WHEN DID YOU KNOW IT WAS TIME TO MAKE BIG CHANGES?

Uncasville, Ct – Maybe it was when you ran out of breath simply walking up a few flights of stairs. Perhaps it was when a parent died prematurely from heart disease. Or maybe you were upset by the big number you saw one morning when you stepped on a bathroom scale. Whatever the reason, Anytime Fitness is looking for people to share the moment they knew it was time to get to a healthier place – and the secrets to how they got there – hoping to inspire others to lead healthier lifestyles. Each week, those who submit the most engaging and inspiring stories will be eligible to receive a Fitbit® Prize Pack that includes a new Fitbit Flex® activity tracker and Anytime Fitness workout gear. The #MyAnytimeStory campaign officially begins July 13th and all Anytime Fitness members in Uncasville are encouraged to submit their stories at myanytimestory.com. The campaign will last throughout the remainder of the year – and beyond. So, non-members have plenty of time to join the club, share their stories, and compete for prizes before the campaign ends. “What we’re trying to do is break down the barriers to healthy lifestyles for as many people as possible,” said Stacy Anderson, Chief Marketing Officer for Anytime Fitness. “Our goal is to gather and share thousands of inspirational stories about real people taking control of their own health. We’ll post those stories online and, hopefully, others who see them will be motivated to make similar changes in their own lives.” Participants can use a combination of words, pictures, and videos to submit their stories via myanytimestory.com and they’ll be encouraged to also share their stories on Facebook, Twitter, and email, asking friends and family to “favorite” their story. Winners of the weekly Fitbit® Prize Pack will be determined partly by the number of “favorites” they receive. Everyone who “favorites” a story will help highlight the most inspiring stories, which will be showcased on our ‘Most Favorited’ leaderboard. “We hear heart-warming stories from our clubs nearly every day about people who are overcoming obstacles and leading happier, healthier lives,” said Chuck Runyon, Anytime Fitness CEO. “Millions of other people desperately want to do the same. Hopefully, some of those folks will relate to one or more of the #MyAnytimeStory submissions and say, ‘If he or she can do this, so can I.’” About Anytime Fitness Ranked #1 on Entrepreneur’s prestigious Top Global Franchise list, Anytime Fitness is the fastest-growing gym franchise in the world, with nearly 3,000 gyms serving more than 2,600,000 members on five continents. Open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Anytime Fitness prides itself on providing its members with convenient fitness options and friendly, personal service in well-maintained facilities which feature top-quality exercise equipment. Gyms are now open in all 50 states, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, England, Scotland, Ireland, Grand Cayman, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Qatar, India, Chile, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Belgium, and the Philippines. All franchised gyms are individually owned and operated. Join one gym and use them all.