"Blast extra holiday pounds ay Inursha Fitness, located on Bailey Avenue, just off of West 7th Street. Touting no contracts and no intimidation, Inursha is a great place for gym newbies."
"What sets this upscale fitness facility apart is its variety of classes and workouts as well as the fitness team that helps members stick with their workout routine."
Critic’s choice: Inursha Fitness
The staff at Inursha Fitness is friendly, the place is clean, the location is easy to get to, and parking is usually good. The vibe is laid-back and family-friendly. There's a nice mix of new-ish equipment, machines, and free weights. The 10-year-old gym doesn't pressure-sell fancy supplements or training classes. The focus is more on lifestyle change that's gradual and do-able, rather than a magic shake in a can.
THE BOTTOM LINE
If you are ready for a little midsummer strengthening, the following exercises will firm and tone the hips, thighs and buns. Do each move 12 to 15 times, two times a week. If you stick with it, fabulous, fit and firm glutes are just four to six weeks away.
Growing up, Robin Thomas was the kid who said he'd rather own a gym than play professional baseball.
Now he's 40 and his gym has been going strong for almost a decade, but Robin still gets excited talking about his career.
Ever wondered how competitive bodybuilders bulk up naturally? Ever aspire to have a Schwarzenegger-like physique?
We asked two local championship bodybuilders, Robin Thomas and Betty Pariso, what it takes to get competition-ready and whether just anyone can do it. Warning: Don't think you're too old to start. Pariso started bodybuilding professionally at age 40. (See "Who they are," below.)