12 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Tuesday, December 31, 1996 Fitness (continued from page 1) area, and is also the training ground for several competitive weight-lifters, including 16-year- old Josh Butler, a four-time world champion. Northeast Pain started out with about 90 members and has since grown to include over 300 at the Dallas location. The company expanded in the past year, open- ‘ing locations on Dunmore, King- stony and Tunkhannock. ‘Specialized Therapy And Re- habilita tion (STAR), in the Dallas Shopping Center, is, like North- east Pain, primarily devoted to rehab and therapy. “We do offer personal training by appointment, but most of our clients are here for medical reasons,” says man- ager Jay Kelly. STAR has several doctors on staff, as well as a dieti- cian, “to monitor clients’ progress and ensure their safety,” says Kelly. “If it took 10 years to put the weight on, it’s not going to come off in a month.” Jay Kelly Specialized Therapy and Rehabilitation Yet with all the resources now available, people still tend to aban- don their fitness regimen shortly after beginning it. “Motivation is very hard for some people to main- tain,” mainly because they start out with unrealistic goals,” says Kelly, “If it took 10 years to put the weight on, it's not going to come off in a month.” A spokesman for the Powerhouse Gym adds, “People want immediate results, and, don’t realize the dedication required to maintain a healthy regimen.” Also, many people start to ex- ercise, but don’t adjust their eat- ing habits accordingly. “If you don’t eat properly, you can exer- cise all you want, but you're not going to lose any significant weight,” says Kelly. People also have trouble changing their diet simply because they're so used to eating poorly. “Old habits die hard, especially in this area, where fast food chains are the predomi- nant restaurants, which is why we have a qafe on site which offers healthier fare.” The surroundings you work out in are also important for staying motivated. Many people give up “home” exercise programs because there are too many distractions present. “You need an environ- ment which makes you want to work out, with no distractions. If you go to a gym, you know you're there for one thing only,” says Buckley. And while some do well on their own, the majority of people benefit from working with a per- sonal trainer. “Having someone to act as your conscience keeps you focused, and ensures that youdon'tinjure yourself,” Buckley added. Different factors come into play when choosing a gym or health club. The type and condition of the equipment is very important. “Good equipment ensures the ex- ercise is done properly, and re- duces the risk of injury,” says Buckley. Also, make sure the equipment meets your personal needs. For example, a rehab-oriented facility may not have the amount of weight a‘ .'serious bodybuilder or weightlifter needs. Ventilation and heating are also important. “People’s body tem- peratures rise with exertion, and when there are several people working out in the same airspace, the combined heat coming from their bodies can actually make the room's temperature rise, and a facility has to be equipped to handle it in order to maintain a safe environment where tempera- ture is constant,” says Kelly. Anyone interested in beginning a fitness program or joining a gym or health club may contact the following for further information; Ernie's Health & Fltness, 674- 2420, Powerhouse Gym, 675-0316, Northeast Pain & Rehab, 675- 6554, STAR Fitness, 674-6017. “You need an environment which makes you want to work out, with no distractions.” Steve Buckley Ernie's Fitness Call 675-5211 to Advertise Trail (continued from page 1) Luzerne Borough, it runs parallel to route 309 past the Shavertown and Dallas shopping centers and behind College Misericordia to Harveys Lake. ASTA has two goals for the trail, one long-term and one short- term. The former is to convert the * old railway into a 47-mile trail from Luzerne to Dushore. The latter is to raise enough money by summer to start construction on the first mile from Parry Rd. in Luzerne to the Wildcat Falls. ASTA will hold a walking event on this stretch June 7, National Trails Day to introduce the public to the beauty the trail offers. This particular stretch is wonderful in that between the rustling of the leaves and trickle of the creek below, the highway is muffled toa slight hum. Walking along the path, one can see the sculptur- esque stone wall, which was built for the railway and leads nature lovers to the falls. In order to begin financing, ASTA, PennDOT and Kingston Township formed a partnership to obtain a $50,000 state grant. ASTA has made a 20 percent match to the grant. As of Decem- ber, $10,000 has been collected from 125 dues-paying members, companies and individual dona- tions. That money covers the design phase of the first 2 1/2 miles of the trail from Luzerne to Carverton Rd. Now ASTA must raise approximately $50,000 more to actually construct the first mile. The effort is headed by Judy Rimple of Dallas, who is passion- ate about the project because she has seen it's immense benefits at work in other communities around the country. “The trail is benefi- Wildcat Falls cascades through the Back Mountain Trail. cial because it provides recreation POST PHOTO/KYLIE SHAFFERKOETTER KE | FFF FR TV BLY NOW AND AKL i DYNASTY SON. 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Tone Paint, Alloy Wheels GADILLAG DEVILLE Roadster Top, Full Power, Leather, Alloy Wheels and sate access ta the outdoors away from traffic,” she said. “It will also be accessible to people of all ages and abilities.” Rimple explained ASTA's plans for raising the $50,000. “Right now we are asking local corpora- tions for their support,” said Rimple. “Then in the spring we will sell chances to win a ‘Walk In The Woods’ quilt. Also, we are bringing in a speaker from Na- tional Heritage Park.” National Heritage Park is a linear park system that connects and pre- serves local history, such as that of coal transportation through the Wyoming Valley. Rimple points out that the trail not only preserves our local his- tory, but increases local revenue. “Trails help the local economy. Bike shops, restaurants and bed and breakfasts statistically do well near trails,” she said. A study of Wisconsin's Sugar River Trail showed trail users spending between $400,000 and $600,000 along the route each year. A Conservation Fund study showed that 50% of a community with a trail use it. Some local businesses are en- thusiastic about contributing to the project. Joel Eneboe of Bike Works in Dallas sees it as a project that can't lose. “Anything that promotes cycling and exercise is good. The trail benefits the com- munity on many levels. It pro- motes health and getting people out seeing the environment,” said Eneboe, who finds Rimple’s work commendable. “Judy is doing a lot by herself, which shows her dedication and appreciation for what the trail can be.” The Luzerne National Bank also supports the trail. “It's a great project, it builds instead of tears down,” said William Leandri, bank president and a Dallas resident. “It provides a nice safe place for people to get away from traffic. It is also good for the economics of the area.” As people learn more about the trail, the more they agree it's a viable project. Approximately 80 percent of ASTA's members are from the Back Mountain. Rob Lewis of Shavertown is ASTA's secretary and thinks there is a need to have more trails. “It pro- motes health, exercise and social- izing. We need a place where we can get around without using a ar,” he said. The trail still needs landscap- ing, benches, signage, grading, drainage and parking access to name a few items. Rimple is ap- plying for a $20,000 grant to go towards the construction of the first mile. ASTA must match this grant. Despite the huge sums of money that must be raised Rimple, is optimistic as she strides towards the future. “Our goal is to gain twice as many members by next year,” she said. If you would like to help, write the Athracite Scenic Trails Associa- tion at P.O. Box 212, Dallas, PA 18612, or call 717-675-9016. DURING OUR YEAR. END TAX DISPOSAL CLOSE. OUT! 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