Cornering the Market

Brand new fitness center opening on Lawson Boulevard

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Retro Fitness Oceanside
3461-3465 Lawson Blvd.
(516) 536-4966 (536-GYMM)
www.retrofitness.com/location/oceansideny

Retro Fitness Oceanside is currently putting the finishing touches on their new center. The grand opening is targeted for late September, with an exact date to be announced. Meanwhile, a preview center, which will close when the gym opens, has been set up across the street for people to view the gym’s layout and equipment, get membership information, and to join.

The concept behind Retro Fitness, which debuted in 2007, is to offer a high quality gym at affordable prices. More than 140 franchise locations can be found nationwide, all of which are available to anyone with a membership. The freshly built Oceanside location will offer Retro Fitness amenities and the newest versions of circuit training, turf for training, and exercise equipment.

Membership comes in two versions. Basic allows full access to the gym and equipment. VIP includes child sitting services and group fitness classes. Anyone can sign up for a one-on-one personal trainer package, or purchase e-gifts for an existing member. If you move, you can relocate your home membership as well. While both memberships can use any Retro Fitness throughout the USA, VIP services are only valid for the individual’s “home gym” to ensure that other members will not lose their spot (for child care or a class).

Retro Fitness Oceanside will have two designated rooms, one for classes such as Pilates, yoga, piyo, Zumba, boot camp, etc., and the other for spin classes. Treadmills will have Direct TV and iPod docks, and bikes are connected to the Internet. There are free weights and circuit machines. Free Wi-Fi throughout the club allows members to watch a movie, listen to Pandora or access email while working out. A pro shop will sell locks, workout gloves, headphones, and anything else one needs or forgets to bring. Their Retro Blend Smoothie Bar prepares fresh protein shakes and smoothies.

A spot in a class can be reserved using your phone. Their phone app — Retro Finder —will help you find the closest gym. Members can get special credits (such as a free month) for referrals. Once the Oceanside location is open, download a free trial pass from their website. Until the club opens, the preview center will be located next to Boswell’s Delicatessen at 3468-C Lawson Blvd.