FUSE gym celebrates grand opening in Elburn

ELBURN – Backed by the festive atmosphere of their grand opening event over the weekend, the owners of the new FUSE gym in Elburn showed off the new facility at 707 Herra St.

FUSE is run by Tec and Heather Nanni and Heather Nanni’s sister, Jessica Humay. The Nannis live in North Aurora, and Humay lives in Elburn. The facility is in the space formerly occupied by Fit Mama, which moved to LaFox earlier this year, but it is larger because FUSE uses two units.

In one area, a TV screen on the wall displayed an array of numbers. Tec Nanni explained that gym members are able to use heart-monitoring devices, with their specific numbers displayed on the screen. He said that, and the fact FUSE offers child-care hours, will distinguish the gym from the existing businesses in the village.

Unlike the other gyms in town, it is not a 24-hour facility, although it is open seven days a week – 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. The child care is available for those 6 months to 10 years old, from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday and 6 to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, as well as 9 a.m. to noon on weekends.

Tec and Heather Nanni, both 29 years old, recently moved to North Aurora after living in Chicago, where they both worked as trainers at Equinox.

“We were searching for an area that didn’t really have what we were delivering,” he said.

Heather Nanni said that when they found the location, “we fell in love with it and what we can do with it.” She said it is called FUSE because they would be “bringing together different elements of fitness under one roof,” as well as the concept of it being a spark.

“We want to get to know our members,” she said, adding, “it’s such a tight-knit community, and everyone is looking out for each other.”

Humay, 35, said she is a 12-year resident of Elburn who previously worked as a nurse. She said she wanted to “get people on a healthier path.” She said she started a workout group in the Blackberry Creek subdivision and ended up with 20 participants. She said her father always wanted a gym, and when her sister and brother-in-law were moving to Kane County, the time was right.

“We just wanted it to be a very welcoming place with a community feel,” she said.

So far, Humay said, it is working out well. She said there are about 70 members at FUSE. Tec Nanni agreed.

“It’s been great,” he said. “We really pride ourselves in providing an atmosphere that is comfortable and becoming a part of everyone’s life.”

Know more

FUSE gym is at 707 Herra St. in Elburn. For information, visit www.fusethegym.com or call 630-934-5070.