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Biz Buzz shares business tidbits from the tri-states. In addition to this update from Dubuque, we will share additional developments in Tuesday’s edition.
A Dubuque gym is under new ownership.
After more than a decade in the fitness industry, Kim Burken, of Dubuque, purchased XRP Fitness at 190 N. Crescent Ridge. The gym first opened last fall just past McGrath Dubuque Harley-Davidson, and Burken took over earlier this year.
“I have a passion for helping people stay fit and active, and this just seemed like a way to jump in and make that happen,” Burken said. “We only get one body, so it’s important that we take care of it the best we can.”
XRP Fitness is focused on functional strength training aimed at improving people’s overall health and making everyday movements easier, Burken said.
The gym offers a variety of group and one-on-one training sessions, and members also are welcome to stop by outside of class time for individual workouts. For drop-in members looking for a more structured workout, Burken said XRP has online training routines available.
“A lot of people like to come to the gym and not have to really think about what all they need to do or what order to do a workout,” Burken said. “We wanted to still meet that need even if people aren’t able to come to an in-person class.”
A core value of the gym is education, she added.
In addition to the training sessions, the gym also offers nutritional support and educational materials on a wide range of topics related to healthy living. Gym staff also help members track their progress, celebrating milestones and promoting accountability.
The goal, Burken said, is to help people feel empowered to take control of their health while minimizing the fear or intimidation that can come with walking into the gym for the first time.
“Knowledge is power,” Burken said. “Our minds can often be the thief of our own joy, and our mindset can sometimes be the thing holding us back. By offering those educational opportunities, we want to give people the power to change that mindset around exercise.”
XRP Fitness offers classes Monday through Saturday and can be contacted by phone at 563-659-7924 or on its Facebook page at facebook.com/XRPdubuque. A complete class schedule can be found online at xrpfitness.com/dubuque.