A long-vacant grocery store on Colorado Springs‘ southeast side is getting a new purpose. VASA Fitness is preparing to open another gym at 3175 Jet Wing Drive, marking its fifth location in the city.
The company is renovating the former King Soopers building, which has been vacant for more than two decades. The new facility will bring VASA closer to residents in the area around South Academy Boulevard and Hancock Expressway.
According to The Gazette, the company is targeting a mid-December 2026 opening. The location will also mark VASA’s 20th gym in Colorado.
The new club is intended to fill a gap between the company’s existing Colorado Springs locations, including its Cheyenne Mountain and North Powers gyms. The media publication reported that members had been asking for another location in the area, prompting the company to pursue the Jet Wing property.
VASA Fitness is known for its large-format gyms, which combine traditional strength and cardio equipment with group classes and additional wellness amenities.
Depending on the membership and club, its offerings can include free weights, strength-training machines, cardio equipment, functional training areas and group fitness classes. Members can also access the company’s specialty studio programs, including STUDIO RED for high-intensity interval training, STUDIO LFT for strength training and STUDIO FLOW for infrared yoga.
The chain’s broader amenity offering includes options such as pools, saunas, steam rooms, hot tubs, massage lounges and recovery services at select locations. The exact amenities planned for the Jet Wing club have not yet been detailed.
The new gym follows a strategy VASA has used in other markets: converting vacant big-box retail spaces into fitness facilities. The company has previously moved into former grocery stores, Kmart locations and other large commercial spaces.
The Jet Wing project could also bring renewed activity to a shopping center that has been without its former grocery anchor for years. The Gazette reported that VASA hopes the new gym will help bring more life to the surrounding commercial area.
The company has already begun hiring for leadership positions at the new club, with additional opportunities for trainers and other staff expected as the opening approaches.
Founded in Utah, VASA Fitness has grown its presence across several states, with Colorado remaining an important market for the brand. The Jet Wing location will add another option for Colorado Springs residents looking for a full-service gym with a range of training and fitness programs. With renovations underway and a December opening targeted, the new VASA Fitness is expected to bring fresh activity to 3175 Jet Wing Drive.
