Gym pushing to healthy new height

FACES in fitness are changing in Bannockburn.

The Burnfit247 gym on High Street will now be run by Habitual Health’s Anna Furniss, who has been training her clients on site for a year-and-a-half.

She said her aim is to support more people to improve their health and fitness.

“I work with so many people over 40 who start out thinking they can’t exercise for whatever reason,” she said.

“Then they realise that not only can they do the work, but that they are getting results.

“It is not always weight loss. Many of my clients come to me frustrated by constant pain, lack of energy and fear that exercising especially going to the gym is just simply too hard.

“Now they are exercising consistently, enjoying it and doing things they never thought they would do again, they are getting their life back.”

Ms Furniss said she recognises Burnfit247 has had a relaxed community feel under the leadership of outgoing business owner of 15 years Bronwyn Davie, and she doesn’t want that atmosphere to shift.

“I am here to support you all on your journeys, and help you overcome those hurdles life throws up, because it’s not what happens to you that matters, it’s how you react to it that makes the difference,” Ms Furniss said

Also the president of Bannockburn and District Chamber of Commerce, and a marriage and funeral celebrant, Ms Davie said she’s sad to say goodbye to her clients, many of which have become friends, but new challenges are on the horizon.

“It has been a wild ride but it is time for a change, and I am so excited that someone who is as passionate about helping our community as much I am, is taking over,” she said.

“I plan on having a few months of R-and-R with my hubby, then will be back with some new ideas for 2024.”

Burnfit247 was the first 24-hour gym established at Bannockburn.