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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)
