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Life-changing results
Welcyon has members who have reduced or eliminated the need for blood pressure medication and others who have lost pounds, thereby stabilizing their diabetes.
The Word is Getting Out
Welcyon has been featured by a number of media outlets and organizations. Learn more about our company philosophy and what sets Welcyon apart from traditional gyms.
Entrepreneur’s Startups
June 2014
"Fresh Starts," article.
Read the story. >Fargo Forum
June 2014
"Reaping the rewards: Reluctant exerciser makes turnaround at Welcyon," article.
Read the story. >Minneapolis Star Tribune
May 2014
"Welcyon named Best gym for the 50-plus set in Minnesota," article.
Read the story. >Club Solutions
May 2014
"Welcyon Recognized as Minnesota’s ‘Best Gym for 50-Plus Set’," article.
Read the story. >Entrepreneur Magazine
March 2014
"Why I Franchised: A fitness business that looks out for the over-50 crowd," article.
Read the story. >Minneapolis Star Tribune
February 2014
"A gym for the over-50s: Fitness club makes older exercisers feel at home," article.
Read the story. >Argus Leader
February 2014
"Get fit: Mindful eating, working out quell diabetes scare," article.
Read the story. >Fox Business
February 2014
"20 Lessons from couples running a business together," article.
Read the story. >Argus Leader
February 2014
"Get fit: After knee surgery and health problems, exercise improves aches, mobility and energy for 51-year-old," article.
Read the story. >Desert Star Weekly
February 2014
"Fitness Center for 50+ adults," article.
Read the story. >KARE
January 2014
"Fitness after 50: Better health and less pain," article.
Read the story. >Minneapolis Star Tribune
January 2014
"In Twin Cities metro, more young people are moving to the urban core, while suburbs age," article.
Read the story. >Fargo Forum
December 2013
"Legendary Cobbers coach Christopherson back into coaching, this time as a trainer," article.
Read the story. >BlogTalkRadio
November 2013
"Welcyon, Fitness After 50, on franchise interviews," article.
Read the story. >Franchise Times
November 2013
"Senior-it is: These fitness clubs hope chances of success improve with age," article.
Read the story. >Fox Business
November 2013
"'VetFran' Program Helps Veterans Become Franchise Owners," article.
Read the article. >Franchise Times
November 2013
"Senior-Itis," article.
Read the article. >The Forum
September 2013
"Staying Fit After 50," article.
Read the article. >AARP
August/September 2013
"A Better Fit, Health Clubs for the 50+ Find a Following," article.
Read the article. >Huffington Post
August 2013
"Women in Business: Q&A With Suzy Boerboom, Co-founder and CEO of Welcyon," article.
Read the article. >Club Industry
June 2013
"Welcyon Adds Industry Veterans to Executive Team," article.
Read the article. >Reuters
May 2013
New Fitness Centers Cater To Aging Baby Boomers," article.
Read the article. >Fox News.com
May 2013
New Fitness Centers Cater To Aging Baby Boomers," article.
Read the article. >Huffington Post
April 2013
"5 Ways to Fight Your Fear of the Gym," article.
Read the article. >Franchising USA
April 2013
"Pioneering the Way for Fitness After 50," article.
Read the article. >Edina Magazine
April 2013
"Edina Expert Advice on Fitness Over 50," article.
Read the article. >Fox Business
April 2013
"Building a Fitness Franchise for People Over 50," article.
Read the article. >Argus Leader
March 2013
"Fitness Center Strives to Meet the Needs of the Over-50 Crowd," article.
Read the article. >Twin Cities Business (Online Edition)
February 2013
"Local Fitness Chain For Boomers Plans to Expand Fast," article.
Read the article. >Mpls. St. Paul Magazine
February 2013
"34 Best Places to Work Out," article.
Read the article. >Club Solutions Magazine
February 2013
"Welcyon: A Club for Baby Boomers," article.
Read the article. >KARE
January 2013
"Resolutions in the New Year," interview on 4 p.m. news.
Watch the video. >Long-Term Care Management Magazine
September 2012
"Defying Age," article.
Read the article. >KELOLAND TV
September 2012
Introducing Sioux Falls Welcyon.
Watch the video. >Sioux Falls Business Journal
September 2012
"New Fitness Center Targets People Older Than 50," article.
Read the article. >Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
May 2012
"Can Seniors Be Wooed to Weight Rooms?" article.
Read the article. >Twin Cities Business
May 2012
"Small Business Snapshots," article.
Read the article. >Star Tribune
March 2012
"For Athletes, Aging Can Be a Pain," article.
Read the story. >KARE
January 2012
"Exercise in the New Year," interview on 4 p.m. news.
Watch the video. >Bloomington Sun-Current
January 2012
"A Place Where Everybody Knows Your Name," article.
Read the article. >Entrepreneur
January 2012
"Fitness Franchises Muscle Up," online article.
Read the story. >Artful Living Magazine
Fall 2011
"The Fitness Boom," article.
Read the article. >Edina Magazine
June 2011
"Fitness at 50 and Beyond," article
Read the article. >Edina Cable 16, “In Edina Magazine Show”
March/April 2011
“Inside Welcyon”
Watch the video. >Upsize Magazine
February/March 2011
“Running Hard, the Race to Franchise,” cover story
Read the article. >AARP Global Network
February 2011
Welcyon mentioned in AARP Global Network
KMSP
January 2011
“Welcome to Welcyon,” Interview on Weekend Show
Watch the video. >KMSP
January 2011
“Tour Welcyon,” news story
Watch the video. >KARE
January 2011
“New Year’s Resolutions,” Interview on 4 p.m. News
Watch the video. >Edina Magazine
January 2011
Edina Magazine highlighted Welcyon, Fitness after 50, as a great fitness option in the city of Edina.
Read the article. >5 by 5 Design Website
January 2011
Award-winning Welcyon graphics.
Read the story. >Iconoculture
December 2010
“Fitness after 50: Welcyon Works Out for Seniors,” article.
Read the story. >Star Tribune
October 2010
“Baby Boomers Aim to Stay Fit after Fifty,” article
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