Former Toys R Us building will be their largest in the world
La Mirada~UFC GYM®, the fast-growing franchise that combines mixed martial arts (MMA) and fitness, today announced the opening of its new, 46,000 square foot location in La Mirada, set for this Saturday, January 23rd at 8 a.m.
The gym, located at 14920 La Mirada Boulevard at the former Toys R Us site, will make history as the largest UFC GYM since the organization’s inception in 2009, with more than 135 clubs currently located throughout the United States, Australia and Canada.
As one of the brands signature gyms, this location will be open 24-hours a day, seven days a week, joining the regions Corona, South Corona, Rosemead and 
Torrance locations with the same distinction in Southern California.
“This gym raises the bar as the premiere fitness destination of Los Angeles County,” UFC GYM President Adam Sedlack said. “Opening day will give the entire community a chance to experience what makes our gyms different. Thousands of members around the world have transformed their lives by combining the best of traditional fitness with the innovation of how the world’s best athletes train. I am so proud to bring our largest location to the great City of La Mirada.”
Highlighted by a 30-foot Octagon®, members of this top-of-the-line signature gym will have access to strength training and cardio machines, battle ropes, agility ladders, bag room, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu studio, large group fitness rooms and other functional training equipment for dynamic workouts. 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®.
La Mirada Mayor Pauline Deal will be present to officially kick off the celebration with a ribbon cutting coordinated by the La Mirada Chamber of Commerce at 9:30 a.m. Following the cutting, there will be family-friendly activities such as drawings, giveaways and discounts at the Arm Bar Café. A DJ, kid’s jump house and face painting station will also be on site.
UFC GYM will host a variety of activities including demonstrations of the brands most popular group and individual fitness programs throughout the day. Demonstrations will showcase striking exhibitions to include: boxing, Muay Thai, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, Daily Ultimate Training® (DUT®), group fitness (Zumba® & P90X®) and youth programs.
All activities are free and open to the community.
OPENING DAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
8 a.m. Gym Opens for Members and Guests
9:30 a.m. Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
10 – 11:30 a.m. Morning Demonstrations in Octagon
1 – 2:30 p.m. Afternoon Demonstrations in Octagon
4 – 5:30 p.m. Evening Demonstrations in Octagon
ALL DAY Members and Guests can workout anytime
A team of elite Personal Coaches helps members achieve indisputable results through individual and group training. The new location features a UFC GYM retail store, UFC GYM Kids’ fitness classes, Kid Club offering childcare, full amenity locker rooms with dry saunas, Arm Bar Café and towel service.
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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 www.ufcgym.com/franchising.
For more information about UFC GYM La Mirada visit http://ufcgym.com/lamirada.
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