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With a mission to educate fitness enthusiasts of all ages and encourage them to reach their goals, Avid Fitness has expanded services and enhanced its facility at 102-7373 Duncan Street. Avid members and the general public have multiple new options to help make attaining any objective a reality. New owners Tim Wall and his wife Heather took over the business in January. At the time it only included fitness and a running store, says Tim. “Since then we have added tables and chairs in an area we’re calling our Bevanda, which is Italian for beverage,” says Tim. “We have juices, smoothies, protein shakes, coffee and tea, and a place for people to sit and chat.” Smoothies are made with 100 per cent natural ingredients and include vegan options. Customers can also peruse Avid’s new supplements section and have any supplement added to a beverage. Experienced personal trainers Richard Tait and Douglas Rivera are available by the hour, inside or outside of the facility, and focus on specific objectives of clients to support them in achieving their fitness goals. Providing motivation and education in a fun, positive environment while teaching pain-free techniques is important to both trainers. “They are doing an awesome job,” says Tim. “Douglas has been here since we took over and Richard is new.” A diverse selection of workout gear including shorts, shirts, socks and jackets, as well as fit-
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