New Middletown Gym To Open April 1

MIDDLETOWN, NJ — D1 Training, a new gym located at 1519 Rt. 35 in Middletown, is scheduled to open April 1.

D1 is more than just a gym: It was founded in 2001 by former NFL player Will Bartholomew and existing franchisee owners include Super Bowl MVP Von Miller, Tim Tebow and Michael Oher.

The Middletown location is not owned by former NFL players, but instead by the husband-wife team of Ed and Christine Hazel.

The owners of D1 say it's a fitness concept that uses the five core tenets used by professional athletes: A dynamic warm-up, performance, strength, core and conditioning and cool down. But the gym also has certified trainers on staff to help people of all ages and abilities —even kids, as they have training programs for children as young as 7.

The Middletown location will offer two specials that will last the whole month of April:

• 10 for $10 – Experience D1 with no risk, come workout at the facility up to 10 times within a two-week period. "The team is confident you will quickly see a difference," says the gym.
• Those seeking a membership can take advantage of their Founders' Rates, which are $39/week. This rate is a significant discount over their regular pricing (ranging from $130-150+/month based on location) and allows unlimited boot camps and classes.

Members who provide referrals that lead to new memberships also receive a discount.

D1 Training of Middletown offers personal training for adults, conditioning training for local sports teams and even offers fitness programs for kids: Rookie (ages 7-11), Developmental (ages 12-14), Prep (ages 15-18), Boot Camp (adults), Strength Training (adults), and D1 Adult (combination of Bootcamp and Strength Training).

“It’s always been a dream of mine to own a business that helps others achieve their goals,” said Ed Hazel. “Our space caters to everyone, whether you’re a parent looking to sneak a work out in or an athlete looking to hone in on skills. We have trainers, known as coaches at D1, that can help people at any level — making sure everyone feels welcome is our top priority.”

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