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T.C. Roesch - Roesch’s Gym

1137 N. MacArthur Blvd., 553-4665

Anyone who finds bodybuilders intimidating hasn’t met T.C. Roesch. While he jokes that he may look like a convict with this shaven head, bulging muscles and tattoo-covered arms, the exceedingly friendly personal trainer says the only thing he’ll beat you with is his Bible. Though Roesch admits that he likes the occasional treat of beer and pizza, he states his training philosophy like this: “In the end, we only get one shot with this body, this temple. This is my way of giving back to Christ, and I try to give people a lifestyle: positive in, positive out.” Despite his shaven head, Roesch jokingly calls himself “The Hairdresser” because he builds a rapport with his clients and gets to know them like family. But don’t go to Roesch’s Gym to relax. As one voter put it, “Everyone is there to work hard.” Roesch backs that up: “You tell me what you can do, and then I’ll push you just a little bit further.” Runner-up: Wayne Carrels – HIPE