THANK YOU FOR 30 YEARS
- 3 days ago
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Back in July of 1996, I opened a 3000 square foot gym in the Testa Building by the hospital that I called Body Fit.
At the time it had just 4 treadmills, 2 recumbent bikes, 2 upright bikes and a rower — each with a 30-minute limit (so everyone could get a turn!) and a small collection of brand new strength equipment.
At first, we had just 2 staff. It was just myself working 6 days per week, and Jason and Jonathon picking up the rest of the hours. From cleaning, to manning the front desk, to administrative work, it was a grind at first.
I can remember our first computer only had a 1 gig hard drive, cell phones were just coming out (no cameras on them, no social media), and there was no internet!!
I was only 24 years old, I was probably way in over my head, but I was committed to making it work.
I had a vision, I just never imagined the gym would have grown into what it is today.
Fast forward 30 years and that same little gym has grown into 5 times the original space, with over 1,000 current members and more than 20,000 members served since our doors first opened.
Today marks our 30th year in business. And it's because of you.
Over the years, I have seen Body Fit grow into so much more than just a gym. It has become a very special place where life-long friends meet and people from all walks of life truly feel like they belong.
And that's because we have the best members on the planet. Hands down.
On behalf of the entire Body Fit family, thank you.
For your business, for your support, and for being part of our story over these last 30 years. I can't wait for what's next.
Until then, I'll see you in the gym.
- Andy Luukkonen
Owner, Body Fit
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