Gym chain now has more than 350 locations since opening in 1979
By
Mark Schadenberg
This
note may appear to be free advertising for the new GoodLife Fitness location
in Woodstock, but actually it’s simply more promotion of good news for this
community.
GoodLife Fitness has had a strong presence in Woodstock for many years, but with
the soon-to-be-opened facility located at 645 Dundas Street, it represents a
commitment to this community as the former home of Towers and Zellers in
Woodstock has a new tenant.
The
story about GoodLife Fitness has been well told, and can be read too in one of
four books by David Patchell-Evans. The company’s CEO founded the chain of
fitness centres in London in 1979, and today there’s more than 350 locations.
Woodstock’s
GoodLife home has been the Quality Hotel & Suites for a long tenure, and
also a previous women-only gym on Dundas Street. The Quality Inn facility will
be closing
The
new location will be co-ed and 24/7, and will be more than 33,000 sq ft.
I
stopped by the sales centre to inquire about membership rates, but my best
suggestions would be to visit the office on Kent Street or attend the grand
opening open house.
Locally
there has been quite a membership drive taking place for the past few months as
the former retail location is transformed to an impressive gymnasium with rooms
dedicated for exercise groups, whether it be bikes or dance, and also a
nautilus area for women only.
“We
are investing in the Woodstock community by creating a wonderful new facility
and environment for Woodstock residents to achieve their fitness goals,” said
Patchell Evans in a March story in The Sentinel-Review. “I’m confident they
will be happy with the results.”
Since
I have not walked through the new facility, be sure to see the website as there
are renderings of the gym’s layout and a long list of amenities, programs and
classes. Whether it’s cardio or strength training, cycling, yoga or dance
fitness, it would appear that every need has been addressed except for a pool.
Thursday,
Oct 12, 5 – 8 p.m. is the grand opening (Ribbon cutting is supposed to be at
6:30 p.m, but I’m told there will not be cake) and the doors officially open
the next day (Friday The 13th) at 5 a.m.
On
the website you can apply for a 3-visit trial offer.
GoodLife
expansions (New locations) for this fall include Brampton, Owen Sound, Moncton
and Saskatoon.
Woodstock
certainly has other fitness centres, so be sure to visit all of them before
committing to a membership.
LINKS:
www.goodlifefitness.com
www.goodlifefitness.com
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Royal LePage Triland Realty
Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage
757 Dundas St, Woodstock
(519) 537-1553, cell or text
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