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Retailers Look to Excite Shoppers with Fitness

January is a month for new beginnings and resolutions. Retailers around Patch are capitalizing on American’s annual flirtation with exercise to bring in shoppers.

Swim, Bike, Run, the unique fitness store for triathletes in Town and Country, is jumping on the January fitness craze bandwagon with a sale on bikes, shoes and winter apparel. The hard core customer base at Swim Bike Run never truly give up on fitness—after all, iron men don’t take a holiday. “The more serious ones who have goals stay active, but many runners take a break Thanksgiving to Christmas,” said Mary Ann Lambechts, a clerk at Swim Bike Run. “As soon as the New Year rolls around most start working at it again.” Staff at Gold’s Gym in Manchester report that their gym is seeing an increase in membership as more people tackle their resolution to get fit for the new year. The gym is offering a free week to try out the gym, plus their …

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Debby Siegel of Swim Bike Run

9:01 pm on Saturday, January 14, 2012

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Wellbridge Athletic Club and Spa Offers Excellent Amenities But They Don't Come Cheap

Work out or relax at this elite fitness club in Town and Country.

Now’s the time to think about getting in shape for summer shorts and swimsuits. Wellbridge Athletic Club and Spa offers a full-service gym that will get you healthy inside and out, all while feeling pampered. However, members will pay more here than at most local athletic clubs, but staff members said the rates match the value of the club. There are two Wellbridge locations in the St. Louis area, one in Clayton and one in Town and Country. The Town and County location is off the beaten path, but club representatives said that's part of the peacefulness of the spa portion of the center. Wellbridge is touted as a premier gym that offers its membership a wide range of services—some beyond what you’ll find at a typical fitness center. It …

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Great Escape: Pump Up Body Image with a Trip to the Gym

Summer can be the year's most loathed clothing season. Ditch the body image criticism and get your heart racing with a great workout.

Summer is around the corner, and with it comes tank tops, shorts and…bathing suits. There are few women who welcome summer’s unforgiving fashions with open arms. For some moms, a little extra baby weight combined with a new post-child body shape can make the season a bit more loathed. Every pregnancy and every stage of motherhood brings new body changes, good and bad. This week, walk away from the body issues and jog into the gym to boost your confidence. Check out these local gyms for a workout that will leave you pumped. PerforMax Fitness: Because every woman’s body is different, PerforMax is the go-to gym for moms who want a more tailored fitness program. Trainers create a customized workout regimen to address individualized concerns—…

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Jab Your Flab at The Boxing Gym

The Boxing Gym in Manchester offers no-nonsense boot camp style training for men and women.

January is a time when many people get interested in joining a gym—either to lose a few holiday pounds or to move their workout indoors. People bored with the same old treadmills and aerobics classes can try out The Boxing Gym in Manchester. This gym offers an alternate approach to fitness where clients can don boxing gloves and punch their way to good health. “We’re a different kind of gym,” said owner and trainer David Ingamells. The West County Boxing Gym is one of three Boxing Gym locations in the St. Louis metro area owned by Ingamells and Jim Cordes. Ingamells said that over the years he’s opened various locations around St. Louis and either sold or traded them with other gym owners. West County is Ingamells’ first location, opened …

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