Gold’s Gym Opens 11th Centre In Bengaluru

Leading international fitness chain, Gold’s Gym launched its eleventh gym in Bengaluru in the area of Banashankari. The large 12000 sq. ft. gym is complete with equipment from Precor, a Group Ex studio, a Spinning studio and a juice bar. The gym already had 600 members before the start date.

Althea Shah, Vice President, Gold’s Gym India informed: “We are excited to be in Bengaluru for the eleventh time. Gold’s Gym now has 85 operational gyms in India in 42 cities.”

Gold’s Gym has carved a niche in India in just 11 years. It is acknowledged for its unrivalled success in providing the finest equipment and fitness knowledge available to help its members achieve their individual potential. It follows a globally proven fitness training module with state-of-the-art infrastructure, delivery methodology and continuous up gradation through training programs with certified trainers and nutritional counseling.”

Gold’s Gym India is planning to further expand its presence across India. The company is eyeing tier II and III cities to tap country’s growing fitness market. Gold’s Gym’s aim is to have 150 operational gyms very soon. Being the undisputed, worldwide leader in fitness, it is serving its clients for the past 47 years. Gold’s Gym India will be offering franchise opportunities throughout India, Bangladesh, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Singapore, Malayasia and Thailand. The Gold's Gym franchise program has been designed to give top gym operators and entrepreneurs around the world the opportunity to benefitted by representing the Gold's Gym brand and becoming part of the strongest network in the $13 billion fitness industry globally.

Vivafit Makes A Debut In Lucknow

Vivafit, an advanced fitness centre, made its foray in Lucknow. It also declared opening of four more centres in the city to reach out to a wider number of women and also encourage nutritionists to help women in bringing about a change their lifestyle. The decision to introduce Vivafit to Lucknow was a result of extensive market research. A strong need among women for a holistic approach that combines advanced fitness exercises with nutritional solutions, was the main driving force behind this venture.

Expressing his views on the entry of Vivafit in Lucknow, Pedro Ruiz, Chief Executive Officer, Vivafit says, “I am very satisfied with the opening of gym in eastern region of Uttar Pradesh. We have already signed contracts for master franchise in North India and South India.”

Vivafit is a European brand that introduced the concept of women-only gym. Pedro Ruiz and his wife, Constance, co-founded and opened the first women’s gym in 2003. Currently leading the Portuguese, Indian and Singaporean market in this niche segment, Vivafit offers a new concept of express training focused on delivering the result desired by the customers. Its franchise network covers 60 centres  around the world spanning India, Spain, Uruguay, Singapore, Indonesia, Abu Dhabi, Oman. The brand is looking forward to have its presence in Taiwan and Saudi Arabia as well.

Vivafit offers a concept of express training considering the lifestyle needs of the customers, and offers them the best exercise and nutrition program for health improvement and weight loss results. Sharing a word on the mission of Vivafit, Manisha Ahlawat, Master Franchisee, Vivafit-North India added, “We want to send a message to all men that we women need their support in getting the women out and join Vivafit, thus helping us in making Lucknow a better place for women.”

Talwalkars opens health club in Raipur

Feb 18, 2011

Health club chain Talwalkars Better Value Fitness Ltd has launched a health club in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. At present, the company has 91 health clubs in 43 towns across India.

Speaking on the inauguration, CEO Prashant Talwalkar said, “We are extremely happy to open our health club in Raipur. This city has the potential to become a major commercial hub and we hope we can spread fitness to residents of this vibrant city.”

Anant Gawande, chief financial officer and whole time director, Talwalkars, said, “With the Raipur opening, we have further consolidated our leadership position in the health and fitness industry in India.”

The company, Gawande said, was looking at aggressively expanding into other cities of the northern and eastern regions, including tier II and III cities. Talwalkars, though, is not looking at expanding through the franchise route.