By Rick Morwick
People who hate exercise or have no time for the gym might have a new solution.
Founded in 2000, The Exercise Coach is a high-tech “smart gym” that offers private, personalized workouts for people with lofty fitness goals but limited time to pursue them. Clients typically train twice a week in condensed, 20-minute routines.
Results quickly follow, according to gym operators.
“This is really a perfect fit for people who don’t necessarily love exercise or people that maybe are too busy and don’t like the gym scene,” said Trevor Junga, head coach and manager for the brand’s new studio in Fishers. “We’ve created a very private and personalized and professional environment, and our system allows us to deliver really significant results.”
One of two The Exercise Coaches in Hamilton County, the Fishers’ studio at 11488 Lakeridge Dr., is one of 42 nationwide. Owned by franchisees Phil Gordon and Brian Jennings, it opened Sept. 25. The other local studio is in Carmel.
Eschewing traditional free weights, universal machines and cardio equipment, such as treadmills and ellipticals, The Exercise Coach features computerized devices that are programmed to meet the personalized needs of clients. They provide the same full-body, strengthening and cardio benefits as standard exercise gear but at an accelerated pace.
“Our clients can see these results with much less time commitment,” Junga said. “The reason for that is, we’ve got the ability to measure a client’s unique strength and metabolic abilities and then prescribe exercises perfectly appropriate for them despite their age and condition, so it’s very customized and very targeted.
“With our unique program, five minutes is even more powerful and effective than spending about 60 minutes on a traditional treadmill or elliptical or running outside.”
The Exercise Coach offers a variety of monthly membership plans. To set up a consultation, call 317-759-1194.
