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4 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillo. January 20,1988 Section Two Customers Say Goodbye to Fat andFlubber at Fitness Warehouse Owner Randy Yurko takes a new client, Steve Elliot, through his first workout. The program is designed to strengthen all the major muscle groups. If a client later wants to concentrate on one muscle group, the program can be adjusted and new equipment incorporated into the routine. The Fitness Warehouse staff are trained to offer safe and enjoyable exercise programs for their clientele. Someone is always on hand during the 90 hours a week the club is open, to offer advice and measure don't lie. And if you aren't happy with what you have, only you can change it," he said. Places like The Fitness Fitness Warehouse attempt to make that change a pleasure rather than a chore. information. Pictured above are the staff (left to right): Laura Thiessen, Randy Yurko, Lynn Jones, Stephanie Nickerson and Kelly Graham. BoBette Unisex UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT - Stylists to serve you: Maiy-Anne Vanstone, Kathy Robertson, Susan Edmondson Randy Yurko has made a business out of other people's muscles and (in some cases) flab. In February of 1987, The Fitness Warehouse was opened on King street in Bowmanville. To the minds of many residents, residents, it filled a long overdue need for a gym in the town. Randy Yurko, who was then 24 years of age, saw the potential for a fully- equipped weight training training centre in a town where the closest facilities facilities lay in Oshawa, 25 kilometres away. With financial backing from his parents, Randy set his plans in motion. "When I was travelling with my band in New Brunswick I began working out at a fitness centre. I spoke to the owners and they gave me advice on how to start a gym here," Randy explained. Buying their name, "The Fitness Warehouse", and making making good use of their advice, advice, Randy's gym had pre-sold over 200 memberships memberships before any equipment was in the building. One year later, Randy has 500 members and the numbers are still growing. growing. However Randy says his interest is not the money to be made from the business. Rather, he enjoys running a successful successful club where the clientele are satisfied. "I want the place to be homey, where people can get away from their hectic lifestyles and do something good for themselves," he said. Walking into Thé Fitness Fitness Warehouse, it is apparent apparent Randy has created that atmosphere. atmosphere. Far from a dingy weight-lifting gym, the In mid-January, thoughts of the sunny south are not far from people's minds. Shelley Brown, a member of The Fitness Warehouse, doesn't have to leave Bowmanville to relax in the sun. Above, she gives one of the club's two tanning beds a quick wipe- down. during Discount Tag Days at Ye Olde Wealth Shoppe 35% OFF All In-stock Vitamins Thurs., Fri., Sat. January 21 -22-23 Stock Up Now and Save! Hurry! Supplies Are Limited at 116 King St. W. (Vanstone Mi ID Bowmanville Telephone 623-6222 Warehouse is a bright, clean, friendly place, loaded with facilities. It provides a full range of weights, aerobic classes, classes, tanning beds, hot tub, sauna, juice bar and retail retail selection. On a first visit to the ,gym,: one ■ of Randy's three full-time staff takes the new client through a fitness program. program. Each program is designed designed to meet the special special requirements of the individual. All the routines involve cardiovascular, cardiovascular, floor and weight exercises. The club keeps track of a member's progress, and readjusts the program program as it is required. A full workout can take anywhere from 45 minutes minutes to two hours depending depending on the individual's individual's pace. Randy guarantees after one month of three to four visits a week a member will feel better than ever. "You feel like a new person, healthier. Work ing out is like preventative preventative maintenance. Rather than letting your body break down and then repairing it, always keep it healthy," Randy advises. Members' ages range from 14 to 65. No one has the same goal. As Randy explained each person wants to "sculpt" their own body in a different way. With the proper workout any body shape is possible. "I have to stress that you don't automatically become muscle-bound because you start lifting weights. If you work hard at it you can build large muscles. If this isn't your goal you won't," he said. The club offers memberships memberships for a minimum of six months, and up. Single visits are also available. available. 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