Next Chapter Fitness by Peri Hayes
Local business owner, Laura Smith, introduces Next Chapter Fitness. Launching her business in March of this year, Laura shares what led her to pursue this venture in the local community: “I live in St. Thomas and the gym that I provide my services out of, Chains Disc Golf and Wellness, is located in the heart of St. Thomas.” “I provide a variety of class sizes, from one-on-one to groups of four aimed at retirees who want to remain strong and active into their golden years,” Laura offers. “I began working with my parents -- helping my dad regain his balance after he tore his Achilles tendon and helping my mom increase her grip strength which would sometimes give out, causing her to drop what was in her hand. After working with my parents for a few weeks with carefully selected exercises, their ailments were remarkably better -- friends and family members were noticing how well they were doing. I want to educate and provide similar services to other people to increase their quality of life and raise their confidence.” Laura thoughtfully expresses her fulfillment on this journey, “Next Chapter Fitness is so exciting, because it provides an opportunity for me to help my community in a meaningful and rewarding way. I want to provide people with simple and effective exercises that can be done safely and with confidence: at the gym and at home; to maintain strength and balance; to prevent falls and to feel best.”
Moreover, for her blossoming business, Laura reveals, “I am looking forward to introducing more seniors to a small and welcoming gym environment that will provide
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