Sears Flagship fitness store, which opened Jan. 5, will carry large cardio equipment, including treadmills, elliptical, incline trainers, and exercise bikes. | Jackie Pilossoph~For Sun-Times Media

Malan found the location of the first stand-alone Sears Fitness store in the country while shopping at Whole Foods in Northbrook. | Jackie Pilossoph~For Sun-Times Media

Hugo Malan, president of sports, fitness and toys for Sears Holdings, poses for a photo in the new Northbrook stand-alone Sears Fitness flagship store | Jackie Pilossoph~For Sun-Times Media.