Charter Fitness to Open 13,000 Square-Foot Club in Mokena, IL

CHICAGO, May 18, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicagoland-based Charter Fitness is opening its newest club in Mokena, IL. Charter Fitness of Mokena is located at 19816 La Grange Rd, Next to Brookhaven Marketplace, and is scheduled to open late summer of 2012.  The new location boasts 13,000 square feet of updated, spacious interior, over 75 pieces of cardio equipment, more strength machines, a private personal training studio, expanded free weight area, bigger and nicer locker rooms, and more parking.

"We're very happy to be opening Charter Fitness of Mokena and proud to be part of the community. Charter Fitness of Mokena is going to be a great place to get fit and healthy.  We invite everyone to come check us out," said Dan Collins , Charter Fitness' Director of Sales.

Free Trial Memberships to the new Charter Fitness of Mokena are available on-line at http://www.CharterFitness.com.

Charter Fitness Franchising LLC was recently approved to franchise its Charter Fitness Health Club brand nationally. The Company recently converted 38 Cardinal Fitness locations in Chicago, downstate Illinois and Northwest Indiana to the Charter Fitness brand, increasing the number of clubs to over 40 in six states. It is now the largest health club business in the Chicago, IL metropolitan area, and expects to hire 200 employees over the coming months.

About Charter Fitness Franchising LLC

Based in Orland Park, IL, Charter Fitness Franchising LLC is a health club franchise with over 40 locations in six states.  Charter Fitness health clubs offer members a clean, comfortable and convenient workout experience with best-in-class fitness equipment for as low as $10 per month. Charter Fitness strongly believes in community involvement and is a member of the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA).  http://www.CharterFitness.com

SOURCE Charter Fitness