Susie Millenkamp, I.T.83 Fitness founder, pauses for a photograph on Thursday at I.T.83 Fitness in Twin Falls. The sign Romans 8:31 refers to the biblical passage “If God is for us, who is against us?”
Transformative health is the name of the game when it comes to I.T.83 Fitness.
Susie Millenkamp, founder and visionary, built I.T.83 in honor of Isaiah Trujillo, a Lighthouse Christian student lost to suicide. His football jersey number was 83.
Millenkamp wants to implement all things mental health and be transformational from the inside-out and took the time to answer a few questions from the Times-News via email.
Taylor Smith, I.T.83 Fitness manager, demonstrates a few workouts at the gym in Twin Falls on Thursday.
Times-News: What made you want to open a gym?
Susie Millenkamp: I love fitness! It helps me with stress, to decompress. Not to mention the personal challenge daily…. When COVID hit and they closed down all the gyms, I was more determined than ever to bring a gym to our community.
TN: What makes I.T.83 different or stand out from the competition?
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SM: I.T.83 Fitness was designed to bring transformational health from the inside out. We don’t talk about mental health. It’s an epidemic that is silent. We at IT83 Fitness invest at a level deeper than physical fitness alone. Our recovery options are top notch and unmatched in Twin Falls. Our staff is amazing and dedicated to help you with your fitness goals and relaxing in our recovery room…. We have monthly challenges that are focused on both mental and physical transformation!
Sydney Holesinsky, I.T.83 Fitness manager and member, demonstrates a few exercises at the gym in Twin Falls on Thursday.
TN: What’s the best part of your day?
SM: The best part of my day? I have lots!… Spending time with my family. I have the best kids ever! Being at the gym brings me a lot of joy. We are helping people daily get stronger, inside and out. My cup is full. I feel blessed.
Susie Millenkamp, I.T.83 Fitness founder, prints off some information on Thursday at her office in Twin Falls. Boise-based artist Reese Asson painted the mural in the background of Isaiah Trujillo (83) and his good friend Johnny.
TN: How important is camaraderie and community at I.T.83?
SM: Community at I.T.83 is a huge part of what we do. We will bring fun and also transformational activities to our area to draw community back together. There’s strength in numbers! And we’re gonna have a good time! Keep on the lookout for our upcoming challenges! We have a dodgeball tournament on the horizon!
TN: How did I.T. 83 gets its name?
SM: I.T.83 is in honor of Isaiah Trujillo, Lighthouse football player No. 83. Isaiah became a part of our family at the young age of 3. Isaiah lost his life to suicide Jan. 1, 2022.
TN: How important is the mental aspect when chasing fitness goals?
SM: Movement is so important for mental health. Fitness goals set aside, exercise releases endorphins that give us natural energy! Exercise also helps reduce stress, lowers anxiety and depression, improves our confidence (WE CAN DO HARD THINGS!) improves sleep, and so much more!
TN: Anything else to add?
SM: Our gym dog Boots! Come see us!
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