This review is long overdue, bear with me as I profess my love and gratitude to this amazing, local and family owned institution. First let me explain why I called it an institution. In this incredible and sometimes ruthless free market society we live in, opening a business and then keeping it open for over a decade is an accomplishment in itself. Add the fact that this is a gym, and the fitness industry is one of the toughest sectors, they were hit hard during this pandemic, and yet here they are still serving their community. This is why I call it an institution. You do not weather storms as a business like Bodyshop has simply on your smarts and acumen, its deeper than that, it is because of the connections they made with their clients, the lives they have elevated through coaching, it is because of the community, the village of members they have created. I know it is not clear yet, but I am big fan of these four walls and the souls that pass through it daily. Fitness is a pretty big part of my life, besides the obvious physical health benefits, it mainly helps me fight my inner battles, it helps me keep my mind healthy and my eyes focused on my purpose. So when I moved to Kelowna in September, finding the right gym was on top of the list, I researched, signed up for classes, tried different things, but from day 1 Bodyshop stood out. From the one on one I had with coach Brad, up to the personal training sessions I took prior to jumping into classes, you couldn't help but feel that these people don't just care about what they do, but they also love what they do and the people they do it for (and I am not easy to love, just ask Big Shot when you join). Finding this great community was exactly what I was hoping for when I left California last summer, humans from all walks of life, fitness levels, ages getting together doing their best day in and day out while Brad, Marely, Nick, Jess and Brad (another one!) guide us through this beautiful and often sweaty process. I will leave you with this, one of my favorite quotes:
"It takes many hours to make what you want to make. The hours don't suddenly appear. You have to steal them from comfort" Derek Sivers.
Bodyshop is the perfect spot to chip away at your comfort zone and become a better and stronger version of yourself. Come and try it out for yourselves...
Carpe Diem folks!