However, Ueber assured members that approximately 300 of the gym’s facilities will stay open. He also hinted that there may be potential for expansion in the future.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb In closing some of the chain’s gyms, “we will gain financial strength and flexibility to accelerate our business transformation plan, which includes reinvestment in our existing clubs, opening new clubs and introducing several new innovative products and services that will enhance the fitness experience for our club members and guests for many years to come,” said Ueber. Luckily, even if your local 24 Hour Fitness branch is closing, that doesn’t mean you’ll need to start an immediate search for a new gym. Ueber also announced that all of 24 Hour Fitness’ four million members, no matter their current membership level, will be able to work out in any of the chain’s remaining gyms through the end of 2020. RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. 24 Hour Fitness isn’t the only gym chain that’s been hit hard by COVID-19; in May, Gold’s Gym announced its own Chapter 11 filing, as well as plans to shutter 30 of its gyms. Gold’s still has nearly 700 gyms around the world. And if you’re resuming your workouts, read up on The Worst Thing You Can Touch at the Gym, the CDC Says.
