Womens Wellness & Fitness

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Women’s Wellness & Fitness started in 1991 as the only “women-only fitness facility” in Winston-Salem. Since then, of course, the competitive landscape of health clubs, YMCAs, and fitness studios has changed considerably. Recently, Forsyth Woman caught up with Women’s Wellness & Fitness Owner/Operator, Helen Naples, to find out how things are shaping up (so to speak).
FW: First of all, how did you become a business owner in the health club industry?
HN: Well, I have personally struggled my whole life with weight issues and self-esteem. And exercise has played a major role in my own healing process. So, when I saw an opportunity to help other women discover the benefits of fitness, I felt led to pursue it. Also, I come from a family of entrepreneurs, so the idea of running a business was within my realm of possibility thinking.

The dance floor is full. Women are gyrating their hips, waiving their arms, swinging their hair, and shimmying to pulsating Latin rhythms. What sounds like a Friday night at a dance club in South Beach is actually the latest fitness craze: Zumba (zoom-ba). And its followers insist that it takes the “work” out of “working out”! Derived from a Columbian word meaning to move fast and have fun, Zumba combines music and movement from a variety of international dances including salsa, tango, flamenco, cha cha, belly dancing, and hip hop.

Conveniently located at 690 Jonestown Rd. - just south of Hwy. 421, next to Magnum Car Wash, and across from Mercedes of Winston-Salem. The club is only minutes from downtown Winston-Salem, Buena Vista, Sherwood Forest neighborhoods, and nearby communities like Clemmons and Lewisville!

We offer an exciting variety of membership plans to fit every goal, schedule, and budget. Please contact us to discuss which option would work best for you. Student, Corporate, and Red Hat (50+) discounts are available!