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Fitness Facility Gets Pumped Up with Grand Opening

April 17, 2025

ORANGE, CONNECTICUT, April 17, 2025— Pump Room Fitness, an Amity Chamber of Commerce member, held its official grand opening, complete with a ribbon cutting, facility tour, and reception. 

Pump Room Fitness founder/owner Darlene Sanner and her husband, Josh, were joined by Barry Lee Cohen, CEO of the Amity Chamber of Commerce. Fellow fitness enthusiasts, family, and friends filled the facility to view the equipment, review personal training and coaching options, discuss nutrition programs, and register for the grand opening membership special.

Sanner is an active bodybuilder and competitor holding a pro card in the WBFF federation, and is currently qualified as a national-level athlete in the NPC federation Bikini division. A PNL1 nutrition coach, mother, wife, and entrepreneur, Sanner teaches and encourages all to make the strides necessary in their fitness journey to get them to their best self, both mentally and physically.

Sanner also welcomed Robert Benedetto of Arnold Peck’s Commercial World. The real estate company, an Amity Chamber member, facilitated the lease of the fitness facility at 33 Old Tavern Road (Firelite Commons) in Orange. Annmarie Sliby, Executive Director of the Orange Economic Development Corporation, was also present.

Sanner said, “I am an active member in the Orange community as it is my hometown and my children attend the Orange and Amity schools. I am looking forward to welcoming all levels of fitness into our facility to better your life and well-being and help you achieve your goals.” The Town of Orange Board of Education and Orange employees are being extended special memberships. 

Cohen said, “I’ve had the distinct pleasure of discussing my fitness journey with Darlene, who brings expertise, inspiration, warmth, and intelligence to every conversation. Darlene recognizes that being physically fit also elevates your mental state. thereby improving your overall quality of life.”

From basic memberships in the full-service 24/7 gym to one-on-one personal coaching, every aspect of fitness and customized services are available according to your goals and needs.  To learn more about Pump Room Fitness, please visit https://pumproom.org/