My name is Stephen Hanna, owner of Black Mountain Fitness in Cave Creek. The gym has been in existence since 1995 and in its current location since the El Palenque building was built in 2000. I purchased the gym in October 2020 and have tried to keep the small community gym “vibe” that the customers love – or so they tell me.

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