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Show mar JANUARY 17, 2001 WASATCH COUNTY AY COURIER New Professional Building Constructed Next to Hospital Massive Structure Includes Fitness and Physical KIRSTEN SHAW COURIER STAFF A new they can. The fitness chic] is happen- ing here, especially when it is difficult 34, 000 square-foot fessional oto: park being con- structed in south Heber off Highway AO may be a bit of providence to the Heber Valley Medical Center The building, adjacent to the hospital and slated to open this March, con_ tains offices for family practitioners, dentists and home health care providers, among others. The Fit Stop _ fitness club will utilize the entire lower level, which includes a four-lane lap pool and a physical therapy section. The upper level is primarily medical facilities. The orthopedic center is 5,000 square-feet. Intermountain Health Care offices will provide hospice services. But 8,000 square-feet, which may be Center value-added fitness component to complete their rehabilitation with minimal to exercise outside in the fourth sea- | costs.” son,” said Fit Stop owner Alan Bluth. _ Membership prices vary, but a sin- | “The therapy is needed as the valley _ gle, basic membership costs $492 grows, and the hospital has told us they. -have a real need.” annually. The club will begin its third “The fitness ethic is Bluth said the pools are a great component - happening here, espe-_ to therapy. The lap pool warm therapy pool water is ideal for patients with joint replacements or arthritis; and the whirlpool is a good muscle relaxant, according to the phase of pricing, with more expensive mem- bership fees, once the doors of the new location open. is excellent for fitness; cially when patients and staff. se it is diffi- The Fit Stop cur- rently provides one. cult to exercise outside occupational and three physical therapists. A in the fourth season.” speech pathologist and — massage therapist is ALAN BLUTH, _ on-site. Therapists said Fit Stop owner the new location would club owner. — _ give them more thera-_ : | “the Pit. Stop can service the peutic opportunities with the inclusion patients who are in the hospital who of the pools. | have acute therapy needs, and it “We're absolutely expanding,” said reduces costs because it is an outpaCurtis Hutchinson, Fit Stop fitness man- — tient setting,” Bluth said. The center — has a contract with thesee to pro-- divided and reconfigured, remains to ager. “We’ve been bursting at the seems for three years and either we do it or someone else is going fo be doing it.” _ be occupied. Leasers may begin tenant improvements shortly. ‘It’s a natural mix for the medical field,” said Mountain Resort Realty’s Mike Sloan. “The Fit Stop portion is quite an intensive facility.” The Fit Stop, in business for 29 years, has operated for five at 90 north 100 east. The club is tripling its capac- ity—expanding to 17,000 square-feet. It will incorporate traditional fitness components, such as weights, a “cardio theater,” aerobics, spinning and martial arts. Yoga and karate classes _ will be offered for youth and seniors, as well. The club ‘contains changing rooms, showers, steam rooms, a coed - whirlpool and therapy pool. “We have more interest now. Most people are aware of what they need to Providence Professional Park tenants are primarily health-related do, and they want to do it as quickly as Gas Watch 2001 PRICES FOR REGULAR UNLEADED OBSERVED 01/12/01 Watch this space for weekly updates. Wasatch County JANUARY 5 JANUARY 12 Trimart/ Chevron $1.469_ $1.479 ISN. Main, Heber Sinclat as 7. 11/Amoco Hub/ Sinclair. | ey Chercr 3 Summit County Kimball. . Bells /Sinclair | JcL, EC. Chevron | | | Chevron Premium Oil/Che Flying J Se Salt Lake oe oF 91.399 zi. 1300 E., SLC — $1429 193005 Minuteman, Sie 131i 7 St. 299. Utah County e Walker/ Chevron =u E. State, Pleasant Grove $1. a $1.219 Trimart/Texaco 815 W. 1200 S,Orem $1419 $1399 |