EFM Health Clubs

Novita Children's Services has been named as the charity of choice for EFM Health Clubs.

EFM, now 60 clubs across Australia, announced this week that its various fundraising efforts throughout 2010 would benefit Novita, the not-for-profit service provider for South Australian children with physical disabilities and their families.

Novita Chief Executive, Glenn Rappensberg said the organisation is deeply appreciative of being nominated as EFM's charity of choice in 2010.

"This thoughtful support from EFM Health Clubs and its members will assist Novita in fulfilling our purpose of 'connecting kids with their worlds'," said Mr Rappensberg.

"Our 1,300 young clients across South Australia will gratefully benefit from EFM's generosity."

EFM Managing Director Matthew Lindblom said the company's goal of providing its clients with a happier, healthier life is in sync with the purpose of Novita.

"As a business dedicated to health and fitness, we understand the importance of supporting individuals to be able to live life to the fullest - particularly young people, who deserve the best start possible," said Mr Lindblom.

"Supporting Novita as our charity of choice, be it through our annual dinner, raffles, or our thousand-strong contingent in the annual City-Bay fun run, is something we can do to make a difference."

Having opend 11 clubs in just over 12 months and with plans for further expansion in the coming six months, EFM Health Clubs has been listed as the 30th fastest-growing franchise by revenue and 23rd for outlet growth (number 1 fitness gym franchisee in Australia) in the 2010 list.

Matthew Lindblom, EFMs Managing Director, said "we've seen first hand the positive impact tailored programs and personalised fitness coaching have on our members here in SA, but it's great to know that EFM is making a difference elsewhere in Australia. We're really starting to carve out a national footprint."

"Within the next six months, we're aiming to add another eight clubs across the country, with two in Adelaide, four in Melbourne, one in Queensalnd and one in New South Wales, all anticipated."

"It's a great coup for us to be recognised on this list and it shows the company is a cohesive group and in excellent shape. While a large part of our success can be attributed to market demand, it's also a real credit to our Franchisees and their staff. Their professionalism and commitment to tailoring programs to suit individual's needs and abilities has turned EFM into a home-grown success sotry."