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Tyler Adamczak, a personal trainer at the new Full Circle Fitness facility on Route 9 in Saratoga Springs, oversees a client\u2019s workout. The gym opened in June.
\u00a92017 Saratoga Photographer.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Maureen Werther<\/p>\n

Full Circle Fitness of Colonie recently opened a second location at 3257 Route 9 in Saratoga Springs. <\/span><\/p>\n

Owners Laurie and Dan Romand have been attracting people, who might shy away from the traditional gym atmosphere, to their more intimate-style facility where everyone ends up knowing each other\u2019s name and sharing their journeys toward a healthier lifestyle.<\/span><\/p>\n

There are never more than 15 people per class, the owners said. The company\u2019s claim to fame is personalized attention and a commitment to helping each person realize their fitness goals and develop healthy lifestyle habits. <\/span><\/p>\n

Laurie Romand, CEO of Full Circle, said their program is geared toward people who may feel uncomfortable or intimidated in what she calls the \u201cbig box\u201d type of gym. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cPerhaps the person has never worked out before and doesn\u2019t know how to operate equipment. Or, they feel that, if they ask a question about a particular exercise machine, they\u2019re going to be pressured to sign up for expensive personal training sessions,\u201d said Romand.<\/span><\/p>\n

Full Circle Fitness offers four-week programs, ranging from three days per week to unlimited weekly attendance. Their classes range from a \u201cbeginners\u2019 boot camp\u201d to more advanced training, and they pay careful attention to each person\u2019s restrictions, health issues and medical history, tailoring moves to accommodate for those individual differences.<\/span><\/p>\n

Full Circle first began offering classes in Saratoga Springs in 2013, renting space from a Tae Kwon Do studio near Northway Exit 15. Before long, they had developed a loyal following and needed to find their own location. <\/span><\/p>\n

They moved their studio to Colonie, first operating out of a church and eventually moving into their current location at 251 New Karner Road. They now have approximately 140 clients in Colonie. <\/span><\/p>\n

Since holding a grand opening in Saratoga Springs in June, they have acquired 40 new clients, with others from the Colonie location also traveling to Saratoga to take advantage of classes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Tyler Adamczak, who has been with Full Circle for three years and is now the manager of the Saratoga Springs location, was one of those people who probably did not feel comfortable in a larger gym environment. He said he was severely overweight when he decided to finally do something about it. He then went on to become a licensed personal trainer so he could share his passion for fitness and a healthy lifestyle with others.<\/span><\/p>\n

He calls Full Circle a \u201cjudgment-free zone,\u201d adding that when a person says, \u201cI\u2019m fat,\u201d the Full Circle staff\u2019s reply is, \u201cNo, you\u2019re John or Mary,\u201d stressing the importance of each person as a unique individual.<\/span><\/p>\n

Romand said that by modifying their programs for people with a range of issues\u2014aches, pains and loss of strength\u2014they can achieve remarkable success. She told a story of a man who, when he first began at Full Circle, could not bend his knees more than two inches because of an old quadricep injury.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cHe cried when he was able to bend down and ties his shoes for the first time in years,\u201d she said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Full Circle also prides itself on the friendships that develop among their clients. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe are a family here,\u201d said Adamczak, adding that, if they don\u2019t see a client in the gym for a week, they call to make sure everything is okay and to encourage them to come back to the gym. <\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to the weekly classes, the staff also provides nutritional counseling. They even take people on \u201cHannaford tours,\u201d where they teach people how to shop for and buy the right foods to attain their fitness goals.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe challenge them to make healthier choices,\u201d said Romand, adding that her husband, Dan, is certified through Precision Nutrition, a nutritional coaching program.<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to classes during the week, Full Circle offers bonus classes on Saturdays that members can attend at no additional cost. <\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to its two locations, Full Circle has also begun providing corporate wellness solutions to local businesses by bringing classes and \u201cchallenges\u201d into companies. Laurie said it is a great way for people to get some exercise and step away from their desks.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe like to say that we are helping people add years to their lives and life to their years,\u201d said Laurie.<\/span><\/p>\n

For more information about class times and pricing, visit www.fullcircleny.clickfunnels.com\/mainpage. They can also be reached in Saratoga Springs at 518-250-2008.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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