With the new year right around the corner, many will begin making resolutions to get fit in the upcoming year. Gyms will be overcrowded for a few weeks, only to see the numbers decline rapidly for a multitude of reasons.

Time is one of the biggest factors. Many feel they are unable to fit going to the gym into their schedule. Others simply begin and have difficulty figuring out what exercises will help them reach their goals the best.

For residents of Federal Way, there may be a new option in town soon, one that will bring the gym to you. GymGuyz, an in-home personal training business, is hoping to expand to the Federal Way area in early 2016.

“We love the area of Federal Way,” said Josh York, GymGuyz CEO and founder. “It has a really great history. The demographics, population and density fit our model well. We’re all about helping as many people as we can.”

York, 32, started to appreciate fitness through playing hockey while growing up. After graduating from Long Island University-Post with a bachelor’s degree in business in 2007, he began working at a marketing firm during the day, while maintaining his college job as a personal trainer in the evenings.

He first thought of the business during his work as a personal trainer. He heard many of the same old excuses from those who gave up on their New Year’s resolutions.

GymGuyz began operations in 2008. The first office for the company was York’s parents’ living room. He had a laptop, a van and a few clients at the start.

In 2013, GymGuyz opened their corporate headquarters in Plainview, New York as the company continued to grow. It is now the world’s largest in-home personal training franchise, spanning 39 locations in eight states.

Named one of the top 10 franchises to watch in both 2015 and 2016, their current goal is to get close to 100 locations next year.

“We’re in the business of changing people’s lives,” York said. “We helped people lose over 3,000 pounds just last year.”

GymGuyz personal trainers travel with 365 pieces of equipment in the vans or “a piece of equipment for each day of the year,” according to York. They carry everything from free weights to obstacle equipment to resistance bands to jump ropes and more.

Services offered by the company include programs on weight loss and body sculpting, weight training and bodybuilding, cardio fitness, professional sports conditioning, kickboxing, etc. The workouts are always tailored to what the customer wants out of their workout.

“We have a three Cs methodology,” York said. “Everything we do is backed by being convenient, customized and creative. We do what’s most effective for people. If they need an easier workout, we can provide it. If they need a difficult workout, we can do that. It really comes from all angles.”

The flexibility of the company has allowed them to provide help in a range of scenarios most gyms and personal trainers could not cover.

Currently, they are working with children as young as 5 years old and have a client who is 99 years old. They also provide their services in settings such as offices, senior homes, pools, schools and hospitals.

Outside of business settings, they offer group sessions for up to five people. They also offer nutritional assistance on top of their exercise programs.

Some of their current customers are regulars while others constantly change when they are available. GymGuyz allows for that flexibility as part of their business model.

“People are looking for the three Cs approach,” said York. “If they want a healthier lifestyle and know what they want to accomplish, we’ll be able to provide that for them. They will have a good opportunity to work with us. The sky is the limit for Federal Way.”

GymGuyz is hoping to expand to the Federal Way area in February or March of next year. For more information, visit www.gymguyz.com.