A Message From Joe Cirulli, Founder & Owner
Back when I started GHF, I had to make a crucial decision about our future. Essentially, it boils down to two options: Do we build a model that can be replicated in multiple cities, or do we focus on serving one community to the best of our ability?
We chose to focus on you—our community in Gainesville. Our local focus has allowed us to grow from a modest 1,500 square foot center in 1978 (roughly the size of our current X-Force Body Studio) to an expansive 122,000 square foot campus. Starting in June 2024, we will adding 11,000 sq. ft. to our main gym facility.
Our commitment to meeting the unique needs of our community has led to a variety of specialized offerings, including a women’s-only center, our Tioga location, hundreds of new pieces of equipment, two outdoor training spaces, and a range of boutique fitness studios.
We've never stopped working to be better, and we're not about to start now. Thank you for being a part of our journey for the past 45 years. Here's to many more years of fitness, well-being, and community.
Follow below for all of the details!
Expanding Our Fitness Universe to Unlock Your Greatest Potential
We are thrilled to announce an additional 11,000 square feet to GHF Main. This expansion will feature:
- A unique bridge over the exercise floor to enlarge our stretching area
- A state-of-the-art functional training space
- A stunning new Personal Training Studio
- A brand new Hot Yoga Studio
- Expanded leg training area with additional weight equipment
- An additional dumbbell area with more flat benches
- A versatile space earmarked for a future business, the details of which will be unveiled later.
With the added space, we'll also have room for more dumbbells, an expanded leg den, additional Olympic benches, cables, and other new equipment.
The Bridge Leading West
Your Path To An Expanded Workout Experience & Home To The Open-Air Stretching Studio
Phase 1 Complete!
The second floor bridge has two functions: the walkway to the expansion that will house a new functional training space, personal training studio, AND the home to our new open stretching studio. It's almost double the size of the current space with all of the stretching amenities you need to pre-and post-workout recovery. This space is now open.
The former stretching area is now a weight training space with Matrix equipment. This allows us to add new cables and another pec fly machine in the south end of the free weight area.
Additionally, we are developing the End Zone, a space filled with equipment to work your legs and glutes. Located between the current Personal Training studio and the basketball court (2nd floor). Welcome new hip thrust machines and standing abductor machines. Equipment arriving every other week.
Phase 2 Begins Now!
The next phase of gym construction will focus on adding on 10K sq. ft. to the west of the building (concrete slab is already laid). All construction will be outside and will not impact any of our workout spaces.
Must Know Phase 2 Update | November 2024
The construction team will be building an underground retention tank requiring us to
- close part of the main driveway
- close the 3rd bay of parking
- reroute walkway to front entrance for everyone’s safety
The new walking path will be on the west end of the parking bays (closest to the office buildings to our west). You will be able to route through the 1st and 2nd parking bays to get to front door. We will have signage in parking lot to direct you to front entrance. We also have a golf cart driven by our staff for your convenience.
You may still enter via Newberry Rd entrance but will need to turn left into 1st bay of parking to access rest of parking lot.
Thank you for your patience as we expand your fitness universe!
A New Hot Yoga Studio
Classes Are Included In Your Membership!
Get ready to ignite your practice and transform your well-being at Gainesville Hot Flow (GHF), Gainesville's premier destination for everything yoga.
We're thrilled to announce the upcoming arrival of our state-of-the-art hot yoga studio, designed to be your haven for heat, harmony, and holistic transformation located on the first floor. Forget the hassle of multiple memberships! GHF is your one-stop shop for a complete fitness experience.
Our inclusive memberships grant you access to a full spectrum of hot yoga classes, from the restorative serenity of Yin/Yang to the dynamic power of Hot Yoga Flow. We even offer express options for those on-the-go.
Each class is meticulously crafted and led by our esteemed GHF Yoga Team, renowned for their expertise and passion for hot yoga. Step inside our meticulously designed studio, and let the beautiful space envelop you in a haven of tranquility. The thoughtfully curated environment will enhance your practice, fostering a deeper connection between mind, body, and spirit. Because at GHF, your journey to a stronger, more centered you starts here.
New Functional Training Space
Located on the second floor of the expansion, this turfed area is a dream for everyone who is making up their own workouts
- Workout rig with attachments for jumping, pulling, pushing, swinging
- Dumbbells and kettlebells
- Ropes
- Selection of cardio machines
The open design of the space allows for your favorite workouts with the equipment you need. You will find additional functional workout spaces through the gym including the new End Zone (focus on glutes), new cable area, and larger leg den.
Expanded Leg Den
We are relocating the leg den to the current Personal Training Studio on the second floor. It will offer more space and more equipment including squat and deadlift platforms.
More Olympic Benches, Flat Benches
Once the new areas are completed, we will have space for more dumbbells, flat benches, Olympic benches, and cables.