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New Gym Opening Soon in Reading

A local resident is opening a franchise on Haven Street this January.

Are you planning to choose getting in shape as your New Year's resolution? Starting in January you'll have another option in Reading to help you achieve your goals.

Dave Crowley will soon be opening up a local version of the nationwide Snap Fitness gyms. The Reading version will open its doors at 46 Haven Street sometime in the middle of January.

"To see someone improve their life and hopefully add years to it, it's such a great feeling to know you can help people," said Crowley. "Fitness is such a huge part of everyone's life."

According to Crowley, who moved to Reading about six years ago, the motivation to open the gym was to make working out convenient for area residents. He said he knows the location of a gym can dissuade people from working out, so a central location in town should give residents the best chance to succeed with their fitness goals.

There are about 1,400 Snap Fitness gyms around the country, many of which are open 24 hours a day. In Reading, fitness centers cannot be open 24 hours, so Crowley's location will be slightly different.

Crowley began working in the fitness industry when he was a weight room monitor in college, and he then went on to do some personal training as well over the years that followed.

Residents will have the opportunity to either work out with a personal trainer or independently at Snap Fitness.

Memberships start at about $39.95 per month, and Crowley said he will offer promotions up front as well. The plan is for the business to open around January 17, and Crowley said he is thrilled to have the opportunity to help Reading residents start their year off by getting fit.

"There are so many benefits to it," said Crowley. "It's not just about losing 20 pounds. It's the energy and confidence that are going to improve your overall quality of life."


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