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A 24-hour Scandanavian-inspired bodybuilding gym is being proposed to replace the West Marine<\/a> fishing supply store at 601 and 619 S. Patrick Street in Old Town.<\/p>\n

Desiree Marvin, the owner of Valhalla Property Holding, LLC, is asking the city for permission to renovate the existing building and convert it into an \u201cupscale bodybuilding gym\u201d with personal trainers, an open-concept layout, heavy lifting equipment and cardio machines, according to an application.<\/p>\n

The Planning Commission will consider the proposal at a public hearing on Tuesday, Feb. 3.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe have basic gyms and grungy gyms in Alexandria, but nothing that combines both heavy lifting and upscale \u2018spa-like\u2019 appeal,\u201d according to Marvin\u2019s application. \u201cOn the rooftop there will be outdoor space for working out along with battle ropes, cages for lifting, tires for flipping, and push\/pull sleds as well as a large walking lap around the perimeter of the roof with glass railings and green turf in the center.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Marvin bought the 33,561-square-foot property for $5.5 million in Oct. 2024, according to city property records.<\/p>\n

The building was built in 1950, and West Marine has been at that location for decades. Store staff confirmed to ALXnow that the store will be closing in March.<\/p>\n

The gym would also include hot saunas, areas for cold plunges and red light therapy, as well as a posing room for athletes to practice stage routines.<\/p>\n

\u201cExtra windows will be added for natural light where windows have since been sealed up,\u201d the application reads. \u201cThe health and athletic club will be open 24 hours, seven days a week, with staff on-hand.\u201d<\/p>\n

Land use attorney Duncan Blair is representing Marvin. ALXnow has reached out to Blair for comment.<\/p>\n

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