NEXUS August Newsletter

NEXUS INSIGHT!

⏰ The "I’ll Start in September" Lie: Why August is the Real Starting Line

August has a unique energy. Summer is winding down, vacations are ending, and the temptation to say "I’ll just reset after Labor Day" is at an all-time high. We treat August like a waiting room, putting our health and routines on hold while we wait for the "official" start of fall.

The truth? September progress is built in August. Waiting for a specific date on the calendar to regain your momentum just adds unnecessary friction. The members who transition smoothly into autumn aren't the ones who flip a switch on September 1st—they’re the ones who start rebuilding their rhythm right now. You don't need a total overhaul; you just need to re-establish the baseline.

This month is your pre-game. Use August to shake off the mid-summer drift, dial your schedule back in, and get your routine running on autopilot before the fall craziness takes over. Don't wait for the calendar to force a reset. Show up now, get ahead of the curve, and hit September already in top gear.

Let’s finish the summer strong!

UPCOMING EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITY!

Core & Pelvic floor Workshop!

Train with Confidence, Not Guesswork: A Core & Pelvic Floor Readiness Workshop

Whether you're returning after pregnancy or simply want to train smarter, this workshop will help you understand how your core and pelvic floor support lifting, running, jumping, and high-intensity training.

Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist Justine Calderwood, MSPT from Activcore PT & Performance will first teach the fundamentals of pelvic floor function and lead participants through a Return to Higher-Level Exercise Readiness Screen. You'll leave with a better understanding of your body, know whether you're ready to progress your training, and identify any areas that may need attention before increasing intensity.

Then Put It Into Practice with NEXUS!

During the second half of the workshop, the NEXUS coaching team will show you how to safely apply what you've learned through movement.

We'll guide you through:

* Safe and effective recovery exercises

* Foundational strength and weightlifting movements

* Proper breathing and core engagement during lifts

* Exercise modifications and progressions based on your readiness

* How to confidently return to functional fitness without fear of doing too much too soon

* Our goal is to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance, giving you practical tools you can immediately use in the gym and in everyday life.

You'll leave with greater confidence in your body's capabilities and a clear understanding of how to continue building strength safely.

Train with confidence—not guesswork.

When: Saturday, Aug 1st at 3-5pm!

Where: NEXUS Community Fitness: 1024 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Cost: $50

Link to Register: https://thenexuscommunity.pushpress.com/landing/events/cal-049922ce6de14fccbfeb81162ab7/login

FUNDAMENTAL MOVEMENT BREAKDOWN!

🏋️‍♂️✨ Elevate Your Fitness IQ on Saturday Aug 29th, 2-3:30pm ! Join our educational fitness class at NEXUS where we break down the ABCs of movements! From mastering sit-ups to perfecting pull-up modifications and swinging kettlebells with finesse, we've got it covered. 🤸‍♀️ Your NEXUS coach will be your fitness compass, ensuring you navigate every move safely. 🌟 Let's dive deep into injury prevention and empower you with the wisdom to spot movement faults. Because everyone deserves to move functionally and fearlessly! 💪🧠 Register here:https://thenexuscommunity.pushpress.com/landing/events/cal-5c1697e928184241bf3e5e17ed9b/login

PALEO 30 DAY CHALLENGE!

Ready for a Body and Mind Reset?

Join NEXUS for our Paleo 30-Day Challenge from Aug 30th-Sept 29th! Reset your digestive health with clean eating over 30 days and unlock amazing benefits for your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.

Choose your accountability package below and embark on this transformative journey with us!

ACCESS LEVEL 1: Registration Link: https://thenexuscommunity.pushpress.com/open/purchase/prd_318f0be793de4d

$100 Buy-in includes:

-NEXUS 2025 Paleo Recipe Book

-Recipe List for the 30-day challenge

-Access to the App

-Daily Encouragement Post

-Weekly Check In with Coach

ACCOUNTABILITY LEVEL 2: Registration Link: https://thenexuscommunity.pushpress.com/open/purchase/prd_c500b343bcefb9

$125 Buy-in includes:

-NEXUS 2025 Paleo Recipe Book

-Recipe List for the 30-day challenge

-Access to the App

-Daily Encouragement Post

-Weekly Check In with Coach

-Group Chat Support

-Daily Group Chat Check in’s

-Food Prep Sunday Funday on Zoom

COACHING LEVEL 3: Registration Link: https://thenexuscommunity.pushpress.com/open/purchase/prd_fb44e7248733e5

$150 Buy-in includes:

-NEXUS 2026 Paleo Recipe Book

-Recipe List for the 30-day challenge

-Access to the app

-Daily Encouragement Post

-Group Chat Support

-Daily Group Chat Check in’s

-Food Prep Sunday Funday on Zoom

-Weekly 1hr Zoom Mindset Coaching Call

- 4 Coaching Topics

What are we actually eating!

Creating NEW Habits!

Impulse Control & Societal Pressures!

Emotional Eating!

- With Weekly Journal Activities

- Weekly Individual Coaching Calls

- Temptation Text Support

*The challenge starts Aug 30th with our first Food Prep Sunday Funday to officially launch the Paleo 30day challenge off on Aug 31st! We will go over rules, coaching, accountability, and food prep together on this call at 5pm MT!

Please reach out to us if you are interested and have any questions!

VENDOR OF THE MONTH!

Meet NEXUS Vendor, Joy Hearten-Johnson of Insight Movement!

Joy is a part of The NEXUS & LHDC Community Bundle!

Joy Hearten-Johnson is in her 14th year as a licensed Massage Therapist in the state of Colorado, her ninth year as a Reiki Master and her fourth year as a Craniosacral practitioner. She excels at tailoring every session to fit an individual's needs and takes pride in helping her clients recover from soft tissue ailments.

Modalities available in combination or solo include:

Lymph Drainage, sport-specific, Swedish, Pre & Postnatal, Reiki, CBD isolate spot treatment, Cold Stone, Trigger Point, Deep Tissue, Craniosacral, Reflexology, Cupping, and Hot Stone.

*Aromatherapy and hot towels are complimentary with every session.

Mention you heard about Joy from NEXUS to receive a $75 credit towards your first visit!

Interested in a Partnership?

If you are interested in a Vendor Partnership with NEXUS please reach out!

We only have 3 spots remaining for January!

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT!

We are so excited to celebrate Claire as our Member of the Month! If you want to see pure self-motivation in action, look no further than Claire.

Claire is the ultimate self-starter. Diligently following her NEXUS programming outside of our regular classes, she walks through the doors with a clear plan and executes it with locked-in focus. She doesn’t rely on a group class structure to keep her on track—her drive comes entirely from within, and she holds herself to the highest standard every single session.

Thank you, Claire, for your incredible independence, your discipline, and for setting such a powerful example!

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