All-Hours Fitness Centers Running Popular Among Residents

Livingston Daily:

A new trend in the fitness industry reveals an obvious truth: People value convenience.

Twenty-four-hour fitness chains have been spreading rapidly throughout the country, and Livingston County is a part of the movement.

Area 24-hour gym members say having unrestricted access for their workouts better fits their schedules, which don’t always match the operational hours of traditional gyms.

“I usually work until 9, and most gyms close around that time,” said Annie Krupinsky, a member at Snap Fitness Center in Howell, which is open 24 hours. “I don’t have to worry about rushing to get here or rushing to get my workout in.”

Snap Fitness, like many 24-hour workout spots, operates with member access cards. During unstaffed hours, members can enter the locked facility with their cards. The Howell Snap Fitness Center on Michigan Avenue is secured with surveillance cameras and an emergency alarm system.

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