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Planet Fitness<\/p>\nPlanet Fitness<\/p>\n
NEWINGTON, N.H.<\/strong> – Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States, announced that the brand known for its Judgement Free Zone, non-intimidating atmosphere and affordable prices, will be the presenting sponsor of the Times Square New Year\u2019s Eve Celebration. In cooperation with Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, Planet Fitness will ring in a \u2018Judgement Free\u2019 2016 with over one million attendees in Times Square and more than one billion television viewers worldwide.<\/p>\n \u201cAt Planet Fitness, our mission is to provide everyone with a welcoming and encouraging environment where they can feel comfortable pursuing a healthier lifestyle, at a cost that everyone can afford,\u201d said Chris Rondeau, Planet Fitness chief executive officer. \u201cThere is no better time than New Year\u2019s Eve to inspire people to live a \u2018Judgement Free\u2019 2016 and reach for their goals, regardless of their fitness level, and with more than 1,000 clubs system-wide, anyone can kick off the New Year right with Planet Fitness.\u201d<\/p>\n Times Square will become a sea of purple and yellow when Planet Fitness hands out thousands of branded hats and balloons in its signature colors on New Year\u2019s Eve. Additionally, Planet Fitness is offering two lucky winners the chance to be a part of the festivities with a special VIP experience \u2013 two grand prize winners, each with one guest, will have the opportunity to attend the official Times Square New Year\u2019s Eve party at the Hard Rock Cafe New York, and receive roundtrip airfare, hotel and transportation. Participants can enter through Facebook or Twitter, by commenting on the special sweepstakes post found on Planet Fitness\u2019 Facebook page or by going to the Planet Fitness Twitter page and retweeting the special sweepstakes Tweet that includes the hashtag #PFNYE. For terms and conditions and additional prize options, please visit PlanetFitnessSweepstakes.com.<\/p>\n As the official fitness and presenting sponsor of Times Square\u2019s New Year\u2019s Eve, Planet Fitness will also be featured on \u201cDick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016.” In addition, Planet Fitness will be showcased throughout the official Times Square 2016 webcast, which will be live steamed on TimesSquareNYC.org<\/a>, TimesSquareBall.net<\/a>, NewYearsEve.nyc<\/a> and on many other sites.<\/p>\n \u201cTimes Square New Year\u2019s Eve is thrilled to partner with Planet Fitness, a company that knows and understands \u2018fun\u2019, and together host one of the world\u2019s most popular celebrations,\u201d said Jeff Straus, President of Countdown Entertainment. \u201cRevelers can expect a unique experience unlike any other in the world, and a strong, rejuvenating start to 2016.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNew Year\u2019s Eve has always been a time of new beginnings, and for many people fitness is a part of that, so this partnership with Planet Fitness is perfect for us,\u201d said Tim Tompkins, President of the Times Square Alliance.<\/p>\n “We are thrilled to welcome back Planet Fitness as an official sponsor and broadcast partner \u2013 owning the health and fitness category \u2013 for this year\u2019s Dick Clark\u2019s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016,\u201d said Greg Economou, Executive Vice President & Chief Revenue Officer for Dick Clark Productions. \u201cAs a result of their powerful and dynamic NYRE partnership platform, Planet Fitness will surely inspire and motivate people as we ring in the New Year with a message of happiness, health and fitness for 2016.”<\/p>\n The bi-coastal celebration of \u201cDick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2016″ will include hours of special performances and reports on New Year\u2019s celebrations from around the globe. America\u2019s biggest celebration of the year will take place live from Times Square on Thursday, December 31 beginning at 8 p.m. ET\/PT on the ABC Television Network.<\/p>\n Planet Fitness has revolutionized the fitness industry with extremely low prices and offers a variety of benefits including a hassle-free, non-intimidating environment called the Judgement Free Zone, state-of-the-art cardio and strength equipment, fully equipped locker rooms, flat screen televisions, unlimited small group fitness instruction by a certified trainer and much more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" NEWINGTON, N.H.<\/strong> – Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States, announced that the brand known for its Judgement Free Zone, non-intimidating atmosphere and affordable prices, will be the presenting sponsor of the Times Square New Year\u2019s Eve Celebration. 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