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HMS Functional Fitness will be moving into their new home inside the old revenue building at the end of July, according to part-owner Michelle Moore.
While the new building will allow HMS Functional Fitness more space to add new amenities at their gym, such as a smoothie bar, they will still be promoting the same mission: functional fitness.
“We try and put an emphasis on functionality,” said Moore. “Sitting at a machine doing a workout is fine, but we try and stress how important movement and flexibility are, not just pure strength. We call it functional fitness for a reason.”
Moore’s fitness journey began when she was 17 years old. She has been passionate ever since and has made it one of her missions to get as many people into fitness as possible.
“I got really into it as a way to get stronger, and then I just caught the bug, and I’ve never stopped,” she said. “I think everyone can benefit from being active and working out.”
When Moore moved to Ely, she saw a need for another gym and wanted a space where she could emphasize her fitness style, so she started HMS Functional Fitness.
“When I came to Ely, I used Studio North, which I loved, but I thought there was room for another type of gym, so I started HMS,” said Moore. “I’m so grateful that we have two gyms because we’re so different and have unique things to add.”
HMS Functional Fitness has since outgrown the building they originally started in and are excited about the new and improved space.
“The new space is slightly bigger square footage-wise than the space we are in now, but it’s newer and better in every way,” said Moore. “There are more windows and more natural light.”
HMS Functional Fitness has been looking for a new space for around four years and finally found the right fit in the old revenue building.
“The new space is going to give us that new breath and will give us a chance to do new offerings like our smoothie bar, muscle therapies, and just nicer rooms and facilities.
Moore is especially looking forward to having the smoothie bar in the new location, and plans on offering other healthy snack options down the road.
“We are starting with three different types of smoothies with proteins and juices, and then later down the line, we’ll start slowly incorporating healthy snack foods,” said Moore. “We want to accommodate our gym members with all their pre-workout and post-workout nutrition needs.”
The main draw to the new building HMS Functional Fitness is moving into is how new the building is relative to their current space.
“People are going to walk into the new building and be amazed with how new and how good-looking it is,” continued Moore.
While there is a lot of excitement about the new space, Moore has her mind focused on moving.
“It’s probably going to be a pretty big process getting all the weights and equipment over there,” said Moore. “I’m hoping it will take us only one full day, but we are prepared for it to take longer. If you see kids walking down Pioneer Road with kettlebells, know we are moving.”
As one can imagine, moving an entire gym is no easy task, and complicating the matter is how HMS Fitness has set up its equipment.
“There is going to be a lot of unscrewing things,” said Moore. “We have a lot of stuff screwed down to keep it in place. Not looking forward to that part.”
For Moore, owning a gym in Ely is about more than just fitness, and she cherishes the opportunity to own a business in a small town.
“I wouldn’t have been able to do something like this in a bigger town,” said Moore. “We have a beach and a park five blocks away, and we have so many things that are within walking distance which allows us to pull off amazing kid and adult programs. I don’t know that if we lived in a big city or had a gym anywhere else, we could offer these things.”
Due to the cost of the new building, monthly membership rates will be going from $40 to $45 a month once they have moved into the new space.
Moore said she can’t wait to be moved into the new space and looks forward to teaching classes at the new and improved HMS Functional Fitness.
