WILTON MANORS – Group personal training has arrived in Wilton Manors, with the grand opening last weekend of BodyTek Fitness at 2216 N. Dixie Highway.

On Saturday, owner Mike Verdugo and his staff officially opened for business, with free exercise classes and a ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by Daisy Deadpetals.

Local officials and members of the Gay Village glitterati attended, and circuit performer DJ Kidd Madonny played. The Wilton Manors location is Verdugo’s second BodyTek Fitness.

Verdugo says that BodyTek’s fitness philosophy is foundational: no two classes are ever the same, with every session incorporating different exercises, techniques, and routines. This will prevent clients’ bodies from adapting and hitting the dreaded plateau. The program is designed to improve the cardiovascular system, while aiding weight loss and building muscle.

And the former Hollywood cop notes, the concept of Group Personal Training makes achieving fitness goals more enjoyable and fun for clients.

“We love being in Wilton Manors,” said Verdugo. “We have so many clients travelling to our Davie location from Wilton Manors, that it makes perfect sense to open a second location to service that high demand. We’re excited to bring our fitness services closer to our client base.”

Verdugo’s enthusiasm is matched by others in the Island City. “I’m excited to see BodyTek opening on North Dixie,” said Krishan Manners, President/CEO of Wilton Manors Main Street. “That area is primed for new development and BodyTek is a good fit with the existing businesses in the Dixie Village area.”

BodyTek sessions are one hour in length and that during each session clients are instructed to work out every body part using a variety of state of the art equipment.

Verdugo says that they welcome clients of all different fitness levels, from novice to expert.