Anytime Fitness Expanding Into Asia -- Again

HASTINGS, Minn., Oct. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Anytime Fitness, the fastest-growing fitness club franchise in the world, continues its worldwide expansion – this time into Singapore. Nearly 2,300 Anytime Fitness clubs are now open in 16 countries on five continents worldwide. The first Anytime Fitness club in Asia opened in Japan in 2010.  There are now nearly 30 Anytime Fitness clubs in Japan and more than 400 Anytime Fitness clubs outside of the United States.

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"We believe that the Anytime Fitness concept is a perfect fit for consumers in Asia who are looking for a convenient, non-intimidating and value-oriented place to exercise," said John Kersh, vice president of international development at Anytime Fitness. "Anytime Fitness also offers a unique and low-cost alternative for Asian entrepreneurs looking to enter this fast-growing industry."

Anytime Fitness opened in Singapore October 6, with 200 members who joined during a "pre-sale" period.  Several additional locations in Singapore are now in development, while the first location in Hong Kong is expected to open by the end of this year.

"I am so proud and grateful to be part of the continued growth of Anytime Fitness within Asia and to hear the roar of the Lion City in Singapore as it hosted the opening of its first Anytime Fitness," said Maurice Levine, master franchisee for Singapore and Hong Kong. "It was a great honor to hold the scissors for the ribbon cutting ceremony. We vowed to our members that we will out-care our competition, create memorable membership experiences and live up to the Anytime Fitness vision of improving the self-esteem of the world, one member at a time."

"Our members are real people looking for help to overcome barriers to a healthier lifestyle," said Chuck Runyon, Anytime Fitness CEO and co-founder.  "We know our business model will work in virtually any market, because our clubs provide personable service that helps our members achieve the results they're seeking."

Mr. Levine will lead the Anytime Fitness expansion team into other Asian markets in the coming years. The plan is to open about 100 gyms in both Singapore and Hong Kong.

Specific club locations include communities where the market for an Anytime Fitness club exists but where no health clubs are currently located. Similar to Anytime Fitness gyms in the U.S., the gyms in Singapore and Hong Kong will be approximately 4,000 square feet, feature a wide variety of cardio equipment and strength training machines, and accessible to members 24 hours a day.

About Anytime Fitness

Founded in 2002, Anytime Fitness is the fastest-growing fitness club franchise in the world, with more than 2,200 clubs serving nearly 2 million members on five continents. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Anytime Fitness prides itself on providing its members with convenient and affordable fitness options in friendly, well-maintained facilities which feature top-quality exercise equipment. Clubs are now open in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, England, Scotland, Ireland, Grand Cayman, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Qatar, India, Chile, Japan and Singapore. Join one club and use them all. 

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