Fitness First

We are over in S.R. Nagar, right on the corner of 1st Main and 11th Cross. It’s a good spot in Bangalore because there are a lot of people living nearby who want to get some exercise. The gym is at 39/1, and you can usually hear the sound of weights hitting the floor or some music playing if you walk past. I’m here early most mornings to open up the doors and get the lights on. It’s a lot of work keeping the equipment clean and making sure everything is where it should be. People come in with their bags, do their workout, and then head off to work or back home. We aren't a fancy place with lots of mirrors and neon, just a solid space with the machines and weights people need. Sometimes it gets really crowded in the evenings after everyone finishes their jobs, and it gets a bit sweaty and loud in here. We have a few trainers who walk around helping out, but mostly people just do their own thing. I spend time checking the memberships and making sure the water cooler is full. It’s a simple business, really. We just provide the space and the tools, and people bring the effort. There’s always something to fix or a floor to sweep, so it keeps us on our feet all day long.