To celebrate Valentine's Day, couples who join Fusion during February 1-14 will get one-half off the enrollment fee -- that's a savings of up to $50.

Couple Memberships -- for two persons living in the same residence -- are $172 for three months, $326 for six months and $580 for 12 months. The regular price enrollment fee is $100.

Senior Couple Memberships are offered to any two individuals, one of whom is at least 60 years old and the other at least 55 years old. They do not have to live together. Several of these memberships are held by senior ladies who are friends and enjoy coming to Fusion together.

Senior Couple Memberships are $155 for three months, $298 for six months and $524 for 12 months. The regular price enrollment fee is $75.

If you're looking for a unique Valentine surprise for your sweetie, consider a gift certificate for a free massage by our Certified Massage Therapist.

For Fusion members, a 30-minute massage is just $21 and one-hour massage is $37. The non-member rates are $26 and $42, respectively.

Prices for a hot stone massage are, for members, $55 for one hour and $65 for 90 minutes. For non-members, $60 and $70.

Massage gift certificates are available at the Fusion front desk.

Starting next month, Pete Moyer, world champion hula hooping juggler -- or juggling hula hooper -- will teach a new group exercise class at Fusion Fitness & Aquatics in Hillsboro. "Hula Hotties" will provide total body conditioning with emphasis on the core area, using the hula hoop and other equipment.

The 30-minute class will meet weekly at 8:15 a.m. Friday starting Feb. 3. Pete says you do NOT have to know how to hula hoop to participate. Like all group exercise classes at Fusion, it's free to members and $5/class for non-members.

Pete, 18, son of the Rev. Tom and Gwen Moyer of Hillsboro, was recently featured in The Journal-News after a Youtube video of him juggling while hula hooping was broadcast on Current television's "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" show.

Since Hillsboro District schools will dismiss early on Friday, Feb. 10, we'll have the Bounce House open from 2:00 to 6:00 pm that afternoon in the Fusion gym.

Fusion members can bounce for free -- non-members just $3/person.

Silver Sneakers, a nationwide fitness program for older adults, has been shown to reduce health care costs by improving the health and well being of members, helping them become active and motivating them to stay that way.

Every week, Fusion offers the signature Silver Sneakers Muscular Strength & Range of Movement class at 10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, and Silver Sneakers Yoga Stretch at 9 a.m. Monday. Both are among the most well attended Group X classes at Fusion.

Participants know that physical activity helps them feel young, and exercises that build muscle strength, improve balance and promote walking can significantly reduce falls. Becoming more fit can also stave off chronic illnesses such as heart disease, diabetes, colon cancer and high blood pressure.

To find out if you are eligible for a FREE Silver Sneakers membership, stop by the Fusion front desk or contact your health plan. For more information on the program, call toll free 1-888-423-4632 or visit www.silversneakers.com.

If you are participating in Lighten Up 4 Montgomery County and provided an email address when you registered, you should already have received an email confirming your registration and reminding you of the first weigh-in dates, Feb. 8-10.

If you did not receive this confirmation, call Fusion, 532-3896, and give your name, phone number and email address. Thank you!

Not a member of Fusion but interested in walking on our indoor track? The hours that our Walk Only Card can be used have been expanded to the following:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm and
All day Sunday, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

The punch card costs $30 and is good for one month or 15 punches, whichever comes first.