US Fitness Holdings Adds Atlanta Fitness to its Portfolio

MCLEAN, Va., Dec. 23, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- US Fitness Holdings, LLC (US Fitness) is pleased to announce its first expansion into the Southeastern region through the acquisition of Atlanta Fitness. US Fitness, the largest health club operator in the Mid-Atlantic, currently has a portfolio of 45 health clubs that includes Sport&Health Clubs and Onelife Fitness.

Over the next several months, the Atlanta Fitness clubs will transition to the Onelife Fitness brand name, and a significant investment will be made in new equipment, existing club upgrades and new locations.  

"Being part of the US Fitness family gives us the resources necessary to continue to provide our members with the most elite clubs at the best price," said John Cristiano, co-founder of Atlanta Fitness along with Mindy Cristiano. "We're also excited to announce the grand opening of our new Carrollton location this month, and we have multiple new sites planned for 2015."

John will join the US Fitness Board of Directors and will oversee the development of the Southeastern region.

With over 20 years in the fitness industry as franchise owners with over 10 clubs, John and Mindy started the Atlanta Fitness company in 2009.  They launched Atlanta Fitness with the goal of building premier destination clubs with exceptional member service at the best value. 

"We have a tremendous amount of respect for John and Mindy and have known them personally and professionally for over two decades," said Kirk and John Galiani, Co-Executive Chairmen of US Fitness.  "We have followed the extremely successful business model they developed and are excited to have them as part of our team."

Mark Fisher, CEO of US Fitness explains, "After spending time with the Atlanta Fitness management team, we realized how aligned our companies are in our mission to inspire people to improve their lives through health and fitness and deliver the ultimate fitness experience.  They are a wonderful extension of our existing clubs and a valuable addition to our growing fitness family."

Dechert LLP served as legal advisor to US Fitness and Benefit Street Partners LLC provided the debt financing as the Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Running Manager.

About US Fitness

US Fitness was formed in 2011 when the Galiani brothers and their Onelife Fitness brand partnered with New Evolution Ventures, which has an interest in many health club brands throughout the world, including Crunch, UFC Gym, Hard Candy Fitness, Energy Fitness, and others.  US Fitness currently develops large multi-purpose clubs under the Onelife Fitness brand and Crunch clubs in the Mid-Atlantic. Onelife Fitness clubs are typically large full-service facilities with multiple group fitness studios, strength and cardio equipment, racquetball, basketball, pools, and extensive Kid's Club areas.  The Crunch clubs tend to be more urban, hip, fun, energizing and program-focused.  Both of these brands offer vast amenities and are innovative, community-focused, convenient, friendly and affordable with the ongoing commitment to deliver unparalleled service to their members.  In August 2014, Sport&Health joined the company, with clubs built around integrating fun and fitness into the busy lifestyles that define our nation's capital and its ever-expanding communities.  The clubs feature state-of-the-art fitness equipment, individual and group personal training and group exercise classes for all fitness levels including Pilates, yoga, dance, metabolic training and all of the latest in effective, fun workouts.  Many clubs feature tennis, racquetball, squash, basketball, and swimming.  Several clubs feature Serenity Day Spa that provides therapeutic massage, body treatments, nail and skin care and hair styling and design.

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