YouFit Gyms (formerly YouFit Health Clubs) is a national chain of fitness clubs.
Background
YouFit was founded by Rick Berks.[1] The first YouFit, in St. Petersburg, Florida, opened in 2008[2] and grew to over 100 gyms across the United States.[2] Berks separated from YouFit in May 2020, citing differences with the firm’s financial backers in his resignation letter.[3]
In 2016, YouFit signed a consent order with the Florida Attorney General after receiving excessive amounts of complaints involving allegations of dishonest advertising, improper billing, and abusive collections practices.[4][5] As of 2023, Youfit is rated F by the better business bureau.[6]
In 2020, YouFit filed for bankruptcy protection for reasons that included several class action lawsuits including allegations of improper charging of customers despite being closed during the pandemic.[7][8]
In 2021, Brian Vahaly, a private equity executive and former professional tennis player, became CEO of YouFit Gyms.[9] The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on the fitness industry[10] and Vahaly had guided the chain out of bankruptcy during the pandemic.[11] In October, 2021, YouFit underwent a company-wide rebrand,[12]
YouFit was named "The Best Cheap Gym Membership in 2020".[13]
YouFit Gyms was named "One of the Best Gyms in Baltimore in 2021."[14]
Services
YouFit Gyms offers on-site personal training, nutritional resources through EatLove, and YouFit On Demand, a series of virtual classes created for at-home workouts.
