Reading, PA – The T.R.A.I.N. Station located at 1007 Hill Avenue Building 17, Wyomissing will open at the beginning of January, raising Berks County’s athletic training and fitness community level by joining the experience and expertise of Berks Elite Training, The CrossFit Crossing (formerly Corps Fitness), IM ABLE Foundation, and Phoenix Allstars under one roof.
By joining these services under one roof, a destination for all types of athletes will be created offering a community focused multi-faceted facility. Together the four groups will cross train and service their clientele with programing for performance training athletes, adults and the adaptive community. The new building provides the organizations with 13,000 square feet of a fully renovated iconic Wyomissing knitting mill. This facility will be divided into two suites with Phoenix Allstars on one side and the fitness facilities on the other.
“We wanted a layout that created some energy in the building and felt it best to share space with The CrossFit Crossing and IM ABLE. We all use the same vehicle to create impact; fitness. By sharing space, we will create a synergy of high-level performance training at all ages that is also mindful of community impact. Whether you are trying to lose weight, increase your self-confidence, recover from a nagging injury or get a D1 Scholarship, the T.R.A.I.N. Station will have a program and a trainer specific for you,” says Pete Rowley, Owner Berks Elite Training.
The facility will be fully equipped with Rogue Performance Equipment, with a focus on explosive strength training, athletic foundation and injury prevention. It will have state-of-the-art testing equipment for performance, weight loss and underline medical deficiencies. The Phoenix Allstars will not only have brand new floor but equipment, strength training and injury prevention will also be added to their regimen to enhance their curriculum and continue to compete at the highest levels.
The name The T.R.A.I.N. Station is symbolic as the building sits on the former Conrail Railroad System which is now operated by CSX Corporation. T.R.A.I.N. represents Train, Regenerate, Adapt, Inspire, and Nourish. The idea was to incorporate the mission of all by creating a destination for all.
“The T.R.A.I.N. Station felt appropriate given Reading’s iconic reputation and the presence of our own terminal. The symbolism was too much to ignore. You begin your journey here, with a goal and purpose in mind. Our hope is to join this journey with you and see to it that you arrive at your destination,” said Rachel Rowley, Owner Building 17 LLC.
“The T.R.A.I.N. Station brings the vision of creating an all-inclusive fitness community to reality. The combination of Berks Elite Training, IM ABLE and The CrossFit Crossing (formerly CorpsFitness) and Phoenix Allstars under one roof creates a unique fitness and training facility. Together we can serve the needs of everyone out there, from group classes to small groups, personal training and adaptive fitness,” said Kevin Kodz, Owner The CrossFit Crossing.
“I am excited about bringing together three community organizations, Corps Fitness, IM ABLE Foundation and Berks Elite Training that have each been synonymous with health and wellness for all abilities, under one roof with a central location in Wyomissing for more ways to serve Berks County and beyond,” said Chris Kaag, Founder/CEO IM ABLE Foundation.
“Phoenix Allstars is a non-profit organization specializing in allstar cheerleading, tumbling instruction and a variety of other cheer related activities. We are excited to form new relationships with like-minded business allowing us to provide additional positive opportunities for our athletes and enable them to grow and develop their skills and abilities,” says Amber Murray, Phoenix Allstars.
The T.R.A.I.N. Station will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony adhering to all COVID-19 guidelines in early January and a grand opening event after COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.
For additional information: Berks Elite Training berkselitetraining.com; The CrossFit Crossing crossfitcrossing.com; IM ABLE imablefoundation.org; Phoenix Allstars phoenixallstars.net
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