Combining Traditional Fitness, Functional Fitness and Mixed Martial Arts, UFC GYM brings a wide new range of techniques to create an experience that delivers immediate lasting results in a safe and fun environment. UFC GYM is the first major brand extension of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Founded in 2009, UFC GYM has emerged as a home to fitness enthusiasts of all ages and abilities.
Speaking to Rajeev Biswas, from Sportz Business Fitness Magazine, Mr. Istayak Ansari, Founder & Managing Director, UFC GYM India, shares his thoughts regarding his entrepreneurial journey, in setting up this global gym chain franchise in India.
Let's read what he has to say about providing world-class training and workouts of UFC athletes through UFC GYM.
Istayak Ansari Founder & Managing Director, UFC GYM India
Q.Please tell us about yourself and what got you started in the fitness industry?
My last assignment as a professional was with Gold’s Gym. I quit Gold’s Gym in 2013 as a COO to start my entrepreneurial journey. I was instrumental in building the brand from 6 gyms to 86+ gyms over a period of 9 years. I was very keen to get back in the fitness industry and kept scouting for a brand with a unique concept. I was approached by Tamer El Guindy (VP Franchising & Operations) from UFC GYM international in 2016 to explore the option for Master Franchise for India. We finally concluded our agreement in 2017 and we opened our first 10,000 sq. ft. club in Punjabi Bagh, West Delhi in 2018.
Q.What has excited you the most as being the owner of a fitness gym?
We change people’s life through our Train Different philosophy.
Q.Explain in detail the fitness regimes/training that you offer at your UFC GYM?
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