beach?
Visit planetbeach.com/franchising.
We have the power to control our destiny when it comes to living a life of fulfillment by choosing happiness every day. People who are happy choose to make happiness among their top goals in life, according to psychologist Tom G. Stevens, Ph.D. and author of You Can Choose to Be Happy. “Choose to take advantage of opportunities to learn how to be happy,” Stevens told WebMD. “For example, reprogram your beliefs and values. Learn good self-management skills, good interpersonal skills, and good career-related skills. Choose to be in environments and around people that increase your probability of happiness. The people who become the happiest and grow the most are those who also make truth and their own personal growth primary values.”
I personally find that I’m more productive, motivated and creative when I’m in a positive state of mind. In addition, when I feel happy, I communicate more effectively and make better, more informed decisions. These are my personal tips for increasing happiness:
Get Healthy-Working out is my ultimate therapy! It always makes me feel de-stressed, accomplished and relaxed. Although some prefer to work out in the morning, I love to grab my coffee in the mornings, power through my workday and end it on a high note with a vigorous workout.
Be Grateful-I never let my feet hit the floor in the morning before thanking God! Expressing gratitude through journaling is a highly effective way to foster happiness. Researchers have found that people who write down things for which they are grateful for have increased satisfaction in life, higher energy levels, and improved health. Most recently, I’ve journaled my joys of 2020! Although it was a rough year, I made a point to write down the things that brought me happiness.
Enhance your relationships & surround yourself with positive people-according to a Harvard study, the happiest and healthiest people were those that maintained close, intimate relationships. People who engage in meaningful conversations with friends or family report being happier than those who don’t. Nurturing relationships with others is so instrumental to long term happiness. Additionally, there is nothing worse than surrounding yourself with chronic complainers or negative nellies. You know the ones. Limit your interactions with them and choose to be around positive people who choose happiness and productivity.
Visit Planet Beach-this is my one stop shop for my beauty and wellness needs. The other day, I stopped in for a therapeutic UV session and followed it with a Sunless Spray Tan to kick off the weekend. After leaving, I felt like an ultimate glow-getter, which is defined as a driven, busy gal who strives to achieve her goals in life while attaining a beautiful glow both inside and out.
Audrey Hepburn stated, “The most important thing is to enjoy your life. To be happy. It’s all that matters.” Therefore, do what makes your soul happy and choose it every day.
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity
The Krewe of House Floats (KoHF) is a socially-distant Mardi Gras krewe founded under the belief that if we cannot safely gather together on the parade route in 2021, then we can bring the spirit of the parades home to celebrate the Carnival season in a pandemic-safe manner that supports our friends, neighbors, local culture-bearers and locally owned businesses.
In a city that doesn’t let anything rain on its parade, the new Krewe of House Floats will roll forward with its plans for a safe alternative to the traditional 2021 Carnival season due to the cancellation of parades caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Created by New Orleans resident Megan Boudreaux, the Krewe of House Floats began as an idea posted to social media and rapidly grew into an organization with more than 7,500 members.
“It started off as a Twitter joke and now everyone wants to participate,” said Boudreaux. “We look forward to this not only being a way for people to safely celebrate Carnival season, but also as an opportunity to help our city’s culture bearers.”
The volunteers and subkrewes comprising the Krewe of House Floats have spent countless hours planning, structuring the organization, consulting with city officials, brainstorming ways to help local artisans, and working on an official Krewe of House Floats map where carnival-goers can view participating houses, which will be decorated with the traditional flair of the city’s beloved floats.
The decoration of house floats began on King’s Day (Jan. 6, 2021), the official start of Carnival season. Nearly 40 neighborhood subkrewes have formed throughout the greater New Orleans region, including Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard and Terrebonne parishes. There is even a subkrewe for NOLA expats in other states who, unable to return home for Carnival season festivities, will be celebrating with house floats from afar.
Throughout Carnival season, which culminates with Mardi Gras Day on Feb. 16, the Krewe of House Floats will channel donations to organizations around the city who support those most affected by the cancellation of parades, including but not limited to local artists, float builders and other culture bearers.
Whether you’re in New Orleans at home singing the blues about the parade cancelations or just feeling the need to do something for yourself after the crazy year of 2020 we’ve had, Planet Beach spray & spa can help! Let us be your one stop shop for health, beauty, and wellness in a safe, socially distanced environment. Click here to locate a spray & spa near you!
Source: https://www.kreweofhousefloats.org/
Written By: Paige Stuart, Planet Beach Brand Manager and Franchisee
Mindfulness is defined as a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations, used as a therapeutic technique. Wed MD states that being mindful means paying close attention to what’s happening in the moment. Put simply, mindfulness is about being present. It means noticing what’s happening inside your mind and body and what’s happening around you.
Mindfulness can keep you in touch with your goals and hopes. For example, if you have a goal to lose 5 pounds, it will be attainable by being aware of your thoughts and taking the necessary action to achieve that goal. If you are self-aware, you will make the commitment to add another exercise session to your weekly routine and choose the fresh fruit instead of the tempting salty bag of potato chips! Alternatively, if your goal is to read a new book each month, you will avoid the binge watching on Netflix and relocate to a quiet corner with no interruptions so that you can catch up on a few chapters each night. To improve one’s self, there must be a keen sense of self-awareness and the burning desire to make improvements. Self-realization and motivation are the key elements needed to implement changes necessary to achieve goals.
Planet Beach takes pride in offering a variety of automated services in a private and relaxing setting that will aid you in connecting with your inner most thoughts. Unwind in a warm UV session, detox the body in the HOTWORX infrared sauna, or sooth sore muscles with an automated massage. Planet Beach offers services that will aid in the improvement of your emotional and physical health, while keeping you in the present. Let Planet Beach help you be more mindful!
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity
It is mid-January and time for people to dive into their New Year’s resolutions! We often take this time to reflect on the year behind us and set our sights on the upcoming year and all of the promise it holds. Most Americans want to put health first when getting ready for a fresh start in the New Year especially because health-related resolutions are so popular like to lose weight and get fit, quit smoking, eat healthier, reduce stress, drink less, etc.
We all know how important our health is, but it can be hard to make it a priority in the hustle-bustle of daily life. Taking better care of our health often tops the list of New Year’s resolutions. But TIME points out those common resolutions are also the top resolutions most likely to be broken! They say 45% of people make New Year’s resolutions but only 8% can follow-through with them. This may be because our resolutions are so broad, they can be a little overwhelming. For example, “Lose Weight and Get Fit,” is the most common New Year’s resolution but it is a general goal, and the most well-meaning people might start the year off with a bang only to lose sight of this goal a few months later. For better results, New Year’s resolutions should be small, specific, and achievable. If you have a big goal for the year, break it down into smaller, achievable steps.
At Planet Beach & HOTWORX we offer a 14-day Detoxify Program as one step in the bigger plan of your New Year healthcare! This 14-day Detox will be a much-needed vacation for your body after the high-stress holidays where we all get a little too much junk food, overeating, and not enough exercise. It is a great way to jump-start your metabolism, cleanse your body of the toxins it has endured over the past year, and to focus your efforts on a healthy goal for a mere 14 days. If, “Lose Weight and Get Fit,” is at the top of your New Year’s resolutions list, consider this as the first step toward your goal. Planet Beach’s Detoxify is a safe and simple way to do great things for your body and set you on the path to a health-centered New Year! Click here for more details about Detoxify!
Planet Beach also offers services to assist your body in the detox process! By far the most popular and most beneficial is the HOTWORX, 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.
Find a Planet Beach near you by clicking here and begin 2021 at your one stop shop for health, beauty, fitness, and wellness today!
Written By: Paige Stuart, Planet Beach Brand Manager and Franchisee
Like sands through the hour glass, so are the days of our lives! For many of us, there is an infinite feeling that there are simply not enough hours in a day. If your level of productivity is on point both professionally and personally, you may feel this way also. For me personally, I thrive in a bustling work environment where I can work both independently and interdepartmentally to support the company’s vision and goals. The mental stimulation and the socialization provides me with a sense of fulfillment, wellbeing and accomplishment. Furthermore, I make it a point to incorporate that same level of discipline off the clock with a regimented schedule of exercise in which I rarely falter. Once a certain level of productivity is put into practice in and out of the office, it becomes a matter of habit and then a consistent routine set to auto pilot.
With 2021 upon us and the COVID-19 pandemic still looming, it’s important to truly understand yourself and embrace the things that make you tick! It’s a new year and a new you. It’s another chance to start over and get it right. At Planet Beach, we provide products and services that will help you look and feel your absolute best. Sweat it out in a HOTWORX session, which combines heat, infrared energy and exercise, for the perfect 30-minute Isometric or 15-minute HIIT workout. Following, you can indulge in a UV therapy session or relax with an automated massage. Planet Beach exudes a certain vibe and you will understand the meaning of Relax, Glow & Renew after your very first complimentary session. We have everything you need to maintain your beauty and health routine.
So hears to 2021!!! Keep it productive, find the things that make your tick and don’t let time slip away from you. Make every second count with Planet Beach!
Written By: Jodie Mateu, VP of Special Events & Productivity
Check out this week’s blog from Planet Beach spray & spa’s vendor partner, Norvell by Sunless Inc.!
Prepping for an event, going on vacation, or just want to look your best, sunless tanning is the perfect way to transform your look! Norvell offers both in-salon spray tans and at-home self-tans, which can be customized to your ideal shade of just-off-the-beach color.
Build your tan gradually with Norvell Venetian Gradual Self-Tanning lotion. This rich moisturizer develops sunless color over multiple applications, giving you control over the depth of your tan. Apply morning and night for a faster, darker tan or apply once a day for a gradual bronze.
For color on command, try the Norvell Venetian Self-Tanning Mousse. This lightweight self-tanner gives you instant, streak-free color at home for a long-lasting extended tan. Apply smoothly and quickly to clean, lightly exfoliated skin.
Get an even full body tan from a professional spray tan artist in just 5 minutes. Depending on your desired color, the artist will help customize the best shade for you. You can also choose between a clear tan, tan with a bronzer or a rapid tan. A clear tan goes on colorless and develops over the next few hours. A tan with a bronzer creates an immediate tan while the week-long tan develops underneath. A rapid tan, with bronzer gives you immediate color from the bronzer and can be conveniently rinsed off after just 1, 2 or 3 hours for a light, medium or dark tan.
If you want to look like you just stepped off the beach after a weeklong vacation, ask your spray tan artist about Norvell Premium Double Dark solution. This spray tan solution is one of our deepest, darkest colors available. It’s infused with natural ingredients to nourish your skin, while creating a dark tan with no orange undertones.
With the large variety of Norvell self-tanning products and professional spray tan solutions, we have everything you need to build and maintain a perfect, natural-looking tan. Find a professional spray tan artist near you!
Find a Planet Beach near you to get more than just a tan in one of our full service automated spa locations by clicking here!