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JANUARY 5, 2022
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXII • NO 46
Simon Says, “Fitness Is Fun” New Circuit Training Center Opens BY ANN MEAD ASH machines that combine strength and crowding brought safety concerns. cardio training and use repetition to Ababou made a plan, which culmihe email from Simon Ababou, build endurance. The equipment nated in the opening of the center. For new members or members fitness director at the Lititz rec- offers variety, but it also can be cusCenter, 301 W. Maple St., Lititz, tomized for intensity. “Circuit train- who are not familiar with circuit was dotted with exclamation points. ing is for everyone,” said Ababou. training, orientations are available. “We have something to share with “With circuit training, you can do “We meet twice,” said Ababou, who the community!” it read. “It’s all upper body, lower body, cardio - all in noted that the first meeting is a about the fitness center renovation! 30 minutes if you don’t stop.” The consultation that takes into Now we have a circuit training room room also includes access to the free account target heart rate and exerbeside the big fitness center.” weight area for more equipment, and cise history before starting with the Ababou’s excitement was under- Ababou noted that those who use free cardio machine and maybe six or standable. The circuit training room weights may want to finish their seven others. A followup appointwas first proposed by Ababou, and workout in the circuit training room. ment in the next few weeks approved by his supervisor and the Ababou noted that the new center includes instructions on the other board, in spring of 2021. “The con- was created by necessity, pointing machines. “With older adults, we struction was supposed to happen in out that the trend toward using free can also do assessments first to the summer, but with COVID every- weights was causing issues. “Things know the strength level,” said thing is late,” Ababou explained. were getting overcrowded in the Ababou. In early October, the new circuit weight room with the circuits and For safety reasons, no one under training center in Studio 1 opened the free weights,” said Ababou, who 12 is permitted in the fitness cenwith 16 Life Fitness Machines noted that many students exercise in ter. Youth ages 12 and 13 must be designed to exercise upper and lower the free weight area in the afternoon, supervised by a parent, guardian, or body muscles. According to Ababou, at the same time active adults are coach at all times. three large windows, along with glass often working out. “It was challengTo schedule a free member fitdoors offer visibility to other fitness ing after school,” explained Ababou, ness center orientation, contact areas. The new room provides com- who added that he was happy to have simonababou@lititzrec.com or fortable space to exercise on the students there but that the 717-626-5096, ext. 239.
Strength, Spirit And Sportsmanship BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Valentine’s Banquet To Feature Local Talent BY ANN MEAD ASH
Jaime Santiago, founder and executive director of Restart Training Center Ministry (RTCM), is looking forward to a bit of a change in this year’s Valentines Sweetheart Banquet. The event, which in the past has been solely for couples, will be a little more open. “ We thought we would have a little
The new circuit training center at the Lititz recCenter is open to youths and seniors alike.
Chloe Phillips trains at Lititz recCenter.
See RTCM pg 2
Chloe Phillips won the Award of Valor at Special Olympics Pennsylvania’s Fall Fest.
When Chloe Phillips sets her mind on something, even a pandemic can’t stop her. Chloe, who is a competitive swimmer and powerlifter, was determined to stay active after COVID shut down not only the gym where she typically trains but also Special Olympics Pennsylvania, in which she competes. As her mother, Anne Phillips, explained, Special Olympics made the switch to Zoom training sessions, which were sporadically attended by the athletes, except for Chloe. “Chloe participated in every single one,” Anne recalled. “She was motivated. See Chloe Phillips pg 3
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