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JULY 2015
but setting new precedents for the indus-
try with their emphasis on client success,
smart location choices and strategic part-
nerships. In 2009, they began growing by
one new club each year, reaching their cur-
rent number of five clubs positioned in key
areas in and around Toronto.
PROPOSAL BROUGHT REAL
ESTATE AND FITNESS
TOGETHER
Owned by real estate developer Wynn
Group of Companies, Wynn Fitness al-
most came about by accident when Lanz
and another business partner inquired
about two of the company’s rental proper-
ties. Switzerland-native Lanz had arrived in
Canada in 1999 with a background in kine-
siology and business, and had spent sev-
eral years in management roles with two
large fitness clubs. Rather than just lease
the Wynn properties, they decided to ap-
proach the organization with a proposal
that would involve Wynn Group as part-
ners in their privately-run fitness business.
“It’s just a great feeling at the end of the day to see people come in who are not in
shape and don’t feel good about themselves and see that transformation.”
