I know what you’re thinking: “What’s so different about this gym?” After all, there are plenty of Crunch Fitness locations, but there’s something special about the one at 1801 S. Academy Blvd. While the franchise has long been one of my go-to gyms, this location stands out for something stronger than its heaviest lifters: the community.

From the moment you walk in, the staff makes you feel like more than just another membership. It’s the friendliest gym I’ve ever been a part of, and when you’re new to town like me trying to find a home away from home, they create an environment that feels like more than just a place to work out. Leaving with sore muscles? Typical. Leaving with a smile on your face? Something to cherish. — April Borjon, The Gazette