Fitness & Health Blog
Get ahead of the holidays
Most people make New Year's resolutions on January 1, but why wait? Get ahead of the holidays and PUSH YOUR LIMITS and start your fitness journey today! Heather Kobus' strength mini series begins on Monday, December 3. Each month these sessions have ladies finding strength and friendship through fitness and weight...
Helping families move from despair to hope with Acts Metro
This holiday season, Athlete's Arena is partnering with Acts Metro to help our local community. Acts Metro, a local non-profit, has helped many of our local families move from homelessness to a stable living environment; from joblessness to a career; from financial crisis to fiscal stability; from standing alone to being...
Personal Training & Nutrition Special
Get a jump on your New Year's resolution by signing up for our Downtown Athlete's Arena Training and Nutrition Coaching Christmas Special! Starting December 1st, purchase the package any time during the month of December and get 2 months of personal training, twice a week, PLUS weekly nutrition check-ins for...
Acts Metro Needs Your Help
As you know, Christmas is right around the corner and this holiday season Athlete's Arena is teaming up with ActsMetro, a local non-profit that links families with social service agencies and provides supplemental resources. ActsMetro helps empower District 5 families in crisis to move from despair & dependence to hope & self-sufficiency. In providing...
October Strength Mini Series
It's that time again - time to PUSH YOUR LIMITS and register for Heather Kobus' strength mini series beginning next week at Athlete's Arena Irmo. As we age, we all begin to lose muscle. Adopting a strength training program is a way to take control and gain muscle necessary to carry out...
Diamond Training
Game Changer's Special! Athlete's Arena Game Changer training is for youth aged 15-18 who want to improve their game and achieve competitive success in their sport. We focus on: strength training improving testing protocols like vertical jump, 20 yd shuttle, 40 yd dash recovery and injury prevention 10 Sessions for...
VOTE Heather Kobus
Congratulations to Heather Kobus Best of Irmo Chapin Life 2019 nominee for best trainer. Just being nominated and recognized for best personal trainer in the Irmo-Chapin area is an honor in itself. However, we would like to see Heather WIN! There are few people as dedicated to health, wellness and...
Super Set Group Training
After completing a successful Super Sets group training series, Heather Kobus has decided to add TWO additional session beginning June 4. All classes will begin at 6:30pm. The Monday/Wednesday classes are for building strength using barbells, kettlebells and dumbbells and will focus on (1) building strength (2) improving body composition (3) core strength, and (4) conditioning. The session dates for...
Critical Nutrition for Athletes
This nutrition for athletes information is presented by Wellness Consultant and Exercise Physiologist Toni Branner, and professional dancer Caroline Lewis-Jones. This valuable information about free radical damage to your cells caused by exercise can help you make healthier choices in your diet. Exercise and physical activity increase oxygen consumption and...