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D1 Training, a leading fitness concept that utilizes the five basic tenets of athletic-based training to help people of all ages achieve their sport and fitness goals, has opened in Loveland. Located at 9573 Fields Ertel Road, the new training center opened on June 15.  Founded in 2001 by former NFL player Will Bartholomew, D1 Corporate is based in Nashville and the brand began franchising in 2016. It has more than 25 locations currently open and anticipates more than 75 locations operating by 2019. Named a Top 30 Gym in America by Men’s Health, D1 Training has also received recognition by the NFL Players Association as well as being endorsed by the National Academy of Health Medicine.

The Loveland D1 Training location is owned and operated by local business partners Chris Witzgall and Troy McCracken, who will join a vast group of existing D1 Training franchisees including professional athletes such as Super Bowl MVP Von Miller, Tim Tebow, and Michael Oher. Well-suited for success in the fitness space, Chris and Troy bring a wealth of fitness and health experience to D1. Troy was a center for the University of Dayton Flyers NCAA March Madness Championship run basketball team from 1986 to 1990 and now is the CEO of Spectrum Inc./the McCracken Group[JL1] , a technology and mobility management firm. Chris competed in various high school sports, such as football and wrestling, and is now a distributor for a performance and health supplement company. For Chris and Troy, the most important aspect of owning their own D1 Sport location is getting their family and community involved. Both Chris and Troy’s wives, Denise and Maria, are very involved in the business. Maria, a former American Gladiator Champion and 10-time body building champion, brings her additional expertise about overall health and fitness.  Denise will assist in operations as well as help with back office support when needed.

Catering to everyone with a goal – youth athletes looking to improve their skills and earn scholarships, “weekend warriors,” anyone hoping to shed some weight or improve their fitness, professional athletes in search of a place to stay in peak condition – the class-based schedule and one-on-one training at D1 veers from typical gyms and creates an opportunity for everyone to train for their individual goals.

All D1 Training locations offer five age-based programs including Rookie (ages 7-11), Developmental (ages 12-14), Prep (ages 15-18), Boot Camp (adults), and Strength Training (adults). To ensure athletes are on track to meet sport and fitness goals, every eight weeks, new workouts are created by D1’s National Training Panel, which is optimized for desired results and avoids plateauing. Outside of  group workouts, D1 Training offers one-on-one training with world-class coaches which has been utilized by professional and Olympic athletes.

For more information and to sign up for free classes on D1 Training, please visit https://www.d1training.com/cincynorth