Anytime Fitness Makes Home in Watkinsville

What began with one Anytime Fitness in Winder five years ago has expanded to a total of six  franchises in Auburn, Dacula, Hoschton, Braselton and now Watkinsville for co-owner Jerry Martin.

On Feb. 15, the Oconee County Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for Anytime Fitness on Mars Hill Road, the same day the business officially began using the name since moving into the former 24-hour Core Fitness' building. During the transition, the facility never closed, Martin said.

The fitness club is staffed by one manager and three personal trainers that serve  nearly 800 clients, Martin said.

The club features Life Fitness Strength and Hammer Strength equipment and offers a little bit of everything, including a circuit training section for interested members, he said.

Anytime Fitness also boasts around-the-clock safety and security, such as remote monitoring of surveillance systems, according to the company's website.

Membership specials start at $29.99 and include 24-hour access to the Watkinsville location as well as the over 1,300 franchises worldwide, Martin said.

"What's so unique is, if you're on vacation, your key can access other Anytime Fitness clubs," he said.

Membership also includes one free session with a personal trainer. Additional sessions cost between $30 and $35 each, he said.

Customers wishing to add on a tanning membership at the neighboring may do so for an extra $10 per month, Martin said.

The club is currently giving away free 7-day trial passes so interested new customers can decide if the fitness center meets their needs.

Right now, a spinning class is available to members, and in the near future there will be more classes offered, such as yoga and body pump, for a small fee, Martin said.

Speaking of changes, the club will be made over to match Anytime Fitness' signature purple and green color scheme by summer, he said.

If you are interested in joining Anytime Fitness, check out additional information online.