Fitness club franchise, Anytime Fitness, continues its worldwide expansion – this time into Singapore.

Anytime Fitness opened in Singapore this month with 200 members joining during a “pre-sale” period.

Several additional locations in Singapore are now in development, and the first location in Hong Kong is expected to open by the end of this year.

Maurice Levine, master franchisee for Singapore and Hong Kong, will lead the Anytime Fitness expansion team into other Asian markets in the coming years. The plan is to open about 100 gyms in Singapore and Hong Kong.

Similar to Anytime Fitness gyms in the US, those in Singapore and Hong Kong will be approximately 4000 sqft, feature a wide variety of cardio equipment and strength training machines, and be open 24 hours a day.

The first Anytime Fitness club in Asia opened in Japan in 2010. There are now nearly 30 there and more than 400 outside the US.

“We believe that the Anytime Fitness concept is a perfect fit for consumers in Asia who are looking for a convenient, non-intimidating and value-oriented place to exercise,” said John Kersh, VP of international development.

“Anytime Fitness also offers a unique and low-cost alternative for Asian entrepreneurs looking to enter this fast-growing industry.”

Nearly 2300 Anytime Fitness clubs are now open in 16 countries on five continents.