National gym chain Life Time is still looking to make its entry into the Richmond market, but it won’t be doing so at the troubled Southside Mall.
Gym chain drops plans to consider a spot at Stony Point Fashion Park
Sports & Recreation
Local gyms work out the kinks as indoor reopening rules loosen
“We’re doing this with a lot of attention to detail. You can’t wing a reopening,” said John Freeland, operator of local Crunch Fitness locations.
Short Pump retailer taking over local golf course pro shop
After years of struggling to figure how best to run the pro shop at his public golf course, Giff Breed decided to turn to the professionals.
Phase two of Northam’s reopening plan to begin Friday, but not for Richmond
The new phase allows restaurants, gyms and some recreational and entertainment venues such as zoos and museums to reopen their indoors spaces to the public, within certain limitations.
Youth athletics gym slides into online training program
Pandemic or no, and despite having just opened a new 5,000-square-foot gym in Midlothian in January, a Ferrum College grad and former Arena League Football player is keeping his fitness business moving.
Announcing the BizSense Invitational: Golf tournament and socially distanced networking
To help ease the local business community back into responsible schmoozing, we’re proud to announce the inaugural BizSense Invitational to be held June 22 at Independence Golf Club.
Richmond ends cash payments on Redskins training facility
As the Washington Redskins come to the end of their training camp contract in Richmond, the team and the city are doing away with a controversial provision of the deal. EDA has agreed to let the latter back away from the last of its previously agreed-upon local cash contributions.
Short Pump cycling gym spins out new virus-era rental model
On the hunt for revenue as its members keep their distance during the pandemic, a local gym is letting its stationary bikes go mobile to bring exercise routines to customers’ living rooms.
Downtown pool hall shutting down permanently
Another downtown business has closed for good after a deal that would’ve put it under new ownership got soured by the COVID-19 pandemic.
CrossFit gym opens in new Henrico location, only to close due to coronavirus
The excitement of a new, larger location to accommodate a growing membership was dampened by the gym having to temporarily close two days later while the pandemic plays out.