Russell Fit 24/7:

by Kate Sanchez

A Gym for Everyone
There’s a new gym in town and it’s owned by long-time local business mainstays, Tim and Dina Russell. Although it’s the grocery business the Russells have been in for the past 36 years, they’ve now switched gears and built a state-of-the-art facility that anyone can benefit from. After selling their previous business and retiring, the couple decided to live out a long-time dream of owning and operating a gym, thus opening Russell Fit 24/7.

Russell Fit 24/7 is only a month old, but it’s quickly gaining speed as the area’s most versatile location for all things fitness. With 24/7 access to members and flexible hours for those who work long shifts, there’s a staff member behind the desk from 9-7 Monday-Friday and 10-4 Saturday. The knowledgeable staff are well-trained on how to use all the equipment, work certain muscles, or get on a detailed program suited to your specific needs.

Meanwhile, the first-class facility with vast square footage lends itself to optimal workouts for a variety of people. The gym boasts all new, top of the line brand machines as well as free weights and aerobics. Russell Fit 24/7 also offers a variety of classes taught by instructors who are ready to serve you. From Yoga and Zumba, to personal training services, there are truly no limits at this location

Russell Fit 24/7 prides itself in being a place of inclusivity. Whether you’ve worked out your entire life or are looking to begin your fitness journey, Tim Russell says this is the place for you. “Our staff is here to help and can assist someone in working any part of the body at any time,” he shares. The gym holds classes every day except Fridays.

Aside from the more typical classes and machines available at the gym, Russell Fit 24/7 also offers an infrared sauna which works through dry heat only. As an up-and-coming popular service seen mainly at new gyms, Tim says that they’ve had a very good response to it and the fitness facility overall. “We feel extremely blessed,” he shares.

Russell Fitness 24/7 is located at 505 W. 18th Street in Portales. For more information on their rates and membership packages, call 575-825-1936 or visit their website www.russellfit247.com. They are also on Facebook.