Modern Athlete Magazine Issue 103, February 2018 | Page 24

UNIQUE NEW RUNNING
CLUB IN GAUTENG
Planet Fitness & Modern Athlete Join Forces
Are you looking to join a running club that offers not only a sense of community spirit and support with regular training runs,
but also access to the best gym facilities at South Africa’s preferred destination for health and fitness? Then sign up today for
the new Planet Fitness Modern Athlete (PFMA) Running Club, the first of its kind in SA.
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he Modern Athlete Running Club was launched in the Central Gauteng
and Gauteng North provinces in 2016, as a virtual club with a real
presence at races. Now in 2018, the club has been taken to a new level
with the establishment of the PFMA club, based out of four Planet Fitness
MegaClubs – Wanderers, Bedfordview and Fourways in Johannesburg, and
Centurion Gate in Pretoria.
When you run with PFMA, you can join training runs from these MegaClubs
three mornings a week, with shower access for running club members, even
if not a member of the gym. Furthermore, because research shows that a
stronger body results in better running performance and fewer injuries, PFMA
members will have access to exclusive running-focused strength classes,
facilitated by qualified fitness professionals and designed to strengthen the
major muscle groups used in running.
This forms part of the PFMA’s holistic approach to running and wellness, going
the extra mile to ensure that our members are strong and well informed about
everything to do with health and fitness.
THIS IS HOW IT WORKS…
Planet Fitness member?
Members of Planet Fitness have the opportunity to join PFMA and enjoy all the benefits of the running club, including organised training runs and Chill Zone at
races.
Just want to run?
Runners who are looking just to join the PFMA club are welcome. Although you will not have the benefit of utilising all of the Planet Fitness facilities, as a PFMA
runner, you will still have access to so much more than any other club can offer.
PFMA offers its members:
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Group runs leaving three times a week from four Planet Fitness MegaClubs in Gauteng (Wanderers, Bedfordview, Fourways and Centurion Gate).
Shower access after morning runs for non-members of Planet Fitness.
Weekly running-focused strength classes at the four PFMA Planet Fitness MegaClubs.
Designated PFMA ‘Chill Zone’ with catering and free Wi-Fi at a number of CGA and AGN events throughout the year.
Monthly talks from experts in the industry.
Discounted rate for the #9to5 Challenge.
Free copy of Modern Athlete magazine each month.
ISSUE 103 FEBRUARY 2018 / www.modernathlete.co.za