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Kickstart your New Year’s fitness goals

December 16, 2024
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An older woman working out at Planet Fitness.

Lev Management, the local Columbia franchisee for Planet Fitness, is opening their ninth location in the Midlands.

Photos provided by Planet Fitness

Ready to crush your 2024 fitness goals? A new Planet Fitness location is opening Tuesday, Dec. 31 in Lake Murray Plaza (760 US 378, Lexington).

The fitness hub features:

  • State-of-the-art cardio machines + strength equipment
  • Fully equipped locker rooms
  • Black Card Spa with HydroMassage beds, massage chairs, a Red Light Recovery Booth, modern tanning, and more

Pro tip: Join now during the pre-sale and snag the Black Card membership for $19.99 per month (read: save $5 monthly).

Start the new year strong

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