Goulais River Residents Embrace New Fitness Center
A long-awaited dream has become a reality for residents of Goulais River, Ontario, Canada, with the grand opening of the Goulais River Fitness Center. Co-owners Brian and Jessie Dickson recognized a pressing need in their community and decided to fill the void.
"We surveyed over 2,000 local residents and they confirmed that there is a need in the community for a fitness centre," Brian Dickson explained. "Nearly 50% of respondents said that they would sign up as soon as possible and that they felt our community would benefit from a local fitness centre.”
For Jessie Dickson, who has lived in Goulais River her entire life, the new gym is a source of immense pride.
“This community needed something like this and we’ve been waiting for years,” she said. “Watching people come in and push themselves and better themselves makes us happy. There’s never been a gym out here. All our members are excited about it.”
The gym, located at 2771 Highway 17 North, boasts 2,500 square feet of fitness space. Residents can access a fully equipped weight room with treadmills, a rowing machine, and a variety of machines for strength training. Battle ropes, dumbbells, kettlebells, and slam balls offer options for diverse and intense cardio workouts.
For relaxation and recovery, the center also features tanning beds and a sauna.
Recognizing the demands of diverse lifestyles, the Dicksons have implemented 24/7 access for members, with staff available on-site from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. This flexibility caters to shift workers and early risers, who have already embraced the new facility.
"We see consistent member use in the early morning from 4 to 6 a.m. and also evenings from 7 to 9 p.m.," Brian Dickson noted.
The center also offers fitness classes and personal training, led by experienced professionals who aim to create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.
The Goulais River Fitness Center is the result of Brian and Jessie Dickson’s passion for fitness and their commitment to their community. Combining Brian’s experience as a registered nurse and former firefighter with Jessie’s background as a cheerleading and dance coach, they bring a unique blend of expertise to their venture.
"Brian and I do a lot of cardio and work with the weights," Jessie shared. "We eat healthy and stay in shape as best as we can. We have three young children so we have to stay in shape to keep up with them!"
For more information on memberships and offerings, residents can visit the Goulais River Fitness Center’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Goulaisriverfitnesscenterinc.
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