Welcome to ZBon Fitness: Our Story
Hey community! Welcome to our very first blog post. I’m Zach Bonnevie, the CEO and owner of ZBon Fitness. With several new locations opening recently, I thought it would be a great time to share the story behind our gyms. I want all of our members to know the background and what we stand for here at ZBon Fitness. My passion for health and fitness started early, growing up playing football and basketball throughout my youth and high school. After graduating in 2012, I knew I wanted to stay connected to sports and fitness, so I pursued a degree in Community Health. The journey wasn’t a straight line, though. I switched between schools, figuring out the best path for me, and finally graduated from the University of Maine at Farmington in 2017. That same day, ZBon Fitness was born. I started personal training at a few local gyms in my hometown of Jay, ME, and quickly grew my client base to 70 sessions per week. It became clear that I needed to find the next step to help even more people. That’s when the idea of opening my own gym came to life. In 2020, I opened our first location in Turner, ME, after identifying a need in that area. The gym grew rapidly, and in 2022, I expanded by taking over a gym in Yarmouth for our second location. The momentum continued with our third gym opening in Poland, ME, a year later. In 2023, my business partner Ben Teer and I opened our fourth location in Warren, ME, and in 2024, we expanded again with new locations in Lewiston and Brewer, ME. The growth has been both challenging and exciting, but the most rewarding part is building an incredible community of members who support each other in their fitness journeys. At ZBon Fitness, we pride ourselves on offering clean, convenient gyms that are truly open 24/7. We’ve created an atmosphere welcoming to all fitness levels. Unlike big-box gyms, our locations are never overcrowded, and sometimes, you might even have the gym all to yourself! We’re here to provide a space where you can destress and improve your physical and mental health. Thank you for supporting our small business. We can’t wait to see you in the gym!