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Fitness, wellness mesh
Arizona Republic - Phoenix,AZ,USA, July 29 2005 --Potential
members of the latest fitness center in Ahwatukee Foothills may be surprised
to learn their first session begins on a table.
But when you sign up at Time Out Fitness, you get more
than just state-of-the-art weight machines and training. You get complimentary
chiropractic and physiotherapy exams to provide a baseline for fitness
training.
The Time Out staff, which promotes the club as a wellness
center rather than just a gym, has already seen a large number of people
tuning in to this more intimate training philosophy.
"A gym sells gym memberships and is a place to work out in,"
said Dr. Matt Colby, Time Out chiropractor. "We look at total health
and help people on their path."
The center combines the personal training routines of most
small private training centers with the opportunities of a larger recreation
center. Members can drop in and work out any time or schedule a private
personal training session.
Viola Martinez, 42, of Ahwatukee, recently signed up with
the club and works out three times a week. She was attracted to the
club's intimate approach after working out for years at a large gym.
"It's more personal than a large gym where it is easy
to get lost in," she said. "Here, they look at every aspect
of your health and help design a routine to help reach your goal."
Martinez was impressed with her first chiropractic exam.
Because she suffers from recurring back problems, knowing that there
is a doctor on staff at all times was important, she said.
Along with the fitness trainers, the club offers nutritional
advice from licensed experts. It has also launched a youth sports program
headed by Keith Wilson, former strength and conditioning coach with
the Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers.
Balancing a member's needs with a plan that involves every
aspect of the body is the goal of the club.
"Members have a built-in strategy when they sign up
here," Colby said. "From their first exam, we work together
to help them get from point A to point B, whatever that may be."
(source : www.kansascity.com)
