New, Unique Gym To Open In Guilford: Report

GUILFORD, CT — RHYS, a Stamford-based commercial real estate firm, announced that Orangetheory Fitness is moving to Guilford Center, a CVS anchored outdoor shopping center in Guilford.

Orangetheory Fitness, a national fitness franchise, will occupy a 3,450 square foot space at 1057-1069 Boston Post Road. This will be the first Orangetheory in the area and will be located next to Pet Valu, alongside other tenants including Supercuts and recently signed Guilford Coffee House.

"Orangetheory Fitness will be a welcome addition to Guilford’s expanding retail corridor." said RHYS Director Wes Craft. "They will enjoy a prominent presence in the strongest performing and most desirable retail location in Guilford, a town that needs more retailers that cater to the daily needs of its citizens.”

Guilford Center is situated at the heavily travelled intersection of Boston Post Road (Route 1) and Church Street (Route 77) and has served the regional community from this high-visibility location for nearly 60 years. The outdoor mall was renovated in 2012.

RHYS Sr. Vice President Tyler Lyman and Director Wes Craft represented the landlord, Finast Acquisition, LLC. Rob Marona and Nick Marona of Newmark, Knight Frank, represented the tenant.

According to its website, Orangetheory Fitness is the scientifically designed, one-of-a-kind group personal training, interval fitness concept that is sweeping the nation. Backed by the science of excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), Orangetheory Fitness is a 60-minute workout broken into intervals of cardiovascular and strength training.

Participants burn an average of 500+ total calories per 60-minute training session (individual results vary). Led by highly skilled coaches, each Orangetheory Fitness workout incorporate endurance, strength and power elements through a variety of equipment including treadmills, rowing machines, TRX® suspension training and free weights.

The physiology behind the Orangetheory Fitness workout involves heart-rate monitored training designed to keep heart rates in a target zone that stimulates metabolism and increases energy. The result is the Orange Effect - more energy, visible toning and extra calorie burn for up to 36 hours post-workout.

Orangetheory Fitness studios are designed to motivate. Highly qualified coaches inspire participants to beat plateaus and stick to their goals. The dynamic created by working out in a group setting has proven benefits -support, energy, endurance and accountability. This is the psychology behind Orangetheory Fitness.

Each modern studio welcomes members and guests with upbeat music, state-of-the-art equipment, contemporary lighting and art. Studios are spacious and clean, with separate men’s and women’s locker rooms and showers. "

You can visit the company's website here.

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