10 for 10: Celebrating a Decade of ZOOZ!

This month marks a major milestone for ZOOZ Fitness—on March 15, we officially turn 10 years old!

What started as a vision with our founder, Jake Weiner, training a handful of athletes in a local park has grown into a thriving, inclusive fitness community. Over the past decade, ZOOZ has trained hundreds of athletes with the support of dozens of dedicated trainers in a fully accessible gym designed for people with disabilities. Today, 475 athletes of all abilities train at ZOOZ, with a waitlist in the hundreds—proof of the incredible impact this space has had.

To commemorate 10 years of empowering individuals with disabilities, we’re celebrating with TEN special articles throughout the month, each highlighting key moments, stories, and insights from our athletes and trainers.

To kick things off, here are TEN reasons why our athletes LOVE ZOOZ Fitness:

• Get healthy
• Lose weight
• Grow muscles
• Make and retain friendships
• Learn new exercises
• Spend time with the trainers
• Build confidence
• Accomplish something new
• Have fun in group classes
• Enjoy a structured workout with trainer guidance

Here’s what some of our athletes had to say:

“I love ZOOZ Fitness because I have trainers who care about me and want me to be my best and achieve my goals.” – Mary, ZOOZ Athlete

“I love ZOOZ Fitness because I like exercise.” – Manuel, ZOOZ Athlete

“I love coming to ZOOZ Fitness to get my workout in with the equipment you have, and the workout plan my trainer gives me.” – Adam, ZOOZ Athlete

Stay tuned as we continue the celebration with more TOP 10 lists, including:

• 10 reasons parents say ZOOZ has helped their children
• 10 lessons Jake learned in creating an inclusive gym
• 10 favorite exercises from ZOOZ trainers
• 10 reasons trainers love working at ZOOZ
• 10 goals ZOOZ athletes have for the future
• 10 aspirations Jake has for ZOOZ’s future
• 10 essential fitness tips for a healthier life
• 10 reasons why accessibility matters in the gym
• 10 best moments of ZOOZ over the past decade

Thank you for being part of our journey—here’s to the next 10 years of strength, community, and inclusivity!