24 Hour Fitness Opens First Club in Virginia and Hosts Grand Opening on Sept. 21

SAN RAMON, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--24 Hour Fitness, one of the nation’s leading fitness club chains, is excited to announce the much-anticipated grand opening of its first club in Virginia, located at 1000 E. Broad Street in the City of Falls Church on Friday, Sept. 21 at 6:00 a.m. To celebrate, a ribbon cutting ceremony will be held on opening day at 9:00 a.m., hosted by 24 Hour Fitness president and CEO Carl Liebert alongside special guest Falls Church Mayor Nader Baroukh.

“With the arrival of a fitness leader like 24 Hour Fitness, we’re proud to demonstrate that the City of Falls Church is a great community to not only live, but also an ideal place to establish and grow a business.”

“24 Hour Fitness is proud to become a member of the Falls Church community and serve as not only a fitness resource for the thousands of people who call it home, but also as a role model for helping people live active, healthy lives,” said Dan Benning, division president, 24 Hour Fitness. “We are thrilled to have received such a warm welcome and look forward to supporting the fitness goals of this community for many years to come.”

As an avid supporter of military personnel and their families, 24 Hour Fitness will also present 100 memberships to the National Military Family Association during the ribbon cutting ceremony. The association is dedicated to improving lives of military families of all ranks and service branches.

24 Hour Fitness invites the community to experience the new club and join the following festivities on Sept. 21:

6:00 a.m. – Club opens for workouts
9:00 a.m. – Ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Baroukh and gift presentation to the National Military Family Association
All day – Guests can stop by for VIP club tours throughout the day

“We are excited that our residents now have a brand new fitness club available to help them pursue healthy and active lifestyles,” said Mayor Nader Baroukh. “With the arrival of a fitness leader like 24 Hour Fitness, we’re proud to demonstrate that the City of Falls Church is a great community to not only live, but also an ideal place to establish and grow a business.”

Additionally, in honor of the local community, 24 Hour Fitness will donate $13,000 in sporting equipment to Bailey’s Community Center in partnership with Good Sports. Hundreds of pieces of equipment including basketballs, baseball gear, helmets, nets, soccer equipment, sport uniforms, volleyballs and more will be made available to approximately 150 children and teenagers who use the center each day. Bailey’s Community Center is operated by the Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation and hosts activities for county residents of all ages including senior programs, after-school activities, youth mentoring and tutoring programs, health and technology classes, prevention programs and sports.

“We know this is a community with deep respect for our nation’s heritage and history, which 24 Hour Fitness also shares through our support of youth, families, and the thousands of men and women in the U.S. armed services,” said Carl Liebert, president and CEO, 24 Hour Fitness. “We are honored that the City of Falls Church joins us for this milestone celebration. Our grand opening marks our first club in Virginia and the start of many years supporting fitness in this community.”

Darren Bluffin, a 14-year veteran of 24 Hour Fitness, will oversee more than 100 team members as club manager of the more than 48,000 square foot club. The club will feature a wide variety of amenities and fitness resources for members and guests to enjoy, including:

State-of-the-art cardio, strength and functional training equipment
Personal viewing screens on select cardio machines
TRX^® Suspension Training
Functional training area
Dedicated Cycle and Group X^® rooms
Full-sized basketball court
Indoor pool, whirlpool, steam room and sauna
Personal Training services
Towel service
Kids’ Club babysitting service for children ages six months up to 12 years to enjoy activities while their parents work out
Retail area offering fitness products, accessories, apparel, and nutrition supplements

For more information about memberships, club amenities, group exercise classes, personal training services and more, guests are welcome to stop by the new 24 Hour Fitness^® Falls Church Super-Sport club or visit 24hourfitness.com.

About 24 Hour Fitness

Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., 24 Hour Fitness is a leading health club industry pioneer, serving nearly four million members in more than 400 clubs across the U.S. Since the first club opened in 1979, the company has been dedicated to helping members change their lives and reach their individual fitness goals. With convenient club locations, personal training services, innovative group exercise classes and a variety of strength, cardio and functional training equipment - 24 Hour Fitness offers fitness solutions for everyone.

Through its support of the United States Olympic Committee and many U.S. National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of sport, 24 Hour Fitness is one of the largest supporters of amateur athletics in the country and serves as the Official Fitness Center Sponsor of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams. The company is committed to being a good neighbor in its communities via charitable and in-kind donations to groups focused on both helping Americans get healthy and improving youth fitness. The company’s national accreditation from the Better Business Bureau, which includes A+ ratings for all club locations across the U.S., demonstrates the organization’s ongoing commitment to member satisfaction. Please call 1-800-224-0240 or visit 24hourfitness.com for more information and to find the club nearest you.