The GoodLife Fitness App Launches, Now Available on the App Store

New app brings functional features to more than 877,000 members coast-to-coast

LONDON, ON, Aug. 1, 2013 /CNW/ - Today, GoodLife Fitness, Canada's largest fitness company announced the launch of the free GoodLife Fitness App. The App, which is available for download on the App Store, allows users to add fitness class schedules to their personal schedules on their iPhone or iPod touch, share free passes with their friends, and receive notifications about important club announcements, among other convenient features.  The purpose of the App is to integrate fitness into the busy lives of all Canadians.

"The GoodLife Fitness App brings our extensive in-club health and fitness programs into the day-to-day lives of all Canadians," explains John Muszak GoodLife VP of Marketing & Public Relations. "The App makes it simple for fitness enthusiasts to find their closest GoodLife club, learn about the latest fitness information posted on our blog, and track workouts and daily activity."

The GoodLife Fitness App, now available on the App Store, will allow members to get the most out of their GoodLife Fitness membership. GoodLife Fitness also plans to make an Android compatible app that will be available early in 2014.

Features of the free GoodLife Fitness App

Club Information

• Users can find the closest club using the phone's GPS
• Find location information, hours of operation, and review the full list of available club amenities
• See Group Exercise class schedules

Favourites

• Create a profile and choose a home club
• Add more clubs and fitness classes to a list of favourites for quick access

Class Schedules

• Add Group Exercise classes to your calendar and schedule reminders

Activity Tracking

• Keep track of activities and schedule workouts

Health & Fitness Content

• Check out helpful videos and health and fitness content pulled right from the GoodLife Blog

Non-Members

• Get access to a free 3 Visit Pass to any of our 300+ locations

"At launch, the GoodLife Fitness App includes a number of features that are highly-compatible with other aspects of your iPhone to make it very user-friendly," says Justin Cipparone, GoodLife's Digital Marketing Manager. "With an Android version launching in 2014 and a number of key additions, we're very excited to continue growing the capabilities of our app to include many more features."

The app is available now at AppStore.com/GoodlifeFitness

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation) and iPad. Requires iOS 5.0 or later. This App is optimized for iPhone 5

About GoodLife Fitness
Founded in 1979, GoodLife Fitness is the largest fitness company in Canada. With over 300 clubs from coast-to-coast, over 12,600 Associates and more than 877,000 members, GoodLife is helping to transform the health and wellness of 1 in 39 Canadians every day. Motivated by GoodLife's vision of giving every Canadian the opportunity to live a fit and healthy good life, David Patchell-Evans, Founder & CEO, strives to develop innovative partnerships and collaborations in all areas of health, fitness and wellness and continues to play a significant role in the healthcare system in Canada. GoodLife has achieved Platinum Status Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies, as well as Platinum Level Canada's 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures. www.goodlifefitness.com

Interview opportunities are available with:

• John Muszak- GoodLife Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations
• Justin Cipparone- GoodLife Digital Marketing Manager

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SOURCE: GoodLife Fitness