Longstanding Yuma Gym Get It In Gear Will Close
Get It In Gear, a family oriented gym that opened in 1997, announced it will close permanently in late January 2026. Owner Tony Silva cited personal reasons and the desire to move on, and the gym will hold a 29 year anniversary celebration on December 20 before closing.
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YUMA, Ariz. — Get It In Gear, a locally owned gym that has served Yuma County residents for nearly 29 years, will close permanently in late January 2026, the business announced on November 10, 2025. The decision, communicated to local station KYMA by owner Tony Silva, was described as difficult and driven by personal family considerations and a wish to move on after nearly three decades of service.
The gym first opened in 1997 and has been described by members and community observers as family oriented and community focused. Management plans an anniversary and celebration event on December 20 to mark 29 years of operation, offering a final opportunity for members and the wider community to gather before the planned closure in January.
For many Yuma residents Get It In Gear has been more than a place to exercise. As a longstanding small business, it provided a neighborhood fitness option that complemented other community services and contributed to local social ties. The closure will remove one of the county s long established fitness venues, affecting members who rely on its classes and hours and staff who work onsite. The business did not release detailed information about staff numbers or membership totals as it announced the closure through KYMA.
The decision comes amid a broader context of business owner retirements and turnover in small business ownership. Local officials and business advocates point to the importance of succession planning and community support when long running enterprises announce endings. A permanent closure of a nearly 29 year old business creates a vacancy in commercial space and opens possibilities for new enterprises, but it also raises short term concerns about continuity of services for residents who prefer locally owned options.
Market implications for Yuma include potential shifts in the local fitness market as remaining gyms and fitness providers may see increased demand for memberships and class slots, especially from patrons seeking similar family oriented environments. Property owners will need to consider leasing strategies for the soon to be available facility, and economic development partners may see opportunities to attract new small businesses or community programs to fill the gap.
Get It In Gear s planned December 20 event will serve as a community farewell and a moment to reflect on the gym s role in Yuma since 1997. For patrons who have built routines or social networks around the facility, the closure signals a change in the county s small business landscape and a reminder of the long term challenges that can accompany ownership transitions.
