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Kickstart your New Year’s fitness goals

December 16, 2024
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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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