Anytime Fitness will be celebrating the grand opening of its new 24-hour gym on Jan. 28, and lots of Old Town Orcutt business merchants are pitching in with free food and prizes to make it a grand day for the entire community.
The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., will offer something for all ages to enjoy, according to the local independent owner of Anytime Fitness, Dr. Jeff Ando, such as a bounce house for kids, and “lots and lots of prizes, including a seven-day trip to Hawaii.”
There will also be door prizes generously donated by Old Town business merchants, including wines from Lucia’s Wine Company and Anonymous Winery, massages from Tracy Winikof and Carrie Tanner, spa treatments from Insparations Salon, items from Casa Bella Gifts, and delicious local fare from Rooney’s Irish Pub, Kay’s Country Kitchen, The Loading Doc, Jack’s Restaurant and Bakery, Patricio’s Pizzaria, and Swack’s Pizza and Wings.
According to its website, Anytime Fitness in Orcutt is part of the world’s largest chain of fitness centers, with more than 1,800 gyms around the globe. Despite the large size of the chain, Anytime Fitness in Orcutt strives to provide a small-town, friendly, supportive atmosphere for clients. It is a service-oriented business, offering personalized workouts via a plan Ando calls “S.L.E.D.,” which stands for “Stronger, Leaner, Every Day.” All members are set up with a fully written-out exercise plan based on their fitness goals and the S.L.E.D. philosophy.
Ando, who is also a chiropractor, explained how the S.L.E.D. program works: “For example, if a firefighter comes to the gym, he or she wants to work on cardio, endurance, core strength, and lifting. We design a program tailored to meet those goals. If another person comes in who wants to focus on losing weight, we develop a personal regimen for them as well.”
Anytime Fitness is 5,200-square feet in size and is located in a brand new building, so everything is fresh and scrupulously clean, with private restrooms and showers. There’s 24-hour access and security, as well as tanning beds, cardio and strength-training equipment, TV screens, free weights, and more.
TRX classes are also offered, which according to Ando, “incorporate full body functional motion. These classes incorporate cardio, functional strength and balance to keep you healthy.”
Membership fees range from $19 to $39 a month, depending on the needs of the client. During the grand opening, all enrollment fees will be waived. Ten percent of the day’s proceeds will be donated to the Children’s Tumor Foundation, an organization that supports research and treatment of neurofibromatosis.
Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, there are no excuses for not keeping fit in 2012. Visit Anytime Fitness at 153 E. Clark Ave., in Orcutt, or call 938-1300 for more information.
Highlights
• The Santa Barbara Business College in Santa Maria held its graduation ceremony on Jan. 13 at the Santa Maria Fairpark, acknowledging 40 graduates of the school.
Graduates came from a host of degree programs including Vocational Nursing, Medical Assisting, Medical Office Administration, Pharmacy Technology, Business Administration, and Criminal Justice. The ceremony’s guest speaker was former Santa Maria city councilwoman Hilda Zacarias.
For high school seniors and others interested in attending, the school will be holding its College Night on Feb. 2 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at its Santa Maria campus. Students and parents are welcome to take a tour, learn about financial aid, hear from current and former students, and learn more about programs offered at the school at the event. The campus is located at 303 E. Plaza Dr. in Santa Maria.
For more information on the Santa Barbara Business College, visit sbbcollege.edu or call 866-749-7222.
Biz Spotlight is written by Intern Pamella Wood. Highlights are written and compiled by Staff Writer Jeremy Thomas. Information should be sent to the Sun via fax, e-mail, or mail.
This article appears in Jan 19-26, 2012.
