Anytime Fitness Wailuku to Host Grand Opening

Anytime Fitness Wailuku: (from left) Jean Sevilla, Jen Tom, Carlene DeCoite, Owner Kurt Higa, Jon Sato. Anytime Fitness photo

The public is invited to the grand opening celebration of Anytime Fitness Wailuku on Saturday, May 28, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The new fitness center is located at the Maui Lani (Safeway) Shopping Center, 54 Maui Lani Parkway. The club is on the lower level across from Kaiser Maui Lani.

The grand opening celebration will feature free giveaways, including a three-month membership at Anytime Fitness Wailuku; club tours; fitness demonstrations; free blood pressure and health checks; balloons for the kids; free refreshments, including Domino’s pizza, fresh fruits from Safeway and water from The Water Store; a Maui Food bank collection area; and an array of entertainment, including Hawaiian music by Kevin Brown & Kevin Kanemoto, Dance International and Zenshin Daiko.

“This grand opening celebration is the culmination of many months of planning and hard work, and I’m so grateful for everyone who has helped us reach this milestone,” said Kurt Higa, gym owner and long-time fitness professional. “The public is invited to come meet our friendly and experienced Anytime Fitness Wailuku staff, including General Manager Jean Sevilla, who has been working in the health and wellness field for more than 20 years; Jen Tom, marathon runner and figure competitor; Jon Sato, who has a bachelors of science degree in exercise science and is a certified fitness trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine; and Carlene DeCoite, who is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a personal trainer and TRX. Their wealth of knowledge is already helping our members achieve their fitness and health goals, and we look forward to sharing their expertise with others in our community as well.”

Higa is a certified strength and conditioning specialist; licensed massage therapist specializing in special populations and injuries; exercise therapy specialist (post-rehabilitation); certified golf biomechanic (Chek Institute); certified personal trainer and certified group exercise instructor.

“It’s truly a great feeling to help people recover from an injury and/or get them to a healthier place in their lives,” Higa said. “What better way to live my life… by helping others love to live theirs.”

Anytime Fitness Wailuku’s Alyssa Wong greets members. Anytime Fitness photo

Memberships at Anytime Fitness Wailuku include 24/7 access to the secure facility and free access to the more than 3,000 Anytime Fitness clubs throughout the world, including the Pukalani and Honolulu facilities.

Some Kaiser Permanente health plans also include free membership at Anytime Fitness. To learn more, inquire at Kaiser.

For general information, visit www.anytimefitness.com.

For details on the grand opening, call Anytime Fitness Wailuku at 244-2348.

General parking for the event will be available at the upper level of the shopping center; parking for those who are disabled will be available near the gym entrance off Maui Lani Parkway.