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Show A-12 Sat/Sun/Mon/Tues, May 20-23, 2017 The Park Record MARKETPLACE Nightly Lodging Tally Occupancy Report for week of May 21-27, 2017 Trainer says Park City is perfect spot ‘We’re going to build on success and make sure you achieve it.’ By BUBBA BROWN The Park Record Randy Haas had wanted to move to Park City since he first visited in 2002, but there was one thing holding him back: His thriving personal training business, Personally Fit, Inc., in Atlanta. Eventually, though, the lure of Park City became too strong. He moved to town in November, and in between long days on the ski slopes, began taking on the challenge of rebuilding the company here. Already, he’s discovered the majority of people who live in the area share his passion for physical fitness, which will make Park City an exciting place to operate, but a major change from Atlanta, where the majority of his clients were people over 40 who had limited time for exercise, he said. “What I’m noticing right away about Park City is how many fit people there are here,” he said. “You can tell people are here because they want the outdoor lifestyle, and when you want that, you’re probably going to be in a little better shape than the average person.” In Atlanta, Haas worked with clients primarily in their offices, homes or hotels. He’s replicating that model in Park City, and is also offering workouts at the Basin Recreation Fieldhouse and the PC MARC. He said that allows customers to tailor their exercise schedules to their busy lives. But the schedule isn’t the only thing that’s customized. So are the workouts. Haas said his philosophy is to tailor workouts to each client, with the intent of meeting realistic goals. That allows people to go at their own pace and make improvements gradually, instead of all at once, which helps them establish fitness as a lifestyle they can continue for years. “It’s not cookie cutter, and I’m not the perfectionist trainer where you have to do absolutely everything perfect,” he said. “I’m more of the realist like, ‘You know what? Let’s take two days a week and improve your eating habits and leave the other five days.’ Then over a period of time, we’ll go to three and four, but we keep it realistic because we’re all human.” That means people who enjoy an occasional chocolate bar or glass of beer with dinner can still partake under Haas’s guidance. More important than people making the pursuit of physical fitness dictate every decision they make is focusing on smaller things they can pair with physical activity to improve their lives. For the majority of Haas’s clients, taking an all-or-nothing approach to health and fitness will lead to failure. “Maybe, if they have a sandwich and a bag of chips for lunch five days a week, they cut it down to three days a week,” he said. “Little things can make a difference and add to your quality of life. Focusing on regular physical activity and making small lifestyle changes ultimately pays off in a big way, Haas said. Watching clients transform their bodies and achieve their health goals is a primary reason he’s stayed in the fitness industry for more than three decades, including more than 20 as a personal trainer. “It’s that kind of success that just makes me feel fantastic and know I’m doing the right thing,” he said. “I thrive off that. That’s why, after 36 years, I’m still doing it and plan to be doing it longer.” In addition to personal training, Haas is also certified in golf fitness. While he can’t help clients develop the perfect swing or improve their short game, he can help ensure they’ll leave 100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% Sun Mon Tues 2017 - As of 4/30/17 2016 - As of 4/30/16 2016 - Historic Actuals Wed Thurs Fri Sat Week High 2017 ....... Tues 22% Week High 2016 ..........Sat 22% Weekly Average 2017 ....... 18% Weekly Average 2016 ....... 14% NOTE: This is not a forecast of bookings. Data presented in this report represents occupancy on the books as of the report date. Source: DestiMetrics & Park City Chamber/Bureau © 2017 Holiday expected to cause travel spike AAA Utah: That means higher costs Submitted by AAA Utah BUBBA BROWN/PARK RECORD Randy Haas recently moved his personal training business, Personally Fit, Inc., from Atlanta to Park City. He hopes his customized, realistic approach to fitness will resonate with people in the area hoping to make lifestyle changes. the course feeling good after 18 holes. He’s hopeful that service will prove useful in Park City, with its country clubs and hefty population of golfers. “It’s getting the body ready because, for the average person, golf actually can be a very dangerous sport,” he said. “They tend to have back injuries or elbow injuries because they haven’t stressed enough flexibility and core work.” Regardless of what kind of fitness training people need, Haas is optimistic they will embrace his company the way people in Atlanta did. After desiring to live in Park City for so long, that is what would make him feel like a true Parkite. “There’s a lot of trust that’s built with people,” he said. “It’s taking someone who doesn’t quite know what to do and saying, ‘Trust me, I can help you. We’re going to build on success and make sure you achieve it.’” Personally Fit, Inc. randyhaasfit@gmail.com 770-833-3294 AAA projects that over three million travelers in the eight mountain states will celebrate Memorial Day by taking a vacation more than 50 miles from home during the holiday weekend Thursday, May 25, through Monday, May 29. This is an increase of 3.5 percent from last year and the third consecutive year to report increasing numbers. Of the more than three million travelers, almost 2.6 million will travel by car (up 3.4 percent), more than 260,000 will take to the skies (up 5.8 percent), and more than 100,000 (up .05 percent) will use other forms of transportation. The mountain states are not unique. Nationally, Memorial Day travel is also the highest since 2005, with more than 39 million expected travelers. This is an increase of 2.7 percent from last year and, similar to Utah, the highest number since 2005 and the third year of consecutive growth. Of the more than 39 million national travelers, 34.6 million will take to their cars, a 2.4 percent increase from last year. Almost three million travelers will take to the skies, a 5.5 percent increase from last year. Those travelers using other modes of transportation will number 1.75 million, a 2.9 percent increase over 2016. “With the increased numbers, travelers can expect costs to increase as well,” said Rolayne Fairclough, AAA Utah spokesperson. “Even with the increasing costs, with careful planning, travelers can save money.” Tips for easier and cheaper travel include checking gas prices now and, while on the road, going off the freeways and into the towns to purchase gasoline. ANNUAL when onLy the Best wiLL Do PARK CITY’S CELEBRATION OF FOOD AND MUSIC Park City’s biggest outdoor dinner party returns Saturday, June 17, with the Park City Area Restaurant Association’s tenth annual Savor the Summer. Join the celebration of fabulous food, drink and live music all while seated in the middle of historic Main Street with Park City’s best restaurants showcasing their culinary talents. This popular event sells out quickly, make your reservations today with a participating restaurant. SavorTheSummit.com “Dr. Dingman is the Best.” - teD Ligety two-time oLympic goLD meDaList Live music will begin at 5:00pm in the Spirit Garden, presented by High West Distillery, located at Heber Avenue and Main Street. The official lineup is as follows: 5:00 - 5:30pm: DJ Dymes 5:30 - 7:15pm: Tony Holiday & The Velvetones 7:45 - 9:45pm: Changing Lanes Experience Call For an appointment today! B. John Dingman DMD 4343 N. Hwy 224 Suite 201 Park City www.canyondentistry.com • 435.658.4746 |