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Warren Scott

WELCOME TO THE CLUB – Local officials welcomed the 24/7 Fitness Club in Wintersville with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located at 100 Main Street, the gymnasium offers convenient access to a variety of exercise equipment in an environment designed to be user-friendly.

WINTERSVILLE — Area residents who wanted to get in shape but couldn’t find the time or were put off by the atmosphere of some gyms are encouraged to try the new 24-hour fitness club and 7 days a week.

Located at 100 Main St. near Ferguson’s House of Furniture, the gym lives up to its name, allowing people of all ages to schedule exercises around their other commitments, said Amber Starkey, its manager.

Starkey said each member has access to the club through a key card system, while she and fellow certified fitness trainers Tanner Wise and Carrie Shaffer are available to help from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The gym’s wide range of exercise equipment includes treadmills, stationary bikes, ellipticals, weight machines, and free weights of various sizes, including dumbbells weighing up to 125 pounds.

Starkey noted that the gym has a section of grass for group sessions, but said there are plans to create a separate room for that purpose, among other upgrades.

In an effort to encourage more people to try the gym, 24/7 Fitness Club is offering $10 introductory memberships for a limited time.

Starkey noted that many people feel uncomfortable working out at a gym, so to put them at ease, the club offers free club introductions where newcomers can spend about 30 minutes there to learn about the equipment and share their fitness goals with their staff. .

Originally from the Mount Vernon, Ohio area, Starkey spent her high school years in South Carolina, where she competed in track and field and volleyball and became interested in health and fitness as a career. .

She has a degree in nutrition and is also available to advise club members in this area.

Marriage brought her to Wintersville, and she loves the friendly nature of the people of the Ohio Valley and its proximity to many things.

“I love being able to be in three states in minutes,” Starkey said.

She said a career in fitness appealed to her not only because she was personally interested in it, but also because it offered the opportunity to help others.

“It’s exciting to be able to help people change their health in a positive way. You’re investing in something bigger than yourself,” Starkey said.

Bobby Ferguson, the club’s owner, said he would focus on customer needs as his family did in operating other local businesses, such as Ferguson’s House of Furniture nearby.

“We have hired great staff. They do a really good job of creating a fun family atmosphere,” he said, adding, “It’s been really great seeing everyone and working towards their fitness goals.

For more information about the 24/7 Fitness Club, call (740) 275-4140 or visit their Facebook page or website at https://247fitness.club.

(Scott can be contacted at wscott@heraldstaronline.com.)

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