Why Pumps?
Who We Are
PUMPS was founded by two 20+ year club industry veterans who entered into the fitness industry in 1988. Al Tassel (the short verbose one with the beard and slick backed hair) and Glenn Anthony (the tall, handsome, quiet one who is seen as often as the Sasquatch), owned and operated 3 franchised coed clubs that offered the same amenities and features typical of most coed clubs. After several years of detailed analysis (they used their eyes and ears) they began to see and understand the demand for women's only workout spaces within their coed clubs. Many women were simply uncomfortable exercising in a coed environment and wanted a facility, or at the very least an adequate space, where they could exercise comfortably and not have to deal with some of the "issues" associated with sharing a space with men. These partners essentially broke the mold in traditional clubs by implementing large scale women's only workout spaces into their existing coed clubs. Although the concept of women's only spaces within coed clubs was not unique, the magnitude to which Tassel and Anthony implemented them certainly was. Prior to these partner's installations, women's only spaces were after thoughts with very little space, effort and equipment dedicated to them. The partners turned these previous "after thoughts" into the focal points of their clubs where the amount of space and equipment dedicated to them rivaled even the finest coed clubs. Although they kept devoting more and more space and resources to each location, the reoccurring theme seemed to be "So many women, so little space". After many years of observing the impact their women's only centers contributed to their coed clubs, Tassel and Anthony finally formulated their model for their first single sex club. 2009 marked the birth of PUMPS - Real Fitness for Women!
What We Are
PUMPS is a full service, full-size, women's only fitness center where the primary focus is simply offering great fitness. In addition to offering over 50 Group X classes per week, and the absolute most extensive circuit training, free weight, and cardio selection a women's only club has ever seen, PUMPS sets forth an experience, culture and attitude unparalleled in today's fitness industry. We understand your success is heavily contingent upon your comfort factor which is why we go to great lengths to ensure you feel welcome, appreciated and comfortable! Our club has been meticulously designed, staffed and structured so women of all fitness levels can workout, obtain whatever results they want (if any) and actually have fun while doing it.
What We Are Not
PUMPS is not a 30 minute limited express club or a weight loss studio. We are not a support group under the guise of a fitness center nor are we a spa where the focus is on treatments and pampering. We are not a full service sports complex offering pools, tennis courts and amenities of that nature. We are also not a trendy Newbury Street shoe boutique...well, you get the idea.
Who Our Members Are
PUMPS has the ability to attract and service women of all demographics. What this means, in plain English, if you're a woman and you're looking for "Real Fitness" (hence our creative tagline) then PUMPS is where you need to be! Through our diversified group exercise program, extensive equipment selection, and professional and certified staff, we have the means to satisfy and service women ranging from those who are brand new to fitness (which statistically constitutes about 86% of the population) to those who are seasoned athletes. Seasoned athletes will have at their disposal a wide array of equipment never before found in a women's only club. They will be able to utilize the most advanced equipment commonly found in coed clubs all in the comfort and privacy of a women-only setting. Beginners will appreciate the complimentary 1 to 1 instruction along with the ease and simplicity of a stimulating beginner's program.
