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In December, 2012, Runyon spearheaded a coalition of Minnesota-based fitness clubs – “FitMN” – which
proposed:
Providing tax incentives for businesses to pay for fitness club memberships for their employees.
Allowing individuals and families to use pre-tax dollars from their Healthcare Spending Accounts
(HSAs) or Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) to pay for fitness club memberships.
Allowing expenses an individual incurs for wellness services, in the form of dues, fees or
membership expenses (up to $500 per individual or $1,000 per family annually) to be subtracted
from the individual’s adjusted gross income.
Money really does influence behavior. An internal Anytime Fitness case study concluded that from
October 2011-October 2012, members in MN and WI who were reimbursed $20 per month as a reward
for visiting the gym 12 or more times per month, exercised four times as often compared to members
who did not receive $20. Members who received $20 reimbursements averaged 12.4 workouts per
month, whereas, members who were not reimbursement averaged 3.1 workouts per month.
In 2012, Anytime Fitness members saved nearly $5 million in reimbursements from their benefits
providers, a 25% increase compared to the previous year.
About Anytime Fitness
Founded in 2002, Anytime Fitness is the fastest-growing fitness club franchise in the world, with more
than 2,000 clubs serving nearly 2,000,000 members in more than a dozen countries. Open 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year, Anytime Fitness prides itself on providing its members with convenient and
affordable fitness options in friendly, well-maintained facilities which feature top-quality exercise
equipment. Clubs are now open in 49 states, Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, England,
Scotland, Grand Cayman, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Qatar, Japan and India. Join one club and use
them all. Members in the U.S. also enjoy free access to AnytimeHealth.com, the most comprehensive
wellness website available.