North Canterbury News: November 17, 2022
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NORTH CANTERBURYCOMMUNITYGYM<br />
CELEBRATES 5YEARSINBUSINESS<br />
Paul and Julie Blackler<br />
have long dreamt of<br />
owning a gym. So when<br />
the opportunity arose<br />
to start up Anytime<br />
Fitness Rangiora in20<strong>17</strong>,<br />
they jumped rightin.<br />
Forthe avid gym-goers,<br />
embarkingonthis new<br />
journeywasn’tjustagood<br />
business decision; it was a<br />
lifestyle choice.<br />
Thecouple areacutely<br />
aware of the health<br />
benefitsofexercise: Paul hasbattled with his weight<br />
sincehis youth, andJulie wasregularlyhospitalizedas<br />
achild with chronic asthma. While Julie outgrew her<br />
asthma over time and maintains her fitness and lung<br />
health through regular exercise, Paul’s journey was a<br />
lotdifferent. Aftersigning up to Rangiora’sBiggest Loser<br />
weight-loss challenge in 2016 Paul noticed something<br />
wasamiss during a gymsession. Upon further<br />
investigation, his doctor discoveredoneof Paul’smain<br />
arteries was95%blocked. Astent was put in,Paul made<br />
arapid recovery and went on to winthe Biggest Loser<br />
competition. Paul’s surgeon said going to the gym had<br />
highlightedtheissue,potentially saving Paul’slife,and<br />
that his fitnesscontributed to his speedy recovery.Paul’s<br />
journey hasmade him fully understand the importance<br />
ofkeeping fit and has established akinshipwith people<br />
from all walksoflifelooking to increase their health<br />
andfitness.<br />
“Asgym ownerswewant to helppeoplesucceed in<br />
their health and fitness goals,” explains Julie.“When<br />
you sign on with us, you’re not justsigning up fora<br />
membership. You’re embarking on alifestyle journey<br />
that we will take alongside you. Our experienced<br />
coaches createapersonalised journey for you,which<br />
is then available for youtoimplement24/7,with<br />
support,toreach your goals.”<br />
Fromthe get-go, Julie andPaul wereparticularly<br />
focused on creating awelcoming and inclusivespace.<br />
“Our aim wastoopen a gym whereeveryone feels<br />
comfortable. We’ve been to toomanygyms where<br />
it’s all aboutlifting themost weights or wearing the<br />
latest gymgear; that’s notwhatwe’reabout. We’re<br />
here tohelpour membersreach theirhealth goalsina<br />
welcoming and friendly environment.”<br />
Newmembersreceivecomplementary fitness<br />
consultation, body scan and workoutplan from their<br />
coach,whowillbeonhandto guide them as they<br />
embark on their journey.With 24/7 access to the<br />
central Rangioragymmemberscan fit their visits in<br />
to theirown schedule.Theyalso getaccesstothe<br />
amazing AnytimeFitness app and Anytime Workouts<br />
app which lets them select,personaliseand track<br />
workouts,engage with their coachand bookinfor<br />
the range of small group classes on offeratAnytime<br />
Fitness Rangiora.<br />
“Westrivetokeep ourclassessmall, our workout areas<br />
clean and spacious,<br />
and our offeringvery<br />
affordable.Forus, it’s all<br />
about the members.”<br />
“We would both liketo<br />
sincerely thank our staff<br />
and community members<br />
fortheir amazing support<br />
inhelping us gettoour<br />
fifth birthday.We’re<br />
excited about thenextfive<br />
years aswecontinue to<br />
‘MakeHealthyHappen’<br />
hereinRangiora!”<br />
BIRTHDAY OFFER<br />
Join on aterm membership:<br />
$5 keyfee,$5joining fee, First fiveweeksfree, free body scan, free fitness<br />
consultation and workout program.<br />
Thursday <strong>17</strong>-11-22:<br />
Free coffees &Birthday cakefor membersbetween 3:30&5:30pm.<br />
$5 Evolt 360 body scans all week 14-19 <strong>November</strong>.<br />
Be in to win prizes during the week keep an eyeout forhow to win.<br />
RANGIORA<br />
194 King Street
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