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THE SETTING: White winter daylight pours through the north-facing windows of this Irving Street Lofts studio in the Pearl. David and Cindy Dentel, Dan Dearlove and Pete, a pug dog/ motivational expert, compose the trainer talent at Fitness Creators Studio. The limited space is used intelligently changing rooms hug one wall, and the kitchen multitasks as consultations room, office and classroom. An elliptical cross-trainer, treadmill and spinning bike compliments the standard array of (exercise) machines and free weights.
THE PHILOSOPHY: The Dentels see fitness as a means to enhance overall quality of life, and they strive to customize their clients’ workouts to improve existing lifestyles. In some cases this means using strength and flexibility to make everyday tasks carrying groceries, chugging up a flight of stairs more possible and enjoyable. Although some clients come to them with appearance-related goals, they coax them toward caring about health. Cindy says, Chances are you’ll feel the health benefits more quickly than (see) the visual effects, and its important to stay motivated.
BONUS TIDBIT: I was barely across the threshold before David offered me a bottle of water, because he likes to help people stay hydrated. I found that rather thoughtful of him.