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Working out a way to relieve stress, feel some normalcy.

Publication: Mississippi Business Journal
Publication Date: 30-JAN-06 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Working out a way to relieve stress, feel some normalcy.(Healthcare Mississippi)

Article Excerpt
After Hurricane Katrina, many Coast residents were getting more exercise than in years cleaning out flood and wind damaged houses, and putting yards back in order. And now nearly five months after Katrina, many have found time to pick up their routine at the gym.

A number of Coast physical fitness facilities were destroyed in Katrina. Those that have opened back up are seeing brisk business.

"People are starting to get back into their regular schedule," says Robin Powell, manager of Vinson Keyhea Fitness Training Center on Pass Road in Gulfport. "We got some storm damage, but not enough to keep closed. We opened up two weeks after the storm hit. I've heard people say they missed their workout routine. They are glad to be back because it is something to keep their mind off what has happened. It also it helps them get back into some kind of normalcy."

Lifestyle Fitness on U.S. 49 in Orange Grove wasn't as lucky regarding storm damage. Owner Irene Herrington suspects a tornado ripped through the area. She had a total loss, and was closed down for three months. They reopened with a new facility January 1 to huge demand.

"Business is almost four times what it was prior...

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