Gym Planned for Kirkwood Now Opening in Des Peres Instead
Although BARx CrossFit had received approval from the city for a Kirkwood location, the building's owner opted to sell the space instead of leasing it to the gym's owner.
A new gym and CrossFit training facility initially planned for Kirkwood is instead opening down the road in Des Peres this weekend. BARx CrossFit owner Ed Lampitt had received approval from the Kirkwood Planning and Zoning Commission to locate the high-intensity strength and conditioning program at 11216 Manchester Road. But the owner of the Kirkwood building opted to sell the space to another prospect rather than lease it to him, he said. So Lampitt withdrew his petition in late January and set out to find another location, settling a short distance away at 12072 Manchester Road, Des Peres. The change of plans didn’t form much of a setback, however, and BARx CrossFit is set to open March 2. Lampitt, a senior vice president with Clayton …
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Paul Daniel Ace
10:21 am on Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Or maybe he liked Crossfit but not Crossfit Kirkwood? Every gym has a different personality to it - it's important to find the right personality fit to maximize your potential and enjoy your workout... Just my $.02 - Ace Frehley more ›