Today we’d like to introduce you to Gina frank and David Scalo. They and their team shared their story with us below:
HIT + The Lab is an extension of a previous gym that was taken over by co-owner, David Scalo.
Starting with HIT Boot Camp and Personal Training it has evolved to be what is now known and loved, HIT + The Lab. David Scalo and co-owner Gina Frank expanded the gym to include Boot Camp, Personal Training, Yoga, Barre, Pilates, Reformer, Group Fitness Classes, and Strength + Conditioning programs for all ages. On top of the gym and mind-body offerings, HIT + The Lab also has 3,000 square feet of athletic turf including three batting cages, an indoor team training facility, and a space for party rentals and camps. The facility amazingly has something for everyone, and it is not done expanding just yet!
Owning a place like HIT + The Lab is an absolute dream come true. Both, David and Gina put 100% into this establishment day in and day out. Their goal and mission from the start are to have a community that not only reaches their fitness and wellness goals but also feels comfortable and together becomes a second family for all.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
The members and the Baltimore community make owning HIT + The Lab easy and enjoyable. Owning a business takes a lot of sweat, tears, and smiles.
Every day there is an obstacle and every single day there is a reward. Our motto is: life is 20% what happens to you and 80% how you react to it. One foot in front of the other is how we roll and we project this motto onto our clients and members – to assist them in reaching their goals!
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about HIT + The Lab?
HIT + The Lab is not just about business, but it’s a lifestyle. We believe this sets us apart from other establishments.
We pride ourselves in operating seven days a week and offering a wide variety of classes on our schedule starting at 5:30 am weekdays into the evenings and various classes offered on the weekends. We want to make sure no matter what your family, work, or personal life entails, you can get some time in the gym and/or our studio.
We also are always offering events, parties, and workshops for members and non-members. Post-COVID, we want to make sure our community is out and about, enjoying life, socializing, and staying active. There is always something to do at HIT + The Lab. Follow us and join in the fun!
David and Gina hold a numerous amount of credible certifications and specializations as seen on the website. Both owners are avid learners and are constantly staying up to date with the latest, effective, evidence-based fitness and business methods.
How do you define success?
We are extremely proud of the retention and growth we’ve enjoyed. We believe in meeting our clients and members where they are. If they need to freeze, cancel, or put a hold on their membership, we do it.
We do not charge late fees, sign-up fees, etc. We keep our memberships at a reasonable rate and we pay our trainers and instructors to compensate the hard work they put in every day. David and Gina will always remember what it was like to be a gym member/client, play on a team, be a coach, or a trainer working for another company. These memories drive us to make this the best place for all!
HIT + The Lab is also always adding and bringing in more services for other entrepreneurs in the community to help them gain referrals and business. Helping others succeed means a lot to us, it’s what keeps us all going.
Success is defined to us as waking up each day and loving what we do and watching people walk in our doors smiling every day (sometimes twice a day!) We lock the doors every night feeling proud and ready for the next adventure!
Lastly, we are proud of creating a diverse community. We love that all people come and feel welcome in our facility.
This is a place for ALL.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.hitandthelab.com
- Instagram: @hitandthelab
- Facebook: HIT Boot Camp
- Yelp: HIT + The Lab
