Our philosophy

We inspire. We motivate. We provide the environment to push the limits and the freedom to moderate. All with the focus on you.

Zum is an inclusive, fitness-oriented community. Our members are all ages, sizes and walks of life. We are member-centric, which in our world means that we listen, we adapt, and we conform to each individual member’s definition of winning.

Zum’s unique philosophy began with our founder, Peter Shmock, from his life long experience as an Olympic athlete and 30 years of training both elite professional athletes competing at the highest levels and us normal folks who are trying to just get better.

At its core is learning how to flow with and adapt to the natural cycles of your life to make exercise more sustainable and enjoyable. That means paying attention to your body and your energy levels – never overdoing it – and if you need rest, you rest.

It’s also about keeping you fit and active throughout your life. Continually developing and improving your life skills so that you can do the things you want to do – whether it’s gardening or rock climbing or just plain living – with ease and grace.