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Show at megs ea Lalli | RUSS RIGGS SPORTS EDITOR said. The Fit Stop features three pools, including a lap and ther- - apeudic, ure, it isn't one of those nation- some gyms, of the facilities you'll but best find it still equipment around and | | which these a state of the art weight room, steppers, and treadmills, to name just a few. One important aspect of the. gym is it's karate instruction, boasts was demostrated on Saturday. The karate classes are taught by black belt Marcia Thornton, who com- parts. The Fit Stop Gym in Heber officially opened it's doors last weekend with a day-long celebration on Saturday that featured events for all members of the family. "We had a pretty good response— people went to the things they wanted to do," owner Allen Bluth said. Bluth owned a similar gym on Main petes at the national level. "Everybody loved our demonstrations on Saturday-it drew the biggest crowd of the day," Thornton said. "We demonstrated person would Street, but soon outgrew it's cramped quarters. And, with the new spacious building on the south end of town, all those that want to work out should find plenty of open space. 3 The gym not only provides an opportunity to become more physically fit, but also has a training room where injured athletes can get physical therapy. 3 We help patients rehabilitate. The combo in a small town works, Blueth PHOTO BY RUSS Girls practice karate at the Fit Stop. OND ALI 3 |LL With A Bang Fit Stop Opens al JUNE 13, 2001 WASATCH COUNTY COURIER RIGGS everything a learn if they took karate." The classes, which are offered Monday and Wednesdays along with kickboxing classes Tuesday and Thursday, are a good chance to beat the summertime blues-especially for those children who are out of school. ''There’s not much for kids to do except school sports, so kids need something to do," Thornton said. The kickboxing classes are ily swim events on Fridays and Saturdays. And although summertime isn't the ideal time to open a gym with many outdoor activities available, Bluth feels like a great facility and new equipment will be a winning combonation. Also, it doesn't hurt to be the only gym in town. "We've had a good response, and members have come back. It's been a big undertaking," Bluth said. New Coach Meets Team RUSS RIGGS older kids took the court in the after- SPORTS EDITOR noon. Each group practiced for two- and-a-half hours a day. LO sually, Camps summer are. basketball designed to improve on-court skills, get a t-shirt, Including the Salt Lake Tribune, Deseret News and the Wasatch Wave. REACH YOUR AUDIENCE. and have a good time. And while there was plenty of fun to be had at the Wasatch basketball camp, it fulfilled a much more important purpose. It gave new head coach Lonnie Magnusson a chance to meet players and assess talent. "It gave me an idea about work ethic, and who wanted to improve, Magnusson said. ''They've had a great attitude-I think we'll be alright." The camp, which ran last week, was divided into two seperate sections. The fourth through eighth graders practiced in the morning, while the “Where You'll Want To Bring Your Friends” The younger kids worked on basic fundamentals such as ball handling and defense, while the older group worked on advanced techniques and even got a chance to compete in a tournament at Snow College last Friday against other schools like Orem, Spanish Fork, and Carbon. "We ran a little more advanced stuff for them (older ages). A few basic plays and scrimmages. And I like to work on defensive techniques," Magnusson said. Twelve-year-old Skyler Bamgaurtner, a camp competitor, said he's glad he attended the Wasatch camp. ''The coach was nice and it was real fun. I improved my free throws," he said. | Almost 40 kids attended the older kids camp, including all the returning players from last year's school team. And with all the scrimmaging and drills that were ran, Magnusson said he now knows what he's got to work with this winter. "We worked |e ee elis | Pl taught by certified martial artists and are for those more interested in an. aerobic workout, although Thornton said you don't need any experience to join the class. The karate instruction, however, is for all ages and abilities. "Marcia's background of running a business and being a blackbelt has really been a plus for us," Bluth said. "She's got a good following of people." Bluth has other things planned for the Fit Stop's future, such as water rehabilitation, triathlon training where athletes will run a treadmill, cycle on the excercise bikes, and swim in the lap pool. There's also events for the family, such as the fam- : URIER © WASATCH but we won't outjump people. We need to rely on good technique, defense, and rebounding to win a lot of games," he said. "We're not going to overpower kids—we have a ways to go there. We'll have to rely on our quickness." And what about fun? Yes, the kids COUNTY Wasatch County’s Source for News 210 East Main Street Midway, UT (435) 654-2661 | | a lot on rebounding, Framed Prints ¢ Trampolines ¢ Playground Sets Canoes & Kayaks ¢ Paddlesport Accessories . All That Stuff in The Barn 128 West 100 North (Actos From Tennis Court) Midway, Vtah 84049 Phone/Fax: 43565405889 CANOES & KAYAKS IN STOCK! had a good time. It wasn't all about business. And the t-shirt? You betcha. After all, enjoying yourself is the most important factor of a summer basketball camp. "Hopefully theyre having a good time playing ball, because they should © have fun. Most people won't end up playing for the high school team, but they can play at a recreational level for a lifetime," Magnusson said. 3 |