Personal trainer Brian Emerson Clapp, invites the public to a reception celebrating the opening of his new fitness studio, Personal Best, on Tuesday, June 20th from 4-7 PM.
Personal Best is located at 777 Main Street (behind Barrington Bagels) and is a full-service, private training studio offering comprehensive fitness services to clients of all ages and ability.
As a high school and college athlete, Berkshire native Brian Emerson Clapp was first exposed to strength training as a means of maximum conditioning and performance. He received Little All American honors in college and coached high school football for many years. After competing as a body builder and enjoying the satisfaction of training for specific events, Brian began to place greater value on the long term, life-enhancing, benefits of fitness.
“Our bodies and life’s circumstances are always changing,†he says. “I’ve witnessed what a huge impact exercise has on all facets of our being – how we look, hold our bodies, what our mood and energy levels are. It’s not rocket science—of course we know that exercise has a positive impact on weight, blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and in preventing many of the common complications of aging like – bone fractures and impaired balance. But working with someone who knows your fitness goals and can customize your workouts—who can motivate and keep you focused--definitely makes a world of difference.†Just ask Brian’s many clients:
Local business owner and mother, Cara Vermeulen, began working with Brian twice a week in preparation for her 40th birthday. The results: “I’ve never felt better,†she reports. “I’ve lost over 15 inches and my body is healthier, more toned, and stronger than it has ever been. Brian is as dedicated to my good health as I am. My workouts constantly change and are challenging in every way possible. I now look forward to every session!â€
Mike Streeter states, “I had gotten to the point where I couldn’t stick with any diet or workout routine at home. The more I failed, the more frustrated I became. When I first went to see Brian he made me feel immediately at ease. He knows when to push and when to back off. He helped me set my goals in stages. I am amazed at the progress I have already made.â€
“My clients really do run the gamut,†says Clapp “from people whose objective it is to get ready for the summer swimsuit season, to those who are recovering from specific injuries or whose primary goal it is to give themselves the best possible advantage over growing older or weaker.†When asked to sum it up in a simple phrase? “That’s easy,†says Clapp, “Live strong! It’s within everyone’s reach.â€
Studio entrance and ample parking located behind the building at 777 Main Street. For more information, call: 528-9286 or e-mail personalbeststudio@gmail.com
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Brian is by far one of the best fitness trainers that I have gone to. Lots of knowledge and patience.
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Historical Commission will consider grant opportunities for repairs to East Part Cemetery.
A resident reached out to the city with concerns about degradation in the half-acre burial ground at the top of Williams Street. East Part Cemetery was established in the early 1800s and has about 300 interments.
“It's a nice old cemetery, and basically, (the resident) had had concerns that the stone wall had taken some damage, the gravestones have taken some damage, and was wondering if there's anything that could be done to repair the gravestones and the wall," City Planner Kevin Rayner told the commission on Monday.
In cooperation with cemetery leadership and residents, the Historical Commission will consider applying for Community Preservation Act funds to support repairs. West Part Cemetery, on the other side of Pittsfield, has previously used CPA funds for revitalization work.
The 1080 Williams St. property is owned by the city and managed by the Pittsfield Cemetery Commission. Rayner presented photos of broken and overgrown gravestones, parts of the stone wall collapsing, and knocked-over obelisks.
Some aspects could use general maintenance and restoration, he observed.
According to the Pittsfield Cemetery and Crematory's website, East Part Cemetery was established around 1808 on land owned by Nathan Webb, who permitted and authorized its use as a public burying ground.
In 1842, Nathan Webb's son, also named Nathan Webb, deeded the property to the Methodist Episcopal Society of Pittsfield as a public burying ground, and in 1893 the Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Society transferred their control of the cemetery to the Proprietors of the Pittsfield Cemetery. Their action was confirmed by the Berkshire Probate Court.
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