LA Fitness Continues to Expand Access to Swim Instruction Through Longstanding Relationship with British Swim School

Serving approximately 150 LA Fitness locations, the relationship expands access to swimming instruction while maximizing the value of the brand's aquatic facilities.

IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LA Fitness and British Swim School have worked together to expand access to swim instruction and water safety education through its nationwide network of aquatic facilities. What began in 2014 at select club locations has grown into a relationship that now supports programming at approximately 150 LA Fitness clubs, helping transform the brand's indoor pools into destinations for fitness, recreation, and skill development.

As part of LA Fitness's commitment to offering a well-rounded health and wellness experience, many club pools serve families looking for opportunities to learn essential life skills. Through British Swim School programming, swimmers of all ages, from infants and toddlers to teenagers and adults, have access to year-round swim lessons taught by trained instructors in a convenient and welcoming environment.

The collaboration combines LA Fitness's extensive network of indoor aquatic facilities with British Swim School's water safety-focused curriculum, helping make swim instruction more accessible in communities across the country. Over the past three years alone, British Swim School has delivered nearly two million swim lessons at LA Fitness locations.

"At LA Fitness, we are continually looking for ways to maximize the value of our amenities and create meaningful experiences for the communities we serve," said Jill Hill, President of Club Operations for Fitness International. "Our relationship with British Swim School allows us to extend the impact of our aquatic facilities beyond fitness and recreation by providing access to high-quality swim instruction and water safety education for individuals and families."

Beyond the lessons delivered, both organizations remain focused on expanding access to quality swim instruction and maintaining convenience for the communities they serve.

"LA Fitness has been incredibly important in helping British Swim School expand access to water safety and swim instruction," said Ashley Gundlach, Brand President of British Swim School. "For more than a decade, this relationship has allowed our franchise owners to bring lessons into conveniently located facilities in communities across the country. Delivering nearly two million lessons at LA Fitness locations in just the past three years is something we're extremely proud of, and we're excited to continue growing the program and helping even more people become safer, stronger swimmers."

By combining LA Fitness's extensive aquatic facilities with British Swim School's specialized swim instruction, LA Fitness continues to strengthen its role as a resource for health, wellness, and community engagement while providing members and guests with access to services that extend beyond traditional fitness offerings.

About Fitness International, LLC

Fitness International, LLC is one of the fastest-growing health club chains in the U.S., with over 600 locations across 25 U.S. states and Canada. Fitness International's mission is to seek innovative ways to enhance the physical and emotional well-being of our membership base. Through continued investments in club renovations, expanded amenities, and enhanced member experiences, the company remains focused on strengthening and modernizing its portfolio while delivering greater value to members and communities.  Through our highly trained staff, we provide fun and effective workout options for members of all fitness levels and interests. Follow LA Fitness on Facebook and Instagram or by downloading the LA Fitness mobile app.

About British Swim School

British Swim School is North America's most established swim school franchise, with more than 45 years of experience delivering expert-led swim education. Guided by the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to be safer and more confident in and around the water — at every age and every stage — British Swim School offers swim lessons for babies, children, young adults, adults, and those with special abilities.

The British Swim School program is built on a survival-first approach, focusing on water competency and essential life-saving skills before progressing to stroke development and long-term confidence. This proven methodology gives families peace of mind while equipping swimmers with skills that support lifelong safety.

As a purpose-driven franchise, British Swim School also provides entrepreneurs the opportunity to build a meaningful business rooted in safety, community impact, and a proven, scalable operating model.

Part of the Buzz Franchise Brands family, British Swim School operates more than 550 locations across the United States and Canada. For more information, visit www.britishswimschool.com.  

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