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MEMBER NEWS

U.S. Army Veteran Couple Open Eagle Fit Gym and

Advocate for Physical and Mental Health Through Exercise

BY: CASSADEE JACKSON, KOLT COMMUNICATIONS

MANY MICHIGAN BUSINESSES were instructed
to close their doors and deemed non-essential
as an effect of COVID-19. Gyms, specifically,
felt substantial adverse effects as they were
closed between March 16 through Sept.
9 – a total of 177 days. Veteran-owned and
operated Eagle Fit Gym, in Okemos, Mich.,
noted how the closure of fitness facilities had
negative effects on the business owners, and
the mental health of the members.

“We never fathomed as business owners
that we would be forced to close our doors,”
said Trevor Clough, owner of Eagle Fit
Gym. “From a business perspective, we were
certainly concerned about if the gym would
be able to survive the shutdown. We had just finished renovating the new space, Eagle Fit held a ribbon cutting ceremony on March 6 to celebrate the facility’s
purchased brand new equipment, and opened the doors. More importantly, we grand opening. On March 16, only 10 days later, they were forced to close. As
were concerned for the community members who depend on the gym for so of Sept. 9, Eagle Fit has reopened and is operating at 25% capacity. The club
much more than a workout; we were concerned for their well-being.” has approximately 75 members and continues to grow. Eagle Fit’s atmosphere
is geared to inspire a healthy lifestyle by offering functional fitness equipment,
Trevor and his wife Natalia are both Army veterans, and both come from group classes, and personal training.
families deeply rooted in the military, law enforcement, and public safety. As
a way for them to give back to those who sacrifice so much for others, they “We are grateful to be back in business and doing what we can to support the
opened the 24/7 accessible gym to provide an outlet for physical and mental community,” said Clough. “We offer membership discounts to military, public
health. safety, first responders, and teachers. We are grateful to be a part of the Meridian
community and hope to become more involved with the township.”
“We believe that exercise is extremely important to overall health, both physically
and mentally,” said Clough. “We are a patriotic family and appreciate the Eagle Fit is located at 3544 Meridian Crossing Drive #100 in Okemos. To
opportunity to provide a facility that has been greatly beneficial to the community, learn more about Eagle Fit, call (517) 708-7874, email eaglefitllc@gmail.com,
especially those with PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.” or visit www.eaglefit247.com. n

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