Head Trainer Ms. Doria Ruridou outside
the Charma Memorial Physical Fitness Annex

     There's an old saying, "Healthy Body, Healthy Mind".  It's wrong of
course but there is an element of truth to it.  As a rule people feel better
about themselves when they're in good physical condition and building self
esteem is one of our tasks.  Add to that the fact that while many of our
patients arrive in excellent physical condition it would deteriorate if we
didn't take steps.  Struggling against restraints alone is insufficient to
maintain balanced muscle tone as all effort is concentrated into certain
areas of the body so we realised we had to take steps.  The end result was the
construction of the Charma Memorial Physical Fitness Annex.  Or, as it's more
commonly known, the Gym.
     Primarily designed for patient usage it's not unknown for the staff to
use its facilities.  Or even to assist one another in the use of the exercise
machines.  Why just a few minutes ago I saw a trio of off duty Jennies taking
a Blue and a Black Delmo inside in a wonderful display of interdepartmental
co-operation.
     Before we proceed to the Gym it would be a good idea to first meet the
Staff responsible for overseeing the training programs.  It's no exaggeration
to say they know the place inside out.

Head Physical Trainer - Ms. Doria Ruridou


     Ms. Ruridou is one of our rehabilitation success stories.  She actually
first entered the Institute as an involuntary committal patient.



     A medal winning and renowned champion in the sport of Panzer Power Suit
Combat Ms. Ruridou's family had become concerned about the strenuous and
extreme training program she was putting her younger sister Doris through.



     Having only just acquired her personal Panzer before leaving for boarding
school Doris Ruridou was a complete novice in the sport she had rashly chosen
to pursue.  While her parents expected her to immediately fail spectacularly
and move on to other hobbies Ms. Ruridou decided to intervene.  For personal
reasons Ms. Ruridou decided to make her sister a serious contender in the
Junior High Panzer Division.  So she joined her sister and began to personally
supervising Doris's training.
     While initially enthusiastic about the idea of becoming a champion Doris
soon became disenchanted with the severity of her older sister's training
regime.


    
     Being firmly committed to the philosophy of "What does not kill us only
makes us stronger" Ms. Ruridou applied it to Panzer training.  Doris soon
objected to the daily injuries, almost total exhaustion and the lack of any
sort of social life but was unable to quit the program.  Taking advantage of
her sister's dietary problems Ms. Ruridou arranged to be the sole local
supplier of the specialised diet Doris needed.  If she didn't train she didn't
eat.



     This situation continued for several months before it was discovered by
the head of the family.  Ordered to cancel Doris's training Ms. Ruridou
uncharacteristically refused.  Being a perfectionist she wasn't about to end
the task prematurely.  Suspecting either sadistic tendencies and/or an
obsession with victory at all costs on Ms. Ruridou's part the family contacted
the Institute and (admittedly with some difficulty) Ms. Ruridou was committed
to Grimbor Ward.
     It was while reviewing Ms. Ruridou's case that Dr. Quintanna discovered that
while her methods could be considered somewhat sadistic it hadn't been merely
pointless abuse as she had succeeeded in transforming her sister from an
laughing stock and an embarrassment ...



... to a serious contender capable of the "Form Up" technique that many
veteran Panzers never master.



     Given the security concerns inherent in all aspects of a patient's life
within the Institute and the danger so many of them present it was thought
that Ms. Ruridou's program of "Exercism" (the term was invented by Dr. Quinzelle
and derives from her tongue in cheek combining of "Exercise" and "Sadism")
could produce the physical training techniques we required.  The situation was
explained to Ms. Ruridou as was the fact that voluntarily participation in a
work therapy program would show rehabilitation was proceeding and likely
shorten her own stay.
     She agreed and developed an excellent initial pilot program which was
successfully implemented under her direction.  Impressed by her work and
taking the success factor into consideration Dr. Quinzelle reassessed Ms.
Ruridou's case and not long afterwards she was declared fit to re-enter
society and the committal order revoked.
     While she was free to leave before she did Ms. Ruridou was offered a
newly created post, Head Trainer, a position responsible for our patient's
Physical Therapy needs.  After due consideration and learning her sister had
advanced to the point of triumphing and training on her own she accepted the
position and soon became an invaluable member of the Institute staff.
     Originally she was the sole permanent trainer aided by a variety of staff
on temporary loan from other departments but she now recently got the full time
assistants she had been requesting.  Would you like to meet them?
     If you're intrigued by our Exercise Facility step this way and I'll hand
the tour over to Ms. Ruridou
     If you're already toured the Gym or just aren't interested there are a
few other options to explore.

You could meet our dedicated medical staff

Or the Support Staff who keep the Institute running smoothly

Don't forget our Training Staff, they test and keep everyone up to date on our
latest innovations

Perhaps you'd like to interview a member of our involuntary patient
acquisition team

Would you like to drop by the recreational lounge where we hold our
staff parties

There's always the Open Ward

I could give you the details on our advances in humane capture technology

I've found some visitors are interested by the specifics of our patient
restraint and control equipment

Others have been fascinated by our use of robotics

Then there are those who were more interested in the human interest angle
of our friendly staff rivalries

You might like to see our student internship program

If you insist we could take a look at our underground high security
storage facility

Or return to the Lobby

Finally there's one more option.  The place most everyone wants to see.


Do you still want to see the Grimbor Ward?