Planet Fitness Golden Ring Expands with $1.6 Million in Renovations

TIMONIUM, Md. – Planet Fitness – one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand – announces that its Golden Ring club (8821 Pulaski Hwy., Baltimore, MD 21237) recently underwent $1.6 million worth of renovations and was expanded by 2,200 square feet.

The now 15,766-square-foot facility features a new PF Black Card® Spa area, new strength and cardio equipment including Elevate Core, Rowers, Sci-Fit, Smith Machines and TRX suspension training, as well as updated locker rooms and new entrance way floor tile.

To celebrate, the community is invited to an open house, Wednesday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., featuring:

• Giveaways and Prizes including a 65” Smart TV, Amazon Echo Show, Apple watch, Baltimore Orioles/University of Maryland Terps game tickets, apparel and more!

• Free Workouts and 30-Minute Circuit Class for all in attendance

• PF Classic members will have complimentary Black Card® Spa amenities during the grand opening.

• Special Grand Reopening Offer – Join for $0 down, $10 a month with no commitment! + 1 month free, from Sept. 15-28!

“We are committed to giving back and reinvesting in the Golden Ring community and are thrilled to unveil our brand-new Judgement Free facilities to our existing and soon-to-be members,” said Victor Brick, co-owner of PF Growth Partners (PFGP), a franchise division of Planet Fitness. “Already, we’ve experienced an outstanding response from the community and encourage everyone to come check out the club during our official grand reopening event, meet our friendly staff, get a tour and see what the Judgement Free Zone® is all about.”

Planet Fitness Golden Ring originally opened in 2010. Open and staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it features state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-Minute Express Circuit, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs, tanning beds and more in a hassle-free, non-intimidating environment.

Because Planet Fitness is the FIRST fitness brand to achieve the WELL Health-Safety Rating by the International WELL Building Institute, Hagerstown members can “Gym confidently” and feel safer going inside when seeing the seal outside - knowing that every Planet Fitness meets the highest health, safety and cleanliness standards available today.

Memberships, starting at $10/month, include free fitness classes led by a certified trainer through the pe@pf® program. PF Black Card® membership includes the ability to bring a guest every day at no additional charge, access to all 2,300+ Planet Fitness locations in all 50 states, as well as access to massage beds, chairs and tanning, among other benefits, which vary by location and pending local restrictions.

For more information about Planet Fitness Golden Ring, visit www.planetfitness.com/gyms/baltimore-golden-ring-md or call (410) 800-4013. For more information about Planet Fitness overall, visit www.PlanetFitness.com or follow @PlanetFitness on Facebook and Twitter.

About Planet Fitness
Founded in 1992 in Dover, NH, Planet Fitness is one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States by number of members and locations. As of June 30, 2022, Planet Fitness had 16.5 million members and 2,324 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, Panama, Mexico and Australia. The Company's mission is to enhance people's lives by providing a high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment, which we call the Judgement Free Zone®. More than 90% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.

About PF Growth Partners, LLC
PF Growth Partners, LLC owns and operates 73 Planet Fitness health clubs with more than 500,000 members in Maryland, District of Columbia, Tennessee, Florida, Washington State and California. It also is a joint venture partner with six clubs in Australia. In 2013, PFGP was named The Inaugural Franchise of the Year by Planet Fitness Corporate. In 2014, the group was named Planet Fitness Developer of the Year for opening 11 clubs in 12 months as well as receiving the award for Highest BER (Brand Excellence Review) awarded by Planet Fitness Corporate. In 2015, the group was again named Planet Fitness Developer of the Year awarded by Planet Fitness Corporate. The following year, the group was given the Judgement Free Generation award for their exceptional work with the local boys and girls clubs in Tennessee by Planet Fitness Corporate.