For the first time during the Readers' Choice Tri-Boro 2012 contest, Tri-Boro Patch had a tie when we asked readers to choose their favorite place for physical training!

After using our points system, which takes into account votes in our poll, ratings on each business' Directory page and reviews in the comments, Zumba Fitness was declared the winner of Tri-Boro Patch's Readers' Choice contest for Best Place for Physical Training.

Following closely behind was Innovation Fitness Solutions (IFS) and in third place, New York Sports Club.

Even though Zumba Fitness and Innovation Fitness Solutions were initially tied in points from just the votes in our poll and ratings, this was one of the friendliest competitions we've seen yet, with the owners of both businesses praising each other in the comments on the poll page.

Here's what IFS' Robert J. DeVito, who is also a Tri-Boro Patch blogger, had to say about Zumba Fitness:

Personally, I think Maryann is amazing. I love her and I love reading the comments about her. She has 40+ reviews on her business page as a result of this contest. Likewise, IFS has 35+ reviews of our business as a result of this contest.

It goes to show that people love both. I think that both are great. I am a fan of Zumba and a fan of Maryanne's.

And check out what Maryann King, instructor of Zumba Fitness, had to say about IFS:

Rob, you have changed my life for the better in so many ways. You are an awesome trainer, coach and person. Thank you for being you!

You can continue to review your favorite businesses throughout Montville by clicking on "Patch Places" here and searching for the business of your choice.

Congratulations, Zumba Fitness!