Youfit

Youfit Health Clubs
Private
Industry Health club
Founder Rick Berks
Number of locations
 100+ locations (2015)
Area served
 14 states in the United States
Services
Website www.youfit.com

Youfit Health Clubs is a chain of American health clubs. Founded in 2008, Youfit has over 100 locations across 14 states, predominantly in the South and West.[1] Youfit primarily caters to casual gym-goers, and offers personal training at all locations and group exercise at select locations.

Background

Youfit was founded by Rick Berks with the aim of creating gyms with a welcoming atmosphere.[2] The first Youfit, in St. Petersburg, Florida, opened in 2008.[3]

Youfit places a great emphasis on environmental responsibility. Its gym floors are made from Nike Grind and other recycled rubber materials, and each Youfit location practices additional eco-friendly initiatives.[4] To encourage its members to adopt eco-friendly habits, Youfit holds annual Earth Day events at its locations.[5]

Locations

There are currently over 100 Youfit locations nationwide. Florida, Arizona, Texas and Georgia have the most locations. Youfit also has health clubs in Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, California and Colorado. Beginning in 2015, Youfit has expanded further north to open locations in Rhode Island, Kentucky, Virginia and Maryland. [1]

In 2015, Youfit opened its 100th location in North Providence, Rhode Island.[6]

Youfit acquired the Miami-based Porky’s Gym chain in 2015 and converted its four locations. Youfit also acquired Energy Fitness Center of Randallstown, Maryland, in 2015.[7]

Services

Youfit offers personal training at all its locations through its YouCoach program.[8] Several Youfit locations have group exercise classes, branded as YouGX. Class formats include MixxedFit, Zumba, yoga, cardio kickboxing and Insanity.[9] At select locations, Youfit organizes Healthways SilverSneakers classes for seniors.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 "Find A Youfit Health Club". youfit.com. Youfit Health Clubs. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  2. ↑ Albright, Mark (2011-11-25). "Youfit founder creates a no-fat model of success in gym scene". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  3. ↑ Howard, Maria (2015-06-27). "Fitness: YouFit is a good starting point for beginners". Richmond Times-Dispatch. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  4. ↑ "Going Green with Youfit". Meals and Miles. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  5. ↑ "Youfit® Health Clubs Open To The Public For Earth Day". PR Newswire. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  6. ↑ "Youfit® Health Clubs Hosts Great 100 Giveaway". WDRB.com. 2015-05-14. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  7. ↑ "Gyms In Randallstown MD". youfit.com. Youfit Health Clubs. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  8. ↑ "Youfit Personal Fitness". youfit.com. Youfit Health Clubs. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  9. ↑ "YouGX Classes". youfit.com. Youfit Health Clubs. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
  10. ↑ "Active Adult Fitness". youfit.com. Youfit Health Clubs. Retrieved 2015-07-15.
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