Blink Fitness Opens In George Washington Bridge Terminal

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS, NY — The latest tenant at the George Washington Bridge bus terminal's retail concourse has officially opened its doors.

Blink Fitness held a grand opening ceremony Wednesday for its newest gym inside the bus terminal, a company spokeswoman said. The new facility will be the gym's 63rd location, according to a press release.

"We are very excited to open our doors to this location at GWB, bringing our Mood Above Muscle philosophy to the Washington Heights community," club manager Rose Severino said in a statement. "We’re sure that Blink will become a healthy, happy hub of activity in the neighborhood."

In addition to a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, Blink Fitness announced that it will be donating 50 free one-year memberships to local nonprofit Fresh Youth Initiatives. The value of the free gym memberships is estimated to be more than $10,000.

"Fresh Youth Initiatives is excited to welcome Blink Fitness into the community, and especially appreciative that they are promoting wellness in Washington Heights," the nonprofit's executive director Eileen Lyons said in a statement. "Their generous donation of 50 memberships to Blink Fitness will enable our own staff, who work hard every day investing in youth and families, to stay fit and healthy."

Blink Fitness' George Washington Bridge location will feature top-of- the-line strength and cardio equipment such as free weights, plates, and machines. The new gym will also have a space dedicated for various uses such as stretching and functional training and will employ certified personal trainers. Gym memberships start as low as $15 per month, which is affordable compared to many other New York City gyms.

The new gym will be open from 5:30 a.m.-11 p.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m. on Fridays and from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on weekends.

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