Grand Opening of New Training Facility at Platinum Fitness
Spacious studio dedicated to personal training transforms former Blockbuster.
Platinum Fitness enlarged its already sizable gym Thursday with the grand opening of its new 7,200-square-foot training facility. Verona Council Member Kevin Ryan, Verona Chamber of Commerce President Steven Amadeo and Montclair Mayor Jerry Fried were all on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony in the new space formerly occupied by Blockbuster Video. “It looks beautiful,” said Amadeo. The facility boasts TRX suspension training, boxing - both kickboxing and heavy bag workouts - with a full set of punching bags, and battling ropes along with the usual free weights, kettle bells and balance balls. Stationed around the periphery of the room, the training equipment lines the walls with an open expanse at the center. “The new room is purely …