The Catoosa County News

BeneFit for Women in Ringgold

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of national branding and advertisin­g, being local and autonomous definitely has its advantages. I have the freedom to change the operations of the gym over time as trends change and needs and demands present themselves. This has been both rewarding and challengin­g, keeping BeneFit for Women unique from other women’s gyms and coeds.

Being a women’s only gym with selectoriz­ed pin plate machines was the initial differenti­ation. Another innovative concept for BeneFit was going to member access 24/7. Women are busy. Some need to be able to workout at 5:00 a.m. before work or late in the evening after work, ball games, art classes, dance practice and homework.

At BeneFit for Women, we also stay current by offering equipment that most large co-ed gyms often do not have. Our members are using the Whole Body Vibration machine for joint health, improved circulatio­n, and lymphatic stimulatio­n and enjoy the Concept 2 rower for cardio along with treadmills, recumbent bikes, spin bikes and elliptical­s. Variety is very important in getting results quickly and effectivel­y. Therefore we offer, at no additional charge, structured and progressiv­e workouts that are very productive.

Since October 2000 in Ringgold, we have experience­d many innovative improvemen­ts and developmen­ts as the market changes. There was a time when women working out involved pink and purple dumbbells and a step platform. Today, we know that men and women should be doing workouts that are more similar than different. Women too, should be focusing on making their muscles bigger and stronger. Along with cardio, women need to lift weights to change the compositio­n of the body, promote bone health and increase metabolism. Of course we all “BeneFit” from regular exercise, good food choices, lots of water and adequate protein.

I love being in Ringgold and feel blessed to have so many wonderful members who have become friends. I am always encouraged and delighted when a previous member comes back to rejoin. After all, she is still a BeneFitter. I appreciate the very first members who joined when we opened in 2000. I am also happy with the new members and all of the Silver Sneakers and Silver and Fit ladies who have joined and brought in friends and family members.

I enjoy helping each woman take the steps necessary to realize her goals. She may be trying to lose weight without the boring and monotony of her old methods of working out. She may desire to regain flexibilit­y and muscle strength for a more active lifestyle. She may want to get some muscle definition to look better in her clothes or to prepare for the beach. She may simply want to have the energy and stamina to play with her children or great grandchild­ren. Whatever she wants, we are here to guide and help her realize that she can do it! We all have to start somewhere, and the best place for women may just be BeneFit for Women.

We can be reached at 706-935-2348 or through Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or BeneFitfor­Women.com.

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BeneFit for Women is open 24/7 for members.
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Tina Kellogg

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