The Peru Gazette

Fitness Manager Jeremy Desroches and Susan Pohlemus

By John T. Ryan

Sometimes a name says it all and this appears to be the story at Peru’s new fitness center.   The facility once known as Hardcore Fitness has reopened under new ownership and a new name – Community Fit. Peru residents Susan and Kirk Polhemus purchased the facility at  3452 Route 22.  Susan Polhemus explained, “We’re trying to be community involved. It doesn’t matter whether you are age 16 or 82, there’s something for you here.”  Instead of focusing on bodybuilding, Community Fit will emphasize working out and getting healthy.

Jeremy Desroches is the center’s Fitness Manager. Desroches says, “I’ll be here to show people how to use the machines, to set up work-outs for people and to act as a personal trainer. If it’s anything to do with fitness, I’m here to help the customers.” Desroches says his working hours will be based on membership and clientele needs.  Jeremy has three years experience as a personal trainer at CVPH’s PARC Wellness facility.

Sue Polhemus said new programs would be offered to meet customer demand. She explained,  “We’ll be adding things as we go along. We’re trying to find out what people want at this point.”  Karate, kickboxing and marshal arts have been suggested. Polhemus hopes that toning and exercise classes will be included in the range of activities. She emphasized, “Activities will be geared to the different age groups.” Jeremy Desroches commented, “ For older folks we’ll be working on light muscle workouts, cardio and posture programs.”

Zumba classes are already scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 and 6 p.m. and on Saturdays at 9:30 a.m.

There’s no excuse for not finding time to work out. The center will be open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Family, adult and senior memberships are offered. Call 643-9803 for information. Click on story headline to share on Facebook or to Tweet.