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Bloom Health & Fitness marks 10 years

(PRESS ENTERPRISE | Saturday, February 24, 2007)

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BLOOMSBURG - Bloom Health & Fitness just celebrated its lO-year anniversary in January, and the staff extends a heartfelt thank-you to all their loyal patrons. The members of their extended "fitness family" are very important to owner Bob Groshek and his entire staff.

Since Bob and wife Kristie took over the business in December 1996, their main focus has been to provide an environment where people of all ages and fitness levels can work on their health and fitness needs in a friendly, relaxed, comfortable environment. Though the goals and interests of the patrons may vary, one thing that remains constant is the desire of the staff to help each member make changes to improve the quality oftheir life!

Bloom Health & Fitness is a 12,OOO-square-foot facility with state-of-the-art Life Fitness cardio equipment and matrix selectorized machines. There is a large free weight area, as well as racquetball, tanning and aerobics. The locker rooms are equipped with many amenities, and each one has a sauna. Child care is available weekdays from 9a.m. to 11 p.m. and 5p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Additional programs are also offered at the gym, such as self-defense and dance classes.

The fitness center provides members with a personal fitness evaluation, customized fitness programs and follow-up evaluations, all of which are included with membership. There are a variety of membership options and personal training services available. There are several trainers currently on staff to meet the needs of clients, as well as an eager and friendly staff always willing to motivate and help all those that enter the facility.

Complete renovation

During the summer the fitness center was completely renovated. The club received new carpeting, new paint through out, new air conditioning systems; most recently new Life Fitness treadmills, bikes and elliptical machines were purchased for the cardio room.

Bloom Health & Fitness offers several motivational programs throughout the year to help keep members motivated, focused and energized. With the huge success of the "Biggest Loser in Bloomsburg" competition last year, "Biggest Loser 2" got underway on Jan. 15. This year's contest has a total of48 teams, up from 36 last year. The contest, which nms for 16 weeks, pairs teams offour against others with sinlilar weight-loss goals. Contestants earn points for their team each time they work out and by losing weight. Winning teams, an over all team, and top male and female winners will be awarded prizes at the conclusion ofthe contest. Last year's contest proved to be extremely successful, with 3,412 pounds lost; it was a life-changing experience for several participants!

The staff at Bloom Health & Fitness works very hard to create an inviting and comfortable atmosphere so everyone feels at ease at the facility. They strive to make everyone's experience a positive one. The clientele has a wide range of ages and fitness levels, so programs are geared to individual needs. There is something for everyone, from strength training, cardiovascular training and weight loss to specific sports conditioning and rehabilitative programs.

The center is now open seven days a week and is located at 1150 Old Berwick Road in Bloomsburg. For more information, call or stop by and talk with their friendly staff.