Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce Celebrates Yooper Fitness’ 5-Year Anniversary Emily and Tiger Marcotte Commemorate Five Years of Health, Growth, and Community Impact

Manistique, MI (June 2025) – Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce (STC) proudly

congratulates Emily and Tiger Marcotte, owners of Yooper Fitness, on reaching an

exciting milestone—five years in business. Since opening their doors in March 2020,

Yooper Fitness has become a cornerstone of the Manistique community’s health and

wellness scene, growing from a single local gym to soon four locations across the

region.

Born from a deep-rooted passion for fitness and a commitment to filling a need in their

hometown, Yooper Fitness began as a vision shaped by Tiger’s lifelong exposure to

health and wellness—most notably, the example set by his father, Al, who is now 85,

and made time to work out every day. Both Tiger and Emily, who played college hockey,

wanted to bring that same passion and discipline to the people of Manistique through

accessible 24/7 gym services, personal training, and dynamic group classes.

“From the very beginning, Yooper Fitness has stood for more than just physical

health—it represents resilience, and innovation,” said Victoria George, Executive

Director of Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce. “Emily and Tiger’s story, especially

persevering through the uncertainty of COVID just days after opening, is a remarkable

example of dedication and adaptability. Their commitment to this community and their

members is nothing short of inspiring. STC is honored to celebrate this five-year

milestone with them.”

Despite having to close only eight days after opening due to the COVID-19 shutdown,

the Marcotte’s pushed through the uncertainty and patiently built a business that today

not only thrives but positively transforms lives. One standout story is that of Nathan

Schoenow, a Manistique High School swimmer who worked closely with Yooper Fitness

trainer Tyler to achieve his goal of breaking every school swim record—graduating with

his name on them all Men’s Individual and one of the relays.

Over the years, Yooper Fitness has expanded its offerings to include youth

programming, bootcamps, personal training, and the recently launched “Yooper Pump”

class—a high-energy, music-driven weightlifting workout. The gym has also become a

valuable training space for student-athletes, working directly with Manistique High

School’s football team on strength and conditioning.

Beyond fitness, the business has built strong partnerships—most notably with

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital, which provides memberships to employees who choose

to be a member and collaborates with Yooper Fitness on wellness initiatives.

“Tyler, our General Manager in Manistique, has been with us from the very

beginning—even before the paint dried on the walls,” said Emily Marcotte. “He’s

become the face of our gym and plays a major role in our outreach and member

success. We are so grateful for his energy and commitment.”

As they look ahead, Emily and Tiger remain focused on evolving with the needs of their

members and continuing to make a lasting difference in their community.

To learn more about Yooper Fitness, visit https://yooperfitness.net/ or follow them on

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