CSS Fitness Holdings Acquires Fitness World

Fuel Fitness expands to two locations after the CSS Fitness Holdings acquisition of Fitness World in Durham, North Carolina.

Shawn Stewart, the owner and CEO of CSS Fitness Holdings (CSSFH), announced June 1 the acquisition of Fitness World in Durham, North Carolina. The 21,500-square-foot club is set to immediately transition to the Fuel Fitness brand, becoming the second Fuel Fitness location in North Carolina.

“We are thrilled to be in the Triangle market with a brand that will extend throughout the Carolinas and the Southeast U.S.,” said Stewart, in a statement. “This beautiful facility will provide a first-class fitness experience that will be second to none in the Durham community.”

Fuel Fitness is a multi-purpose health club that features group exercise, personal training, a large variety of cardio and strength training equipment, a kids club, and café. Exciting changes that Stewart intends to add will include renovated studios for cycling, yoga and personal training, functional training turf areas for customized workouts, and a recovery studio featuring the latest in pre and post training advancements. 

Fuel Fitness understands that everyone’s fitness journey is unique, therefore Fuel Fitness will offer a wide variety of group classes, small group activities and personal training. Fuel Fitness also believes every person should begin with the right foundation for fitness success, so each member will receive two free personal training sessions along with complimentary quarterly assessments to track their progress.

“Fuel Fitness believes the member experience begins with an investment in our team through continuous training and education,” said Elliott Hall, the vice president of operations at Fuel Fitness, in a statement. “Our core principle will always include having the cleanest and safest workout environment possible with professional and caring team members.”

“I am proud and honored to serve Durham residents on their fitness journey. We look forward to continued growth in the area soon,” said Stewart.

CSSFH acquired the first Fuel Fitness in Mooresville, North Carolina, in June 2020.