The Gym- #1 Choice for Health & Fitness in Elkins Park Pa.

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The Gym, Elkins Park offers many services which are all designed to help our Members achieve their health and fitness goals.
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Face to Face Fitness Program

The Gym, Elkins Park was the first health club in PA to introduce the Face to Face (F2F) Fitness Program to our Members. The F2F Fitness Program has helped many thousands of members around the globe achieve their health and fitness goals. Our Certified F2F Trainers will provide you with the advice you want, the support you need and the results that you have always dreamt of!

The first few weeks of any new exercise program can be the most rewarding, but also the most challenging. Unlike other fitness centers, we do not just give you a workout card, walk you through once and after that, expect you to be able to exercise effectively on your own. Instead, we provide each New Member with five half hour personal consultations during his/her first month of Membership.

The five F2F sessions will include a Health Profiling and Benchmarking, two Personal Training sessions, a Nutritional Advice and Healthy Eating consultation, and a Results Review. Members will also receive professionally prepared educational resources and their own New Member Kit.

Since the F2F Fitness Program is based on the latest health, fitness and nutrition techniques, plus we guide you every step of the way, you will achieve results faster than ever before. After completion of the F2F Fitness Program, you will be fully confident and comfortable with exercising effectively at our health club.

Fitness Evaluation

A general health assessment and fitness evaluation is offered to all of our Members. A fitness evaluation determines the level of the five health related fitness components which are body composition, flexibility, muscular strength and endurance, and aerobic capacity. Fitness improvement and maintenance is a key to longevity and quality of life. It is critical to understand your level of fitness before starting an exercise program.

Personal Training

You don't have to be a seasoned athlete or bodybuilder to enjoy the benefits of a personal trainer. Personal training benefits both the Member who has never worked out as well as accomplished athletes. Having a personal trainer can save you a lot of time, frustration and pain in your journey to achieve your health and fitness goals. Working one-on-one with our staff of certified personal trainers will provide you with a highly efficient and more productive workout.

SilverSneakers® Fitness Program

SilverSneakers offers an innovative blend of physical activity, healthy lifestyle and socially oriented programming that allows older adults to take greater control of their health. SilverSneakers members at our fitness center receive:

? A free basic membership with access to Group Exercise Classes, strength and cardiovascular equipment, sauna and other available amenities

? Access to the SilverSneakers national fitness center network throughout the U.S. while traveling

? Customized SilverSneakers classes designed exclusively for older adults who want to improve their strength, flexibility, balance and endurance

? Health education seminars and other events that promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle

? A specially trained Senior Advisor to introduce you to SilverSneakers and acquaint you with our fitness center

The SilverSneakers Fitness Program is a proven, results-oriented program that enables older adults, often burdened with chronic conditions, to take charge of their health and maintain an active, independent lifestyle.

Please contact your health insurance company to ascertain your eligibility.

Kid Fitt Youth Fitness Program

Our Kid Fitt is a supervised youth fitness exercise program for children ages twelve to sixteen that are interested in starting a healthy fitness lifestyle at an early age. Fitness goals for Kid Fitt are not unlike those for adults, such as losing weight, increasing strength or improving sports performance. However, extra care must be taken to develop a suitable youth fitness exercise program that is effective, yet safe and does not stress normal bone and muscle growth during puberty. For more than four years, our Club has successfully trained many Kidd Fitt clients.

Performance Training

Achieve the highest level in sports performance enhancement with our Club's approach to athletic training. Our highly qualified staff ensures success through state-of-the-art training equipment and programs. Our exercise programs also offer education in performance training. If you need to increase your endurance, speed, agility, power or body control, our performance training is right for you.

Group Exercise Classes

The Gym, Elkins Park conducts 20 to 25 Group Fitness classes weekly. There are classes suitable for all levels of fitness and expertise. All classes are led by energetic and motivating Certified Instructors and held in a separate room within the Club. Our suspended flooring has been especially designed to be shock absorbing and easy on your joints.

Our programming includes all the most popular Group Fitness Classes. Please see our Group Exercise Program for a list and description of classes.

Nutrition Counseling

Exercise is not always enough! If you need help with weight loss, high blood pressure or cholesterol or managing your diabetes, see one of our professional staff. Our staff is available to counsel you on ways to meet your nutritional needs and health goals. We offer education, nutritional advice and counseling about healthy eating, preventive nutrition and lifestyle choices. Contact us to schedule a consultation so that we can assess your current nutritional status.

Diet-to-Go Food Preparation Service

Diet-to-Go (DTG) is a food preparation service that provides freshly prepared, delicious, convenient and nutritionally balanced meals. DTG's primary goal is to help their clients eat healthier to feel and look their best. Since DTG's meals (choice of low fat, vegetarian, and low carb) all adhere to the guidelines of the American Diabetes Association and American Dietetic Association, practically everyone can use DTG's service without any restrictions.

The Diet-to-Go program is ideal for anyone wanting to eat healthy, lose weight and save time by not having to shop and prepare their nutritionally balanced meals. Along with an effective exercise program many of DTG's clients have lost 20, 30 and some over 100 pounds following their DTG and exercise plan. DTG also provides unlimited free support from their professional diet experts.

The Gym is proud to be both an authorized DTG distributor and a client of DTG! Members place their order with The Gym and by selecting a menu plan, the number of meals per day and the days of the week; we customize the Member's meal plan. The meals are delivered fresh to The Gym's commercial refrigerator every Tuesday and Fridays for pick-up by Members and other DTG clients.

Healthy nutrition and exercise are equally important to achieving your heath and fitness goals. Following a DTG meal plan, coupled with engaging in a regular strength and a cardio program at The Gym, is a sure fire way to achieving your heath and fitness goals in the shortest possible time! Please call, email or contact us for more information.

Polar Trifitt Computerized Fitness Evaluation

About eight weeks after the completion of the F2F Fitness Program, our Members receive a free comprehensive fitness evaluation and assessment with our state-of-the-art computerized Polar TriFitt System. The Gym, Elkins Park is the only health and fitness club in the area to offer this service to its Members.

This comprehensive fitness evaluation and assessment will include the following:

? Resting heart rate

? Resting blood pressure

? Height and weight measures

? Body composition assessment

? Anthropometrical measures

? Skin fold test and/or bioelectrical impedance analysis

? Sub-maximal VO2 testing

? Muscular strength and endurance assessment

? Flexibility assessment

Hydro Massage Therapy

Massage therapy is an accepted part of many physical rehabilitation programs and is also one of the best antidotes for stress. It can relieve pain, help heal certain conditions, increase circulation and assist your body in maintaining a healthy balance. We offer a Hydro Massage bed which is the most powerful water massage bed in the world. Hydro Massage combines the soothing benefits of water, heat and massage in a single modality and allows the user to remain clothed and comfortably dry throughout their massage.

Sports Café

After your workout, its time to relax! What better way than to enjoy a rejuvenating smoothie or protein shake with friends while watching the latest sports action in thrilling wide-screen High Definition TV.

Our Sports Café offers a variety of delicious real fruit Smoothies, protein shakes, mineral water, fruit juices, a variety of energy drinks, healthy energy bars and protein cookies. Smoothies and protein shakes taste great, are good for you, and can serve as a meal replacement.

Please Contact Us if you have any questions about our services or would like to know about other services that may not be listed here.

Equipment & Amenities

To operate a successful health club that enables its members to achieve their health and fitness goals, it is important to have a great selection of well maintained state-of-the-art exercise equipment. We do not compromise on quality for our Members and we have invested extensively in effective and safe exercise equipment that our Members will enjoy using.

The Gym, Elkins Park offers the following equipment and amenities. As we are constantly upgrading our fitness center, please contact us to obtain a current listing of our equipment and amenities.
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Equipment & Amenities____________

~	Fitness Center

~	Elliptical Machines

~	Computerized Fitness Evaluation

~	Stationary Bikes

~	Treadmills

~	Rowing Machines

~	Stepping Machines

~	Strive Circuit Training

~	Cardio Theatre

~	Cybex Circuit Training

~	Icarian Circuit Training

~	Stretching Area

~	Free Weights

~	Hammer Strength Machines

~	Sports Cafe

~	Showers

Sauna

~	Tanning

~	Tread Climbers

~	Jones Machine

~	Ab Coaster

~	Hydro Massage

Group Exercise Program

Health club members have many good reasons for their interest in group physical activities. Some are drawn to the fitness or weight-loss advantages. Others seek to add discipline and self control in their lives. Whether you are interested in our programs for mental or physical well being, The Gym, Elkins Park offers a number of programs that will fit your interests, fitness level, and your busy schedule. Whether you are interested in our programs for mental or physical well being, The Gym, Elkins Park offers a number of programs that will fit your interests, fitness level, and your busy schedule.

Group Exercise
Do it in a group! The beauty of exercising to music with a group and being led by a group exercise leader is that you tend to work harder and longer than you would on your own. The support provided by classmates who share your quest for a better body and mind can hasten success for everyone involved. We offer programs for all fitness levels, join a class today!

Yoga Classes
Yoga provides many physical and mental benefits, including improved physical fitness, mental clarity, stress control and general well-being. Yoga also increases strength by toning the muscles. Each class is designed to build the Member's strength and flexibility, and inspire peace and tranquility. Yoga class is an ideal place and time to concentrate on yourself, to workout, relax, breathe, and feel all sensations in your body and to completely release the day's stress.

Aerobics
Aerobics is defined as extended activities that make you breathe harder while using the large muscle groups at a regular, even pace. Aerobic activity trains the heart, lungs and cardiovascular system to process and deliver oxygen more quickly and efficiently to every part of the body. Aerobics is also helpful for weight control. An aerobically fit individual can work longer, more vigorously and achieve a quicker recovery at the end of the aerobic session.

Spinning
Whether you are just getting started or have an established training program, we can help you achieve your fitness or racing goals with our spinning program. Spinning is an aerobic exercise that is performed to music on specially designed stationary bikes. This concept was created by a world-class bicyclist, Johnny G, as a method of training for races. Spinning is also an excellent calorie burner, utilizing about 600 calories an hour.

Fitness On the Ball
Train your core muscles for endurance, strength, and power with this unique blend of Yoga, Pilates and strength training on the stability ball.

Interval Strength
A Group Exercise body sculpting class utilizing weights and resistance bands

Step Classes
Step training is a variation of stair climbing where a raised platform or step, is employed to perform a number of routines. These step patterns ensure a high intensity workout - 30% more body fat metabolized than in traditional aerobics. However, these are still low impact exercises that place only mild stress on the feet and joints. We offer programs for all fitness levels, join a class today!

Power Pump
A Group Exercise class which provides weight training with body bars and dumbbells

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Where our members achieve these benefits >

* Weight Loss *

* Muscle Gain *

* Lower Cholesterol *

* Improve Mobility *

* Reduce Body Fat *

* Improve Stamina *

* Increase Self Confidence *

* Tone Up *

* Improve Balance *

* Increase Strength *

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