Personal trainer Kimo Frederickson picked up his business,
True Body Fitness, from Howell and relocated it to Corktown. "I was tired of living there and I thought about joining the Navy," he says. Instead, he found himself joining up with Make/Shift Detroit, a group of young entrepreneurs relocating to Detroit with an aim of "bringing to light what Detroit has to offer."
The Make/Shifters found a residence in Corktown and, conveniently, so did True Body Fitness -- at 2138 Michigan Avenue just east of Trumbull. The studio is comprised of two 800-square-feet storefronts; one is used for group classes and the other houses fitness equipment.
Frederickson's philosophy is that health is a long-term commitment. "The big thing is that it's a lifestyle change, not a crash diet," he says. "I was overweight growing up (so I know that it can be) a big struggle." Group classes cost $15 a session and include Pilates, boot
camp, core balance, yoga fusion with weights, and group flexibility.
Personal training
sessions cost $40 to $60 an hour depending on frequency and duration. Possibilities include weight loss and management, balance and sports specific, flexibility, cardio and metabolic training.
So far, Frederickson has found Detroit to be a welcoming city. "There are downsides, just like any other city, any other place," he says. "But the community has been very supportive, everyone wants to help out -- I really feel like everyone is keeping an eye out for me."
January marks three years in business for True Body and Frederickson plans to celebrate the anniversary by investing in more commercial fitness equipment. He is also looking to add group fitness instructors and personal trainers to the True Body roster. Call Soe at 734-502-5596 for more information.
Find out more information about Make/Shift at
The Urbane Life.
Source: Kimo Frederickson, True Body Fitness
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh
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