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BY ISAIAH FRIZZELL<\/em><\/p>\n

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Lee Anderson and his son, Bear. Photo courtesy of API.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On the off chance that fitness made your New Year\u2019s Resolutions list, you have to check out Anderson Performance Institute (API). Their grand opening is Friday, January 10, 2025.<\/p>\n

Complete Fitness<\/strong>
\nIn the old LLGreens space now sits the most state-of the-art fitness, and perhaps even more important, recovery, gym in the state. With the biggest Jiu-Jitsu rolling mat in Idaho, a professional boxing ring, body bags, speed bags, weights, and a plethora of pro trainers to get you more than fit \u2013 safety aware and all with world class recovery.
\nThe recovery alone is worth a visit. They have a steam sauna, cold plunge tubs, infrared and red light therapy rooms, meditation classes and yoga. You can work your way to your goal in expert hands. Lee Anderson, Julie Daniels, Anderson\u2019s son Storm and even his three-year-old Bear, who literally helps with the children\u2019s classes are just a few of the decorated trainers handling classes and decorum. All of whom are championship competitors in the fighting and athletic endeavours. Anderson is confident \u201cour coaching staff has competed, actually really competed, at the highest level professionally, and won.\u201d
\nAnderson is a decorated tournament champion, himself, in kickboxing and cage fighting (MMA) and has put his blood, sweat and tears into this facility. Best believe he knows his stuff, hires the best and understands the journey \u2013 from top to bottom. They\u2019ve been holding classes for the past few months but everyone\u2019s excited for the grand opening as all amenities will be intact.<\/p>\n

Wrestling Changeover<\/strong>
\nAPI has taken over the Wood River wrestling club as Anderson explains, \u201cWood River shut down their club wrestling program so they\u2019re still gonna do their school wrestling for the high and middle school, but they\u2019ve had a club wrestling program that\u2019s ran for, gosh, 20, 30 years and they\u2019re shutting it down. We\u2019re taking it over, and it starts on Monday at our place.\u201d
\nBig news! The original coach will be there as well. \u201cThe coaches that were there are transitioning to our place too. The head coach, Derek Ruhter, is coming to my place and he\u2019s gonna be the assistant coach. And one of my guys, Shane McGough, is gonna be the head coach.\u201c<\/p>\n

Fee Structure<\/strong>
\nWith nearly any program you like, all are available for a free try. From boxing to yoga to women\u2019s cardio kickboxing, any class can be tried for free to test your mettle. Most excellent, API blessedly offers month to month memberships that can be paused without hassle or fee! The recovery center uses a punch card system where you can buy the year and click the card each session. With ultimate flexibility and community in mind we\u2019re seeing a destination gym born right here in Hailey.<\/p>\n

Cohesive Connection<\/strong>
\n\u201cWe have like three different yoga instructors and of course Noel Hodge. She\u2019s going to be teaching a meditation mobility class. So, you know, it\u2019s not just fire. It\u2019s like fire and ice. We\u2019ve got the yin and the yang. It\u2019s not just a complete combat sports center.
\nIt\u2019s also meditation, mobility, yoga, movement and recovery. The total package.\u201d Anderson has some of the best teachers in the Valley and surrounding towns.
\nOne of the highlights of this new facility is women\u2019s safety. \u201cWe have a women\u2019s self-defense class coming up where women are going to learn personal awareness, gun safety, you know they\u2019ll be going to the gun range.\u201d
\nThough our area is fairly low crime these are fantastic fitness and even mental agility opportunities. It\u2019s not just for the gym rats or high level competitors. Anderson makes it very, very clear that they are a family, community center \u201cIt\u2019s really a team environment and there\u2019s no ego, no attitude, there\u2019s no tough guys. It\u2019s all about team and family for us. We all have like-minded goals to help each other get better and keep each other safe and healthy.\u201d
\nEveryone is welcome, from the beginner, the novice and the advanced. You can get your feet wet and see what jives with your physicality and schedule. Most classes are at night as well, so work and gym may coexist.<\/p>\n

Community Courage<\/strong>
\n\u201cHey, we\u2019ve created this for the community and tried to make it where there\u2019s something for everybody here. Whether you\u2019re an aspiring athlete, you\u2019re already a high level athlete, you\u2019re someone that wants to just try it out or you\u2019re somebody in need.\u201d
\nAnderson extends to those who may need financial flexibility.
\n\u201cIf you\u2019re not financially capable, there\u2019s options for you. If you need help, talk to us. We have something for everybody.
\nSo it\u2019s for our community. You know I\u2019ve been doing this for 30 years. So this is kind of like celebrating 30 years of us helping the community and helping kids and just continuing on that path.\u201d
\nWhat a path and what a place. Excellent location in downtown Hailey, full list of fitness options, flexible financing and friendly, championship instructors. It\u2019s almost like a blend of the old Hailey vibe with the sparkle of new amenities.
\nCheck out their site: api5bidaho.com\/programs\/boxing and simply talk to Anderson.
\nHappy New Year, and remember health is true wealth!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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