… says Minister Henry at the Fitness 53 Gym opening

YOUNG people now have new highs to set their sights on, according to Minister within the Ministry of Education with responsibility for Sport, Nicolette Henry, as she officially opened the Fitness 53 Gym at Providence on Monday evening.

Built and owned by former Guyana and West Indies captain Ramnaresh Sarwan, the gym, located at Plantation M, Providence, opened its doors to the public yesterday morning.
Speaking at the launch, Henry contended that, “This is the type of inspiration that we need for our young people so they can dream bigger and reach higher, so I would like to congratulate Mr Sarwan on this initiative. I would also like to pledge the support of the government as it relates to supporting this gym from two fronts.
“One, from an athletics perspective, it certainly can provide the type of exposure that our athletes need and so that’s a good opportunity. Secondly from a public health perspective it can provide people with the type of exercise that they would need to address NCD (non-communicable diseases),” continued Minister Henry.
She noted that these two aspects are important for Nation-building.
Also making brief remarks was chairman of the National Sport Commission, Ivan Persaud, who stated that the investment means that persons have less excuses not to be fitter and to train harder.
Sarwan, giving brief comments, spoke of his long nights in ensuring his dream became a reality. He thanked his parents and friends who ensured that he kept pushing for the facility.
The Providence-based facility features sections for weights, cardio, aerobics as well as a sauna and a fitness bar for persons serious about their training.
Sarwan confirmed that he had the facility officially called Fitness 53 after his West Indies number. It was an idea in thought for over five years and Saturday’s event marks his first investment off the field.
Patrons will be charged $6 000 for registration and a monthly fee of $5 500 for use of the facility which will be open from 05:30hrs to 22:00hrs every day.
The former West Indies player also confirmed that he is working to ensure that the Gym’s trainers have updated information, commit to refresher courses as well as have various sessions with international figures from time to time.
He has also confirmed that the Gym will have a nutritionist to assist elite athletes in devising programmes to ensure their overall progress.