YMCA of Greenville Plans First Express Facility at Verdae

From the YMCA of Greenville:

The YMCA of Greenville is pleased to announce plans to open the first “Express Y” facility in the Upstate, further expanding services within the City of Greenville. A lease agreement has been signed for 6,000 square feet of ground level space within the phase one development of Legacy Square at Verdae.  Facing Legacy Park, the 20-acre central park at Verdae, the new Express Y will offer cardio and strength training equipment, group exercise classes and entice members to enjoy both indoor and outdoor exercise.

“This is an excellent opportunity for the Y to expand our mission to this growing area of Greenville,” explained Scot Baddley, YMCA of Greenville president and CEO. “It is especially relevant for us to partner with a community like Verdae that is, like the Y, focused on an active, healthy-living environment. Verdae residents enjoy walking and bike paths, numerous green spaces, and now, an innovative Express YMCA on location. It just makes sense for the Y to be there. However, you don’t have to be a Verdae resident to be a member of the Y Express. And, as with all Y locations, there is financial assistance available.”

Express Y facilities have become popular across the nation in growing metropolitan areas like Charlotte, NC and Austin, TX. The concept delivers a facility with programs to meet a variety of interests and needs, but mostly to offer members a convenient, quick and complete workout.

“The addition of an Express Y at Verdae is exciting,” stated Rick Sumerel, Verdae Development president and COO. “The YMCA of Greenville has been a proven leader in health and wellness. We like the idea of bringing a fresh approach to fitness and exercise to our community, and we believe that the residents and employees within surrounding neighborhoods and businesses will like it as well.”

Prior to the decision to add this location, the Y commissioned an impact study that took into account the potential market for Y services in the Verdae community and surrounding area. The study indicated that there was more than sufficient interest in membership in the area to justify the new outlet. With phase one of Legacy Square under construction now, the new Y facility is on course to open before the end of 2012. Options for membership and details for hours of operation have not been finalized.

About Legacy Square

Legacy Square is a neighborhood-scaled retail village within Hollingsworth Park at Verdae. Development plans for this 13-acre site include restaurants, shops, office space and more. Phase one is under construction at the corner of Legacy Park Road and Rocky Slope Road. For more information about Legacy Square, visit www.verdae.com.

About YMCA of Greenville

The YMCA of Greenville has four full-facility family branches, the Adams Mill Program Center, the Judson Community Center, the FYI Teen Center, SC Youth in Government, the Hollingsworth Outdoor Center, YMCA Camp Greenville, and an administrative office. They presently touch the lives of approximately 40,000 Greenville residents annually. For more information about YMCA of Greenville, visit www.ymcagreenville.org.

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