{"id":130160,"date":"2025-11-13T01:00:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T01:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/130160\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T01:00:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T01:00:09","slug":"new-lehigh-valley-gym-to-hold-grand-opening-with-giveaways-free-classes-and-more-eat-sip-shop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/130160\/","title":{"rendered":"New Lehigh Valley gym to hold grand opening with giveaways, free classes and more | Eat, Sip, Shop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. &#8211; Individuals looking to prioritize their wellness have a new fitness facility option in Northampton County.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Asylum Fitness, offering a wide array of cardio and strength training equipment along with personal training and group fitness classes, will host its grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Dec. 6 at 2920 Easton Ave., Suite 5, in Bethlehem Township, according to a news release.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"asylum 3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"2053\" height=\"1009\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/68dc61326b30a.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"98\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Asylum Fitness is located at 2920 Easton Avenue, Suite 5, in Bethlehem Township.<\/p>\n<p>                                    Ryan Kneller<\/p>\n<p>The gym, which held a soft opening in early October, occupies an updated Shops at Bethlehem space that was previously home to a Maxx Fitness location, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wfmz.com\/features\/eat-sip-shop\/popular-lehigh-valley-gym-closes-but-management-seeking-new-place-to-call-home\/article_8dbb3a14-7b3d-11ef-84a2-0f4da60bd7c1.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">closed last year<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The 25,000-square-foot space has been re-imagined with intentional strength and cardio training equipment, a dedicated personal-training area, Zumba studio, on-site childcare and a newly designated Community Room that supports mentorship programs, wellness classes and neighborhood partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re happy to introduce our latest accomplishment to the community and those who helped bring this project to fruition,\u201d founder Thamar Hewsen said. \u201cThe ribbon-cutting ceremony for Asylum Fitness marks the launch of a new era in Bethlehem Township.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Asylum Fitness features all new gym equipment, including top-of-the-line treadmills and strength machines, along with free weights and functional training equipment.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"asylum 4.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1970\" height=\"1052\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/68dc61357053d.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"107\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Asylum Fitness is located at 2920 Easton Avenue, Suite 5, in Bethlehem Township.<\/p>\n<p>                                    Ryan Kneller<\/p>\n<p>Hours are 5 a.m to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday and 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.<\/p>\n<p>A variety of membership options are available, including CORE (starting at $44.99 per month) and VIP (starting at $99.99 per month).<\/p>\n<p>CORE memberships include use of club during manned business hours, one free guest pass per month (additional day passes available at $10 per guest per day), one time personal training check-in and unlimited access to select group classes (excludes camps and small group training).<\/p>\n<p>VIP memberships include an assigned locker and lock provided by Asylum Fitness, one free guest pass per day (additional day passes available for $10 per guest per day), one free monthly 30-minute personal training check-in, one time free 1-hour coaching check-in or one time free recovery and performance service (cupping\/scrapping), unlimited kids club access for one child per visit and unlimited access to select group classes and seminars hosted by Asylum Fitness (excludes camps and small group training).<\/p>\n<p>The facility\u2019s open layout supports a comfortable occupancy, emphasizing space, cleanliness and a welcoming atmosphere, and ample free parking is available throughout the shopping center.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"asylum3.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1739\" height=\"1191\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6914f4cf2f585.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"137\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                    Asylum Fitness<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA better gym experience has arrived in the Lehigh Valley,\u201d a message on Asylum Fitness\u2019 website reads.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe&#8217;re passionate gym-goers who understand what you&#8217;re looking for. Whether you&#8217;re a serious lifter, in the military, a first responder professional, or simply seeking functional and fun fitness, we&#8217;ve got the equipment, trainers, and coaching to support your goals.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Additional renovations and equipment enhancements are planned as part of Asylum Fitness\u2019 next growth phase, pending an SBA loan decision.<\/p>\n<p>Expansion will be guided by member feedback to ensure future additions align with community needs and long-term sustainability.<\/p>\n<p>The project has been funded privately to date, with further investment anticipated upon approval of SBA startup financing.<\/p>\n<p>The Asylum Fitness ribbon cutting will take place at 10 a.m. Dec. 6, with an open house to follow until 2 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Founder Thamar Hewsen, general manager and co-founder Coty Moyer and personal training director Cory Hank will be on site to welcome guests, provide tours and answer questions about the facility and programs.<\/p>\n<p>All workouts and classes will be free throughout the event.<\/p>\n<p>                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAQAAAADCAQAAAAe\/WZNAAAAEElEQVR42mM8U88ABowYDABAxQPltt5zqAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==\" alt=\"asylum 5.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive lazyload full blur\" width=\"1501\" height=\"1381\" data- data-\/><\/p>\n<p>             <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/6914f98fe19c0.image.jpg\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" height=\"184\" width=\"200\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                                    Asylum Fitness<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, guests who choose to join that day will receive the month of December free as a thank-you and an encouragement to begin the holiday season with wellness.<\/p>\n<p>A variety of giveaways and community activities will also be held to celebrate Asylum Fitness\u2019s official introduction to the Bethlehem area community.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAsylum Fitness represents more than a gym \u2014 it\u2019s a community-centered wellness space built on the belief that fitness should be accessible, supportive, and free of unnecessary barriers,\u201d the release continues.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy offering no-contract memberships, family-friendly childcare, and a community room for local programs, Asylum Fitness is creating a hub for health and connection in Bethlehem Township.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/asylumfitnesslv.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">AsylumFitnessLV.com<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"BETHLEHEM TWP., Pa. &#8211; Individuals looking to prioritize their wellness have a new fitness facility option in Northampton&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":130161,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37],"tags":[11666,11661,589,11667,46672,6432,163,85,46,11662,11668],"class_list":{"0":"post-130160","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-asylum-fitness","9":"tag-bethlehem-township","10":"tag-fitness","11":"tag-fitness-facility","12":"tag-grand-opening","13":"tag-gym","14":"tag-health","15":"tag-il","16":"tag-israel","17":"tag-northampton-county","18":"tag-the-shops-at-bethlehem"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130160","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=130160"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/130160\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/130161"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=130160"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=130160"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=130160"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}