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New Fitness Center with Low, Retro Price Opens in Whippany

WHIPPANY, N.J.– Retro Fitness, one of the nation’s leading low-cost, high-value fitness concepts, is opening the doors to its newest New Jersey location on February 22, 2014 at 60 S. Jefferson Rd. in Whippany.

The 15,000 square-foot facility blends vibrant color schemes into a fun, energetic atmosphere where gym members can comfortably meet their fitness goals. With an affordable monthly membership of just $19.99, gym members have access to a full collection of top-of-the line strength equipment and cardio machines from industry leaders, complete with individual flat-screen television monitors, among several other amenities.

“We opened Retro Fitness to provide the community with a facility that will help them achieve their health and fitness goals at a fraction of the cost, but without skimping out on the necessities needed for a good workout,” said Frank Steves, co-owner of the new Retro Fitness Whippany, commenting on his decision to become a Retro Fitness franchisee. He added, “Retro Fitness offers a clean and welcoming environment for every member to achieve success without feeling intimidated or overwhelmed—no matter their fitness level. We look forward to helping the local community stay on top of their goals!”

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Adding to the excitement, Retro Fitness Whippany offers a variety of live classes, including spin, Zumba, Les Mills group fitness classes and circuit training, among other options. Members can also work up a sweat in the popular cardio movie theater that houses a variety of cardio equipment instead of seats and plays movies on a large screen throughout the day. Additional member amenities include one-on-one personal training, virtual fitness classes, full-service locker rooms, a supervised children’s playroom, the latest in tanning technology, a full-service pro-shop and a Retro Blends smoothie bar, all within a high-energy, social atmosphere.

Retro Fitness Whippany also offers members a free mobile app, intended to be a true workout companion, to keep them motivated and on track to reach their goals. The constantly evolving app features everything from tracking workouts and demonstrating proper fitness techniques to inspirational push notifications, new monthly educational content and more.

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“Retro Fitness is not just about giving members a workout facility to help them achieve their fitness goals, it’s about providing an experience that keeps them wanting to come back to achieve those goals and push themselves even further,” Steves added. “Members can change their life for less than 75 cents a day—you can’t beat that price with our amenities.”

Retro Fitness Whippany will be open Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information please call Retro Fitness of Whippany at (862) 701-6060 or visit http://whippanynj.retrofitness.net/. Find the gym on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RetroFitness.WhippanyNJ and follow it on Twitter at https://twitter.com/RetroWhippanyNJ.


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