Though many students choose to huddle under the blankets rather than exercise during the winter months, the foundation of a teen-only gym negates that idea and offers a better, healthier one.

Overtime Fitness, opened this past summer and conveniently located next to Century 16 Theatres and Laser Quest in Mountain View, has already begun attracting Gunn students. Senior Nicole Monica, who goes to Overtime daily for at least two hours, enjoys it immensely. “The overall atmosphere is appealing because everything is targeted toward teenagers, and it just makes me feel much more comfortable,” Monica said.

Overtime was created by owner Patrick Ferrell because of the few exercise options available for his three teenage kids. “I saw how teenagers had less and less options for fitness,” Ferrell said.

Seniors Zack Ciezinski and Lizz Winchell are campus representatives of Overtime Fitness, and pass out flyers to students to get them involved in the facility. “[Overtime] is a teen-only gym so you’re surrounded by people your own age,” Winchell said.

The gym, which boasts a large area of 12,000 feet, has facilities to please everyone. Those who have yet to develop a love for exercise may be attracted by the abundance of fitness video games and a rock climbing tower. Group classes are offered almost daily at Overtime and range from dance to kickboxing to yoga.

Trainers constantly monitor the gym and aid students. “I like the fact that Overtime has a bunch of trainers around the place, just waiting to be asked questions,” Monica said.

Along with state of the art exercise equipment, Overtime even offers a study room with tutors and computers. Overtime Fitness also includes a café, which features delectable healthy snacks and a smoothie bar where students can take time to enjoy a snack.

Overtime is the world’s first teen-only gym and is a tough competitor to other gyms. The initial membership cost of Overtime is $109 ($20 of which goes directly to the teen’s school’s athletic department) and costs $59 a month. Most gyms in the area and vary between $49 to $69 per month.

“If you go to the YMCA, you have families, you have old people—there’s none of that here,” Ferrell said.