UFC GYM Launches Grand Opening in North Edmonton, Oct. 15

UFC GYM® today announced the grand opening of Alberta's third gym on Saturday, October 15 in North Edmonton. Located at 12938 St. Albert Trail NW, the gym will be open from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

UFC GYM's first Canadian location opened in Sherwood Park last year. Additional UFC GYMs have opened in Mississauga, Ontario, Calgary, Alberta and Kelowna, British Columbia over the past calendar year.

"The reception to our first gym in Sherwood Park was amazing, so we're excited to expand and offer members of our community another location in North Edmonton," UFC GYM - North Edmonton / Sherwood Park said.

"This weekend's celebration will give our residents an opportunity to experience what makes our gyms unique."

The 14,000 square-foot gym is highlighted by a 24-foot Octagon®, strength training and cardio machines, battle ropes, agility ladders, bag room, large mat areas featuring Brazilian jiu-jitsu, wrestling, and other martial arts for youth and adults. The gym's explosive workout environment uses cutting-edge training techniques inspired by UFC athletes and provides members with everything needed for the entire family to sweat, move, live and Train Different®.

Throughout the day, UFC GYM will host a variety of activities. There will be free food, giveaways and raffle drawings for fans. Additionally, free coaching sessions and fitness demonstrations will take place all day.

The full schedule for the grand opening is available below. Activities are free and open to the community.

OPENING DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

9:00 a.m. Fit Fight

10:00 a.m. Boxing / Pads Demo

11:00 a.m. Daily Ultimate Training® (DUT®) & Youth Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

12:00 p.m. Pro Class Demo

1:00 p.m. Kickboxing

2:00 p.m. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Demo

3:00 p.m. Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

4:00 p.m. Boxing

5:00 p.m. Stretching Demo

Since debuting in 2009, UFC GYM has opened more than 135 locations throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, South America, Vietnam and the United Arab Emirates. The fitness franchise has continued to grow at a rapid pace with more than 50 locations opening in the past two years and over 50 gyms expected to open in the next year.

In addition to the corporate owned signature clubs, UFC GYM also offers the unique opportunity to own and operate a UFC GYM franchise domestically and internationally. For franchise information, visit UFCGYMFRANCHISING.

For more information about, please visit UFC GYM North Edmonton. For more information about UFC GYM, please visit UFC GYM.com, or follow us on Facebook.com/UFCgym, Twitter or Instagram: @UFCGYM. You can also subscribe on YouTube at UFCGYM.

About UFC GYM®

UFC GYM® is the first major brand extension of UFC®, the world leader in the sport of mixed martial arts (MMA). In alliance with New Evolution Ventures™ (NeV), developers of many of the world's most successful fitness brands, the UFC GYM brand gives UFC enthusiasts and fitness seekers of all ages the opportunity to practice the training techniques of famed UFC athletes. Offering a full-range of group fitness classes, private MMA training, personal and group dynamic training, plus MMA style youth programming, UFC GYM creates something for all ages and fitness levels. As the first to combine the world of mixed martial arts and fitness, UFC GYM's TRAIN DIFFERENT® approach has developed an atmosphere where members can see immediate results. UFC GYM is the ultimate fitness experience. The brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine, aiming to continue revolutionizing the fitness industry. For more information about UFC GYM, please visit UFC GYM.com, or follow us on Facebook.com/UFCgym, Twitter or Instagram: @UFCGYM. You can also subscribe on YouTube at UFCGYM.

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