This is awesome - congratulations for taking the leap. I'll be very interested in hearing how this progresses. Most people don't take a shot and always wonder why - this is really cool news.

This is too good to pass up. Once I couldn't spell entrepreneur, now I am one. . . which only means that in your heart a power has been unleashed to be an active part in what makes our country great. (Is that a Republican?).

The spirit can't be broken, only developed & encouraged. At times you feel alone, but mostly you feel empowered to succeed from the best one of all . . . yourself. Hope you get the location you want to wake those sleeping Appalachians into a fitter life.

This looks like an exciting prospect, and a chance to make a real difference. I looked at the web site and think the pass reader and access/security systems are innovative. Perhaps this will let people access resources to fit their schedules, without pinning you to the office 24/7? Clever idea.

I'm astounded by the obesity epidemic and its correlation with bad health outcomes - now even strokes in middle age:

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=19210806

Given your personal touch and knowledge, you could end up making your community much better off. I hope local demographics/economics break your way in terms of profitability; it looks like there are franchises in an encouraging range of locations here in MO.

Congratulations and good luck. Go man, go.

I hope people in Tennessee are as into Gym as they are in Calif. Starting a business in a field where you have experience & knowledge is a good path to success. Good luck.

HIGH FIVES ALL AROUND - I can't wait to hear how things develop!

if you aim for the moon your bound to land on a star