FiNDiT123: Ballenger Creek Anytime Fitness

What is FiNDiT123?
This blog post is part of a three-post series called FiNDiT123. In this series, FiND iT FREDERiCK highlights a business in or around Frederick, MD on Monday, then on Wednesday we showcase the staff integral to running this local business. 

The best part? On Friday, we offer a giveaway! For those looking to start a new exercise routine, stay tuned for your chance to win a free one-month membership featuring three personal training sessions or two weeks of small group training at Ballenger Creek's Anytime Fitness. 

Scroll down in our blog to read previous FiNDiT123s for The Lodges at Gettysburg and Emmy's Harvest. Want to be a part of your own FiNDiT123? Let us know and we'll be in touch. 

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FiNDiT1: The business 
FREDERICK, MD — It’s no secret that gyms and fitness centers can be intimidating, especially for those looking to establish a simple exercise routine without bodybuilding, powerlifting or Crossfitting. However, Ballenger Creek’s Anytime Fitness is different — it’s a community-focused gym that caters to the average person seeking to start a healthier routine. Want to learn more about Ballenger Creek’s Anytime Fitness? Keep reading and stay tuned for more this week, including a membership giveaway you can’t miss!

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Why choose Anytime Fitness in Ballenger Creek?

Trainer Josh Messinger works one-on-one with a member/ Photo courtesy of Brian Ricketts

This 5,000 square-foot gym, centrally located on Ballenger Creek Pike, not only offers quality gym equipment for those who want to exercise on their own terms, but it also focuses on small group training, personal coaching and weight loss management programs to help members achieve their fitness goals. 

“We’re a coaching gym,” said Brian Ricketts, owner of the Ballenger Creek and Damascus Anytime Fitness locations. “We want to help you get results, so we’re going to give you as much help as you want us to give you. But it’s also more of a community feel. You know people by name; it’s not like a big club with thousands of people. We know people and there’s a great club culture.”

Ricketts says that the average person who comes to this Anytime Fitness is "about 45 years old and wants to lose a little weight and get back into shape.” However, anyone 18 and older is allowed to join. Younger teens are welcome to join as well, but at least one of their parents must also be a member.

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Membership perks

Trainer Josh Messinger works one-on-one with a member/ Photo courtesy of Brian Ricketts

Each month, Anytime Fitness offers a new member challenge, such as trying to wall sit for the longest amount of time, doing the most burpees in a minute or putting the most miles on the treadmill in a month. 

Another perk to joining Anytime Fitness is its extended hours, which make it easier for those with non-traditional schedules to still complete their exercise routine. Also, members can use any location they prefer among the 4,000+ worldwide— there are five in Frederick County and three within Frederick. 

“I think one of the benefits at Anytime Fitness is that it’s 24 hours” Ricketts said. “Whether someone works in law enforcement, fire and rescue, a restaurant employee, hospital worker, or any other job that has irregular hours, this is the gym for them.” 

Anytime Fitness in Ballenger Creek also offers a membership discount to military, fire/rescue personnel, law enforcement and Frederick County and Montgomery County Public Schools employees.

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Gym amenities and features

​Anytime Fitness offers many amenities and equipment for every member, including:
24-hour access and 24-hour security
Private showers
Health plan discounts
Treadmills
Cardio TVs
Elliptical cross-trainers
Exercise cycles and spin bikes
​Rowing machines
Stair climbers
Free weights, dumbbells and barbells
Plyometric boxes
Squat racks
TRX 
...and more! View the full list here.

​The gym is open 24/ 7 for members. Staff hours are 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Sound like your type of gym? Fill out this form and a staff member will be in touch to help you become a member. 

Stay tuned to learn more about Owner Brian Ricketts and the trainers on Wednesday, and check back on Friday for your chance to win a free month-long membership! ​

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