Monthly Newsletter // December 2025
Get the latest on what's happening at Defined.
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December 4, 2025
Happy December! It’s hard to believe we’re at the end of another year. Now’s a great time to reflect on your progress and look forward to what’s next.
Our coaches recently did just that: Watch the video below for a year-end message from us to you — what we’re thankful for in 2025, and what we’re excited about in 2026. None of it would be possible without the people who make this community #MoreThanAGym. Happy Holidays from your Defined Coaches!
WATCH: Year-End Message from our Coaching Staff!
Our focus for the remainder of 2025 is consistency: show up, have fun, and enjoy your training! Need some motivation? You aren’t alone—read our blog post for some inspiration.
READ: 5 Ways Fitness is Built in the Winter
We’re halfway through our last training cycle of the year. In case you missed our write-up, check it out to better understand the why behind what we’re doing.
READ: Cycle #10: What’s New & Why
Read on for more on what’s happening at Defined, including a spotlight on Coach Ben Raczka!
Get to know the coaches who make our Community Strong. This month we’re catching up with Ben Raczka, who joined Defined in 2016.
Watch the video below and read his bio here to learn more about Coach Ben’s passion of helping others on their fitness journey.
WATCH: Coach’s Corner: Meet Coach Ben!
We’re excited to announce a potential new member benefit starting in 2026: the ability to use Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) funds to pay for Defined or Recovery Club memberships!
By using pre-tax dollars from your HSA or FSA, you could save 20-30% on your membership costs. These accounts allow you to set aside money, tax-free, for qualified medical and health expenses.
To help us finalize this benefit, we need to know if you would take advantage of it. Please click the link below to take a quick poll and let us know if you would use your HSA and/or FSA funds for your Defined and/or Recovery Room membership.
It’s getting colder out, which means it’s a great time to heat up in our traditional Finnish sauna! We’re extending our promo on the Defined Recovery Club for through the end of the year: 50% off all single or group sessions!
1 person single session: $12.50 (previously $25)
2 person single session: $17.50 (previously $35)
3 person single session: $22.50 (previously $45)
Take Your Recovery to the Next Level!
Our annual Winter Lift Off is back on Saturday, December 13!
Test your Olympic lifts (Snatch and Clean & Jerk) in an exciting, zero-pressure environment with support and helpful tips from coaches.
No stage, no judges. Good vibes only. This fun, free, and informal event is open to all Defined athletes and their friends.
Many strength & conditioning programs often focus on lifting heavier, faster, or longer — but one often-overlooked ingredient for progress and longevity is recovery. Among recovery tools, yoga stands out as a powerful, science-backed modality that supports not just flexibility, but muscle recovery, nervous-system balance, and injury prevention.
At Defined, we’re thrilled to offer Recovery Yoga every Sunday morning — read on to learn how recovery yoga adds value to your training, and why we all should consider slowing down to speed up our recovery and our progress.
READ: Recovery Yoga: The Hidden Weapon for Strength & Conditioning Success
WINTER LIFT-OFF!
Saturday, December 13
10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
BRING-A-FRIEND DAY!
Tuesday, December 16
All class times.
RECOVERY YOGA
Every Sunday
10:15-11:15 a.m.
Sign up in PushPress!
FOUNDATION PHYSICAL THERAPY: 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY!
Saturday, January 24
7-10 p.m.
Sign up in PushPress!
Goal Setting w/ Coach Robert!
Physical Therapy w/ Dr. Elvis!
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Thanks for making our Community Strong. 💪🏼
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