By Tim Arnett
WABASH,Indiana – The Wabash Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday for Anytime Fitness, located at 1302 N. Cass Street in Wabash. Owners Willis and Renee Hicks helped cut the ribbon as the open house began at the new location so that potential customers could experience all the brand new Life Fitness Hammer Strength equipment inside. Wabash’s newest health and fitness center is one of 3,100 Anytime Fitness locations worldwide.
Willis Hicks said that the gym is 7,200 sq. feet in size, making it one of the largest Anytime Fitness locations in the area. The fitness center will employee four workers who can provide customized training. The location also features a large studio space for yoga, zumba and dance classes.
Staffed hours are Monday through Thursday 10 am until 7 pm, Friday 10 am until 5 pm and Saturday from 10 am until 2. But as the name suggests, the building can be accessed anytime day or night for members who want to work out. Members will receive a special key fob which will allow access even after the regular staff go home.
The Willis’ own another Anytime Fitness in Lafayette, but they live in Auburn in the northeast part of the state. They told MiBash News that Wabash is the mid-way point between the two cities and they would always stop in town on their way to their business or on their way home. It didn’t take long, Hicks said, before they both fell in love with Wabash. In fact, the Willis family, which includes two children, plans on relocating right here in town.
Willis Hicks described why Anytime Fitness is perfect for those who are just starting out.
Even though the chamber just held a ribbon cutting for the business on Tuesday, Wabash’s Anytime Fitness has actually been open since February 25th. Hicks said that things have gone great for the business so far and they are all looking forward to the opportunity to serve the Wabash community.