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Find a health club that really cares about your health! Since the early 1970s, Zoo Health Clubs have promoted a carefully balanced atmosphere that is both family-friendly and appealing to serious athletes. Everyone-from those seeking a general fitness program to hard-core body builders-find what they need at their Zoo. The Rejuvenate Fitness Center & Spa for Women concept was developed for women who are dedicated and committed to living a healthy lifestyle. Rejuvenate is the premier health and fitness destination where women come...
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Healthier employees make a stronger business. Start a corporate membership program for your business. Healthier employees means better alertness, less absenses, and a generally better attitude. American Bodyworks gives great deals to companies that can bring in 5 or more of their employees in for a corporate membership. This means any small business in eligible! Also, since we are open 24 hours, any shift can use our facilities. Call your local American Bodyworks today to start your corporate membership...
read moreHow do I get started?
Join our team … call American Bodyworks today! If you are interested in being your own boss and starting your own American Bodyworks call our corporate headquarters at 800-988-4712 Ext 4709! We will help you get your own ABW off the ground and running. We provide an easy and affordable start-up program. ABW will assist you through helping scout out a location, ordering equipment, your build out, teaching you the neccessary information at the ABW school, helping with presales, and hiring. We want to provide the nation with...
read moreWhat services do I get once I open?
Advertising. Through a small monthly fee you are a part of a national ad campaign. Our website is well maintained and up to date. We also have in house designers for any of your graphics needs that will make all of your promotional items professional looking and effective. Billing. As a franchisee we handle that for you. We run your credit card and checking drafts. We also provide a service for a small fee that will handle all your backend work for a monthly fee. This is perfect for non-owner operators. 24 hour tech support. Your...
read moreHow do I learn how to run my club?
Before you open, you will run the ABW school. This is a very unique offer in the fitness industry. Under our model, anyone who has no experience in the fitness industry at all can learn how to run a health club. We teach you how to sell memberships, enter in contracts, reconcile your money, pick employees and trainers, and any other club operation necessary. Every new club can send one person to this week long seminar for no extra charge. After this training, you will feel confident when your doors open. We also offer help after you...
read moreWhen can I start selling memberships?
American Bodyworks helps you build out your club. Being a part of a franchise, all the guess work is taken out when making your club functional and successful. American Bodyworks works has a proven look and functionality which will make your facility top-of-the-line. We will assist you with the layout of your facility, install your computers and security system, give you signage designs, and give suggestions on any area you need help in. We have most likely worked with vendors in your area and can point you in the right direction with...
read moreWhere and how do I purchase my equipment?
American Bodyworks helps you purchase your equipment! Many franchises leave it all up to you when figuring out where and how to get your equipment, but we do not. We have great packages with StarTrac and Life Fitness. With them we are able to get their lines at greatly discounted prices. You have the choice in which provider you want for your club. Both fit our high standards and your members will love them. We have everything covered from treadmills all the way down to cable attachments. We have direct contact with our equipment...
read moreHow do I finance my American Bodyworks?
We will help you finance your fitness center. Starting your own health club is a big investment! If you have never done it before, it can be very overwhelming. That is why we are there to help. Basically you have two options in financing your fitness center. You may either lease or get an SBA. Both are great options but one may suit you better than the other. We handle each situation differently and will discuss with you to find your best option. Ultimately it is your decision though. We will way the pros and cons with you and you will feel...
read moreHow do I find a location?
We will help you find a good location for your club. It is all about location, location, location. American Bodyworks has many guidelines for helping you to find a good location. We assist you through calculating the passing traffic, area numbers that you will draw from, and lease negotiations. Many franchises leave this all up to you but not at American Bodyworks. We want each of our franchises to be successful and will do whatever is possible to help this happen. Once you pick an area … it is yours. American Bodyworks is not going to...
read moreWhat type of equipment do our clubs have?
American Bodyworks is Redefining Health & Fitness Franchise Opportunities. We have everything a large club offers in smaller package that can be in your neighborhood. Every American Bodyworks has great cardio equipment and each piece has its own LCD TV! All are easy to operate and will make you enjoy your workouts. These cardio pieces include and are not limited to ellipticals, bikes, and treadmills. There is also a large selection of selectorized pieces at American Bodyworks. These are the machines that have weight stacks. Each machine...
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