PORT ORCHARD — Planet Fitness, a fitness center franchisor and operator known for its “judgment-free zone” training environment, is opening a new store on Lund Avenue near Subway and Walmart in Port Orchard.
The company confirmed the expansion in a written statement with The Kitsap Sun, saying construction is underway on Planet Fitness Port Orchard at Bethel Place Shopping Center, located at 1948 SE Lund Avenue.
Planet Fitness Port Orchard is scheduled to open in late December. The 16,000 square foot space includes cardio and strength equipment, a full body circuit, fully equipped locker rooms with lockers and showers, flat screen televisions, a spa area with hydromassage beds, massage chairs, tanning beds, Equipped with red light therapy. , and more, according to the company.
Planet Fitness entered Kitsap County in 2017, taking over operations from the former Fitness Evolution on Wheaton Way in East Bremerton. The Port Orchard store will be the second Planet Fitness on the Kitsap Peninsula.
Justin Drummond, president of Ohana Growth Partners (OGP), one of Planet Fitness’ largest franchise divisions, said in a statement: “We are excited to invest in our Port Orchard facility and bring a Judgment Free Zone to the community. We’re excited to be able to offer it.” “We are confident that our non-intimidating fitness experience will be appreciated by all fitness levels in our community.”
Bremerton YMCA adds downtown branch
In partnership with Sound West Group, the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties opened the new Marina Square Express YMCA on Washington Avenue this month.
Located right next to the Bremerton Ferry Terminal, the 2,067 square foot adults-only facility offers strength training and cardio equipment with waterfront and boardwalk views. The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties said it will also use nearby outdoor space for seasonal group classes.
Sound West Group, which developed Marina Square, a residential and market complex on Bremerton’s waterfront, said its agreement with the YMCA is for a five-year lease on the site. The gym facility is available not only to Marina Square tenants, but also to other residents who work or live near downtown, and YMCA Express members, through a reciprocal agreement, will be able to use the gym facility at the organization’s Bremerton Family YMCA on Homer Jones Drive in Manette. Facilities are now available.
Pilates chain comes to Bainbridge
Club Pilates, the world’s largest Pilates brand and studio network with 1,000 studies worldwide, plans to expand to Bainbridge Island in spring 2025, according to an Oct. 17 announcement from the company. thing. The new location is located at 275 High School Road NE, near Safeway. .
