YouFit
Type | Private |
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Industry | Health club |
Founded | 2008 |
Headquarters | Deerfield Beach, Florida |
Number of locations | 80 in 10 states (2021) |
Area served | 10 states in the United States |
Key people | Brian Vahaly, CEO |
Services |
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Website | www |
YouFit Gyms (formerly YouFit Health Clubs) is a national chain of fitness clubs. In October, 2021, YouFit underwent a company-wide rebrand,[1] including a new name and new personalized services, investing more than $20 million to fully update and renovate all 80 facilities in 10 states.
Background[]
In 2021, Brian Vahaly, a private equity executive and former professional tennis player, became CEO of YouFit Gyms.[2] The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on the fitness industry[3] and Vahaly had guided the chain out of bankruptcy during the pandemic.[4]
YouFit was founded by Rick Berks.[5] The first YouFit, in St. Petersburg, Florida, opened in 2008[6] and grew to over 100 gyms across the United States.[6] Berks retired from YouFit in May 2020.[7]
Locations[]
There are currently 80 YouFit Gyms across 10 states. Florida, Arizona, Texas and Georgia have the most locations. YouFit Gyms also has locations in Alabama, Louisiana, Virginia, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania and Maryland.
Awards[]
YouFit was named "The Best Cheap Gym Membership in 2020".[8]
YouFit Gyms was named "One of the Best Gyms in Baltimore in 2021."[9]
Services[]
YouFit Gyms offers on-site personal training, nutritional resources through EatLove, and YouFit On Demand, a series of virtual classes created for at-home workouts.
References[]
- ^ Kufahl, Pamela; Director, Content (2021-10-25). "YouFit Rebrands, Adds Member Services, Plans Slow Expansion". Club Industry. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ www.bloomberg.com https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-02-18/gym-chain-youfit-gets-new-leader-and-owners-through-bankruptcy. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
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(help) - ^ Hurtibise, Ron. "Health clubs want you back. Here's what they're offering". sun-sentinel.com. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ Gyms, YouFit. "YouFit Gyms Reveals Complete Rebrand and Game-Changing Member Perks to Gyms Nationwide". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
- ^ Albright, Mark (2011-11-25). "Youfit founder creates a no-fat model of success in gym scene". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
- ^ a b Howard, Maria (2015-06-27). "Fitness: YouFit is a good starting point for beginners". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
- ^ "Youfit Founder Rick Berks Resigns". ClubIndustry. 20 June 2020. Retrieved 2020-08-01.
- ^ "The Best Cheap Gym Membership in 2020". Bunny Hops To Wealth. 2019-12-30. Retrieved 2020-01-05.
- ^ "28 Best Baltimore Gym | Expertise.com". www.expertise.com. 2021-09-14. Retrieved 2021-12-21.
External links[]
- Health clubs in the United States
- Health care companies established in 2008
- American companies established in 2008
- Health care companies based in Florida
- 2008 establishments in Florida
- Companies based in Broward County, Florida
- Deerfield Beach, Florida