81 www.CharlestonWomenPodcast.com | www.ReadCW.com | www.Instagram.com/CharlestonWomen explained Shannon Summers, Pulse class instructor and head of LO for HYLO’s West Ashley location. “One day the class may focus on the lower body and the next day may focus on the upper body. The schedule rotates so members have the added benefit of choosing the days and workouts that are best for them,” she added. In addition to their classes, HYLO has “open gym” in their West Ashley location, a boutique fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment. There, members can target, tone and condition on their own time and pace. By creating an environment of inclusion and acceptance, HYLO has captured the loyalty of Charleston women looking to make wellness a priority. PURE BARRE, PURE BLISS Emily Moody, owner of Pure Barre in Summerville, encourages students to come as they are and expect to leave with more. She recognizes that busy professionals and mothers don’t always feel motivated to prioritize themselves. “No matter what — not feeling it, tired, pregnant, you name it, students never regret showing up.” “It’s not easy to make a new habit,” explained Moody, “but once people get to know our Pure Barre community and family — comprised of women, couples, college students and retirees — they come back for more. I am super proud of our diverse studio. Welcoming all ages, races, body types and fitness levels, I feel like we’ve created a space that makes everyone feel safe, comfortable and included.” Pure Barre classes are instructor-led. They offer stress relief and mental benefits in low-impact, highintensity formats that are safe on the joints. “Influenced by ballet, pilates, yoga and resistance-based training, the effectiveness of the workout is a given,” added Moody. “What keeps our members coming back is the camaraderie and community, friendships and support.” With a robust class schedule starting at 5:15 a.m. Between managing households, raising children, navigating demanding careers and juggling social commitments, most women are at capacity. Meanwhile, America’s obesity epidemic, especially among women, is expected to get worse. Mental health struggles are on the rise too. Women need time for self-care. Three Charleston wellness groups are addressing the many challenges women face by offering flexibility, support and accountability. By motivating women to make themselves a priority, even if for a short period each day, they are improving the lives of Charleston women one workout at a time. SAY “HI” TO HYLO HYLO strives to help members find balance in their fitness journeys. With locations in Mount Pleasant and West Ashley, HYLO meets the needs of busy women by offering a variety of classes at a variety of times throughout the day, seven days a week. This allows HYLO to cater to professionals, parents, athletes, beginners and everyone in between. HYLO is known for its dynamic fitness classes. HY is high-intensity interval training classes that challenge participants to push their bodies to new heights in endurance and resistance. On the opposite end, LO focuses on low-intensity with classes based on yoga teachings and boost health benefits with the use of heat and infrared lighting. This aims to create balance of mind, body and intensity. “In HY, you get the benefit of physique-style training,” Workouts for the Working Woman Time meets technique BY ISABEL ALVAREZ ARATA Charleston Women in Wellness A fun vibe at HYLO in Charleston Feeling the burn at Pure Barre Summerville.
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