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Biz Beat: Minoi Minoi in Alega wants to help you get fit and stay healthy

East siders looking for a place to exercise, get fit, or just hang out while sipping on a healthy smoothie and surfing the internet are invited to join the Minoi Minoi family which has grown to about 30 members since the establishment opened its doors for business last April.

 

Located in the far east village of Alega, Minoi Minoi is owned and operated by Eletise Wolman who told the Samoa News yesterday that she plans to expand her business by offering ‘fun toys’ like a ping pong table.

 

“It’s not all about working out and fitness, we want to have some fun too,” she said. Minoi Minoi is an option for east side residents who don’t want to drive across the island to the nearest gym to get a good work out.

 

With a total of ten machines - including treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals - and free weights, Minoi Minoi has what anyone needs to break a sweat and burn those calories.

 

Membership fee for newcomers is $40 a month and walk-ins are welcomed to use the facility for $5 per visit.

 

Those who frequent Minoi Minoi report that the menu items there are not only healthy, but they are filling and ‘absolutely delicious’.

 

Wolman said her sandwiches are “more on the healthy side”, as fresh vegetables like celery and carrots are incorporated into the mix. She said fresh fruit pieces like apples, oranges, pears (and whatever else is available) are also for sale.

 

“We sell items that help get people’s metabolism back up after working out,” Wolman explained. Water and sports drinks like Powerade are also available, in addition to fresh smoothies and juices made from local produce like carrots, papaya and coconut.

 

Oatmeal and local delicacies including supoesi (papaya soup), and koko alaisa (cocoa flavored rice) can also be purchased at Minoi Minoi.

 

Last week, rumors were circulating that the establishment was going out of business and selling off their equipment. Wolman explained that they indeed were thinking about closing but decided to keep Minoi Minoi open “because we love our customers. There’s not too many things to do on the east side and we want to keep our clients close, by offering them a place they can use not only to work out but to socialize.”

 

Wolman said their first FREE dancercise session was set to begin yesterday.

 

“We are still kicking, we are not closing,” is the message displayed on Minoi Minoi’s advertisement in the Samoa News.

 

Internet services are available - for free - to Minoi Minoi members. There is one computer and printer set up for clients to check their email, conduct research online and print copies of reports for school or work.

 

Non-members are charged for use of the computer equipment.

 

So what are you waiting for? Head over to Alega today, join the Minoi Minoi movement, and be well on your way to a healthier life.

 

Minoi Minoi is open daily from 5 a.m. - 8 a.m. and from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.

 

More information can be obtained by calling 733-0705 or 622-1407