![]() ![]() ![]() In 2011, Anytime Fitness expanded into Qatar, Poland and the Netherlands. At that point, it had already expanded into Mexico and India. In mid-2010, the company announced plans to open clubs in Japan, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Chuck Runyon took over the role as CEO upon his departure. In December 2009, Jeff Klinger, who had been the company's CEO since inception, sold his shares in Anytime Fitness and stepped down from his role as CEO. īy October 2009, the company had more than 1,200 clubs with around 800,000 members. In January 2009, they opened their 1000th club in Wake Village, Texas. They also had 12 locations that they owned themselves. By 2008, the company had almost 700 franchisees in 45 U.S. In February 2005, Anytime Fitness opened its first club outside of the United States in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. 2005-2010: Growth and international expansion Runyon, Mortensen and Klinger sold 29 franchises before they opened their own corporate-owned location in Bemidji, Minnesota. Shortly after, two more locations were opened by former Southview Athletic Club employees in Duluth and Albert Lea, Minnesota. They chose the site because of the lack of other fitness clubs in the immediate area and a population large enough to support a fitness club. The first franchise location opened in Cambridge, Minnesota later that year. They provided Keller with support in choosing a site location, marketing strategies, equipment selection, and membership sales. Eric Keller, a former employee of Southview Athletic Club was interested in their business concept and agreed to become the first franchise owner of Anytime Fitness. Runyon, Mortensen, and Klinger founded Anytime Fitness in 2002. They developed the idea for Anytime Fitness after surveying the expectations that long-term members of large gyms had for their fitness clubs. During their ownership of Southview Athletic Club, they worked for a consulting firm focused on improving under-performing athletic clubs across the United States. During their ownership of the club, its membership rose from 500 to 4000. In 1995, they jointly purchased and ran Southview Athletic Club for seven years. Many Anytime Fitness locations offer group fitness classes including Zumba, spinning, cardio, body conditioning classes, yoga and more.Īvailable equipment varies by location, but most Anytime Fitness gyms offer treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes, stair climbers, free weights, lateral trainers and more.Anytime Fitness co-founders Chuck Runyon and Dave MortensenĬhuck Runyon, Dave Mortensen, and Jeff Klinger first met in the early 1990s while working for a fitness club in St. Simply visit their website and fill out a free pass request form. New customers can try Anytime Fitness free for seven days. You can use the gym whenever it fits your schedule, even late at night or early in the morning.Īnytime Fitness offers many services to clients, including private showers and restrooms, health plan discounts, wellness programs, high definition TVs and more. Members can access any Anytime Fitness location after 30 days of membership.Īnytime Fitness gyms are open 24 hours and also feature 24-hour security. Founded in 2002, Anytime Fitness is a large gym franchise with locations throughout the United States, Canada, Grand Cayman and over 20 other countries. ![]()
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