Sun, 15 Aug 1999

Enjoy a healthy lifestyle (and be a part of it)

To find an athletic club or fitness center in a big city like Jakarta is as easy as ABC. There are many and they can vary in quality. Some clubs are open to the public, while others are limited to members only. The facilities also vary from club to club, from a small aerobic studio to the most prestigious fitness center equipped with world-class amenities. And the price? It is, of course, as varied as the grade and facilities provided.

Bear in mind, the paradigm on the importance of being a member of an athletic club has now shifted. In the past, being a member of an athletic club meant nothing but prestige. But now, it is not prestige that counts. People are looking at their athletic club not only as a tool for their health but, at the same time, it must be affordable. The more reasonable the price, the more sought after the club.

One of many quality centers available is the Quantum Athletic Club. The athletic facilities available are the most complete and safest for users, like the cardiovascular equipment from Nautilus, a half-sized Olympic standard indoor swimming pool, the most restful relaxation center for a sauna, steam, whirlpool and hot and cold plunge. Two squash courts are also available, together with a coach and hitting partner to assist or to accompany members when playing. To enjoy all these "state-of-the- art" club facilities forever, a member is required to pay a membership fee of only Rp 3 million.

Along with the top-notch facilities, affordable price and useful fitness activities, being trained in a healthy lifestyle is also necessary. Quantum has proven to be the best for the past three years of operation, since October 1, 1996. Healthy Lifestyle -- Quantum Athletic Club's philosophy -- is a proportional combination of doing the right exercises and eating well. In order to be educated to this attitude, Quantum is offering a Personal Trainer program, which is "one-on-one" training between the "Trainer" and the "Trainee". Starting with a personal body appraisal, we can find out a member's problems and interests, and move on to a health program chart comprising the type of, and quantity of, exercise needed as well as nutritional intake.

In Indonesia, fitness instructors who are qualified as Personal Trainers are very rare. For that matter, Quantum, together with Mr. Andy Ooi, a Fitness Educator from Singapore, has opened a special course for Fitness Instructors from other athletic clubs to become internationally qualified Personal Trainers. This 150+ hour course is the first in Indonesia, and began its first class in July, 1999.

To educate people on how to be a part of a healthy lifestyle has always been the commitment of Quantum. Therefore, Quantum has all the criteria to be the healthy lifestyle destination in Jakarta. For further information, please call 8353977 or visit Quantum Athletic Club on the seventh floor of Menara Imperium, Kuningan, Jakarta.