The Gym is a fitness center that offers both in-person and virtual workout options through online videos. It was created for students and employees who wanted to workout but could not make it to the gym at regular hours. Members can track their progress, develop personalized routines with a trainer, and access nutrition plans through an online profile. The Gym provides equipment like a USB-connected scale and calorie tracker, trainer packages, and has staff available most hours to assist members at its Levittown location. It is estimated to turn a profit of over $100,000 in the first year and nearly $390,000 by the third year.

1. The Gym Wendy Walters – Owner

2. The Gym is a unique fitness center that offers a virtual option to our members. Unlike other fitness centers that claim to offer the 24/7 service The Gym will offer it like no other. Not only will we have a physical location where members can come in and workout with our top of the line equipment but as a member you can log on to our website and there will be links that take you to the different workout routines via video. What’s The Gym?

3. What type of clientele was The Gym developed for? I took a personal experience and turned it into something that many in my situation could take advantage of. I was a full time student and a full time employee and even though I wanted to be physically fit I often could not make it into the gym for a class or even a quick workout. Classes finished before I got there and the gym was ready to close. So I decided to develop The Gym for those in similar situations. As I like to say, “The Gym was specifically designed for you and puts YOU back in control!”

4. What are the advantages of being a member of The Gym? Along with a certified trainer the member will be able to develop a workout routine that will target the areas they want to workout. A profile will be developed for the member available anytime through the website where a member can track the following: Weight loss progress Calorie intake Calories burned The profile will also have the workout routine developed with the trainer.

5. What are the advantages of being a member of The Gym? The website will have other workout videos available which the member can select and add to their profile when they feel they are ready to move up. The trainer will be fully trained in nutrition as a requirement so that they can review, discuss and develop a realistic food plan with the member. The food plan will be available on the members profile. If members wishes to be budget friendly, trainers will show them how taking everyday household items that can be used as weight systems. If you are unable to come in to our facility to meet with the trainer the plans can be developed through our website.

6. What other tools does The Gym offer? The Gym offers The Tanita PC InnerScan BC 500 SV which is a scale that carries a USB stick that you can plug into your computer. This scale will not only track your progress but will also provide graphs of body weight and fat percentage alteration over a period of time. The BodyBugg will also be available at The Gym. The BodyBugg is a calorie management system which tracks your calories burned not only from workouts but if you leave it on all day it will track your calories burned throughout the day.

7. What other tools does The Gym offer? Members will be able to track calorie intake by the meal plan provide by your trainer at the initial meeting since your trainer will tell you how many calories each meal contains. Members who wish to deviate from the meal plan are encourage to enter a eatery that will provide you calorie information. Trainer packages are also available at a price for 3, 6 or 12 sessions each 50 minutes long. Keeping members hydrated is extremely important so they may purchase water or Gatorade at the front desk.

8. What other tools does The Gym offer? One of the best tools that The Gym offers is the talented staff we have, they are there to assist you whenever you need them. There will be supervisors available while the facility is open The reception desk will be manned from 5am to 11pm Monday through Friday and 10am to 7pm on Saturdays and Sundays The sales team is available from 12pm – 9pm Monday through Friday and 9am to 6pm Saturdays and Sundays Trainers are available 5am to 9pm Monday through Friday and by appointment on weekends. Floor team members will be available while the facility is open.

9. How much does it cost? Membership: $45.99 a month Trainer packages: Three 50 minute sessions - $109 Six 50 minute sessions - $210 Twelve 50 minute sessions - $399 Products: Tanita PC InnerScan BC-500-SV – USB scale - $149 BodyBugg Calorie Management System - $269 Water - $1.50 Gatorade - $2.00

10. Where is it located? 3041 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756 This location features 2 floors each measuring 13,500 square feet. On the bottom floor it has a pool, two aerobic studios, men’s room and ladies room and the free weights room. This top street level will offer the reception area, manager’s office, two sales offices, and the weight machines as well as all cardio equipment. The location hours are as follows: Monday opens at 5am closes Friday 12 midnight Saturday and Sundays 8 am – 8pm

11. Will The Gym make a profit? Estimated Profit Year 1 Gross Profit: $1,561,415 Operating Expenses: $1,450,427 Net Profit: $110,988 Estimated Profits Year 3 Gross Profit: $1,889,313 Operating Expenses: $1,500,852 Net Profit: $388,461