ANOTHER LOCATION FOR PLANET FITNESS

One of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers, Planet Fitness, recently celebrated its grand opening at 360 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk. With approximately 20,000 square feet of space and state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, among other features, Planet Fitness invested $2.3 million to open the club and better serve the greater Norwalk community. 

Planet Fitness Vice President of Connecticut Operations Mike Shapiro, Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce President Brian Griffin and Norwalk Education Foundation Board Member Barbara Cafero were all present and spoke at the ribbon cutting.

As part of its commitment to the Norwalk community, Planet Fitness donated $1,000 to the Norwalk Education Foundation and will provide a special membership offer to teachers at Norwalk Public Schools when the school year begins in August. The celebration also featured Marco Pizza Truck, local Norwalk businesses and vendors, raffles, giveaways and other activities. 

The Norwalk club also offers a 30-minute express circuit, numerous flat-screen televisions, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs and tanning beds. The facility will be open and staffed 24 hours per day from Monday through Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. on Fridays and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

For more information or to join online, visit PlanetFitness.com.