Planet Fitness plans Simsbury and Stratford gyms to open before New Year
Planet Fitness planned new clubs in Simsbury and Stratford, Connecticut. Both were expected to be operating before the new year, with Simsbury targeting Dec. 23.
Planet Fitness planned new clubs in Simsbury and Stratford, Connecticut, bringing its state total to 42. The Simsbury club was planned for the former Bob’s Store at Simsbury Commons. Stratford’s was planned for part of a vacant Burlington Coat outlet near downtown.1,3
Both clubs were expected to be operating before New Year’s. Simsbury manager Louis Valentin said that location expected to begin operations Dec. 23.1
Planet Fitness listed the Simsbury club as coming soon at 530 Bushy Hill Road. A company post dated Nov. 3 also called the Stratford club coming soon. Existing Planet Fitness clubs were about seven miles from Stratford and over 10 miles from Simsbury. For nearby trainers and gym operators, the expansion could also mean more local competition.2,3,1
