Gold’s Gym Saipan president Russ Quinn stated, “We wanted to get Jackie started on the right foot. Gold’s Gym is the premier fitness franchise in the United States, and we are proud to be part of that family.”
Quinn also stated, “Our goal is to provide a facility that promotes fitness at all levels.”
Jackie Van Dam started working at Gold’s Gym in July of this year, and going to Gold’s University was the perfect opportunity for her to learn more about what it takes to successfully run a Gold’s Gym and make it the best.
Jackie Van Dam said: “I wanted to learn all I could so that I could introduce new and exciting programs to the residents of the CNMI. My goal is to make Gold’s Gym Saipan the best gym on island and provide a place that all its members can be proud of.”
While attending the university, Jackie met with Gold’s Gym president Jim Snow and several key corporate managers, who were eager to provide insightful advice and helpful hints to improve the local gym. She also met the current Mr. Lightweight USA Champion Tamar El Guindy.
Stated Van Dam: “It was so great to be around like minded people whose goal is to promote health and fitness.”
The weeklong university, which is conducted twice a year, is a boot camp of information. Classes covered various topics including: Personal Training Development, Running Group Exercise Classes, Gym Operations, Referral Programs and Marketing.
Van Dam stated, “It’s about creating a welcoming environment that encourages individuals to come in and workout, whether by taking one of our great exercise classes, or utilizing the largest variety of free weights in the CNMI. We have it all.”
While in Texas, Jackie traveled to other Gold’s Gyms in the area to see what services and amenities they provide to their members.
She was also able to compare the “stateside” gyms to Gold’s Gym Saipan.
Jackie said: “What amazed me was how great our gym is compared to those we saw in the States. Of course their facilities were bigger, but several other General Managers were impressed with what we offer, and actually wanted advise on what we were doing here.”
Gold’s Gym Saipan, the CNMI’s only full service fitness center, offers a large array of classes including: Body Pump, Step Classes, Spin Classes, Yoga, Pilates, Tai Chi, and Dance Classes. Plus they have a highly trained certified personal instructor to help you achieve your health goals.
Jackie says: “Look for some new additions at Gold’s Gym. We have added noontime Spin Classes on Monday’s.
And are looking for ways to improve the facility including new flat screen TV’s in the Cardio Area. We’ve also introduced our new dotFIT Supplement Program that helps members track their nutrition and weight loss progress on line.”
Gold’s offers great tasting smoothies, and right now the Smoothie of the Month is: BERRY BLAST! Come by and see what’s new at Gold’s Gym Saipan. Located behind the Skateboard Park and across from the Sugar King Park. Call 234-4000 for more information.
