RAW Gym Texas rebrands as RAW Gym Warzone, relocates from Tomball to Spring

The newly rebranded gym relocated to an 8,000-square-foot facility Nov. 16. (Courtesy RAW Gym Warzone)

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By Hannah Zedaker | 4:50 PM Nov 16, 2020 CST | Updated 9:22 AM Nov 17, 2020 CST

RAW Gym Warzone opened at 9702 Spring Cypress Road, Ste. 125A, Spring, on Nov. 16. Formerly known as RAW Gym Texas, which opened in 2013 at 11703 Spring Cypress Road, Tomball, the newly rebranded gym relocated to an 8,000-square-foot facility and features a wide selection of cardio equipment, plate-loaded strength equipment and pin-selected strength equipment. The new facility also features multipurpose cross-training areas and a functional turf area for athletic performance, as well as offices for the gym's independent service providers who offer waxing, facials and rehabilitative massage. 346-200-5450. www.warzonefitness.com

By Hannah Zedaker

Born and raised in Cypress, Texas, Hannah Zedaker graduated from Sam Houston State University in 2016 with a bachelor's degree in mass communication and a minor in political science. She began as an intern with Community Impact Newspaper in 2015 and was hired upon graduation as a reporter for The Woodlands edition in May 2016. In January 2019, she was promoted to serve as the editor of the Spring/Klein edition where she covers Spring ISD and Harris County Commissioners Court, in addition to business, development and transportation news.

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