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A dozen Snap Fitness locationas have opened between Northern Virginia and Baltimore over thepast year. “Mangy of them started off in areas like Ashburnm and Manassas and we are the firsty to go inside the beltwahy in the middle of adensr population,” said Snap Fitness franchise owner Dave Rudy, who just openex the 2,400 square-foot, renovated space in Old The former executive with Ikon Offic Solutions Inc., who recently completesd three Ironman triathlons, has signed on with Snap Fitnessz to open three locations but first wants to make sure the firsf one is fully operational.
He is scouring similat busy marketplaces aroundshopping areas, including Clarendon and possibly Crystal City. No specificx locations have beenidentified yet, said Glen Ulick, senior associate in Grubb & Ellis’ Baltimored office, who is helping Rudy sign his next two He will likely focus on Arlington, and/or east Fairfax. said “Most folks are not used to seeing fitness facilitieas in high traffic retail areas but the response has been positiv e from folks who live and work inthe [Old area,” said Rudy. “Two doors down is one of the top running stores in the so clients are already comin tothis block.
” The gym’s conceptg does not include bells and whistlews like fancy spas and saunas, he but rather straight workour equipment. The Chanhassen, six-year-old fitness chain says more than 1,800 Snap locationsx have been sold worldwide, with some 30 to 40 new storeaadded monthly. “It’s because peoplw refuse to giveup fitness. We are about makinb it fast, valuable and said Rudy.