Cheerleading and strength training in the hinterland. A new sports and recreation center is gaining popularity in Shumilino

Although the facility was commissioned in early autumn, the modern institution, which offers excellent conditions for active recreation, welcomed its first visitors only on November 15. Not much time has passed since then. But even in one month of operation, it became clear that the fitness and wellness center will not be empty. The population has long awaited the opening of this establishment, as previously, fitness and sports enthusiasts had to look for places to train. Now, everyone in the urban settlement knows where it is best to spend their free evening.

Attentive qualified staff, spacious bright rooms, comfortable changing rooms and showers, new equipment – many Shumilino residents have already appreciated this, deciding to continue visiting the center. Here, they will help you choose the most suitable exercises, taking into account personal preferences and health status.

Ladies enjoy aerobics and Pilates (with the vast majority purchasing monthly passes). In addition, women have taken a liking to cardio machines, where you can set the time and speed according to your physical fitness.

 

However, there are also some residents of Shumilino who prefer strength training machines. Fortunately, there are as many as two halls here, all the equipment is modern, allowing you to work out different muscle groups. But, of course, men also come to pump up – they have to maintain the reputation of the stronger sex!

In addition, the swimming pool is popular with all visitors. It is small: 18 m long and 3.5 m wide, explained the director of the fitness and wellness center, Yuri Myasoedov, but it is warm, clean, and cozy. Up to 8 people can be in the two lanes simultaneously. The water quality is constantly monitored: samples are taken every 2 hours.

In the first month of operation, the revenue from single visits and pass sales amounted to about 3330 rubles. But the center's capabilities allow it to earn much more. For example, it is possible to add 6 more people to the aerobics groups – you just need to purchase a few more steppers (so

called special compact simulators).

The potential of the gyms is not fully utilized. And the pool, as Yuri Nikolaevich noted, is still unevenly loaded: it is quite difficult to sign up for the evening, but only two or three people come per hour during the day. They plan to change the situation by recruiting paid children's groups for swimming lessons after the New Year holidays.

— In the presence of a methodologist instructor and a nurse, children under 14 years old will train with their parents, and those over 14 will be able to come to us independently, — said the director of the physical culture and health center. — In addition, we are going to create a free group, which will include 8-10 children from low-income and large families. Candidates will be selected based on the data of the social pedagogue. We are also nurturing the idea of forming a free group of gymnasium students who achieve high results in their studies and in various competitions as a reward for their success.

But if "water procedures" for children are still in the planning stage, then "land" classes, which do not require payment, are already in full swing. Shumilino girls are actively mastering sports aerobics (in Western countries, this direction is better known as cheerleading, which combines elements of show, dance, gymnastics, and acrobatics). And high school boys go to the gym for athletic gymnastics.

Caring for the younger generation, the staff of the physical culture and health center does not forget about adults either. For them, they plan to additionally open a massage room and organize therapeutic exercise classes. There will be no problems with qualified personnel, there are already those who wish to work, reported Yuri Myasoedov, it is only necessary to obtain the appropriate license.

— For therapeutic exercise, there must be a "Healthy Spine" program for those with back pain, — noted Yuri Nikolaevich. — I know from personal experience how effective the right set of exercises can be. By doing it, you can help yourself without medication.

Separate groups for therapeutic exercise in the future may also appear for people suffering from cardiovascular diseases and for the elderly. In the meantime, the center director offers residents of Shumilino and nearby settlements

to make the most of the sports complex's existing potential. Some enterprises and organizations have already expressed their desire to sign agreements so that their employees can actively relax in the swimming pool or fitness rooms: this is beneficial for health and promotes team cohesion.

Liliya IVCHENKO, photo by the author. "Vitebskiye vesti".