As competition among national gym brands for local memberships heats up, a chain that recently went public is reinforcing its presence here with two new locations.
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Namaste, Scott’s Addition
As the neighborhood lines up apartments, restaurants, breweries and more, a pair of local yoga instructors are stepping onto the scene to bring a new studio to the area.
Gym pumps out another location in Scott’s Addition
With three gyms open or in the works in the past six months, the national brand’s local franchisee is continuing his sweep of the local market with another spot on the West Broad Street border of Scott’s Addition.
Gun trainer finds East Coast mark in West End
A massive gun training company in Arizona has locked in on the Richmond market and has a local firing range adding to its program arsenal.
Golf course comeback continues with new clubhouse
A Hanover County golf club that was bought out of bankruptcy five years ago is hoping to keep its forward momentum going with the addition of a multimillion-dollar clubhouse that will include an event space, pro shop and dining area.
Short Pump gym market seeing orange
The newest player in the local fitness industry hopes it can win over the minds of Richmonders by focusing on their hearts.
Gym brand fills out old grocery space
A recent arrival to the Richmond fitness market is in expansion mode once again with its third location this year. It’s latest is taking over a West End building most recently occupied by a Food Lion.
Lifelong golfer tees off fitness studio
After working out of her home for years, a longtime golfer has rented a small space to grow her fitness business that’s focused on improving performance on the green.
Country club shuts down, draws developer interest
After foreclosing on a 100-acre riverfront golf course, a local bank has already started fielding ideas for a potential redevelopment project.
Chesterfield community rounds out golf course
An ongoing Chesterfield development opened up its newly finished back nine this week, part of a multimillion-dollar effort to upgrade the community’s golf course centerpiece.