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www.wbjournal.com Worcester Business Journal Business Profiles 2016 13 T ime and again, studies have shown that a sedentary lifestyle can increase a person's risk for a variety of conditions from high blood pressure and diabetes to elevated cholesterol and heart disease. But the good news is that exercise can lower those risk factors. Individuals as well as corporations seeking ways to enhance personal and staff health don't need to look far for a high-quality option. Precision Fitness Equipment carries top brand name equipment and fea- tures installation, set-up and design services for all your fitness needs. In 1988, David Aykanian opened his first store, bring- ing to residents a range of high-end fitness equipment. "All equipment is on display and customers are encour- aged to try out the machines," he says. Apparently, cus- tomers liked what they saw; Precision Fitness now has six retail stores that serve exercise enthusiasts in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island. Customers in the process of creating a home gym will benefit from the experience and expertise of the profes- sional staff at Precision Fitness. "We will go into your home and help you design the room from the floor up. We measure the space and help determine which equip- ment will best serve your needs," says Aykanian. "When we deliver the equipment, we'll also set it up." On the commercial side, Precision Fitness Equipment has become the go-to source for many professional sports teams, local colleges and large corporations. "We provide equipment to fitness centers, hotels, apartment complexes and police and fire departments," Aykanian notes. Precision Fitness Equipment has been the com- pany of choice for Tufts University and UMass Boston, as well as several large corporations in the area. Many top athletes from the Bruins, Patriots and Red Sox rely on PFE. For both personal and corporate situations, Precision Fitness will create a 3-D layout to help maximize the customer's space and budget. A full-service operation, Precision Fitness makes its own deliveries and provides service on all purchases. Moreover, since most of the company representatives are certified personal trainers, they have the education and hands-on experience to find the best solution for every customer. Aykanian points out that when corporations invest in their employees' health by outfitting an on-site fitness center, the company also benefits. Studies show improv- ing health increases productivity and reduces absentee- ism in the workplace. Additionally, research has found that sitting for eight hours a day, whether at a desk, during a commute or at home, can be detrimental to a person's physical, mental and emotional well being, even if they do some form of exercise. Incorporating movement into the day can help lift the spirits and improve efficiency at work. To address the issue of better health while on the job, Precision Fitness Equipment created "Fitness at Work," an active evaluation program that will determine the best fitness plan for your company. The Life Fitness Treadmill Desk, which can be adjusted to various heights and whose design is based on biomechanical principles, pro- vides an in-office solution. While Precision Fitness addresses the health and fit- ness needs of individuals, corporations and athletes, the company is also committed to the needs of local chari- table organizations and lends time and financial support to a number of non-profit events and causes. The mission and philosophy at Precision Fitness Equipment focuses on service – service to its customers and service to the community. n Precision Fitness Equipment: Built on Service F R A M I N G H A M , M A P H O T O S / C O U R T E S Y Precision Fitness Equipment Address: 303 Worcester Road, Framingham, MA 01701 Phone: 508-861-7860; 800-334-4733 Website: www.PFE-inc.com www.precisionfitnessequipment.com Product or Service: Residential and Commercial Exercise Equipment Number of Employees: 24 Head of Company and Title: David Aykanian, President Year Founded: 1988 P H O T O / M A T T V O L P I N I (L - R ) David Ramsey, Commercial Sales Manager; David Aykanian, President; Arthur Sabounjian, Retail Sales; Jen Nutting, Service Coordinator; Stephen Nahabedian, Vice President