Local gym of 29 years will be closing their doors permanently next year

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The City of Yuma is saying goodbye to a beloved local gym with an amazing history.

"Get It In Gear" is a local gym owned and operated by master trainer Tony Silva, and has been in operation for almost 29 years.

The gym opened in 1997 as a way to keep seniors out of nursing homes for as long as possible. And when they decided to purchase bikes for exercise at the location, they began to transform it into a full-fledged fitness center.

Silva says that it is very difficult to close down what he has built, but that it is worth it to visit his family and move on.

He says that his gym differentiates from other gyms by being much more family-oriented and friendly, with no one wearing headphones and not interacting, and that everyone helps each other out, and treats each other like family.

The gym is expected to close in late January, with an Anniversary party on December 20 to celebrate 29 years.