E\u014dS Fitness in the Midway District was busy during the pandemic replacing its locker rooms and putting in two new pools and a dry sauna and is now emerging with an expansionist outlook.<\/p>\n
The facility has a basketball court, as well as a movie theater with subdued lighting where members can watch recently released films while doing cardio workouts.<\/p>\n
A Gold\u2019s Gym in a previous iteration, the Midway facility with both indoor and outdoor workout areas was one of 16 gyms that were acquired and rebranded by E\u014dS in 2015.<\/p>\n
\u201cFrom that point, we went from 16 locations to now 65,\u201d said Richard Idgar, chief operating officer at Midway E\u014dS, noting those sites are seeded throughout California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona in the Southwest. \u201cWe\u2019ve had a very exciting trajectory, even throughout COVID and the pandemic. Thankfully, we were able to continue to grow. It\u2019s an exciting time for us.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat is unique about this club is that half of the footage is allocated outdoors,\u201d noted Idgar, pointing out E\u014dS takes full advantage of the weather. \u201cIn Southern California, we\u2019re so lucky because it doesn\u2019t get that hot where we have to be that concerned,\u201d he said adding, \u201cWhat\u2019s unique about Southern California is we can really enjoy indoor-outdoor year-round.\u201d<\/p>\n
E\u014dS with its revamped facilities is helping San Diego fitness enthusiasts find ways to beat the heat while continuing their summer fitness programs. \u201cSummer is a busy time for us,\u201d noted Idgar. \u201cPeople are engaging more in physical activity post-pandemic. Our clubs are utilized, they\u2019re busy, and there is a lot of energy.\u201d<\/p>\n
Discussing the overall mission of E\u014dS, Idgar said it is to \u201cimprove the livelihood and the health of our members, and to create loyal, lifelong fans and exercise practitioners.\u201d He added the club\u2019s goal is to \u201chave very inclusive locations where everyone feels comfortable and welcome and can be a part of something special. We want to create environments where members want to come back, day after day. And, hopefully, they are achieving their fitness goals and they are extending their lives. That\u2019s the overarching theme for us.\u201d<\/p>\n
E\u014dS also offers one-on-one and small-group personal training led by skilled professionals for those who want to take their physical training to the next level.<\/p>\n
Most physical-education enthusiasts often forget with summer workouts that proper muscle recovery can sometimes be just as \u2013 or more important \u2013 than physical training itself with temperatures rising. E\u014dS works to ensure its members implement active recovery techniques and proper hydration practices to improve blood circulation and assist with muscle recovery.<\/p>\n
Offered Idgar in the way of summer workout tips, \u201cFirst and foremost, hydrate,\u201d he suggested. \u201cWhatever works in order to keep your temperature down. When you are working out, whether cardiovascular or strength training, you are elevating your internal temperature. As we\u2019re doing that, we want to make sure we\u2019re lowering the body\u2019s temperature as much as possible. And that\u2019s what hydration will do.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some of the other things you can do to stay cool while working out, according to Idgar, is to be \u201cvery selective\u201d about what exercises you plan to do, especially outside. For example, if you\u2019re going for a hike, Idgar advised choosing a trail that has some shading so you are out of the direct sunlight. Or when biking, he said you can regulate the amount of exercise that you do outdoors, limiting it from 30 minutes to an hour maximum.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd then you may want to choose some different exercises, like swimming, which is a great alternative in the summer months when temperatures are high,\u201d suggested Idgar.<\/p>\n
Of the future of E\u014dS in Midway, Idgar concluded: \u201cSan Diego has always been really such an amazing club for us, and we want to keep reinvesting and ensuring that our members are really enjoying the overall experience.\u201d<\/p>\n
E\u014dS FITNESS<\/p>\n
Where: 3156 Sports Arena Blvd.<\/p>\n
Hours: Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.<\/p>\n