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World Gym, the iconic brand for bodybuilding and serious fitness, announced the January 2015 opening of its first franchised location in Islamabad, Pakistan. World Gym will be the first international franchise to open a location in the country.
“We are tremendously excited to open the first health and fitness establishment of this caliber in Islamabad,” said owner Waqas Ahmed. “Beyond the unprecedented standards for service that we are introducing into this market, we felt it was important to have an international name behind our gym. World Gym is a globally recognized brand with a top-notch team of development and branding experts.”
“World Gym’s rich heritage is partially rooted in Hollywood, which gives the brand a timeless appeal that resonates all over the globe,” stated Joyce J. Cammilleri, Chair of World Gym International. “We are thrilled that Waqas and Zohaib Ahmed have embraced the brand and paired it with the world-class fitness experience that they are bringing to Pakistan.”
The brand new 15,000 sq. ft. facility will be open 6AM - midnight, seven days a week, and stocked with top-of-the-line equipment. Members can also enjoy classes taught by top trainers, including group exercise, cardio, boot camp, yoga, aerobics, spinning bikes, Zumba, personal training and much more.
Other amenities include special programs for those with disabilities, on-premises medical screenings for members, a kids world, a separate steam room, saunas and Jacuzzis.
Location information:
World Gym Islamabad
2nd/3rd Floor plot no. 14
Bank Square Plaza F-11 Markaz
Islamabad, Pakistan
For more information on World Gym, please visit worldgym.com.
About World Gym International
The iconic World Gym brand was founded in 1976 by Joe Gold during the glory days of “Muscle Beach” in Santa Monica, CA when serious fitness collided with the world of Hollywood celebrities. Since then, World Gym has evolved into an internationally recognized brand that has captured the imagination of fitness enthusiasts everywhere by creating a network of ultimate workout destinations around the globe. With its headquarters located in sunny southern California, World Gym currently has over 200 franchised locations in 19 countries, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic, Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Egypt, El Salvador, Germany, Guatemala, India, Mexico, Pakistan, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, and the United States. To learn more about World Gym and franchise opportunities with this storied brand, please visit worldgym.com.