EVENTS
Programs, Workshops, & Special Events
Host your next event at Balance Life
Let us curate the Ultimate BALANCE LIFE experience for your business meeting, sports team or family get together. Create a fun, productive and informative event that caters to your wellness preferences, fostering connections challenging the mind and body through personalized experiences in a team atmosphere.
RENT THE CONFERENCE ROOM:
At Balance Life, we offer a unique conference room rental designed to turn an ordinary meeting into a refreshing and productive wellness experience.
When you rent our conference room for the day, your group will also enjoy access to Balance Life’s facility amenities. Each attendee will receive entry to the gym and the opportunity to participate in a fitness class during your visit—helping your team recharge, refocus, and stay energized throughout the day.
For an added fee, we can provide custom workouts or specialized wellness sessions tailored to your group’s interests and goals.
HOST A PRIVATE EVENT:
You can also host your own private event at Balance Life such as bachelor/bachelorette parties, birthdays and team building experiences to name a few. From one-hour private classes to full day wellness workshops, we can help design a program that fits your needs.
We would be happy to work with you to create a customized experience for your group. Please reach out to Lisa at info@balancech.com to learn more about availability, pricing, and ways we can help make your event a success.
SPECIAL EVENTS & PROGRAMS
RESET90
RESET90 is a new, 90-day, coach-led nutrition and habit program designed to help you build consistency, feel more confident in your routine, and create habits that last beyond the program.
RESET 90 is a 90-day performance-based nutrition and accountability program led by Balance Trainer Laquita Carr. It is designed to teach you how to fuel your workouts and sustain results.
This Is For You If:
· You train consistently but feel under-fueled
· You want structure without restriction
· You don’t want to track macros
· You value coaching and accountability
This Is Not For You If:
· You want a quick fix
· You don’t train
· You’re looking for a meal plan
· You won’t participate
The program is led by Coach Laquita, a seasoned fitness professional with years of experience guiding clients toward healthier, more sustainable lifestyles. Her coaching is practical, personalized, and results-driven — focused on helping you make progress you can actually maintain.
While RESET90 is designed to be flexible and largely remote, the accountability is intentionally high and often feels similar to a 1:1 coaching experience. You’ll receive ongoing guidance, check-ins, and support throughout the full 90 days.
What’s included:
In-person kickoff with goal setting, Technogym Check-Up and MyFitnessPal setup
Weekly nutrition and habit education (food + fitness)
Ongoing coaching support and accountability
Mid-point in-person check-in & Technogym Check Up for Body Composition
Closing in-person meeting & “Fitness Quest”
Final Technogym Check-Up in at the end of 3 months
RESET90 is designed to fit into real life — offering structure without overwhelm and support you can rely on as you reset habits and build momentum.
TROOP BL - 12 Week Training Adventure
Troop Chestnut Hill is ready to reassemble and take us into the Spring with tons of fitness fun!
Expect the unexpected in the urban adventure we will be planning for you! Each Monday you will be given a map of a new adventure to be completed by Friday - navigating the streets of Chestnut Hill and surrounding neighborhoods, anything goes, so be prepared. Running/walking will be your primary mode of transportation. Be prepared to hoof it all over town each week. Your mileage and challenges will vary each week.
Former Troop members know the camaraderie and support we experienced in past years but this is also very easy for new members to hop on board. Let’s support each other across the finish line of 2020 by exercising with energy, connecting with our community and getting outside!
What’s included:
12 - 60 minute weekly workouts at Balance Life with Troop Leader Amy
In the event you miss a workout, we will sub in a SGT for you that week!
12 adventures
Grand Finale Activity
Exclusive what’s app forum
Use the link attached to sign up or just email us back and Lisa or I will take care of processing your registration.
I promise to keep it fun, challenging and interesting!!!
Assemble Troop Chestnut Hill!
Troop Leader Amy
Arms & Abs
April 1 to June 3: Wed 10:30am-11:00am
10 Weeks $369
Arms & Abs is the perfect short term training program to help you stay consistent and progress your personal strength goals.
This program was strategically created to challenge both your upper body and core muscles in one quick and efficient routine.
Some of these exercises target your arms and abs at the same time, while others are aimed at specific muscle groups (like your lower abs and obliques).
This workout is perfectly suited for all levels and you can make it more advanced with heavier weights. Listen to your body.
Attend a weekly 30 minute LIVE OR ZOOM workout and also receive the recorded session will be to your exclusive WhatsApp Chat group. The cumulative recorded sessions are available to you during the course of the program. It’s the perfect program for the summer traveler. You can do each recorded session as many times as you want!
CLICK HERE to purchase Spring Arms & Abs
Running Mechanics & Intro to Sprinting - Part 1 of 2
Running Mechanics + Intro to Sprinting
2-Part Workshop Series
📍 April 12 @ 10AM. SIGN UP HERE
📍 May 3 @ 10AM
If you’ve ever wanted to feel smoother, faster, and more efficient when you run—this is for you.
This 2-part workshop is designed to break down the fundamentals of running and sprinting in a way that actually makes sense (and feels good in your body). Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend runner, or just looking to move better, you’ll learn how to build speed from the ground up.
We’ll start with the essentials—posture, arm action, and key running mechanics—then gradually layer in sprint-specific work like acceleration, tempo running, and top-end speed.
Each session includes:
Full body mobility + activation
Dynamic warm-up
Plyometric drills
Running mechanics breakdown
Tempo runs + build-up sprints
Real-time coaching + feedback
The goal isn’t just to get a great workout—it’s to help you understand how to run better. You’ll leave with drills, cues, and tools you can immediately apply to your own training.
All levels welcome.
Come ready to move, learn, and maybe even surprise yourself a little.
Free Book Signing Event & Reading: Many Happy Miles with Dimity McDowell
When injuries and chronic pain forced Dimity McDowell, a community leader in the running world, to stop running, she faced the question millions of athletes eventually ask: Who am I without my sport?
In The 27th Mile, she explores the complicated, emotional transition away from running through her own story and those of athletes who’ve been there.
Join us for an intimate author event with Dimity to talk about identity, resilience, and what comes after the finish line.
Running Mechanics & Intro to Sprinting - Part 2 of 2
Running Mechanics + Intro to Sprinting
Workshop Series - PART 2
📍 May 3 @ 10AM SIGN UP HERE
If you’ve ever wanted to feel smoother, faster, and more efficient when you run—this is for you.
This 2-part workshop is designed to break down the fundamentals of running and sprinting in a way that actually makes sense (and feels good in your body). Whether you’re an athlete, a weekend runner, or just looking to move better, you’ll learn how to build speed from the ground up.
We’ll start with the essentials—posture, arm action, and key running mechanics—then gradually layer in sprint-specific work like acceleration, tempo running, and top-end speed.
Each session includes:
Full body mobility + activation
Dynamic warm-up
Plyometric drills
Running mechanics breakdown
Tempo runs + build-up sprints
Real-time coaching + feedback
The goal isn’t just to get a great workout—it’s to help you understand how to run better. You’ll leave with drills, cues, and tools you can immediately apply to your own training.
All levels welcome.
Come ready to move, learn, and maybe even surprise yourself a little.
Youth Sports Performance Camp Sessions 1-5
Youth Performance Camp (Grades 5–7)
Our Youth Performance Camp is designed for middle school athletes who want to stay active, build confidence, and develop their athletic foundation during the off-season.
Throughout the week, athletes will train using a well-rounded performance model that focuses on speed, agility, strength, coordination, and recovery. Each day highlights a different aspect of athletic development, helping athletes become faster, stronger, and more resilient while also learning how to take care of their bodies.
This camp emphasizes quality movement, smart training habits, and long-term athletic development. Athletes will participate in structured training sessions, engaging games, and guided recovery work — all led by experienced coaches in a positive, high-energy environment.
In addition to training, athletes will gain exposure to important topics such as injury prevention, recovery strategies, and athlete mindset, helping them develop as well-rounded competitors both on and off the field.
This is the perfect off-season opportunity for young athletes who want to move well, train smart, and build a strong foundation for their sport.
Who it's for:
Middle school athletes entering Grades 5–7 (including rising 5th graders and graduating 7th graders).
Camp Schedule (11:00 AM – 1:00 PM)
• June Session: June 22 – June 25
• July Session: July 27 – July 30
• August Session 1: August 3 – August 6
• August Session 2: August 10 – August 20
• August Session 3: August 24 – August 27
Athletes may register for one or multiple weeks.
Email info@balancech.com for information about a discount for mulitple weeks or multiple children (in the same household) discount.
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Weekly Focus
Each day of camp highlights a different aspect of athletic development, helping athletes build a well-rounded foundation of speed, strength, coordination, and recovery. Our goal is to help young athletes move well, train smart, and build confidence in a positive and energetic environment.
Monday – Speed & Change of Direction
Athletes learn proper sprint mechanics, acceleration techniques, and how to safely decelerate and change direction. Sessions include speed drills, reaction work, and short competitive races.
Tuesday – Strength & Conditioning
Athletes build foundational strength through safe, age-appropriate training including squats, pushes, pulls, and core exercises. The session finishes with conditioning challenges and team competitions.
Wednesday – Movement, Core & Recovery
This day focuses on body control, coordination, and injury prevention. Athletes will work on core strength, upper body stability, mobility, and learn recovery strategies to support long-term athletic development.
Thursday – Speed, Agility & Competition Day
Athletes apply the skills learned throughout the week through agility courses, relay races, and team-based competitions. The week finishes with fun challenges and athlete recognition.
FREE WORKSHOP: Thrive to 105 with Dr. Lenny Roberts
What if the goal wasn’t just to stay active—but to keep performing, moving freely, and feeling strong for decades?
Join special guest Dr. Lenny Roberts for Thrive to 105, a powerful session focused on building a body that lasts.
This workshop will dive into the often-overlooked foundation of long-term performance: your spine, posture, and movement quality. Because the truth is—how you move today determines how you age tomorrow.
You’ll learn how to:
Build resilience through proactive spine and posture work
Improve strength, balance, and movement efficiency
Reduce compensations that lead to pain and setbacks
Unlock better lifts, greater range of motion, and faster recovery
Train harder today. Age stronger tomorrow.
Dr. Lenny brings decades of experience working with everyone from everyday individuals to elite athletes—including serving as a team chiropractor for the Philadelphia 76ers and Temple Football. His approach is rooted in helping people stay in the game of life—strong, capable, and pain-free.
Whether you're chasing performance, longevity, or simply want to move and feel better—this session will meet you there.
Kettlebell Fundamentals Workshop - PART 3
Kettlebell Fundamentals: Part 3 continues to build on the foundation established in Parts 1 and 2, progressing into more advanced kettlebell skills.
This 60-minute session will focus on the kettlebell snatch and the Turkish get-up — two movements that challenge power, coordination, shoulder stability, and full-body control. We’ll break down the mechanics step by step, then integrate them into guided practice so you can build confidence and capacity under load.
This workshop blends coaching and movement, giving you space to refine technique while continuing to train with intention.
New to the series? You’re still welcome.
Key concepts will be reviewed and movements coached and scaled appropriately.
Hormone Friendly Cook-A-Long
Take what you learned and put it into action with some accountability in the kitchen to begin to heal your hormones with your fork. Susan will send you the shopping list organized by aisle at Whole Foods (how easy is that!?), the recipes and then you show up on zoom ready to chop Sunday at 3:00. These 90 minutes in the kitchen pays you back all week long – helping you make the right choices and stay on track when life gets in the way. You will be high fiving yourself all week long when you have nourishing food in your fridge to keep your blood sugar stable and hormones happy all week.
Testimonial: “I loved all the recipes we made and felt much better having a breakfast and lunch for myself all week. Susan adds so much information about all the ingredients; her passion always gives me inspiration to continue to get back into the kitchen again and again. Thank you!” – Sarah H.
Registration Fee: $30
FREE for Members: Hormone Reset Workshop
Periods, peri-menopause and menopause don’t have to be hellish. When they are, it’s a sign of a deeper root cause that is not being addressed – including liver and gut dysfunction, blood sugar imbalances and adrenal burnout. Join Functional Nutrition Practitioner Susan Brown for a hormone masterclass where she will teach you about your key players – insulin, cortisol, estrogen, progesterone and testosterone and will offer practical tips to use lifestyle and nutrition hacks to help bring your body back into balance naturally -- especially during middle age. She will weigh in on what forms of exercise and what nutritional approaches are best for each stage in your hormonal journey and do a deep dive into silent sabateurs to your hormonal harmony. She will share two client case studies revieiwing functional hormone testing and what was implemented to help each client achieve success. Can’t make it live? We will send you the recording.
Testimonial: “Susan’s recommendations based on my hormone lab work have improved my quality of life - I am sleeping better, am less anxious and moody and have finally shifted my body composition. I was told an anti-depressant was my only option; I’m so empowered finally understanding the root cause of my symtpoms and have a plan that’s personalized to me.” Nanci T.
FREE Vision Board & Intention Setting Workshop
FREE WORKSHOP FOR MEMBERS!
Vision Board + Intention Workshop at Balance Life
Take a pause in your day to reset, reflect, and realign. Join us for a guided Vision Board Workshop designed to help you slow down, get clear, and intentionally create what you want more of in this season of life.
We’ll begin with a calming meditation, followed by intention setting, and then move into a hands-on vision board experience—using images, words, and symbols to bring your goals, dreams, and values into focus.
✨ No experience needed
✨ All materials provided
✨ Come as you are—curious, open, and ready to create
Leave feeling grounded, inspired, and connected to what truly matters to you.
Kettlebell Fundamentals Workshop - PART 2
Kettlebell Fundamentals: Part 2 builds on the foundation established in Part 1 and continues to develop skill, confidence, and control with the kettlebell.
This 60-minute session on Saturday, February 21st from 12:00–1:00pm will begin with a brief review of bracing, the two-handed clean, and the two-handed swing, then progress into single-arm variations to challenge stability, coordination, and control. We’ll also introduce the kettlebell windmill, a powerful drill for core strength, shoulder stability, and mobility.
This workshop blends coaching and movement, allowing you to refine technique while continuing to train with intention.
Didn’t attend Part 1? You’re still welcome — key concepts will be reviewed and movements coached and scaled appropriately.
TRX Fundamentals Workshop
Build a strong foundation in suspension training with this hands-on TRX Fundamentals Workshop. If you are a beginner or looking to refine your technique, we will dive deeper into proper setup, body alignment and key TRX movements. Improve strength & stability and get more out of every workout whether you are in class or utilizing open gym.
$25 drop in or use a class from your membership plan.
Cheers for CHOP - Free Class with Donation
Strength & Conditioning is a 45-minute, full-body class using dumbbells and a mat to build foundational strength, improve mobility, and boost conditioning. Expect smart, efficient movement that challenges your body while keeping form and quality front and center. The class is energizing, approachable, and fun—designed to help you feel strong, capable, and confident as you move through your week. Modifications are always offered, making it suitable for a wide range of fitness levels.
You can find the Class Registration Link here.
Enhanced Athletic Performance Training — President’s Day Special Class for Grades 7-9
Enhanced Athletic Performance Training — President’s Day Special
Ages 12–15 (7th–9th Grade)
1:00–1:45 PM
This session offers a more advanced athletic training experience for student athletes looking to build strength, speed, and confidence that carries over to sport. Athletes will move through structured warm-ups, strength-based movements, and athletic drills inspired by proven sports performance systems. The emphasis is on improving movement quality, coordination, and power while reinforcing habits that translate directly to competition. Ideal for athletes ready to take the next step in their athletic development.
Drop in rate $25.
Spots are limited to 18 athletes. Pre-registration is required.
Foundations of Athletic Movement — President’s Day Special Class for Grades 4-6 (Copy)
Ages 9–11 (4th–6th Grade)
12:00–12:45 PM
This session is designed to introduce young athletes to the fundamentals of movement, strength, and speed in a fun, confidence-building environment. Athletes will learn body awareness, balance, coordination, and basic strength patterns while being exposed to age-appropriate athletic and speed-based drills. The focus is on learning how to move well, control their bodies, and build confidence through movement. This is a perfect first step into structured training and long-term athletic development.
Drop in rate $25.
Spots are limited to 18 athletes. Pre-registration is required
IV Vitamin Drip Therapy
Balance Life is excited to welcome Drip Hydration’s Jade Brazell, CRNP for a Valentines’s Day special on Saturday 2/14.
Drip Hydration delivers a wide range of cutting-edge vitamin and specialty IV therapies for personalized high-impact wellness support.
Boost your energy!
Get glowing skin!
Feel revitalized!
Sign up here and get 20% off on Saturday 2/14
The infusion menu link is embedded in the spreadsheet.
Orders need to be placed by 2/12.
Nutrition for Gut Health Cook-a-long with Susan Brown
Join Susan live from her kitchen and chop alongside her to meal prep family friendly recipes that support digestive wellness and a healthy microbiome. She will provide swaps to ingredients that might be sabotaging your gut flora and will be adding in superfoods that help reduce inflammation. The best part is Susan’s recipes are always so tasty and kid approved! Susan is a ninja at how to incorporate pre-biotic foods, fermented foods and gut healing ingredients without anyone even noticing they are there!
Cost - $45 drop in or use your SGT pack
Kettlebell Fundamentals Workshop
Kettlebells are one of the most versatile tools in the gym, but only if you know how to use them well.
On Saturday 1/24 from 12:00–1:00pm, I am leading a Kettlebell Fundamentals workshop. This 60-minute session is focused on learning the basics that make everything else work — positioning, breathing, and the key movements that show up again and again in training.
I have trained with kettlebells for 8+ years and uses them daily in my own training and coaching. This workshop will be coached the same way I coach on the floor: slowing things down, focusing on quality, and helping you understand why each movement matters.
This session is ideal if you:
Want to feel more confident using kettlebells
Have used them before but never learned proper fundamentals
Want to move better, not just lift heavier
Are looking for strength that carries over beyond the gym
You’ll leave with simple cues, a clearer understanding of the movements, and tools you can apply immediately in classes or training.
The cost of attendance is simply a class! Use your current class plan or drop in for the base rate of $25.
This is an exclusive invitation as it has not yet been communicated via social media or newsletter. If this sounds like something you’d benefit from, we’d love to have you join us.
Only 16 spot are available to keep the coaching hands-on.
Free Gut Health Reset Workshop with Susan Brown
FREE WORKSHOP Live in Person and via Zoom!
Join Functional Nutrition Practitioner Susan Brown for a deep dive into all things gut related. Got Bloating? Cravings? Reflux? Fatigue? Weight gain? Rashes? Reflux? Hormone imbalances? Brain fog? Inflammation? All of these symptoms can be linked to poor digestion, imbalances in the microbiome, and leaky gut. Learn more about root causes of poor gut health, easy action steps to reverse symptoms and how to restore balance. Can’t make it live? We will send you the recording.
SIGN UP HERE for Live at Balance
SIGN UP HERE for ZOOM Option
Susan’s Gut Health Reboot Program will be available for purchase ($300):
It includes:
Take what you learned in the workshop and get your own personal blueprint for finally fixing your gut in 2026.
* 90 minute consultation in person or zoom with Susan including a review of your GI MAP stool test with a personalized food and supplements protocol. ($250 value)
* 1 hour follow up appointment to check on progress and get next steps in the protocol ($150 value)
* Cost of the GI Map test is not included and is paid by the client when ordering ($416)
Testimonial: “I have spent years dealing with chronic constipation, acid reflux, bloating, headaches and stubborn weight loss despite eating right and training hard. I have seen countless doctors and GI docs and have only been prescribed band aids that have long term side effects like omeprazole and miralax. I tried all the things I’ve read about - from collagen to bone broth to probiotics to juice cleanses and nothing has ever helped my symptoms. Doing the GI MAP stool test with Susan was the best money I have ever spent on myself – I finally got real answers and a plan that reversed my symptoms – my test showed I had h pylori, SIBO, histamine intolerance, low digestive enzymes and trouble with gluten. The test even showed me I was super low in the GLP-1 producing bacteria that help with a healthy metabolism. Within one week on my nutrition and supplements plan, my headaches and bloating were gone; within one month of my plan, my reflux and constipation were gone and my body composition finally started to shift. I only wish I had met Susan sooner!” -Carrie T
Interactive Recovery Workshop
Train Smarter. Recover Better. Perform Stronger.
Alex Stoddart and Dr. Matt will introduce key principles for mind & body recovery. We’ll lead you through a recovery session, review the science behind best-practices for recovery, answer audience questions, and highlight recovery tools available to you at Balance Life!
Balance Life Open House
BALANCE LIFE OPEN HOUSE
Friday, November 14 | 12 PM – 8 PM
Saturday, November 15 | 12 PM – 5 PM
📍 Balance Life, Chestnut Hill
Balance has expanded — and we’re opening our doors to celebrate.
Join us for a two-day Open House to experience our newly expanded 14,000 sq. ft. facility, featuring a state-of-the-art Open Gym, brand-new Pilates and Barre Studios, and expanded spaces for all of our services.
Whether you’ve been with Balance or are new to our community, come experience our new space with complimentary access all weekend.
Throughout the event, you’ll enjoy:
🏋️ Open Gym Access – experience our newest strength and cardio equipment first
💪 Free Classes – experience our newest strength and cardio equipment firsthand
🩺 Medical Workshops with Dr. Matt Watto – learn how Balance Life bridges medical and fitness care
Saturday 11/15 - use link to directly sign up for that session:
Dr. Watto will be available for open topic Q&A between sessions.
💬 Tours + Equipment Demos – explore the space, ask questions, and connect with our coaching team
🧘 Pilates Reformer Demos – meet our instructors and try a short sessions
🤝 Community Connection – refreshments, local vendors, and an open invitation to move, learn, and connect
Admission is free — stop by anytime!
If you’d like to participate in specific demos, classes, or workshops SPACE IS LIMITED, so please click the schedule link and go to 11/14 or 11/15 and register in advance to reserve your spot: https://www.balance.life/schedule
Balance Life Open House
BALANCE LIFE OPEN HOUSE
Friday, November 14 | 12 PM – 8 PM
Saturday, November 15 | 12 PM – 5 PM
📍 Balance Life, Chestnut Hill
Balance has expanded — and we’re opening our doors to celebrate.
Join us for a two-day Open House to experience our newly expanded 14,000 sq. ft. facility, featuring a state-of-the-art Open Gym, brand-new Pilates and Barre Studios, and expanded spaces for all of our services.
Whether you’ve been with Balance or are new to our community, come experience our new space with complimentary access all weekend.
Throughout the event, you’ll enjoy:
🏋️ Open Gym Access – experience our newest strength and cardio equipment first
💪 Free Classes – experience our newest strength and cardio equipment firsthand
🩺 Medical Workshops with Dr. Matt Watto – learn how Balance Life bridges medical and fitness care
Friday 11/14 - use link to directly sign up for that session:
Dr. Watto will be available for open topic Q&A between sessions.
💬 Tours + Equipment Demos – explore the space, ask questions, and connect with our coaching team
🧘 Pilates Reformer Demos – meet our instructors and try a short sessions
Friday 11/14 - use link to directly sign up for that session:
1:00pm SIGN UP - FULL, Join Waitlist
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🤝 Community Connection – refreshments, local vendors, and an open invitation to move, learn, and connect
Admission is free — stop by anytime!
IIf you’d like to participate in specific demos, classes, or workshops SPACE IS LIMITED, so please click the schedule link and go to 11/14 or 11/15 and register in advance to reserve your spot: https://www.balance.life/schedule
Loulu Jewelry Show Benefit for B Inspired Philadelphia - Day 2
Jewelry show to benefit B Inspired Philadelphia (BIP)! Friday October 24th and Saturday October 25th from 8am to 12pm. Shop for a great cause! Unlock a free class with BIP donation: Strength and Conditioning with Meggin, Friday October 24 12-12:45pm.
Loulu Jewelry Show Benefit for B Inspired Philadelphia - Day 1
Jewelry show to benefit B Inspired Philadelphia (BIP)! Friday October 24th and Saturday October 25th from 8am to 12pm. Shop for a great cause! Unlock a free class with BIP donation: Strength and Conditioning with Meggin, Friday October 24 12-12:45pm.