About Performance Health & Fitness (Chatham Gym)
How does Performance Health & Fitness continually out perform large chain competitors?
According to Randy Myers, fitness consultant, it is very simple. “We concentrate on what we do
best and really get involved with our members and the local community. We offer a wide range
of services like aerobics classes, nutritional assistance and personal training but we won’t be
trying to push suntan lotion or the ‘special of the week’ on our members.”
This sentiment is echoed by many of the Chatham gym’s members who are constantly raving about the club and the staff that work there. Becky Bechard started coming to Performance Health & Fitness when the club had the unbelievably successful “Biggest Loser” promotion in April of 2008. “I love it here, the services offered, the incredible equipment and fun space are great, but what really keeps me coming back are the staff that work here. They really keep me inspired and always have the answers to any of my questions.”
Two of the staff at the Chatham gym that make this difference on a daily basis are the quick-to- smile, young couple, Matt & Emily Stirling. These two Master Trainers have been married for four months and have recently been part of the first group in Canada to be certified Movement Trainer Specialists. The only other Movement Trainer Specialist in the area is Annette Walker, a Personal Trainer at Performance Health and Fitness as well.
“The type of work we do is just so fulfilling,” Emily says. “There are very few professions where you get to make such a personal and physical difference in someones life on a daily basis.” Matt, who refers to his wife as the “prettier one” agrees. “Sometimes I feel guilty picking up a pay check, I get to do a job I love surrounded by positive people. We see the positive changes we help clients achieve firsthand.”
Whether the club is doing a food drive for Chatham Outreach For Hunger or organizing programs like the “Biggest Loser,” one thing is for sure, Performance Health & Fitness will be around for a long time and will continue to have a positive impact on the community and the Chatham-Kent residents that frequent this establishment.