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Upcoming events in downtown Fond du Lac
Bodybuilding champs help others get in shape; boutique is unusual mix
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Happy New You; Wellness Salons in downtown Fond du Lac
YMCA has expanded fitness options Dorothy Bliskey | Special to The Reporter
The original YMCA was built on First Street in 1907. Its Christian-based mission has not changed, with the intent to help develop a healthy spirit, mind and body. The entire family — from toddler to Grandma and Grandpa — can benefit from fitness and fun at the new YMCA, 90 W. Second St. A just-completed $16 million expansion and remodeling of the YMCA has nearly doubled the amount of space, number of employees, members and offerings. Social areas link the fitness areas together, making it a user-friendly facility where families can gather to work out, socialize and attend classes with healthier living in mind. Options for getting physically fit in 2011 are plentiful at the Y. Just inside the new main entrance is the aquatic area featuring two swimming pools — a Lap Pool and adjacent Family Pool. The Lap Pool is filled with cooler, deeper water for swimming non-competitive laps. The Family Pool is a maze of sections for all ages such as the shallow toddler area with a kiddies’ slide, a two-lane lap swim area, a current channel that mimics a river flowing in one direction, water dump buckets, water basketball, and a larger “adultsize” water slide. A whirlpool and steam room complete the aquatic area. “The current channel can be a good water resistance workout when you walk against it,” said Greg Giles, executive director at the YMCA for the past eight years.
Workout center With four children of his own ranging from ages 2 to 17, Giles says the Y is his family’s workout center. “Our family gets to use the Y for a multiple range of ages,” he said. “I can be playing racquetball with my oldest son one minute and the next be in the toddler pool with my 2-year old.” Five locker rooms with private changing rooms, shower and bathroom areas are designated for girls, boys, women and men along with a family locker room where parents can assist small children. All five conveniently lead to the pool area. The main level also features two gymnasiums. The Community Gym is shared by the Boys and Girls Club, which is housed within the YMCA. The Family Gym offers a host of activities from pick-up basketball to afterschool dodgeball and kickball for kids. Basketball hoops in the Family Gym can be lowered for younger children.
There is a crossover of activities between children who are YMCA members and those who are Boys and Girls Club members. Each is entitled to participate in activities meant for either group. Two racquetball courts on the main level are busy. “They are more in demand than before,” Giles said.
studio and is used for classes such as step aerobics and body pump (a weight-lifting class set to music). The other fitness studio hosts a variety of instructor-led classes. The location in the heart of the city is central to the Y’s clientele, said Giles, adding that surrounding businesses also benefit. With more than 1,000 people a day visiting the Y, the facility brings a lot of people to the downtown,” he said. “We are thrilled to offer this wonderful facility to the community,” Giles said. “It really does belong to the community.”
A Child Watch drop-off area supervised by staff is available for members working out. Children ages 6 weeks to 8 years old are supervised by staff for $1 per hour for each child. “The parent needs to be present,” said Giles, noting that the Child Watch area leads to the adjoining Family Adventure Center for children ages 7-11 and offers a climbing structure, slide and TVs.
Social space Social space is evident just inside the main entrance to the Y where casual table settings invite guests to relax, read the newspaper, play a game of cribbage or enjoy a cup of coffee while they wait for family members or socialize. The Life Management Center, commonly called the workout center, can be found on the upper level of the Y and has doubled in size. With more than 10,000 square feet and 130 pieces of equipment, the area is bustling. Some equipment comes with individual televisions and connections for personal portable music devices. Cardiovascular equipment includes items like recumbent bikes, cross trainers, rowing machines and treadmills. Strength training equipment focuses on free weights, squat racks and bench weights. A stretching area completes the workout center. Fitness classes designed for active older adults, as well as a social calendar that includes an “Out to Lunch” option at local restaurants, are available for seniors who want the best of both worlds — to keep fit and socialize. Group fitness classes featuring yoga, zumba, kick-boxing, low-impact workouts and water aerobics help members become healthier no matter what their age. In the lowest level of the Y is a multipurpose room for workshops and seminars, along with two more fitness studios. One studio, formerly the old gym, is now transformed into the facility’s largest group exercise
Jared Magoline, in photo at top right, and Christian Casper, second from bottom, lift weights at the Fond du Lac YMCA. Mike Schibling and Brian Schleis, second from top, play basketball in the gym. Swimming is also a popular form of exercise at the Y. The Reporter photos by Patrick Flood and Justin Connaher
Most classes are included with a YMCA membership. Private swim lessons and the use of a personal trainer are some of the exceptions. Seniors 65 or older often can get their membership free or discounted by certain insurance plans. The Y is open Monday-Friday, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For more information on joining or upcoming classes go to www.fdlymca.org or visit the YMCA.
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Bodybuilding champs
help others get in shape;
Dorothy Bliskey Special to The Reporter While buying, selling and grading diamonds might seem an odd mix with running a gym that helps mold body-building physiques, it’s the perfect combination for TJ (Timothy) Schoenborn and his wife Crystal. The two own and operate a pair of adjacent businesses.
boutique is unusual mix
Zen Boutique and Jewelry carries on the jewelry legacy started by TJ’s family. When he isn’t personally training someone at Dedicated Fitness, TJ might be tucked inside his work room at the back of the gym, grading diamonds or repairing jewelry.
Dedicated Fitness is a fully-equipped gym featuring cardiovascular and weight machines and free weights. The location offers personal fitness training, massage therapy and a weight loss and muscle gaining line of supplements and vitamins.
Crystal, when not at her nursing job, will either be training other women in the gym or selling any number of items in the boutique. In addition to diamonds, the boutique carries trendy jewelry, purses, billfolds, sunglasses, scarves and a few other unique items.
“We have some equipment you won’t see at any other gyms in Wisconsin,” said TJ, a bodybuilding champion on both the state and national levels.
“We have jewelry lines that will not be seen elsewhere, including jewelry designed by a friend of ours, Dana Levy, who just happens to be Oprah Winfrey’s jewelry designer,” Crystal said.
He was named Mr. Wisconsin in bodybuilding competition in 2003 and two years later earned the national title as the North American Bodybuilding Champion. TJ cites the free range independent chest press at Dedicated Fitness as one example of a machine that is state-ofthe-art — and rare in the state. “We went to Pittsburgh and hand-picked our equipment based on function and quality,” he said. Crystal also won state awards for fitness. She was named Wisconsin Female Athlete of the Year and Ms Figure Wisconsin in 2007. Both keep in shape at Dedicated Fitness, where they train others to become more fit. They are also working with a program to help overweight youth who are struggling with self-esteem issues. In an attempt to help kids, the couple is reaching out to high schools such as Appleton West, which recently requested their help with building a self-esteem program through fitness. The jewelry connection has deep roots. TJ, who grew up in Kiel, is a fourth generation jeweler. His greatgrandfather, Matt Schoenborn, started Schoenborn Jewelers in Kiel, followed by his grandfather Oscar and later his dad Lyle, who continued to run the family business through the decades. His dad retired at the end of 2010.
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When TJ Schoenborn was in high school he played football and wrestled. He also had a childhood illness that caused him to lose his hair permanently at 15.
Jewelry legacy
TJ runs Dedicated Fitness, 44 N. Main St., while Crystal, who also works as a registered nurse, oversees Zen Boutique and Jewelry next door at 46 N. Main. The businesses adjoin, and clients can easily walk from one to the other once inside.
Bodybuilding
Hooked on fitness
TJ spent 18 years at Schoenborn Jewelers, where he was a bench jeweler and diamond grader and buyer. He attended G.I.A. School in California for diamond grading and Levy Corporation in Chicago for jewelry repair and ring design.
“I was small and I was bald,” he said. “I got picked on a lot and had low self-esteem.” He said that’s the reason he began a fitness regime. “I needed to build my self-esteem. My dad just happened to own a gym in addition to the jewelry business.” From there, it was all uphill as TJ began to build his body and his self esteem, eventually becoming a state and the national champion in bodybuilding.
“My parents will help out with the jewelry and diamond line at Zen,” TJ said. “Dad has 50 years experience as a jeweler, so he will be a great addition. My son Jake, who is 14, is also starting to learn the jewelry end of the business. He will be the fifth generation of Schoenborns to continue the 110-year family business.” Liz Regan of Seattle was hired as an on-site massage therapist specializing in sports massage, neuromuscular massage, Swedish and hot stone massage. “She is amazing at treating injuries and problem areas,” said TJ, noting that another employee, Steven Neil, was brought on board to serve as the general manager. “Steven brings athletic experience as a former minor league baseball player, associated with the Brewers.” The Schoenborns preparation for running a gym comes from 25 years of competitive bodybuilding and figure competition. “All of our principles have come from using those training and nutrition techniques on ourselves and our clients,” TJ said. “Before we trained the general public, we trained athletes — seven state champions, one national champion, a Miss Fond du Lac and women who are professional models. Now we are bringing all of that experience to the public in our gym.”
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Extended hours are available upon request. Phone: Dedicated Fitness, 948-9041; Zen, 904-0936. Websites: www.dedicateddfitness.org and www.zenbodysalon.com
The adjacent businesses of Dedicated Fitness, 44 N. Main St., and Zen Boutique and Jewelry, 46 N. Main St., are operated by TJ (Timothy) Schoenborn and his wife Crystal. Zen Boutique features jewelry, among other items. Dedicated Fitness is a fully equipped gym featuring cardiovascular and weight machines and free weights. The Reporter photos by Patrick Flood
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Tuesday, January 25 $2 off Tuesdays Childrens Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan Street. 9-5pm. $2.25 per guest, children under 1 are free Every person receives $2 off the price of admission each Tuesday in January!
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Artists in Action Childrens Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan Street. 11-11:30am. $4.25 The Children’s Museum’s visitors will be guided by some of Fond du Lac’s best and brightest as the museum welcomes John Scotello and art students from UW-Fond du Lac with this collaboration program. Children and their caregivers will be invited to explore a “mystery art” medium each week as they create an original work of art.
Dental Health Educational Workshops Childrens Museum of Fond du Lac, 51 Sheboygan Street. 11:30-noon. $4.25. Experiment and have fun in the Children’s Museum “Dental Health Lab”! Museum visitors will learn the importance of dental hygiene while they make their own toothpaste and hear about the power of fluoride.
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Many of us choose to use the beginning of a new year to start the betterment of our mind and body. One of the best ways to increase your well-being and jump start a new you is through massage therapy. Often times massage therapy is viewed as only a form of relaxation, but there are even greater benefits massage therapy has to offer.
Take time for yourself this year and do your body a favor, get a massage.
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