New Planet Fitness Gym Set to Open at Stafford Marketplace – Potomac Local News

Planet Fitness will open a new gym at 1455 Stafford Marketplace in North Stafford later this year. The facility will occupy the former Best Buy location, which closed in March 2024.

Jillian Sanchez, Senior Project Manager at GFP Planet Fitness, shared details about this upcoming venture. “We are thrilled to bring a 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art fitness facility to the Stafford community. At Planet Fitness, our mission is to provide accessibility to fitness at a low cost and promote the physical well-being of the community,” Sanchez stated in emails obtained by Potomac Local as part of a freedom of information records order.

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In addition to offering affordable fitness options, Planet Fitness is committed to engaging with and supporting the community. The new gym will foster relationships with community leaders, create local job opportunities, and contribute to community initiatives. “We are keen on giving back to the community through charitable initiatives. To this end, we are offering to donate fitness equipment to a cause of your choosing, whether it be a local charity, fire or police departments, or schools,” added Sanchez.

Planet Fitness markets its welcoming and non-intimidating environment, making it ideal for first-time gym users and fitness enthusiasts. The new gym will feature a wide range of equipment, including cardio machines, strength training equipment, and free weights, ensuring members have access to everything they need to achieve their fitness goals.

Kimco Realty manages Stafford Marketplace. Best Buy closed after 16 years in business.

Earlier this year, we asked you what should replace the former electronics store. The number one response was Trader Joe’s grocery store.