Stay Fit Gym, the fitness network with the widest city-level coverage in Romania, announces the opening of its 50th center, Stay Fit Gym Ghencea, on February 15, 2025, marking a significant milestone in its national expansion. Located in the Ghencea district of Bucharest, this is the largest center in the network so far, further consolidating Stay Fit Gym’s position as the largest fitness network in Romania and Eastern Europe.
“We are thrilled to announce the opening of the 50th Stay Fit Gym center, an achievement that reflects our continued commitment to promoting a healthy and active lifestyle in communities across the country. In addition to being our largest club, Stay Fit Gym Ghencea symbolizes our dedication to excellence and innovation in the fitness industry. In the more than three years since the private equity fund Morphosis Capital joined Stay Fit Gym’s shareholder structure, we have opened 43 fitness centers following total investments of over 130 million lei. Our growth plans remain ambitious, with long-term contracts already signed for locations set to open this year and over the next two years. At Stay Fit Gym, the health of Romanians is at the core of every location we develop, ensuring access to an active and balanced lifestyle, regardless of the city they live in,” stated Alexandru Lascar, co-founder and CEO of Stay Fit Gym.
The new club is located at the heart of two major districts in Bucharest – Ghencea and Drumul Taberei, areas home to nearly 500,000 people. The new location spans 2,000 square meters, making it the largest Stay Fit Gym center. The club offers a wide range of top-tier facilities, including fitness areas equipped with state-of-the-art machines, dedicated functional training spaces, cardio zones, modern studios for group classes, and personal training services. The total investment in this center amounts to approximately 5 million lei, the largest sum the company has invested in opening a club to date.
“The opening of Stay Fit Gym Ghencea marks another important step in the network’s expansion strategy, showcasing the team’s ability to identify and respond to the needs of local communities. We are proud of Stay Fit Gym’s progress, which is also reflected in the growing number of employees, from approximately 100 at the beginning of 2022 to over 600 today. Additionally, more than 4 million workouts take place annually in the network’s fitness centers. The company’s journey is even more impressive considering that the initial 2022 plan aimed to grow from 7 fitness centers to 35 within five years. In the first three years following Morphosis Capital’s involvement, the business has already expanded sevenfold, surpassing initial projections. Reaching 50 centers in such a short timeframe confirms both the management team’s vision and Stay Fit Gym’s ability to scale rapidly through a solid investment strategy and long-term partnerships. We will continue to support this accelerated expansion, maintaining the development pace and consolidating the foundation upon which Stay Fit Gym is building its future,” stated Adrian Netea, Investment Director at Morphosis Capital.
Currently, Stay Fit Gym operates 50 fitness centers across 22 cities in Romania, with over 50,000 active members. The company aims to reach 100 fitness centers by the end of 2027.
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Despre Stay Fit Gym
Stay Fit Gym, founded in 2012 by three Romanian entrepreneurs – Alexandru Lascar, Marius Preodisteanu, and Laurentiu Lascar, is currently the fitness network with the widest city-level coverage in Romania. The company now operates 50 open centers in 22 cities across Romania, offering a wide range of services to individuals engaging in physical activities, including aerobic classes, functional training, and personal training. All 50 fitness centers are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.