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A Marine Corps vet and former Planet Fitness exec, Belmont has grown Fyzical Therapy & Balance Centers from 170 locations to over 600.
Iqbal will establish a strategic consulting arm within ABC Fitness to advise on partnerships, M&A and AI innovation.
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The MAX Challenge, a popular group fitness brand in New Jersey, will now be known as MAX Fitness & Wellness Center.
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