{"id":97530,"date":"2023-08-27T08:52:16","date_gmt":"2023-08-27T12:52:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/?p=97530"},"modified":"2023-08-28T06:31:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-28T10:31:53","slug":"fays-fitness-celebrates-30-years-in-candor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.owegopennysaver.com\/PS\/2023\/08\/27\/fays-fitness-celebrates-30-years-in-candor\/","title":{"rendered":"Fay\u2019s Fitness celebrates 30 years in Candor"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Ron Fay returned to Candor after graduating college, and a stint in the military in 1986, he opened The Muscle Shack, located in an outbuilding behind their home on Owego Street. Before long he had 10 to 15 people working out. <\/p>\n

In 1988, he and his wife, Barbara Slife Fay, purchased the old farmhouse at 41 Owego Rd., complete with a barn that was just right for them to expand \u201cThe Muscle Shack\u201d. <\/p>\n

The Fay\u2019s have been helping local residents with fitness for over 30 years now, and are excited to be celebrating their success. Although there have been many renovations over the years that include physical changes to the building, as well as changes to their training programming, the Fay\u2019s continually adapt for their members.<\/p>\n

They haven\u2019t slowed down, however, and are once again stepping-up their facilities and programs. Point in fact is the progress that has been taking place at the facility recently, which they refer to as their \u201cRoof Refresh\u201d. <\/p>\n

According to Ron, \u201cThe new roof not only removed an eyesore of the structure, it also makes it possible to add more space in the near future.\u201d<\/p>\n

Next year they plan to add another 500 square feet to expand their workout area.<\/p>\n

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Pictured, Barb and Ron Fay celebrate 30 years of running their fitness center in Candor. Photo provided by Carol A. Henry.<\/p><\/div>\n

Over the years, and as their fitness business grew, the Fay\u2019s realized that women preferred not to workout with men so they developed \u201cwomen only\u201d hours. As the women became more comfortable and experienced with strength training, the Fay\u2019s temporarily closed \u201cThe Muscle Shack\u201d and reopened it as \u201cFay\u2019s Fitness Company\u201d. Barb became an AFAA Certified Personal Trainer in 1996, and in 2003 they became \u201cFay\u2019s Fitness, Inc.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cWe are primarily a women\u2019s gym; men do workout here, but women run the show,\u201d Barb stated.<\/p>\n

Due to the pandemic, and in September 2020, the Fays changed to a scheduled workout format.<\/p>\n

\u201cEveryone had a specified time to workout, so no worries of unexpected drop-ins,\u201d they stated.<\/p>\n

\u201cFay\u2019s Fitness, Inc.\u201d retained this model of scheduling even after the pandemic, as it proved to be \u201ccommunity building\u201d – a way for patrons to engage with each other while working-out. <\/p>\n

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A panoramic view of the current one-room open workout concept at Fay\u2019s Fitness. Photo provided by Carol A. Henry.<\/p><\/div>\n

Since then, FFI members have aged along with the Fays. Both Ron and Barb are in their 60\u2019s now, and 90% of their membership is over 50 years old. <\/p>\n

\u201cOur recent \u2018Best Third\u2019 classes are an example of this,\u201d said Barb.<\/p>\n

Ron explained, \u201c\u2019Best Third\u2019 indicates the last third of one\u2019s life where if someone takes care of their body with exercise and diet, and makes good decisions, it can be the best time in their life. Our classes support the exercise portion.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cPeople like working-out with their friends,\u201d Barb said, adding, \u201cThe social aspect is very important for accountability.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have everything for anyone to workout here; not only the equipment, but the space and training. But our customers are older,\u201d said Ron, adding, \u201cSometimes I wonder if it\u2019s intimidating for the younger people to workout with seniors that are in better shape.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Fay\u2019s offer convenient flexible fitness options to local Candor residents including Personal Training. Since many of their customers are in their \u201cBest Third\u201d, they focus on training classes for the 50 and older population.  <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re looking to expand the gym,\u201d said Barb, adding, \u201cThere is no winding down for us. It has always been our dream \u2013 since 1986 \u2013 to offer a first-rate fitness facility to the Candor area. If the pandemic has taught us anything, it is the importance of good health to deal with what is coming.\u201d <\/p>\n

To learn more about Fay\u2019s Fitness, how to join, and the programs they offer, call (607) 659-4818, email to barb@faysfitness.com<\/a> or ron@faysfitness.com<\/a>, or check out their Facebook page at www.facebook.com\/FaysFitness<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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