FITNESS
trainers and enjoying a community atmosphere. Costs
may be higher but enthusiasts point to gratifying, measurable
results.
The X House, 8639 U.S. 1, is veteran-owned and -operated.
Owner/trainer Victor Ramirez says the gym often
collaborates with coaches who send their athletes for extra
training. The X House offers three settings: one-on-one
$100, semiprivate with groups up to four $60 and small
groups up to six $25. Free community sessions are from
9-10 a.m. Saturdays, with special sessions for fire department
personnel and their families.
In addition to physical training, The X House offers
orthopedic assessment and mental performance coaching.
Assessments are included with training packages or separately
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for $100. Go to www.thexhouse.com for details.
Iron Knight Gym, 567 NW Mercantile Place, gives
members 24-hour access. Its website states that it “wanted
to create more than a gym — an environment to grow in,
a place to meet like-minded people and become family.”
Monthly unlimited access is $55, with discounts for civil
employees, students, teachers, nurses and military. Small
group training is $130 per month with unlimited classes
and open gym access. Drop-ins are accepted by appointment
only, $20 per day.
Iron Knight offers a hybrid app for customized training,
an easy nutritional plan and one-on-one accountability.
The website also offers an option to sign up for a free class.
Go to www.ironknight.net for details.
Treasure Coast Barbell Club is owned and operated
by Al Laporte, a competitive powerlifter holding national
and federation world records. A team of certified coaches >>
The Mayo Clinic advises
beginners to start slow and
build up gradually. Coaches
help clients assess their fitness
level and goals, designing
individual routines that
are safe and effective.
XHOUSE
Gyms provide equipment targeting cardio-vascular health or special muscle
groups. Coaches are on hand to instruct the use of free weights and machines
to avoid injury and promote optimum benefits.
IRONKNIGHT
/www.thexhouse.com
/www.ironknight.net