WARREN — Planet Fitness opened its doors in Warren for the first time Wednesday during a grand opening.

The gym franchise’s new location sits in the Warren Plaza next to Giant Eagle, a shopping center owned by Mid-America Management Corporation.

Christian Shipley, the senior director of operations, said the team is excited about the new location.

“At Planet Fitness, our mission is to make fitness accessible and welcoming to everyone,” he said.

He added that many folks from nearby areas have stuck with their Niles club for years. “When the opportunity to come to Warren aligned, we were thrilled,” he said. “Being able to expand and bring a club closer to them makes this special for us.”

During the grand opening celebration, which ran all day Wednesday, visitors got to check out the high

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