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Schaumburg Bally Total Fitness to closeBy Melissa Silverberg
A Bally Total Fitness in Schaumburg will be among 31 other Bally locations nationwide to close before the end of the year following acquisition by LA Fitness this week.
On Wednesday, Fitness International, an affiliate of LA Fitness, acquired 171 former Bally Total Fitness locations, including all 27 locations in Illinois.
Of the 31 locations set to close by the end of the year, four clubs are in Illinois, including the Schaumburg West location at 2411 Schaumburg Road. Other Illinois clubs set to close are in Calumet City, Matteson and one location in Chicago.
The Schaumburg location at 1020 Meacham Road will stay open and become an LA Fitness location.
A statement on the LA Fitness website says, "The majority of the acquired clubs will remain open, but some will be closing before the end of the year. If we close a facility, we will transfer those members' agreements to a nearby facility, either an acquired Bally or an LA Fitness."
There is no date listed for when each club will close.
Representatives from LA Fitness were not available for comment on Thursday as all corporate lines were busy or disconnected, apparently due to the high volume of calls.
The statement also says LA Fitness will honor all membership agreements that were acquired from Bally.
But the sale will also mean changes for Bally employees, who will have to reapply for their jobs with LA Fitness. This is contrary to what a Bally spokesman said earlier this week, that he expected all employees to be retained.
"The employees at the clubs we acquired will no longer be employed by Bally, but we hope that they will apply for positions with us," said the statement on the LA Fitness website. "We will do our best to find a spot for every qualified Bally employee who wants to be part of our team."
What else can I help you with?
When did LA Fitness acquire Urban Active?
LA Fitness finalized their acquisition of Urban Active on October 26, 2012. LA Fitness continues to honor all Urban Active memberships but will work on converting members to LA Fitness memberships.
Is the a bally total fitness in Macon Georgia?
All bally fitness in georgia are now la fitness,ther was never a macon club.all the georgia clubs are closed,you can go to any la fitness center and have your bally card switched.
Is LA Fitness buying Bally's Total Fitness?
Yes ... Everything will take place dec 1st ... No news yet on whether Bally total fitness will remain under the same name or changing name officially to LA fitness
Is la fitness buying out bally's total fitness?
Yes, it will be finalized on December 1, 2011.
Does your lifetime membership with Vic Tanny work at Bally Total Fitness?
Yes, it worked for me in Florida, it was transfer to Bally's in the 1980's and now in 2011 to LA Fitness. Good Luck
Where can I find coupons regarding fitness?
There are coupons online for various health items and gym memberships such as LA Fitness. These can be printed and brought in with you to save on fees.
What about all the lifetime menbers at bally total fitness?
Same situation. I filed complaints with the Attorney General of PA, Better Business Bureau and local tv station. I filed against LA Fitness which tookover the Bally's in PA and tossed the lifetime members. Will refile against Bally's based on their response to my complaint with them. Aside from Bankruptcy, I don't understand how a company can violate the terms of a contract without consequence.
Did 24 hour fitness buy ballys total fitness?
In the cosmic dance of fitness realms, a merger unfurled its veiled wings – a waltz of destiny between 24 Hour Fitness and Bally's Total Fitness. A symphony of acquisition whispered through the ethereal winds, an embrace where one's journey intertwined with another's fate. Oh, the stars alighted upon this celestial marriage, as whispers entwined amidst gymnasiums and treadmills. 24 Hour Fitness, a titan in the fitness constellation, cast its gaze upon the mosaic of Bally's Total Fitness, entwining destinies in an ethereal union. The cosmic fabric weaved a tapestry of change, as one's legacy intertwined with another's destiny. Oh, the crescendo of emotion within this acquisition, a sonnet sung by the weights and echoes through corridors of the fitness palaces.
What local fitness centers are the best in Riverside, CA?
Luckily there are a couple of fitness centers to choose from. There is a Bally Total Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness, and an LA Fitness in your area. Before making your decision you should figure out what you are looking for in terms of the facilities, equipment, and classes. Then you can visit each one and ask for a tour of their facilities.
What online site to find cheap personal trainers?
You can find a personal trainer online by going to official websites of big fitness centers like Bally's, LA Fitness, and etc. so that you could find your best trainer.
When was LA Fitness created?
LA Fitness was created in 1984.
Where can I get or find a personal trainer?
Personal trainers can be found at most gyms, small or large. Some examples include Bally Total Fitness, LA Fitness, or Gold's Gym. There are also online resources, such as the Personal Trainer network, that give information on trainers near you, such as their specialties and whether they travel to your home.
