24 Hour Fitness

Rayy Syymone inspires us to go after our dreams and never think too small. From struggling with physical and emotional limitations that left her unable to play as a child, to losing weight, inspiring thousands and now appearing in her second 24 Hour Fitness ad campaign. We are honored to have Rayy on our #FitSquad24. Tell us in the comments below what keeps you motivated to chase your dreams every day. #StoriesAt24

You can’t pick your challenges, but you can decide how to meet them. 24 Hour Fitness member Rayy Syymone was born with a nevus (a large, potentially cancerous mole) on her back. The doctor gave her mother the option to have the nevus removed, so they did. From birth until she was almost a teenager, Rayy was in the hospital frequently, having skin graft surgery, staples in her back and stiches everywhere. She was constantly in pain and couldn’t run, jump, play rough or bump in...to things because of the thin layer of skin and lack of protective tissue around her spine. When I was growing up, I wanted to be in sports, but I couldn’t. Rayy turned to food for comfort, until one day she realized she was wearing her trauma on her body and decided to make a change. Through a vegan diet and exercise, Rayy has been able to lose 100 pounds. Now, her goal is to inspire other people to live their best lives. She does this not only through inspiring social media, but also as a counselor at an adult school, serving people struggling with homelessness and depression. Rayy helps her students learn how to better take care of their mental well-being. #StoriesAt24

Props to member Carla Nelson, who’s still going strong in all aspects of life when others might choose to retire and stop everything. She credits virtual personal training. Curious? Visit http://ms.spr.ly/6181piMlJ to find out more.

Virtual group training is live every day, and it's free for members! Download 24GO and tap the schedule on the Go screen to find a session that fits your day, then get moving with a coach who'll make sure it's time well-spent. Start here: https://link.24go.co/bd5cAEtS82

The backstory: Montgomery Nicholas’s fitness journey began with his Olympic wrestler grandfather challenging him to push-up battles. Despite growing up in a fit household, Montgomery struggled with his weight and was bullied by kids at school. It began to impact him so much he developed disordered eating and even collapsed from malnourishment. Montgomery's parents got him a gym membership where he could learn about nutrition and weight training, in a healthy way. Now, the gym continues to be a source of positivity for Montgomery. He reminds us to enjoy the process and love your body for the progress it makes, and resilience it has. #StoriesAt24

The best holiday gift is one you can give yourself: taking time to unplug and care for your mental well-being. Our friends at Unplug are offering you 30 days of simple curated meditations for free as a 24 Hour Fitness member! Click here to claim your offer: https://www.unplug.com/24hourfitness

Get inspired to lift higher than ever before. Try LES MILLS on Demand, now free for 60 days for a limited time for 24 Hour Fitness members. Choose from over 1,000 classes including BODYPUMP, BODYATTACK and BODYFLOW. http://link.lesmillsondemand.com/SHzB

Meet the members and team members who are the talent in our 2021 campaign! Social media influencer/member Montgomery Nicholas is a singer, entrepreneur and fitness enthusiast. Montgomery owns a skincare line Magari by MN, and believes beauty comes from the inside out. Follow along this week to learn how Montgomery gained self-confidence by focusing on bettering himself mentally and physically.

We were excited to welcome back social media influencer Rayy Syymone for her second appearance in our 24 Hour Fitness brand campaigns this year. Rayy started her fitness journey after gaining weight due to a food addiction triggered by childhood trauma. Follow along and learn about Rayy’s incredible story, and how she is paying it forward every day. #StoriesAt24

If you're looking for a fresh approach to New Year's resolutions, these workouts and some expert advice can give you a leg up. https://www.24life.com/make-your-move/

Member Laura and Sales and Service Expert Hannah Stawicki clicked instantly, because they both had struggled with weight loss (which Laura had said was obviously what she was here for). Hannah knew that regardless of outward appearance, everyone has their own version of ideal insideshe herself had battled an eating disorder. They connected instantly over their personal stories, and that connection inspired Laura to decide it was time to take action. Laura gained the motivation and stuck to a training plan, lost the weight she wanted to lose, and she and Hannah still stay in touch about her accomplishments.

Thank YOU, members and team members! We wish you a healthy new year and can't wait to see you in 2021.

We are all a community showing up to better ourselves. This does not have a gender or orientation but rather a common goal to be the best versions of ourselves," member Montgomery Nicholas told us at our photo shoot last month. Having shaken off his self-consciousness, Montgomery now describes the fitness industry and the people in it as "family, giving me the encouragement and motivation I need to continue growing. We're proud to have him as part of ours. #StoriesAt24

New Club Opening for Outdoor workouts!! . Our Mission Valley Mall club is slated to open for outdoor workouts on Monday, December 28th . More details to follow... Stay safe & strong!!

Don't miss out! Download the 24GO app and register with your date of birth and check-in code to get the latest updates on outdoor workouts and club amenities, and unlock 24GO Plus exclusive member content. Get the app here: https://link.24go.co/bd5cAEtS82 Already have 24GO? Make sure it's synced to your current membership! Your profile will say "Sync to 24 Account" if it's not.