24 Hour Fitness is the largest privately owned chain of fitness centers in the US. They have 425 clubs in 16 US states. They also have 25 California Fitness clubs in Asia.http://www.24hourfitness.com/company/about_us/
24 Hour Fitness has partnered with NBC's Reality TV show The Biggest Loser for its past five seasons. Other partners include the US Olympic Team and the San Francisco 49ers.http://www.24hourfitness.com/company/partnerships/
Most 24 hour Fitness clubs have weight training equipment for working out every part of your body including curling machines, bench press and squatting machines. Most also have cardiovascular workout machines such as treadmills and stairsteppers for aerobic exercise.http://www.24hourfitness.com/health_clubs/amenities/
Many clubs have additional amenities. Some of these are sporting goods stores, a kids' club where members can have someone watch their kids while they work out, group exercise classes like pilates, yoga and spinning, a lap pool and a spa.http://www.24hourfitness.com/health_clubs/amenities/
Despite the name 24 Hour Fitness, not all clubs are open 24 hours.
24 Hour Fitness Membership
The first step in seeking 24 Hour Fitness membership is to locate the club nearest you which has the amenities that you wish to use. This can be done by calling toll free 1 (888) 243-5002 Monday through Friday from 7AM to 5PM Pacific time.http://www.24hourfitness.com/membership/how_to_join/
The next step is to choose the type of membership that you want. Their standard membership includes access to all their clubs worldwide. They offer membership discounts for only being a member of one club and for paying by direct deposit from your US bank account. Membership prices vary by residence location.http://www.24hourfitness.com/membership/how_to_join/
Featured Video: 24 Hour Fitness Training Tips - Weight Loss
A 24 hour Fitness personal trainer explains some strategies for personal weight loss. She explains how to calculate the number of calories that you burn from exercise and the number of calories that you are eating. She explains that diet and exercise play important roles in weight loss, but that people need other physical activity, too. She suggests some websites to find calorie calculators.