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Member’s Path to Strength and Resilience

By: OPFHC Staff

July 3, 2023, 10:00 am - Categories: Cancer Fitness, Exercise, Family Health, Fitness, Joint Health, Member Highlight

Member Overcomes Health and Fitness Challenges and Finds Support for her Entire Family at the Center.

When Kim joined Orland Park Health & Fitness Center, she was a mom of three (including a special needs child) and was not fit like she desired to be.

“The atmosphere and people at Orland Park Health & Fitness Center were very welcoming. Even today, I feel comfortable and confident,” says Kim.

Kim has experienced some health and fitness challenges since becoming a member. She enjoyed hiking but had a very weak ankle. She wanted to go hiking without pain.

“The trainers helped me to get stronger so I could stop wearing my knee brace to go hiking.”

Then in 2009, Kim was going through chemotherapy and radiation for breast cancer.

“I never broke a bone because of my trainers’ dedication. It was less stressful.”

For Kim, Orland Park Health & Fitness Center is a sanctuary for my whole family.

“My children grew up here. Now they work out here. I feel comfortable to let my special needs son go by himself.”

When asked if she would recommend Orland Park Health & Fitness Center, Kim says:

“JOIN!! I live by the philosophy of thinking about where will I be in a year. If I don’t try, I can’t change. You need to shake it up. Orland Park Health & Fitness Center is very health-centered. Everyone is welcoming and we encourage each other.”