My name is Carey Martell and I am looking to open a new bodybuilding focused weight lifting gym in Newberg, Oregon, which will also have some training space for holding historical fencing (long sword) classes.

My intention is for the gym to be 24/7 with a keycard system for access, which means it will have security cameras inside. Stating this upfront as some people don't like that.  

While there are some existing gyms in town, this will be focused primarily on bodybuilding, powerlifting, strongmen and martial artist clientele.

In terms of aesthetic and service, I am going for an old-school kind of body building gym, a full set of dumbbells' that go up to at least 160 lbs, lots of free weights, thick rubber mat flooring, squat racks, cable station machines, Thompson Fat Pads for benches, etc. probably a few specialty Arsenal Strength Machines that I personally like, such as their lateral raise machine, and a neck press machine. The kind of stuff you'd expect in a dedicated bodybuilding gym.

Gym will not be catered for Crossfit but will have some similar equipment, like kettlebells, Indian clubs, maces, battle ropes, etc. as well as some strongman equipment.

Gym membership will not be restricted and teens will be able to join. Discounts will be provided for those who sign up for both the historical fencing (longsword) classes and the weightlifting gym membership.

It may take a month or two for me to set this up, but I am very serious about this.

If interested in learning more or signing up, please fill out the following form. Any other questions can be sent to me at crmartell@gmail.com 

(anyone interested in just the historical fencing classes can fill out this form https://forms.gle/KPcAGRJWFeN4Nzzi9 )