Today’s Forecast

60º | Rain and storms | 95% chance of rain | Sunrise: 7:32 a.m. | Sunset: 5:23 p.m.

Get pumped up

Get your sweat on at gyms around Winston-Salem

Synergy offers three ways to work out — and endless ways to test yourself. | Photo courtesy of @petermvaleri/@culpcreative via Synergy

Whether you already crave cardio or you’re ready to find a wellness routine that works for you, there are plenty of places to get your sweat on. Check out these locally owned gyms and wellness studios where you can find motivation + a supportive community.

🏋️ For the heavy lifter

The Workhouse Fitness, 532 N. Main St. | Classes max out with 16 participants and are designed to target specific parts of your body. Try this: Squad classes are completed in pairs so you can push your teammate.

Top Tier Fitness, 610 N. Liberty St. | Members enjoy access to a cold plunge + sauna after strength training workouts. Try this: A free community workout is held on Saturdays at 9 a.m.

🧘‍♀️ For the meditation master

Aware Hot Yoga, 139 W. 9th St. | The studio heats up for 60- or 90-minute Pilates and yoga classes. Try this: First-time visitors can book a class for $10.

Paz Studios, 633 Trade St. | Classes are posture-based and are designed for a range of practitioners. Try this: The Exhale Flow class links movement and breath work with music to get you ready for the day.

people-dressed-in-black-doing-yoga-poses-on-mats — You’d never guess this room is more than 100°.
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Photo courtesy of @livingwells.creative via Aware Hot Yoga

🤸‍♀️ For the adventurous athlete

Wildlight Wellness Collective, 612 N. Trade St. | The studio offers barre, yoga, meditation, high intensity interval training (HIIT), and other body + energy work. Try this: The studio offers two free community yoga classes and one free community meditation class weekly — registration is required.

Synergy, 905 Broad St., Ste. 113 | The studio offers spin, high intensity interval training (HIIT), yoga, and hybrid classes that vary in length of time and intensity. Try this: Experience all the class types over two weeks for a $30 unlimited pass.

4 more places to find your flex

Events

Tuesday, Jan. 9

“The Atlas of Us” Book Launch | Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Bookmarks, 634 W. 4th St., Ste. 110, Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Take part in a moderated conversation and get your copy signed by North Carolina author Kristin Dwyer.
Innovation Oasis: Business Mixer | Tuesday, Jan. 9 | 4-6 p.m. | City Beverage Package Store, 915 Burke St., Winston-Salem | Free | Connect with like-minded innovators and share your ideas over a drink.

Wednesday, Jan. 10

Way Back Wednesday | Wednesday, Jan. 10 | 2:30-4 p.m. | The Shepherd’s Center of Greater Winston-Salem, 1700 Ebert St., Winston-Salem | Free, RSVP | Bring your historical topics and take part in an open-mic discussion.

Thursday, Jan. 11

Opening Reception for Invitational 2024 | Thursday, Jan. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Delta Arts Center, 2611 New Walkertown Rd., Winston-Salem | Free | Bring a friend to enjoy refreshments while exploring the Invitational 2024 juried exhibition.

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News Notes

Weather

Winston-Salem is at a marginal risk for severe weather today, Jan. 9. Expect steady rain throughout the day, with the possibility of 60+ mph straight-line winds and isolated tornadoes in the afternoon. (FOX8 WGHP)

Closed

The Reynolda House Museum of American Art is closed until Thursday, Feb. 1 for annual improvements. Reynolda Gardens + Reynolda Village are still open to guests.

Arts

If you’re in the Downtown Arts District, look up. A new piece of art is on top of Umoja African Crafts in the 500 block of Trade St. The sculpture is part of The AFAS Group’s Mannequin Shenanigans and is awaiting its patron plaque to make the installation official.

Film

Camel City Playhouse (110 W. 7th St.) will host a free screening of “The Big Chill” on Saturday, Jan. 13 at 7:30 p.m. A trivia contest on 1960s music will be held an hour before the screening in honor of the 1983 film’s best-selling soundtrack.

Theater

Winston-Salem Theatre Alliance will present “POTUS” in Ihrie Theatre (650 W. 6th St.) on Friday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 28. Tickets to the satirical play are $19 to $21 and can be purchased online. (Yes! Weekly)

Feel Good

Students at Reynolds High School will be able to choose a prom dress for free on Friday, Feb. 9, thanks to a donation from Nitsa’s Apparel. The owners of the clothing store donated 90 dresses when they closed their doors after 60 years of business. (WXII 12 News)

Legacy

Former Winston-Salem State University men’s basketball coach Rick Duckett died at age 66. The Winston-Salem native led the Rams to back-to-back CIAA titles in 1999 and 2000. (Winston-Salem Journal)

Plan Ahead

Cancer Services’ Wrapped Up in Ribbons Dinner and Live Auction will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, April 27. This year’s event is happening at the Intergenerational Center for Arts and Wellness (114 W. 30th St.).

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Sports

Calling all basketball fans: Head to LJVM Coliseum this Saturday to watch the Demon Deacons take on Virginia. Tip-off is at 2 p.m. Grab tickets.*

Ranked

Getting attention right off the bat

Wake Forest University’s baseball team earns top spot in preseason ranking

Teamwork made the dream work last season. | Photo via Wake Forest University Athletics.

Wake Forest University’s baseball team is ranked No. 1 on Perfect Game’s list of the top 25 preseason college teams. It’s the first time the team has earned the spot. The poll cited landing two top transfers and a deep roster with talented players as reasons for the ranking.

The 2023 season was a memorable one for the Deacs and head coach Tom Walter. They finished with program records in regular season wins, ACC wins, ACC series wins, postseason wins, and overall wins, and 10 players were selected in the 2023 Major League Draft.

Season ticket sales have tripled since the team’s appearance in the College World Series. Prices start at $150 for adults and include admission to 34 home games scheduled at Couch Ballpark, starting with the season opener against Fordham on Friday, Feb. 16 at 5 p.m.

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