KAIPARA LIFESTYLER March 29 - 2016
BRIAN’S GYM
25 YEARS & STILL GOING STRONG
Celebrating a quarter of a century u by Ann Morgan
It was 25 years ago this Easter that Brian Froggatt moved into the old Saint George Masonic Lodge building in Victoria Street with his business, Brian’s Gym. “I started in my garage at home in 1985 and trained locals wanting to get into better shape including rugby players, swimmers and sports people including Black Cap, Dion Nash,” said Brian. “When we outgrew the garage, we moved to the Dargaville Rugby Club for a year.” From there they rented the old Cameo Lounge in Beach Road for two years. Whilst looking for a permanent location the Saint George Masonic Lodge was put up for auction. “Built in the late 1800s, the lodge had gone into recess. A main street location, good size floor area and the high ceiling was ideal for a gym.” Brian purchased the building. His father, Ray, made alterations, opening it up into one large hall instead of two smaller halls, changing the foyer area and painting the inside with Brian’s mother Janet’s help. “The local bowhunter’s club helped move the gym equipment from Beach Road and we opened for business a week after Easter 1991. “The building has since undergone several extensions, adding rooms upstairs, increasing floor space for cardio equipment, circuit classes, a sauna room, and an assessment room.” Brian’s wife Karen joined him 19 years ago to run the business. They have helped to keep many community members fit and healthy ranging in age from 12 years old upwards to their eighties and include top level athletes to people wanting to feel a bit fitter, and people of various disabilities who need more strength and fitness to have a good quality lifestyle. Past and present members include several generations of local families, some who have been members on and off for the whole 25 years.
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DREADON & KELLIHER p Brian Froggatt is celebrating 25 years in his premises on Victoria Street
“We try to lead by example, living a fitness lifestyle ourselves,” said Brian. “We work out, run, swim and cycle. We also compete at National and International level in powerlifting. “My mother still works out in her eighties and teaches local children how to swim.” Karen started weight training and competing in powerlifting in 1999. Together the couple have competed in many events and won multiple titles and medals.
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“We would like to thank our supporters and clients who have helped make Brian’s Gym the success it is today and hope to continue offering health and fitness advice to the community for many years to come.” ¢
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