Healthy business – lose 10 pounds over the holidays
Franny Brown combined two of her greatest interests when she opened JB Fitness five years ago, fitness and business.
Brown already had a business management degree, and after she got married, she was looking for something to do.
“I have been into health and fitness since ninth grade,” said Brown.
She originally became interested as a way to stay in shape and lose weight.
But she soon realized that she wanted to live an active lifestyle.
“When this building came open, we decided to give it a try,” she said.
Almost five years later, she is still working on finding new things to keep her customers interested in fitness and to bring in new customers.
While parents are working out on the exercise equipment, Brown said children can go to the court area to run, play with balls, or play tag.
Other fun games for kids are racquetball, basketball, or wallyball.
Since opening the business, Brown said she has gained a lot of computer knowledge to keep up with the bookwork, and she has also learned a lot about taxes, liability, and how to work with the state.
“I also learned how to fix a treadmill,” she said.
The business employs three part time workers, Tiffany Sizer, Melanie Swenstad, and Samantha Runge.
“They are all very knowledgeable, and can assist customers with their fitness needs,” said Brown.
But Brown does most of the work herself, including planning individual fitness routines for any customer who wants help.
Starting Oct. 16, Brown will be holding a weight-loss challenge for the 10 weeks before Christmas.
“Instead of gaining 10 pounds over the holidays, people can lose 10 pounds,” she said.
Brown is offering reduced memberships for new members, with half off for those who reach the 10 pound goal.
A grand prize for the person who loses the most weight is a one-year membership.
For Brown, it is another way to combine health, fitness, and business.
-Adam
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