Celebrity Fitness

Celebrity Fitnessu2122, the largest fitness chain in Indonesia and Malaysia, is the fastest growing wellness, health and fitness Company in South East Asia with over 170,000 members and around 50 clubs across four countries.Celebrity Fitness offers a unique lifestyle concept, a blend of fitness center with an entertainment ambiance; ensuring workouts are high energy, motivational and entertaining. Many members join not only to exercise; also to make friends, take part in classes, relax and chill out in vibrant club lounges. Celebrity Fitness clubs are generally located within shopping malls so that members after working out, can conveniently shop, dine, pick up their children from enrichment classes or go to the cinema. This helps Celebrity Fitness club members to combine a healthy workout with their busy daily routine, which in turn means that they tend to remain members longer and therefore see tangible wellness benefits from their gym membership.Celebrity Fitness was founded in 2003 by 24 hours Fitness America veterans: John Franklin, Mike Anderson and John J Sweeney with their first employee local Indonesian Hendra Nugraha. Celebrity commenced operations in February 2004 with the opening of Jakartau2019s ground breaking EX club. The u2018Celebrityu2019 name was chosen specifically to convey that each club member is a celebrity in their own right; can have their own personal trainer just like film star celebrities; and can work-out in environments inspired by the celebrity hangouts of Hollywood & Beverly Hills.In 2005, Celebrity Fitness entered the Malaysian market opening its first club at 1 Utama Mall, Kuala Lumpur. In 2007, the majority shareholding of Celebrity Fitness was acquired by Navis Capital Partners, with subsequent acquisition of California Fitness Malaysia, expansion into India and Singapore. The President Director & Group CEO is Martin Darby.