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FITNESS BALLY TOTAL FITNESS With 14 clubs in Michigan, there’s no excuse to blow off the day’s workout. Not that you’ll be looking for one—Bally’s makes staying buff easy (well, not brutal anyway). The clubs are inviting with the latest in exercise equipment, pools and a whirlpool in which to reward yourself after a workout. In a rush? Try their Quick Fitness Classes, which get you in and out in 25 minutes. But with their range of yoga, pilates and spinning classes, the services of a personal trainer and unique programs such as a device that measures your metabolism, you’ll want to linger. And talk about going above and beyond—you can even get phone counseling with a personal registered dietitian. CURVES They are women, hear them roar as they get into shape and eat sensibly on the Curves plan. More than 4 million women worldwide like Curves for its female-only approach to weight management. (Michigan alone has a whopping 355 locations.) Just three 30-minute sessions each week, and you’re well on the way to a healthier you. DETROIT ATHLETIC CLUB Downtown Detroit’s exclusive fitness club, the DAC is as much about networking and power-broking as fitness. Members enjoy a world-class pool, squash and racquetball, an Olympic weight room with personal trainers, and fun stuff like bowling and golf leagues. The DAC also offers members-only dining for that power breakfast or lunch, or before a night on the town with the family. The DAC is housed in a gorgeously renovated turn of the century Albert Kahn–designed building in the heart of the city. FITNESS 19 At Fitness 19, you can have a great workout for a monthly fee of $19. The focus here is on cardio, strength and free-weight equipment in a family-friendly environment. FRANKLIN ATHLETIC CLUB Centrally located in Southfield, Franklin has a very nice facility offering just about all the fitness classes and equipment you could want, from yoga, pilates and tae kwon do to tennis, racquetball and squash—even indoor/outdoor swimming. Take advantage of the Kid’s Club and get the whole family involved in fitness. GOURMET EVERYDAY Diet blues got you down? We all know the toughest part of sticking to a diet is eating the correct foods, and in our hectic world of jobs and family, that can seem like an impossible hurdle. Welcome Gourmet Everyday! Have delicious gourmet meals based on the South Beach diet delivered right to your doorstep daily. Michelle Kobernick has experience as a personal chef, a health and physical education teacher and holds a degree in exercise science. She recognized the need to provide delicious, healthy meals in a formula so easy you’ll have optimal weight loss success. Check out the website for sample menus, sign up and be on your way to meeting your diet goals easily and tastily. LIFETIME FITNESS These spiffy clubs have six locations scattered around Metro Detroit. You’ll find just about everything you expect—the latest in cardiovascular and weight machines, personal trainers, gymnasiums and a plethora of classes—and some you don’t, such as waterslides, climbing walls and free childcare. NAMASTE YOGA The hustle and bustle of downtown Royal Oak seems far away in this peaceful oasis that offers everything from gentle beginner’s classes for neophytes to deeply meditative sessions for the most die-hard devotees. Early birds appreciate the 6 a.m. classes, and HOUR Detroit decreed Namaste the Best Yoga Studio in both 2004 and 2005. PETER NIELSEN’S PERSONAL TRAINING CLUB Peter Nielsen overcame Crohn’s disease to become the self-proclaimed “Fitness Guru of the new millennium.” As the name suggests, his West Bloomfield site offers one-on-one sessions with experts, while the full-service spot in Southfield offers a more traditional health club experience. POWERHOUSE GYM The familiar logo, showing the muscle-bound power-lifter whose barbells bend in an arch under the strain of the weights gives you an idea of the origins of this popular pump-you-up parlor. Powerhouse Gym started in 1973 by the Dabish family in the backyard of a Detroit home. Three years later they opened their Highland Park location. It became beloved by body builders and became the spot for building world-class muscles. Today, there are over two hundred Powerhouse Gyms throughout the world and the original Highland Park location remains popular with local professional and amateur bodybuilders. TOWNSEND STREET PILATES The idea of an exercise method that encompasses more than 500 precise movements may sound intimidating, but it soon becomes second nature at Townsend Street, where caring instructors guide you through the specialized apparatus and mat work. Pilates stretches and strengthens muscles without adding bulk, so you build your strength and agility in a balanced way. Choose from private sessions or group classes of varying intensity. The Lunch Express Class is the perfect midday break, and you can even nosh a healthy meal there before heading back to work. YMCA OF METROPOLITAN DETROIT It really is fun to be at the YMCA. No longer just the “swim and gym” clubs of days gone by, today’s Y has everything from aerobics to yoga. Amenities at each location can vary widely; some, like Royal Oak’s and Birmingham’s, tend to show their age. At the other end of the spectrum is the state-of-the-art club in downtown Detroit at Randolph and Larned, opening in December 2005. Z-COIL—A SPRING IN YOUR STEP Put a spring in your step with unique Z Coil shoes. Designed and engineered specifically to reduce or eliminate foot, leg, knee and back pain, these are shoes you’ll want to wear everywhere. And with the many fashionable styles from sneakers, sandals and clogs to sturdy work boots, you can. Perfect for walking, hiking or jogging, as well as professions that have you on your feet all day, like hair stylists, waitstaff and medical workers. Our writers swear by. © 2006 Guide to Detroit, LLC • Last modified: Thu, Aug 17, 2006 |