US-based Genesis Health Clubs has purchased its 13th Kansas City location - HealthRidge Fitness Centre in Olathe - taking the number of gyms in its portfolio to 41 across the US's Midwest.

Genesis Health Clubs Olathe Ridgeview offers strength and cardiovascular equipment, personal training, indoor and outdoor pools, basketball, racquetball, day spa, indoor running track, outdoor fitness trail, CrossFit, more than 100 group fitness classes per week and a children's programme, including karate. Members can access all 41 clubs.

The 100,000sq ft (9,290sq m) fitness centre employs more than 180 workers.

On selling the gym, former HealthRidge co-owner Joe Sharbaugh said: “This club is near and dear to our family and we would never turn it over to just anyone. Our members and staff have an excellent opportunity to go forward with some of the best operators in this industry. We will miss the daily interactions but will now be there as active members.”

Rodney Steven II, Genesis Health Clubs owner and president, said: “We are so excited to continue to grow in Kansas City, our largest market. With 13 locations in the greater metro area, we truly have something for everyone in Kansas City. We are a locally owned and operated business and we aren’t going anywhere. We plan on focusing heavily on this and all our Kansas City clubs to bring in the Genesis brand and give our members an unforgettable fitness experience.

“This club will be one of the crown jewels in the Kansas City area, and we plan on treating it as such. The future holds great things for this club and its members.”