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Retro Fitness Names Former Starbucks Exec CEO

Retro Fitness, a leader in the high value, low price fitness space is excited to announce the appointment of Andrew Alfano as CEO. With more than 25 years in retail…

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Here’s what gyms will look like after the coronavirus (New York Post Online)

As the coronavirus lockdown restrictions begin to ease, gyms and fitness studios have started to roll out reopening plans. Big box gyms such as Retro Fitness have pledged to scrub down…

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Lacey Retro Fitness collecting food, donations. Owner to contribute additional $25k (New Jersey Globe)

Ron Pfeiffer, the owner of Retro Fitness in Lacey, is collecting imperishable food and donations to help the Lacey Foodbank in Forked River, Vetwork of Forked RIver, and the Popcorn…

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Yoga and Exercise Videos That Will Get Your Kids On Their Feet (Red Tricycle)

Now that schools are closed and extracurricular activities have been cancelled, parents are looking for ways to keep the kids active. Head to the Retro Fitness Facebook page for family-friendly workouts.

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Partner Cardio Workouts You and Your Roommate Can Tackle Together (PopSugar Fitness)

Cardio workouts aren’t solely reserved for the elliptical, treadmill, bike, track, nature trail, or open road. Aerobic exercises also fit the bill, and lend themselves well to partner workouts. Why not…

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Supporting healthcare workers (The Queens Chronicle)

As hospitals battle the coronavirus, Retro Fitness has donated $10,000 worth of products to NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens to aid healthcare workers.

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Doing the ‘Right Thing’ by Your Customers Has Never Been More Important.

We live in uncertain, unprecedented and challenging times. At Retro Fitness, our total brand position revolves around our customer and what concerns them not only as it relates to health and fitness, but also…

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Retro Fitness Donates $10K of Product Supporting Local Healthcare Workers

Today, in their latest and greatest effort to give back, Retro Fitness has donated $10K of products to Elmhurst Hospital, Wycoff Medical Center, and New York Presbyterian Hospital to aid the healthcare…

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Kettlebells Are Scarcer Than Toilet Paper Right Now, But We Found Them – Plus Expert DIY Solutions. (GEAR PATROL)

Dan Johnenry, director of fitness at Retro Fitness has not only used water jugs as kettlebells but also incorporates paint cans into his “Parents’ Basement” workout.

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The Post-Workout Recovery Mistakes You’re Probably Making. (Thrive Global)

Here are the mistakes you’re making (and what to do about them), according to fitness experts. The success of your workout routine is just as dependent on your post-workout recovery as…

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