The Ellijay Fitness Center: A Modern Gym with a “Mom and Pop” Touch

Neighborhood Merchants

FYN had the chance to take a tour of the Ellijay family exercise facility known for offering a personal touch: the Ellijay Fitness Center. The realization of the dreams of Ellijay native Mark Woodring and his wife Amy, the gym is an all-encompassing fitness center conveniently located on River Street just south of town. A 1987 graduate of Gilmer High School, Mark went on to play football at West Georgia and later graduate from the University of Georgia. The couple married in 1993 and now live on a local farm with their two young daughters. Amy is actively involved in the local community, most recently as a leader of efforts to fund the county pool repair project.

The Woodrings have designed their gym to meet the needs of Gilmer residents from all walks of life. The Ellijay Fitness Center’s clientele includes everyone from kids who come in after school, to weekenders from Marietta, to retired couples.

Ladies’ weight room
Cardio room

Even though the fitness center is small and intimate enough to offer a high level of personal attention, it features modern, state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. A wide selection of free weights is available, as well as machines by Life Fitness, Precor, Cybex, Magnum, and Stairmaster.

The center offers experienced, certified personal trainers (including Mark and Amy), a spin room, a cardio fitness room, a co-ed exercise room, and a private women’s-only exercise room. Other gym amenities include locker rooms, showers, a break room, vending machines, and the only bodybuilding pro shop in Ellijay.

The gym is available to members 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week. Because staff is not on hand 24-hours, however, Mark and Amy have gone out of their way to ensure the safety of their clients’ late night workouts. The facility is monitored by surveillance cameras and members have access to portable security devices set up to alert local emergency services in the event of an accident or emergency.

Mark and Amy pride themselves on offering a modern gym that’s not only convenient and safe, but affordable as well. Rates are available for single day visits (only $4) and 1, 3, 6, and 12-month memberships. Ellijay Fitness only charges $99 for a year membership.

The Woodrings would be happy to help you meet your fitness goals; for more information give them a call at 706 636 BFIT (2348), or see the gym’s website at http://ellijayfitness.com.

Ladies’ Weight Room
Cardio Room and Co-Ed Weight Room
A reminder to train hard…and dont forget your legs

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