Imitation may be the finest form of flattery, but the truth is, not too many clubs have the history of success that we have at MBS.

“There’s a lot of competition out there,” admits Michael Papamichael. “Chain clubs are popping up everywhere with big budgets to advertise. We really need our members to support us right now.”

It seems that a new facility has opened in every shopping center in the area.

“The difference is the experience and education of its staff,” Papamichael says. “Every club has equipment but it is our people that truly set us apart. Our staff is friendly and inviting. By managing the staff like a family we have developed a loyalty and commitment amongst our staff that leads to a great work environment and thus a focus on our members needs.”

“We have been in business for over 15 years and have the cream of the crop of trainers and instructors. Plus, we are a family owned and operated club so the owner is always in the store.”

“Our friendly hometown atmosphere truly sets us apart. Just like Cheers on TV we are a place to go where people know your name. A place where friends gather and people share a common interest. No matter what your fitness level or interests are MBS has something for everyone in a place where you can feel comfortable.”

Other key points that sets MBS apart from clubs in the area are:

Our childcare facility staff is a caring group of people, many of who have kids of their own. The Kids center has lots of wonderful toys and games for kids of all ages. Parents can feel secure that the kids are having fun while they concentrate on their workout.

The personal trainers at MBS are the most qualified, most experienced, and best educated in town. By creating a fair and balanced work environment we have attracted the top trainers in the area. Our trainers are always approachable and offer a wealth of knowledge to our members.

While equipment is prone to malfunction, and repairs can get delayed for reasons beyond our control, MBS responds very quickly to repairs and never allows a broken piece of equipment to sit idle for long.

Our cardio area has multiple state of the art entertainment systems in place to give members several options to help distract and or motivate them though their workouts. From surfing the net to listening to a favorite CD or watching TV, members can escape to their own world while working out.

The club is clean and well maintained considering the large volume of use we get. The facility is cleaned multiple times per day and the staff is trained to spot things as they come up and to see that the club is quickly attended to.

MBS is a leader in the fitness industry. We have always stayed on the cutting edge of the trends and direction of the industry, which enabled us to forecast the future needs of our members. . It is this focus on staying current and in tune to the market that has allowed us to grow from a small aerobics studio to one of the major players in area

This spring MBS is undergoing a renaissance. The front area will be revamped to include new furniture and accessories.

“We are addressing the question of nutrition,” says Papamichael. “We’ll have healthy soups, salads and sandwiches fresh daily in our deli case.

The Kid’s Center, or nursery, has also seen improvements. We have fresh paint on the walls and brand new carpeting.. Believe it or not, there are two complete computers systems in the back room. Your kids can play games or learn on the computers while you are working out.

The equipment in the weight room is getting a makeover and the upholstery on some machines will be color coded along with placards to indicate which muscles are being used.

“We’re making the machines a lot more user friendly,” says Michael, adding that the trainer’s offices have also been revamped with new furniture to make them more aesthetically pleasing.

MBS has ordered brand new sets of dumbells for the weight room. The two complete sets are in 5 lbs increments from 15 lbs up to 120 lbs.

“They are ergonomically easier on the hands and include rubber tips for safety,” he says.

We also very proud of the improvements made in the Spin, or Group Cycling Studio. Along with recent purchase of 24 LeMond Revmaster Cycles, new speakers have been installed for superior sound. The floor has also been repainted with new yellow stripes added to replicate street riding. Wow!

Due to the popularity of the Body Sculpting classes, additional sets of hand weights and Body Bars have been ordered for both studios. Also, 40 brand new Barbell sets with rubber coated weights and racks have been purchased for the Group Strengthening classes.

Of course the reason MBS is superior, in my mind and experience, is the friendly and knowledgeable staff. Each new member gets three one-hour orientation sessions with a trainer. Follow up sessions are always available to keep members on track.

“We keep track of the attendance, too,” adds Michael. “If a member attends three times weekly for the first 60 days of enrollment, he or she gets one month free added to their membership. We WANT people to use our facilities because we’re interested in their good health. Now if a member ‘disappears’ for a while, we’ll have a trainer call to see everything’s all right.”

“We have the most diversified group exercise program around. Our classes are taught by some of the best instructors around. Our instructors are world class and are more skilled and knowledgeable than our competitors.”

Michael and Andy Glickman, co-owner, want to know what YOU, the members, want to see in the club and urge you to use the suggestion box or simply knock on their door.

“We need to pull together so that we can continue providing the kind of expertise and personal attention we’re noted for,” adds Michael. MBS has been voted one of the 50 top workout facilities in America, and for good reason. So let’s continue to support the club and encourage friends and neighbors to join.