By Laura Solly
Many of you know Brad Poole, owner of Warrior Fitness & Wellness facility in Ellicottville NY and his drive to excel at whatever he sets out to do. Whether it be running 266 miles over the course of seven days in the heat of the summer of 2020 to raise awareness and funds for Cystic Fibrosis, (a disease he himself has and is committed to help finding a cure for) or opening a gym during the uncertain days of the pandemic.
5a Park Ave, just around the block from Ellicottville Brewing Company in Ellicottville, NY and he is planning to open a second location in the Fall of 2023 in Little Valley, NY at 214 Main Street.
His current gym is located at 5a Park Ave, just around the block from Ellicottville Brewing Company, and has been up and running for two years now. Not only is it home to Poole’s gym, it also houses Regina Mowry’s massage studio, Mountainview Massage, Doug Schindler’s chiropractic office, Peakside Chiropractic, and most recently, Jessica Gates, The Edge Hair Salon. Poole has created a tight knit community of not only wellness practitioners, but has also developed a supportive group of members who quickly feel like family and friends when you enter the workout facility. The energy is high and the camaraderie is contagious when you attend his and his instructors’ classes.
This momentum and drive to spread fitness and wellness in a welcoming environment has led Poole to continue his dream of expanding the Warrior Fitness brand. He is planning to open a second location in the Fall of 2023 in Little Valley, NY at 214 Main Street. The new location is a 3,000 square foot facility that will be fully equipped with 24/7 access and includes gym memberships, classes, personal training, and wellness services. This facility resides next to the 12-mile Pat McGee multi-use rail trail. It has large garage doors that can be opened making it ideal for open air classes during the warmer months and has great scenic views to boot. Poole is excited to serve the Little Valley and surrounding communities. He believes it will be a great opportunity to bring something positive and healthy to this area. For further details or questions about his current or new facility, Brad Poole, can be reached at 716-699-1100 or pooleb1987@gmail.com