D1 Training center comes to Asheville

Press release from D1 Training: 

D1 Training, a leading fitness concept utilizing the five core tenets of athletic-based training, announced its opening a new location in Asheville. The group fitness facility employs a sports-science backed training regimen led by certified trainers to help people of all ages achieve their sport and fitness goals. The highly-anticipated training center is located at 105-A River Hills Rd.

The new D1 Training location is managed by Asheville local, Garrett Feimster. With more than five years of experience in coaching and strength training, Feimster is poised for success as a manager in the fitness space. Prior to managing Asheville’s D1 Training, Feimster held various coaching positions strength and conditioning, football, and weightlifting in in the North Carolina area on both the high school and collegiate level. Most recently, he served as a strength and conditioning coordinator and multiple sport coach at the high school level. Garrett was interested in D1 Training because it provided an opportunity to combine his interests of fitness with training and education.

“I’m excited to be part of the first D1 Training in Asheville,” said Feimster. “I am confident that the people of Asheville will really enjoy D1 Training. Our space caters to everyone, whether you’re a parent looking to sneak a work out in or an athlete looking to hone in on skills. We have trainers, known as coaches at D1, that can help people at any level – making sure everyone feels welcome is our top priority.”

In addition to specializing in both personal and team training, D1 Training of Asheville offers five age-based programs including Rookie (ages 7-11), Developmental (ages 12-14), Prep (ages 15-18), Boot Camp (adults) and Strength Training (adults). Each fitness program is based on D1’s 5-Star Training philosophy incorporating: dynamic warm-up, performance, strength, core and conditioning, and cool down. Plus, every workout is expertly-designed by D1’s National Training Panel, led by a certified trainer, and built around the concept of periodization which builds week-upon-week to create a well-rounded program targeted to reach specific goals. Some additional benefits of D1’s 5-Star Training include utilization of the latest science in training and physiology, 1on1 goal setting and tracking of results, adaptable and personalized workouts, and more.

“Feimster is the ideal candidate to bring the D1 Training experience to Asheville,” said the brand’s Chief Operating Officer, Dan Murphy. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to the D1 family and are confident in his ability to show the Asheville area what they’ve been missing out on. D1 is  a one-of-a-kind fitness experience that’s built around the individual and meant to help people meet their appropriate edge. Our strong network of franchisees embodies our core values to bring the D1 Training vision to life, and we know Feimster will do just that in Asheville and its surrounding communities.”

Strategically expanding across the nation through franchising, D1 Training has more than 50 performance centers open with 99 additional locations in development. The brand anticipates having more than 75 locations operating by the end of 2020, and is currently seeking qualified and active community members to expand its footprint and help more people meet their fitness goals.

For more information on D1 Training and franchise opportunities, please visit https://www.d1sportstraining.com/ and https://www.d1franchise.com.