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Wilmette fitness center makes move to Kenilworth
Alexa Burnell
Freelance Reporter
Businesses come and
business go but those that
stand the test of time often
do so because the owners
pour their heart and soul
into what they do.
For Glenview’s Tony
and Shai Duncan, owners
of Body Science PFT, this
sentiment certainly rings
true. Along with giving the
gift of wellness to locals
for the past 15 years, they
have connected with their
clients in a way that has
led to a continued growth,
prosperity and most importantly,
loyal clients
who have become extended
family.
The most recent good
news to share is that after
renting space on Ridge
Road in Wilmette for most
of their time in business,
the Duncans have now
relocated to 642 Green
Bay Road in Kenilworth
— property they now officially
own. This new beginning
means that when
it comes to improving the
mind, body and spirit of
all those who walk in the
door, the sky is the limit.
The new space is bright
and airy, boasting an impressive
7,000-square feet
to meet their client’s needs.
There are showers, changing
rooms, private space
for massage and physical
therapy too. At Body
Science, when it comes
to fitness, the focus is on
strength, cardio and core,
all made possible by an
array of offerings. There
is personal training, open
group classes, small group
training, stretch therapy
and so much more.
Trainers keep it fun,
fresh and effective by
experimenting with programming.
In fact, they’ve
The staff at Body Science PFT, which recently moved to
642 Green Bay Road in Kenilworth, enjoy the new digs.
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Owners Tony and Shai Duncan.
just begun offering small
group spin, and hybrid
classes that combine rowing,
spin and treadmill
work, allowing workout
diversity within one class.
One of Body Science’s
most popular class is Shai
Duncan’s unique Body
Blast Reformer Class that
hits on every key, foundational
muscle without
any jarring impact. Shai
Duncan explained that it’s
all about offering the right
mix to meet every client’s
needs.
“We want everyone to
feel right at home and this
new space really allows us
to do so. The downstairs
area is a perfect place for
personal and small group
training, especially for
those clients who prefer a
little more privacy while
working out,” Shai Duncan
said. “This is very important
because it can be
very intimidating to walk
through the doors of a
gym. The variety of classes
we offer means everyone
can find what they are
looking for. Helping our
clients feel comfortable,
understood and cared for
is very important to us. We
love what we do and we
want anyone who walks
through our doors to know
how much we care.”
Client Rick Bald, of
Evanston, can attest to the
care and compassion that
is found at Body Science.
He is an avid cyclist, skier
and golfer. While a bum
hip could easily render
him retired from downhill
skiing, thanks to Tony
Duncan’s assisted stretching
program, Bald will be
hitting the slopes in Aspen
this winter.
“I have nothing but
great things to say about
each and every staff member
here. They truly care
about everyone and are
very knowledgeable,”
Bald said. “Above all,
there is an incredible sense
of community here that
makes everyone feel welcomed.”
Tony Duncan is all about
overall wellness. For him
the combination of cardio,
strength core and flexibility
is equally important as
nutrition and inner wellbeing.
He is personally
committed to cleaning up
the diets of his clients.
He reviews food journals,
goes grocery shopping
with his clients and
encourages eating whole,
real foods and leans towards
a plant-based diet
himself. He has taken
classes through Cornell
University and also offers
an analysis for a vitamin
supplement that relies
on client DNA to create
a vitamin specifically designed
for each individual.
His motivation for clean
eating was intensified after
losing his father to illness.
“My father passed away
several years ago from a
disease that could have
been prevented from eating
healthier and living
a healthier lifestyle. Our
American diet has some se-
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