How goodlife fitness went from a single club in london, ont. Their knowledge, experience, passion and dedication is unparalleled. You get used to it, but its not highfunctioning, david patchellevans, 61yearold founder and ceo of goodlife fitness, tells keeping fit last week during a visit to edmonton for the. A motorcycle accident during patchs university years sparked an interest in exercise and the motivation surrounding physical recovery. Founded in 1979, goodlife is todayone ofthe countrys most recognizable fitness brands. Patchellevans said the goodlife team is currently working on digital athome fitness options. David patchellevans, founder at goodlife fitness centres. Patchellevans, or patch, as everyone calls him, is a fivetime canadian rowing champion and an active rower, runner, and skier today. David patchellevans is the ceo of goodlife fitness clubs and the founder of the canadian association of fitness. David patch patchellevans is the founder and ceo of goodlife fitness clubs, the fourth largest fitness company in the world with over 405 clubs and over 1. Five years ago, goodlife fitness founder and ceo david patchellevans thought he had concocted the perfect way to make health clubs accessible to a lowerincome customer base, and opened a series. From the beginning, the overall mandate was to create an international. Hes been able to differentiate his fitness club from the rest of the pack, says carol stephenson, dean of the richard ivey school of business and a member of our.
From the beginning, the overall mandate was to create an international multidisciplinary research group whose combined efforts would focus on the development of novel research methods in the study of autism spectrum disorders. David patchellevans is chief executive officer at goodlife fitness centres, inc. Goodlife fitness wins the 10 most admired corporate cultures in canada award. He also said the company will continue to pay all of its employees for the next two weeks.
As owner of canadas biggest fitness chain, patchellevans knows goodlife is a target and hes not shy about wrapping himself in the flag and casting the business battle in political terms. Mar 16, 2020 in a statement issued late sunday night, ceo david patchellevans said that the gym chain has made the difficult but important decision to close all of its goodlife fitness and fit4less. Health clubs, exercise, confidence, healthy living best sellers. Mar 15, 2020 patchell evans said the goodlife team is currently working on digital athome fitness options. Jan 10, 2019 david patchellevans, founder and owner of goodlife fitness, wasnt always a successful ceo, author, philanthropist and recipient of the canadian medical association medal of honour. Our experts whip up healthy recipes, howto videos, meal prepping ideas and.
Oct 28, 2016 david patchellevans who built goodlife from a single gym in 1979 to canadas biggest fitness chain said in an interview last month that canadian values are the secret to the. David patchellevans goodlife fitness has become the largest canadian fitness organization by adhering to a simple philosophy. David patchellevans is the founder and ceo of goodlife fitness clubs, canadas largest and fastestgrowing fitness empire. We do it by making fitness fun, easy and affordable. Goodlife fitness and fit4less clubs closing across canada. In fact, goodlife fitness reach currently goes so far that one out of every 35 canadians is a member of a goodlife fitness location. In a statement issued late sunday night, ceo david patchellevans said that the gym chain has made the difficult but important decision to close all of its goodlife fitness and fit4less. Sep 15, 2014 in fact, goodlife fitness reach currently goes so far that one out of every 35 canadians is a member of a goodlife fitness location. Patchell evans is also founder and ceo of goodlife fitness, started up in 1979 with a single club while the owner was still a university student, a physical education major at the university. The company was founded in 1979 as one club while patch, as he likes to be called, was still a university student in london, ontario. A motorcycle accident during patch s university years sparked an interest in exercise and the motivation surrounding physical recovery.
David patchell evans is the founder and ceo of goodlife fitness clubs, canadas largest and fastestgrowing fitness empire. David patch patchellevans is the founder and ceo of goodlife fitness, canadas largest fitness club chain, fourth largest in the world and largest owned by a. Oxygen yoga and fitness today announced a landmark investment by canadian fitness visionary david patch patchellevans, founder of goodlife fitness. Ceo david patchellevans as the 2019 lifetime achievement award recipient at the ontario business achievement awards being held on thursday, november 14 at the beanfield centre in toronto. Patchellevans is also founder and ceo of goodlife fitness, started up in 1979 with a single club while the owner was still a university student, a physical education major at the university. Exercises, workout routines, fitness tips and advice from our personal trainers. Harnessing the full potential of a companys most valuable asset. David patchellevans, ba77, lld12, discovered the healing power of exercise while recovering from a debilitating motorcycle accident when he was a student.
In 1979, he founded goodlife fitness with his first club in london. I believe that i settled my account before they process cancelation. Two weeks into his first year in university he was involved in a serious motorcycle. Jun 08, 2016 patchellevans doesnt think of himself as an entrepreneur, though anyone looking at what hes done with goodlife might be inclined to disagree. Special announcement from david patchellevans mo hagan. Apr 01, 2004 david patchell evans is the founder and ceo of goodlife fitness clubs, canadas largest and fastestgrowing fitness empire. David patchell evans is chief executive officer at goodlife fitness centres, inc. Patchellevans was previously employed as an advisory board member by kensington capital partners ltd. In 2001 he felt that women needed their own private gym so he created good life fitness for women. David patchellevans goodlife fitness, canadas largest health club chain, currently has over 300 clubs across the country patchellevans says that the goodlife vision is to enable all canadians to experience a fit and healthy life. In the video directly below, david patchellevans shares his lessons learned through caring for his daughter and through his experiences as an entrepreneur. Goodlife fitness aims to be the largest fitness club chain. A new program is helping companies identify and harness the intangible element that separates great. Ceo david patchell evans as the 2019 lifetime achievement award recipient at the ontario business achievement awards being held on thursday, november 14 at the beanfield centre in toronto.
With nearly 125 locations nationwide he has created an empire. For a fitness industry veteran like david patch patchellevans founder and ceo of canadas largest health club chain, former chair of ihrsa and longtime industry stalwart being in a situation where hes doing something in his business for the first time must come as something of a novelty. Goodlife fitness in march, 2006 patch was appointed to the ihrsa board of directors, one of the highest honours in the fitness industry worldwide and in june of 2009. He received his undergraduate degree from the university of western ontar io. David patchellevans, founder and owner of goodlife fitness, wasnt always a successful ceo, author, philanthropist and recipient of the. Goodlife fitness makes difficult but important decision to. Patchellevans says goodlifes soft touch has allowed him to grow his 26yearold company into a national fitness brand, with more than 250,000 clients and 3,300 staff. David patchellevans envisions reopening goodlife fitness clubs in july under a strategy for a slow, staged and safe return to working out, he says. Our purpose has always been to give every canadian the opportunity to live a fit and healthy life. Goodlife fitness 3633 westwinds dr ne, calgary, ab complaints. There is no moment in our history where that purpose is more important than today. Patchellevans said the company has made the difficult but important decision to close all goodlife fitness and fit4less clubs across canada, effective immediately.
David patchellevans the president of goodlife, the fitness industry council of. We want to give you the tools to live a happy, healthy and good life inside and outside of the gym. David patchellevans, originator and proprietor of goodlife fitness, wasnt generally an effective ceo, creator, donor and beneficiary of the canadian medical association medal of honor. In the video directly below, david patchell evans shares his lessons learned through caring for his daughter and through his experiences as an entrepreneur. Patchellevans is also founder and ceo of goodlife fitness, started up in 1979 with a single club while the owner was still a university student, a physical education major at the university of. Hed rather call himself an expert in the fitness business, at getting people in shape.
I personally visited goodlife fitness to cancel my membership on september 27, 2019. Jan 18, 2006 patchellevans says goodlifes soft touch has allowed him to grow his 26yearold company into a national fitness brand, with more than 250,000 clients and 3,300 staff. The success secrets of goodlifes david patchellevans. Goodlife kids foundation is a canadian private foundation that envisions a canada where all kids have the opportunity to benefit from an active life. Feb 29, 2000 david patchell evans is the founder and ceo of goodlife fitness clubs, canadas largest and fastestgrowing fitness empire. Earnings fromsnow plowing put patchellevans through university, and theyhelped sustain himduring much of the first decade of his second business, the one hes more wellknown for. Our experts whip up healthy recipes, howto videos, meal prepping ideas and nutrition tips to fuel your life. Goodlife fitness 3633 westwinds dr ne, calgary, ab. Feb 09, 2015 in this inspirational game changer interview, david patchell evans shares advice he learned from running a business, being a father, and living life to the f. A global advocate for fitness, notable author, generous philanthropist and founder of goodlife fitness, he motivates millions of people to lead active and healthy.
With the paint barely dry at new hq, goodlife fitness is. Goodlife fitness makes difficult but important decision. Remarkably goodlife grew by 100% in 2009 and now has close to 300 clubs stretching across canada from. Within that they i received a confirmation email saying that my membership cancelation was effective on 201019. An advocate for overall health and fitness, he has written two internationally bestselling books. Patchell evans was previously employed as an advisory board member by kensington capital partners ltd. David is a five time canadian rowing champion and the president, founder and ceo of goodlife fitness clubs, the largest and fastest canadian growing chain. David patchellevans who built goodlife from a single gym in 1979 to canadas biggest fitness chain said in an interview last month that canadian values are the secret to the. In this inspirational game changer interview, david patchellevans shares advice he learned from running a business, being a father, and living life to the f.
Goodlife founder and ceo david patchellevans started the company in 1979, with one location in london ontario. We strive to create a culture that encourages open, twoway communication and gives our associates a chance to make their voices heard, whether through speak out. Londonbased goodlife fitness founder david patchellevans. Patch switched majors from business to physical education and saw an opportunity to share what he had learned from his rehab. The kilee patchell evans autism research group kpearg was initially founded at the university of western ontario from a generous donation from cofounder david patchell evans doctor of laws, honoris causa. Goodlife reaches 275 clubs by adding nubodys fitness 23 clubs in atlantic canada and partnering with energie cardio 70 clubs in quebec. Jun 18, 2015 you get used to it, but its not highfunctioning, david patchellevans, 61yearold founder and ceo of goodlife fitness, tells keeping fit last week during a visit to edmonton for the. A conversation with patch about what it means to have a good life. The kilee patchellevans autism research group kpearg was initially founded at the university of western ontario from a generous donation from cofounder david patchellevans doctor of laws, honoris causa. From the beginning, the overall mandate was to create an international multi. The group was founded at the university of western ontario uwo following a generous donation from goodlife. Sep 29, 2016 as owner of canadas biggest fitness chain, patchellevans knows goodlife is a target and hes not shy about wrapping himself in the flag and casting the business battle in political terms.
Two weeks into his first year in university he was involved in a serious motorcycle accident. Aug 18, 2014 five years ago, goodlife fitness founder and ceo david patchell evans thought he had concocted the perfect way to make health clubs accessible to a lowerincome customer base, and opened a series. We give every canadian the opportunity to live a healthier, happier life and feel better about themselves. Ceo david patchellevans living the good life toronto sun. How goodlife fitness went from a single club in london. A motorcycle accident during patchs university years sparked an interest in exercise and the. A global advocate for fitness, notable author, generous philanthropist and founder of goodlife fitness, he motivates millions of people to lead active and healthy lives. According to patchellevans, the company wouldnt be where it is today if not for his ability to place complete trust in riddells leadership. Goodlife fitness founder and owner david patchellevans visionto give all canadians the opportunity for to live a healthy and fit good life. David patch patchellevans the goodlife fitness blog. Living the good life kindle edition by patchellevans.
To date there are almost 325 clubs and over 1 million goodlife. Jun 10, 2016 since then, he has become an advocate of exercise and launched goodlife fitness to give others the gift of fitness. David patchellevans he is 59 years old, and he was born on october 26th 1953 he founded goodlife fitness in 1979 he is 64 and weighs about 205 pounds when he was 19 he got in a serious motorcycle accident that would change his perspective on life. As i reflect on our awesome 40year milestone, i am so grateful for the incredible leaders that we have in our midst that represent the very best of the fitness industry internationally. Named after his autistic daughter kilee, the overall mandate was to create a multidisciplinary research group whose combined efforts would focus on the development of novel research methods in the study of autism spectrum disorders. At goodlife fitness, our purpose is to give every canadian the opportunity to live a fit and healthy good life. Since then, he has become an advocate of exercise and launched goodlife fitness to give others the gift of fitness.
David patchellevans, founder and owner of goodlife fitness, wasnt always a successful ceo, author, philanthropist and recipient of the canadian medical association medal of honour. Patchellevans doesnt think of himself as an entrepreneur, though anyone looking at what hes done with goodlife might be inclined to disagree. David patch patchellevans, goodlifes founder and ceo said, our ability to help over 1. This investment will support the growth of the successful boutique studio franchise chain, which offers yoga. Goodlife fitness does a very private placement the globe. Patchellevans was drawn into this industry by accident, is first year at the university of western ontario. David patchell evans, 06032017 feedback forums we strive to create a culture that encourages open, twoway communication and gives our associates a chance to make their voices heard, whether through speak out. Mar 15, 2020 patchell evans said the company has made the difficult but important decision to close all goodlife fitness and fit4less clubs across canada, effective immediately.
In this inspirational game changer interview, david patchellevans shares. Goodlife fitness is the title sponsor of two marathons, one taking place in victoria, british columbia and the other in toronto, ontario. David patchellevans the london sports hall of fame. David patchellevans at the grand opening of the new good life fitness centre in saint john. Patchell evans, or patch, as everyone calls him, is a fivetime canadian rowing champion and an active rower, runner, and skier today. The group was founded at the university of western ontario uwo following a generous donation from goodlife fitness founder and ceo, david patch patchellevans.
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