Semi-private personal training is affordable For most, personal training can be a luxury. Not so at The Private Gym. Since opening in 2003, its affordable and flexible semi-private training program has given more than 500 members the opportunity to enjoy all the benefits of personal training. Gone are the high training fees and rigid appointments. Members share the cost of training by paying a flat, monthly rate which gives them access to a team of certified personal trainers. The trainers share their time equally with each member, guiding them through individual workout routines that are created specifically to reach their goals. The unique program was created by Natalie Gibbins, who began her personal training career in 1997. Natalie said she believes most people do not have the financial means to be able to hire a personal trainer regularly enough to really experience results, especially in the current economic climate. “Classes and boot camps can be more affordable, but generally cater to groups rather than a person’s individual abilities and goals,” said Gibbins. “The Private Gym’s program gives people on a budget the opportunity to enjoy the benefits of personal training with greater flexibility of schedule.” The Private Gym is a 1,600-square-foot, fully-equipped studio, located at 4895 Voltaire St. in Ocean Beach. For more information, including hours and programs, call (619) 223-6666, or visit www.theprivategym. Midway’s Shakedown Bar hosts grand opening Striving to inject his hometown with passion and expertise for building raw old chops, skateboarding, rods and punk/rock, business owner Ted “DeadTed” Thompson flung open the doors to the Shakedown Bar last weekend with a formal grand opening. The venue, located at 3048 Midway Drive, stands apart from other competition in San Diego by not only offering what Thompson said is the best selection of malt liquors and beers unavailable at other locations, but also a weekly calendar of events. These include Monday Night Movie Madness with 1960s chopper and hot rod “b-movies,” Thrash Punk Tuesdays and Sunday car and bike club gatherings, hair cuts and straight-razor shaves. If that was not enough, plenty of live entertainment is on tap both weekdays and weekends with bands and DJs. The Shakedown Bar has actually been open since Sept. 1. For more information about upcoming events, specials and shows, visit the Facebook event page at www.facebook.com/shakedownbar.