D1 Training, a leading athletic fitness enrichment concept, is expanding to Brighton, Michigan, with a new location opening at 8707 West Grand River Ave on November 17. The facility will offer sports-science backed training led by certified trainers, catering to individuals of all ages seeking to improve their sport and fitness goals.
To celebrate the launch, Brighton residents are invited to a grand opening on December 1, where they can meet the facility's team. An official launch party on December 6 will offer prospective clients a final opportunity to secure exclusive founding member rates.
Owners Carl and Kristin Rispoli, longtime Brighton residents, are spearheading the new facility. Carl, a commercial banker and small business advocate, was drawn to the supportive franchise structure, while Kristin, an associate professor at Michigan State University and psychologist, was inspired by D1's science-backed approach. The couple, who have two active children and deep community ties, aim to help members reach their fitness potential in a welcoming environment.
"From coaching my son's travel baseball team to cheering on our many college and professional teams across Michigan, we know firsthand that Brighton is a town that lives and breathes sports, and we're proud to bring a training facility that meets that energy head-on," said Carl and Kristin Rispoli. "This isn't just a gym — it's a place where kids, teens, and adults can push their limits, train like athletes, and grow stronger together."
D1 Training offers four age-based programs: Rookie (ages 7-11), Developmental (ages 12-14), Prep (ages 15-18), and D1 Adult. Each program is built on five athletic tenets: dynamic warm-up, performance, strength program, core and conditioning, and cool down. In addition to group workouts, the facility provides semi-private and one-on-one training with world-class coaches.
"Carl and Kristin are the ideal candidates to bring the D1 Training experience to Brighton," said Dan Murphy, Chief Operating Officer of D1 Training. "We're thrilled to welcome them to the D1 family and are confident in their ability to show the Brighton area what they have been missing out on. D1 is a one-of-a-kind fitness experience that's built around the individual and meant to help people meet their athletic goals."
The brand, founded in 2001 by former NFL player Will Bartholomew, has over 100 performance centers open and more than 100 additional locations in development. D1 Training partners with professional athletes like Kylie Fitts and Jordan Gay, as well as NBA star Chris Paul and Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow. For more information on D1 Training Brighton, visit their website or call (810) 230-4209.
