LifeStart Partners With Sumitomo Corporation of Americas to Manage a New Fitness Center at 203 N LaSalle

Chicago, IL, October 7, 2016 (Newswire.com) - ​​​Sumitomo Corporation of Americas completed a $15 million renovation of this Class A Office building located one block from River North.  The LEED Platinum building has been enhanced to create a new experience for its tenants.  The building has a more modern aesthetic, with increased natural light and added amenities including a technology lounge and conference space.  LifeStart worked with Eckenhoff Saunders Architects, M & J Wilkow, Ltd. and Sumitomo to provide input on the design and development of the center and to procure all the equipment.

The fitness center powered by LifeStart will provide the tenants of 203 N LaSalle with cutting-edge programs and services designed to support a healthy, active lifestyle for tenants while they are at work. 

"Our approach is unlike any other. Our onsite professionals work with each company to help them engage and motivate their employees, using unique programs and services designed to improve their health and well-being."

Mike Flanagan, CEO

Fully equipped with well-appointed locker rooms, large group exercise studio, state-of-the-art cardio equipment, and a dedicated functional training and small group training area complements this unique space.  Staffed with highly qualified and certified fitness professionals, the facility also offers LifeStart technology, personal and performance training, health and nutrition coaching.

About LifeStart

LifeStart is the industry's leading provider of consultancy / management of on-site corporate fitness / wellness centers located in commercial real estate developments.  LifeStart has over 25 years of experience in designing, developing and operating centers with over 60 locations in the country.  LifeStart’s innovative programs and services deliver best in-class engagement and financial stability, while vastly improving the on-site amenities for their clients.  LifeStart’s network of health professionals from Nurses, Dietitians, Health Coaches and Exercise Physiologists, LifeStart exceeds industry averages in both engagement and utilization, but creating programs that are focused on the entire tenant population and motivating and encouraging employees to make life-long behavior changes that improve their health and well-being.  LifeStart has been recognized by their industry for having the best new-member engagement program, and best non-member program.  To learn more about LifeStart visit www.lifestart.net

About 203 N. LaSalle

203 N. LaSalle Street is located in the heart of Chicago’s central business district, just steps away from the principal financial, legal and governmental centers of the City.  Designed by the renowned architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the award winning design reflects the prestige of LaSalle Street, covering one-half of a city block between Clark and LaSalle.  Also known as “The Loop Transportation Center,” the building’s premier location serves the diverse needs of its tenants with a 1,200 space parking garage and links to CTA subways, elevated trains with direct access to O’Hare International Airport, underground pedestrian walkways and a skybridge system covering a 16-block area of Downtown Chicago. 203 N. LaSalle achieved LEED® Platinum status in 2016. The property is owned by Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, managed by M & J Wilkow, Ltd. and leased by The Telos Group, LLC.

Source: LifeStart