The Fitness Zone

08/15/2026

Fitness Zone offers short-term gym access for visitors and locals who want flexibility.
✔ $15 Day Pass
✔ $30 Week Pass
Stop by and train while you're in town.
📍 Cherry Grove • North Myrtle Beach • Little River • Calabash
📞 (843) 663-3900

08/14/2026

🌟 Back to School, Back to You! 🌟

📚 While the kids hit the books, it's your time to hit the gym!

Join The Fitness Zone No strings. Just sweat, strength, and serious motivation.
Whether you're getting back into a routine or starting fresh, we're here to make your fitness journey as rewarding as possible. With top-of-the-line equipment, expert support, there’s no better place to kick off a strong season.

🏖 Visiting North Myrtle Beach? Short-term passes also available
📍 Located in Little River, SC
🔗 Learn more at www.fitnesszone843.com

08/14/2026

There are so many reasons why a personal trainer is essential to achieving your fitness goals, whether they be weight loss-based, sports-driven or for athletic purposes. Here, we’ve put together the most critical reasons why you should have a personal trainer, as well as the benefits that you are likely to achieve by working with one
1. They have the power to educate
2. They help perfect your form
3. They cater to your personal requirements
4. They help you set long-term realistic goals
5. They can support your plans to get fit for short term goal or activity
6. They keep you accountable to your new fitness routine
7. They show you how to minimize time wasted and maximize results
8. They can bolster a PT plan with nutritional guidance
9. They make your mental well-being a priority
10. They renew your confidence as a part of your support network
11. They keep you on track to start & keep healthy habits
12. They offer consistency & customization with a specialized training plan
13. They accommodate to your schedule
14. They offer flexibility on where you want to train
15. They challenge you in a way that a friend or family might not

http://www.fitnesszone843.com/personal-training/

08/13/2026

🎉 Your Membership Might Be Covered! 🏋️‍♂️

Did you know The Fitness Zone proudly accepts SilverSneakers®, Renew Active®, and many other fitness insurance programs?

Whether you're a local resident or visiting North Myrtle Beach, you may already qualify for a gym membership through your health plan. Enjoy full access to our state-of-the-art facility, expert guidance, and a welcoming community—all at no cost to you!
💙 Stay fit, stay healthy, and let your insurance do the work.
📍 Come by or call us today to check your eligibility!
🔗 www.fitnesszone843.com

08/13/2026

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Knee Pain)

WHAT IS IT?

Knee patellofemoral syndrome is defined as generalized vague discomfort about the knee cap, and it’s often related to poor tracking of the patella in the trochlear groove (space between the two knuckles of the lower thigh bone).

Patellofemoral pain can be further exacerbated by muscle imbalances, most frequently a relatively weak vastus medialis muscle, or notable imbalances (strength or flexibility) between the quadriceps and hamstrings. Patellar tendinitis, or more often patellar tendinosis, can be a plague for a weight-lifting athlete. The term tendinosis indicates chronicity and some degree of degenerative change within the tendon substance. The term tendinitis would imply inflammation, and a relatively short duration of symptoms (days to a few weeks).

Tendinitis is an inflammation of a tension, and if left uncorrected can cause tendinosis or tendinopathy which are chronic/long-lasting conditions.

RISK FACTORS

Using too heavy of a weight during compound barbell movements or doing too many reps during bodybuilding training is often a culprit for knee injuries. Improper knee position using moderate weight can also damage the knee extensors.
For runners it can be course-related for example, too many downhill runs cause increased stress to the patellar tendon. It can also be a gait issue; if running with excessive crossover (i.e., feet cross the midline of your body when first contacting the ground), the IT Band can be overly stressed. Hip weakness can also be a cause because if the hip abductors are too weak, the knees can move inward, stressing the anterior knee structures.

RECOMMENDATIONS

• Inflammation phase: No running and no deep squatting (shallow, 1/4 squats are often OK). Focus on hip abductor and quadriceps strengthening.

• Repair: No plyometrics and minimize hills (up and down), but introduce impact with walking on flat ground. Continue hip and quad strengthening, but increase complexity of those movement.

• Remodeling: Begin plyometric exercises, increase volume and complexity of exercises. Transition to return to running.

For weightlifters, it is best to position the knee during a lift. Knees should generally be in a neutral position, roughly a straight line from hip joint, through the knee and on to the second metatarsal (foot bone of the second toe).

08/12/2026

🌟 24/7 Fitness at The Fitness Zone! 🌟
Unlimited access for just $59/month — open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, including holidays.
📞 Call us at 843-663-3900 or visit www.fitnesszone843.com to join today!

08/12/2026