Jan 15, 2016 By For The Greene County Messenger 3 min read

WAYNESBURG — It’s that time of year when many people renew their efforts to lose weight, be more active and get in better shape.

Achieving these goals is about to get a whole lot easier, because Anytime Fitness is coming to Waynesburg.

Anytime Fitness franchisee Richie Parsons confirmed that he has signed a lease for a nearly 5,000-square-foot space in Widewater Plaza on Sugar Run Road.

Construction will start as early as the end of this month and be performed by T.I. Services, Inc.

“The goal is to have our doors open by April 1,” Parsons stated in an announcement that he recently released.

According to the release, Parsons said there are key differences between Anytime Fitness and other gyms.

“What differentiates Anytime Fitness from other gyms is our focus on our members and our passion for helping them get the results that they’re seeking,” Parsons said in the release. “Our gym will be the perfect size to provide a great variety of quality equipment along with personalized attention for all of our members. Whether weight-loss is your goal, or increased strength or improved balance and flexibility — or a combination -we’re committed to helping you achieve those goals.”

Anytime Fitness in Waynesburg will be staffed roughly 10 hours per day during the week and have shorter staffed hours on the weekend, although members will have access 24 hours per day, every day of the year — including holidays — by using a computerized key-fob system.

“We make it easy for our members to exercise whenever and however they like,” Parsons states in the release. “We’ll have personal trainers available to help people learn how to use all of the equipment and to develop an individualized workout plan, if they like. We’ll also provide specialized personal training in both small group and one-on-one formats.”

Membership at one Anytime Fitness club gives members access to over 3,000 clubs worldwide at no extra charge.

“More importantly, there are numerous Anytime Fitness options all throughout northern West Virginia and southwest Pennsylvania, giving members of the Waynesburg facility several options when traveling in the surrounding region as well,” Parsons added. “Whether you’re in Pittsburgh or Edinburgh, you’ll get full access just as you would here in Waynesburg.

“We also directly manage the Anytime Fitness clubs in Uniontown and Bridgeport, West Virginia,” Parsons added. “Given the popularity of our existing clubs, we feel like we have a good handle on what makes for a great fitness center, so we’re very excited to bring this model to Waynesburg.”

The layout of every Anytime Fitness club is designed for quick and effective exercise. At the new club in Waynesburg, members will have full use of top-quality equipment and amenities, including: Circuit and resistance training machines; free weights; cardio equipment, including treadmills, elliptical machines, and stationary bikes; functional training equipment such as TRX, battle ropes, medicine balls, rebounders and heavy bags; small group and one-on-one training with certified, professional trainers; and private bathrooms, changing rooms and showers

Anytime Fitness will begin signing up new members prior to opening and everyone who joins during this period will be able to take advantage of special discounts for charter memberships.

Membership inquiries can be directed to 724-998-9980 or waynesburgpa@anytimefitness.com.