Planet Fitness celebrates grand opening in Ottawa

_ (press release) _ Planet Fitness , the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgement Free Zone

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and affordable prices, today announced the opening of its first club in the Ottawa area at 3657 Robertson Road. ** The new location will officially open its doors in mid-January 2016. ** Planet Fitness prides itself on offering extremely affordable memberships and a unique Judgement Free Zone

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unlike any other gym, where members experience a hassle-free, non-intimidating environment. Each club also features the brand’s iconic “Lunk Alarm” – a purple and yellow siren on the wall used to gently remind people that grunting, dropping weights or judging others is not permitted. ** Additionally, members can now join for just $1 down and then $10 a month with no commitment. ** The new Ottawa Planet Fitness location is 16,000 sq. feet and will offer brand new cardio machines, new fully equipp

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ker rooms with day lockers and showers, two massage chairs*, 16 full size flat screen televisions, a 30-minute express circuit and 12 minute ab-circuit, two HydroMassage beds*, four tanning booths/beds and a Total Body Enhancement booths. The club will be open 24 hours, seven days a week.

“We’re thrilled to bring our Judgement Free Zone to the nation’s capital,” said Planet Fitness franchisee Tim Kelleher. “We look forward to providing the Ottawa community with a high quality, judgement free fitness experience at an extremely affordable cost.”

Membership includes a variety of other benefits, including unlimited small group fitness instruction by a certified trainer through the pe @ pf

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program. In addition, as a member appreciation gesture, Planet Fitness provides free pizza on the first Monday of every month, and free bagels on the second Tuesday of every month, while supplies last.

The PF Black Card

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_ _ membership which is $19.99 a month, includes additional amenities such as the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, access to all 1,000+ clubs in the Planet Fitness chain, as well as the use of massage chairs*, HydroMassage beds*, tanning, Total Body enhancement booths, and 50 percent off select cooler drinks.

Additionally, Planet Fitness spotlights its members with “Planet of Triumphs,” an online community that celebrates all accomplishments and inspirational stories of Planet Fitness members. Planet of Triumphs provides an online platform for members to recognize their triumphs (big or small), share their stories and encourage others, reinforcing our belief that everyone belongs. Please visit PlanetOfTriumphs.com .

For more information or to join online, please visit www.PlanetFitness.ca. _ *PF Black Card® amenities may vary by location _