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Home My WebLink AboutTimes Advocate, 1991-09-04, Page 5TT'S YQ1IILB1JS1WFS.S Times -Advocate, September 4, 1991 Page 5 New fitness centre beginning to take shape By Ray Lewis EXETER - ` Around the first of January every year, people go through a phase where they swear off various vices and promise to conform. There are many reasons for this strange ritu- al, the most common being finance or health. People attempt to abol- ish a number of impurities, be it cigarettes, sweets or the number of hours spent lazing before a televi- sion. In 1989, Bill Montgomery made a resolution to get in shape. Sound familiar? At the age35 he came face to face with the onset of the aging process. In sder to combat it, he improved h.diet, began a vigorous exercise program and took off 60 pounds in eight months, shrinking his waistline from 42 inches to 32. "It was a tough challenge but I did it," said Montgomery. "The question was there how to keep it off." Together with his wife Heather,. a fitness enthusiast, this new desire instilled in him the urge to create a place where people could work out. Hence, Lifters Fitness Sys- tems opened yesterday as Exeter's newest fitness centre. "There are still a few things to do," said Heather. "But we're real- ly looking forward to it." Bill began making plans for the centre over a year ago and, once The race Is on as Bill and Heather Montgomery compete while working out on treadmills at Lift- ers Fitness Centres. The new Exeter business opened its doors yesterday. UCO and • Sunoco unite MISSISSAUGA - It is the intent of the United Co-operatives of On- tario (UCO) to form a joint venture with a wholly owned subsidiary of Sunoco Inc., announced UCO Pres- ident Claude Gauthier Monday. UCO and its major supplier of petroleum, Sunoco, will create the venture to expand their services to rural Ontario. Currently, UCO and independent co-operatives - mem- bers of UCO - operate 38 Co-op Gas Bars, have 55 bulk petroleum plants and a home -heating fuel, die- sel and propane business. Sunoco will be COAfsibutrng two_bulk opex- ations and a number of rural gas stations to the venture. The formation of the joint ven- ture is subject to regulatory approv- als. Sunoco must also receive ap- proval from its board of directors and from Suncor Inc., its parent company. In September, UCO's Board of Directors and Senior Management will seek the required internal and external approvals to transfer UCO's petroleum assets to the joint venture. BEST RATES on your G.I.C. agGeiser -Kneel. Exeter 235-2420 the correct location had been cho- sen, things started to move rather quickly. Lifters is located on Highway 83 east across from Northlander, and appears as if it's the right place to be. So many in- quiries have been made since hang- ing their sign, that the Montgom- ery's have had to put up many oth- ers explaining they would not be opening until September 3. "You wouldn't believe how many people have been in here asking if we're open," said Bill. In terms of equipment, Lifters has institutional grade apparatus. In fact, much of it you would find by strolling into a Toronto Argo- nauts training facility. "We've got some very good ma- chines here," said Bill. "Especially the computerized aerobics ma- chines." The couple has made it a point of attempting to get the latest equip- ment, but are prepared to change with the times. "That's one of the reasons why aerobics has been so popular," said Heather. "They're always changing so it doesn't get boring." Boredom is something you won't have to contend with at rafters. Consider the options. A Pr cor 9.4 treadmill electronically adjusts while walldng or running, simulat- ing hill training by offering the user a 12 degree incline or -3 degree de- cline. Lifters also has a pair of Tectrix Climbmaxes, computerized stairclimbers which are networked together to enable trainees to com- pete in monitored competitions. But probably the most amazing piece of equipment at Lifters is the Precor 8.8 bicycle simulator. It's much more than an exercise bike. In addition to monitoring speed, distance, calories burned and length of time in use, the simulator offers a three-dimensional graphic screen like a video game. It actually simu- lates the rider on one of six realis- tic, countryside courses, giving the cyclist the privilege of watching scenery roll by. Want an extra challenge? With a push of a button riders are introduced to race against you. "When I went shopping I didn'tl actually have this in mind," said Bill. But After riding it, it was so cjuiet `Oa smooth and had : the graphics, it almost sold itself." Aside from the computerized ap- paratus, Lifters has two lat pull- down machines, a leg press, univer- sal and, of course, a host of weights. Lifters will also have a qualified fitness instructor available as of September 12. Pam Lowe will be arriving from the YMCA in Prince George, British Columbia, to assist with individual programs. She brings with her a lot of experience, and the ability to correct errors in form. "That's something we were very concerned about," said Heather. "Many people have complaints about flaws they develop in rou- tines which go uncorrected." canon #/#SAA INSTANT COLOUR COPIES Enlarge family or team photos to 8 1 /2 x 11 or evert 11 x 17 instantly with outstanding results. Ideal for business presentation materials... evert colour transparencies 424 Main Street Exeter 235-1331 Grand Bend 238-8484///////////////////////////////////Jl'///0" AMMO�ii+'////////////////////////////////////////////////////// 0 The fitness centre is complete with central air for a comfortable working climate, and the large change rooms are equipped with showers. If you want to give those muscles a break when you've com- pleted your workout, there is also an eight -seater, glassed -in hot tub. "These days, people want the best," said Bill. The centre will operate seven days a week, from 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sat- urdays and Sunday from noon until 4 p.m. Right now, the only obsta- cle left to contend with is demand. Laughs Bill, "We're considering opening at seven." Bill Montgomery uses one of the lat pull downs at Lifters Fit- ness Centre. .r LEDD3 rffl r_T igcft CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS tai Kime, Mills, Dunlop. Chartered Accountants Daniel B. 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