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Media inquiries may be directed to:
Mark Daly | National Media Director
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mark.daly@anytimefitness.com
Anytime Fitness' Third Annual "Weight of the Union" Address
2/13/2013 | Anytime Fitness Releases its 2013 Weight of the Union Report
Anytime Fitness rises as one of the Most Promising Companies
2/6/2013 | #14 Ranking in Forbes' America's Most Promising Companies List
Ranking in the Top 10 Franchises for 2013
1/8/2013 | #6 Ranking in Entrepreneur's Franchise 500 List
How to Make Exercise Pay Off
12/29/2012 | “Get fit" bill would offer tax incentives for health club dues. Exercise is medicine. Anytime Fitness leads the way by partnering with legislation, insurance companies, and other fitness clubs.
Anytime Fitness Outpaces McDonald’s, Subway to 2K Locations
12/4/2012 | Anytime Fitness opens its 2,000th club. Stacked against other franchises, Anytime Fitness hits this milestone in half the time.
Co-founders of Anytime Fitness Buy Waxing Chain
11/27/2012 | Anytime Fitness founders are bringing Waxing the City to life. This new franchise goes a step further to deliver personal wellbeing.
No Excuses! Anytime Fitness Member is an Inspiration
11/21/2012 | A member from Chicago shows us there are no excuses by her ability to exercise without arms or legs.
Anytime Fitness: The Fastest-Growing Club
8/21/2012 | Twin Cities Business reveals the path of a startup fitness franchise. What was first a brand new 24/7 model is now the world’s fastest growing fitness club.
Chuck Runyon Talks About Mistakes and Good Decisions
6/9/2012 | Franchise Chatter sits down with Anytime Fitness CEO, Chuck Runyon, after the 10 year anniversary of Anytime Fitness to get his take of what mistakes have been made and what has lead to the company's overwhelming success.
Lately, Anytime Fitness Is Newsworthy All the Time
5/23/2012 | Inspired by the appearance of the Anytime Fitness co-founders on the TV show Secret Millionaire, the Behind the Scenes blog of ClubIndustry.com shares how the company, it's co-founders, and it's employees go above and beyond all the time.
Four Rules for Tattoo-level Brand Loyalty
5/21/2012 | In this Fast Company article, Anytime Fitness CEO Chuck Runyon explains the difference between being a profitable business and being a business that inspires a movement so great that people are willing to show their loyalty—permanently.
Anytime Fitness owner offers kidney to client
5/14/2012 | A local NBC station in Irmo, South Carolina reports on the great customer service of Anytime Fitness owner, Radley West, as she gave one of her kidneys to a member of her club.
Exercise is hard, but it's worth it — so get going
4/4/2012 | Ellen Warren of the Chicago Tribune sits down with Anytime Fitness CEO Chuck Runyon to talk about his book, "Working Out Sucks," how about how much working out really does suck.
The ‘Not so Secret’ Millionaires
3/30/2012 | Anytime Fitness co-founders undergo a 'life-altering' experience and shine as perfect example of the positive effect of the reality TV show, Secret Millionaire, as their behind-the-scenes story is told in this article by IHRSA.
Working out in the early hours
3/19/2012 | Night owls, insomniacs, shift workers and other denizens of the dark are finding less need to fit their workout time into the nine-to-five world.
Are You an Owner or a Leader?
2/29/2012 | Chuck Runyon explains why the fitness industry needs more engaged leaders, not just smart business owners.
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Fitness, Family and Franchising
2/27/2012 | Canadian Business Franchise article reports how Anytime Fitness helped Brian Bazely and his family strike the perfect balance.
Words of Wellness: 'Working Out Sucks'
2/27/2012 | FOX News Q&A with Anytime Fitness CEO Chuck Runyon about the new book "Working Out Sucks!"
How I Lost 132 Pounds
2/19/2012 | Woman's Day article features the success story of Anytime Fitness member Lori Yates.
Employees Get Paid to Exercise, While Some Pay to Sit Out
2/14/2012 | U.S. News & World Report features fitness reimbursement stats from our annual "Weight of the Union."
Club Solutions Magazine
1/30/2012 | Feature article about the new book co-authored by Anytime Fitness CEO Chuck Runyon, "Working Out Sucks!"
Working Out Sucks...But It Doesn’t Have To
1/15/2012 | Dr. Pam Peeke provides an overview of the book "Working Out Sucks!"
Anytime Fitness Honored as "Top Global Franchise"
11/11/2011 | Entrepreneur magazine and CNNMoney recognize world’s fastest-growing fitness franchise.
Anytime Fitness Honors the Best of the Best
10/10/2011 | World-Record Holder and Top Franchisee among those Honored at Annual Conference.
Anytime Fitness Opens 100th Australian Club
10/5/2011 | International Expansion Accelerates for Fastest-Growing Fitness Franchise.
Win-Win: Dropping 110 Pounds
10/4/2011 | Dr. Pamela Peeke shares the amazing story of Betty Lou Sweeney and her world record.
Permanent Records
10/4/2011 | Tattoos provide a way for athletes to mark an accomplishment or transformation.
71-Year Old Anytime Fitness Member Breaks the Guinness World Record
9/28/2011 | Betty Lou Sweeney Endures Nearly 37 Minutes of Abdominal Planking.
How Biggest Loser's Tara Costa Keeps Off Pounds
9/20/2011 | Learn how the Anytime Fitness spokesperson stays in shape when Jillian Michaels isn't coaching her.
Strength Training for Pregnant Women Appears Okay
9/6/2011 | It's no longer news that working out during pregnancy is not just harmless, but helpful.
Anytime Fitness Lands NBC Reality Star
8/25/2011 | Anytime Fitness Inc. has signed reality star Tara Costa as company spokesperson.
Study Finds Resistance Training in First Trimester of Pregnancy Beneficial to Mother and Child
8/17/2011 | "F.I.T.T." principle helps expectant mothers improve muscular strength and endurance.
Anytime Fitness Fans Show Their Passion
7/1/2011 | Anytime Fitness staff love the brand so much that more than 500 have gotten a logo tattoo.
Anytime Fitness Honored as One of Minnesota's Top Workplaces of 2011
6/20/2011 | Co-Founders Receive Special Leadership Award in Small Business Category.
10 Great Franchise Bets
6/1/2011 | Anytime Fitness makes CNN Money's annual list of top-performing franchises.
Anytime Fitness Is Giving Away Hundreds Of Free Memberships
5/19/2011 | Winners Who Applied for “Scholarships” Come From All Walks of Life.
Four Easy Fitness Tips For A Red-Hot Bikini Body
5/19/2011 | 70% of Americans would rather go to the dentist or do their taxes than go swimsuit shopping.
Anytime Health Goes Mobile With iPhone Application
5/17/2011 | iPhone App Lets Users Track Diet and Fitness Anywhere, Anytime.
Swimsuit shopping? No thanks! Americans would rather go to the dentist or do taxes.
4/20/2011 | National Survey Finds Men and Women Not Prepared for Swimsuit Season.
Anytime Fitness Weight of the Union Report
2/4/2011 | Late Night Workouts, Getting Paid to Workout, and Online Health Tracking Among Key Trends