From a Single Health Club to a Multi-Million Dollar Corporation

Lucille's beginnings date back to World War II, when she fled war-decimated Europe for America. Even at a young age Lucille spoke three languages, but no English. In just three months she learned to read and write English, adding to her fluency in Russian, Polish and German.

After completing school, she became the only female sales executive in a chain of department stores, but was heartbroken when the company did not give her a raise as promised. She then quit and began looking for a career where she could be the boss!

In those days, there were very few fitness clubs. After working out at the only aerobics studio in New York City and discovering how rewarding and beneficial the experience was, Lucille began teaching exercise classes there.

Lucille believed that women needed an affordable, comfortable environment where they could lose weight, exercise, and have fun doing it. So, In 1970, after meeting with and seeking the advice of fitness experts, dieticians and physicians, the first Lucille Roberts Health Club opened across from the largest department store in the world, Macy's.

The rest is history. Today there are 45 Lucille Roberts Fitness Clubs employing over 750 dedicated and inspired associates to her cause. Lucille was named New York Woman of the Year and a select member of The Young Presidents Organization. She has written two books, was a Harvard graduate and has appeared on such popular shows as Regis and Kathy-Lee, and CNBC Reports.

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