Cover Story Seeing results


After success at the National Fitness Awards, Anytime Fitness celebrates its member-first philosophy


INVESTMENT LEVEL: £170,000


Member Achievement Award winner Darran Stanesby with Captain Running Man


growth over the last 16 years. Since launching in 2002, Anytime Fitness has outpaced other major franchisors, boasting a worldwide presence of over 4,000 clubs across 30 countries.


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Anytime Fitness holds the mantle of fastest-growing franchise in the world. However, the brand also prides itself on offering safe, friendly environments with


hen you think of Anytime Fitness, the first association is often the brand’s huge global success and substantial


a strong sense of community. Members’ best interests are at the forefront and the brand’s mission is to ‘raise the self- esteem of the world’ one member at a time. Essentially, owning a franchise with Anytime Fitness is more than making a living, it’s about making a difference! With over 145 clubs now open in the UK and impressive expansion plans to open 400 clubs by 2020, the brand’s enduring focus is its members. This was highlighted recently when, at the National Fitness Awards 2017, Anytime Fitness Mansfield accepted the prestigious Member


Achievement Award on behalf of their longstanding member Darran Stanesby. Darran was diagnosed with a rare brain disease in 2000 called cerebellar ataxia, which impacts muscle coordination, affecting the ability to walk, speak and pick up objects. He was hospitalised in 2004 due to the disease, which left him paralysed and in need of extensive physiotherapy. Ever the fighter, Darran ploughed his efforts into training. By 2010, he had placed second in the UK Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation finals, going on to win the competition’s


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