Énergie Cardio inc

What Énergie Cardio inc does

Énergie Cardio inc operates a Quebec-based franchise-style fitness chain consisting of eight independently operated gym locations distributed across the province — Beauharnois, Lebourgneuf (Québec), Mirabel, Sainte-Foy pour Elle (women-only), Saint-Hubert, Sorel-Tracy, Trois-Rivières, and Valleyfield — supplemented in 2025 by Énergie Cardio Virtuel, a digital subscription product offering 250+ pre-recorded classes and roughly 11-12 live-streamed classes per week for an annual fee of $149.99. The underlying technology stack is conventional rather than AI-driven: Fliip for membership management and class scheduling, InBody body-composition hardware at member sites, the WallTV system presenting 150+ virtual in-gym courses, and QR-coded equipment for trainer-narrated tutorials. Membership tiers and pricing vary across locations (Essential $19.99-$23.99/two weeks, FLEX no-commitment, FIT/MATURE age-based, T3T 3-month, Voyageur 1-month, corporate and student rates).

The company's revenue is generated primarily through recurring gym memberships and the virtual subscription, with secondary income streams from personal training (semi-private and one-on-one with certified kinesiologists), BELIEVE-brand supplement sales on-site, and a small menu of ancillary services at select locations (e.g., massage therapy, nutrition consultations, health bar). GTM is direct-to-consumer via on-site sign-ups, online registration through per-location Fliip subdomains, free trials offered by independent gyms, a $45 referral discount, and corporate agreements channeled through the virtual subscription. Customer segments include general fitness consumers as the primary horizontal segment, with persona-based (students, youth/seniors via FIT 20/65), vertical (women-only Sainte-Foy pour Elle), and business-unit (employer partnerships) overlays. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, investor base, or funding history.

Name

Énergie Cardio inc

Legal name

Énergie Cardio inc

Website

https://energiecardio.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Énergie Cardio inc is a privately held Quebec fitness company operating eight independently branded gym locations across the province and an annual virtual subscription platform offering 250+ on-demand and live classes to general, student, senior, women-only, and corporate-wellness customer segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fitness Centers

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

General Personal Training (In-Person & Virtual) (HSADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Group Fitness, Personal Training & Wellness Coaching (EDALAIAE), Private 1:1 Yoga/Pilates & Small-Group Sessions (HSADACAI)

Keywords

• Fitness center memberships
• Group exercise classes
• Virtual fitness platform
• Personal training services
• Health club franchise

Headquarters

HQ city

Mirabel

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Gym Memberships: Recurring membership fees for physical gym access with various tiers including essential, student, senior, and flex options. Memberships include access to training floors, group classes, spinning, cross-training zones, locker rooms, showers, and saunas.
2. Virtual Platform Subscription: Annual subscription at $149.99 providing access to 250+ pre-recorded courses and live weekly classes. Corporate pricing available through employer partnerships.
3. Personal Training Services: Semi-private and private training sessions with certified trainers and kinesiologists included in or added to memberships
4. Supplement Sales: Sale of BELIEVE brand supplements at gym locations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Énergie Cardio operates a network of 8 independently owned fitness centres across Quebec (including the women-only Sainte-Foy pour Elle location) offering tiered recurring gym memberships that grant access to training floors, group exercise classes (30+ per week at some locations), spinning, Pilates, CrossFit/Everest programs, and personal training delivered by certified trainers and kinesiologists. The company also sells the Énergie Cardio Virtuel annual subscription at $149.99, providing 250+ pre-recorded and 11-12 live weekly virtual classes via the fliipapp.com platform, with a separate corporate pricing tier for employer wellness programs.

Product overview

Énergie Cardio is a Quebec-based fitness company operating a network of 8 independently owned gym locations across the province, supplemented by the Énergie Cardio Virtuel digital platform. The core offering consists of physical gym facilities providing open gym access, extensive group exercise class schedules, spinning, personal training, and CrossFit-style programs, combined with a virtual subscription service offering 250+ on-demand classes and live-streamed sessions. Membership tiers (L'essentiel, FLEX, FDS+, FIT, VIRTUEL) vary by location. Specialty sub-brands include Sainte-Foy pour Elle (women-only) and various CrossFit/Everest centers. Additional services include InBody body composition assessments, Pilates studios, health bars, massage therapy, and nutrition consultations at select locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Énergie Cardio Gym Memberships Subscription-based membership providing access to 8 independently operated fitness centres across Quebec (Beauharnois, Lebourgneuf, Mirabel, Sainte-Foy pour Elle, Saint-Hubert, Sorel-Tracy, Trois-Rivières, Valleyfield). Includes training floor access, group exercise classes (30+ per week at some locations), spinning, Pilates, CrossFit/Everest programs, personal training, locker rooms with showers and saunas, child care at select locations, and various tiered pricing (Essential, FLEX, FDS+, FIT 20/65, FIT/MATURE, Corporate, Voyageur, T3T).
• Énergie Cardio Virtuel (Virtual Fitness Platform Subscription) Annual subscription ($149.99) to a virtual fitness platform providing on-demand and live-streamed group exercise classes accessible via the fliipapp.com platform. Includes 250+ pre-recorded courses covering Fesses de fer, Abdo Solution, Accent Souplesse, Adrénaline, Body Design, Caliente (Zumba-style), Bootcamp, Énergie Vitalité, Yoga, Pilates, Step, Vélo, AMRAP, TABATA, EMOE, Circuit, and Initiation à l'entraînement, plus 11-12 live classes weekly with corporate pricing available for employer partnerships.
• Personal Training Services One-on-one and semi-private training sessions delivered by certified trainers and kinesiologists, including personalized workout programmes, technique correction, physical rehabilitation guidance, and free coach hours for member questions. 10-session cards and add-on private training are available, with locations such as Valleyfield featuring approximately 10 qualified training professionals.
• BELIEVE Brand Supplements On-site retail sale of BELIEVE brand nutritional supplements offered at Énergie Cardio gym locations, particularly at the Valleyfield location's dedicated supplement shop, providing members convenient access to fitness-supporting nutrition products.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30+ group classes per week at Valleyfield location
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• GoodLife Fitness: Canada's largest fitness chain with hundreds of clubs across the country, including significant Quebec presence. Most directly comparable in terms of full-service gym model (group classes, personal training, multi-tier memberships) but at materially greater scale and geographic reach.
• World Gym: International fitness chain with a presence in Quebec. Comparable as a multi-location brand offering group classes, personal training, and gym access, though broader and more globally distributed than Énergie Cardio.
• Crunch Fitness: Multi-location fitness chain offering tiered memberships, group classes, and personal training. Comparable in product mix (group classes, training, virtual/hybrid options) and target consumer, though U.S.-centric with limited Canada overlap.

Direct peers

• Nautilus Plus: Quebec-headquartered fitness chain with multiple locations across the province, offering comparable group classes, personal training, and membership tiers. Direct competitor for the same Quebec member demographic.
• Éconofitness: Quebec-headquartered low-cost 24/7 fitness chain that competes directly for the same Quebec consumer base as Énergie Cardio. Highly relevant peer given shared provincial focus, comparable membership-based model, and overlapping geographic markets.
• Club Athletik: Quebec-based fitness chain operating multiple clubs in the province with similar mid-market positioning, group class programming, and personal training services. A direct head-to-head competitor in the same regional market.
• Anytime Fitness: Global 24/7 franchise fitness model with Quebec locations. Comparable franchise-style operations, small-format gym concept, and recurring membership revenue structure.

Emerging players

• Peloton: Connected fitness platform offering on-demand and live classes via subscription. Increasingly relevant as Énergie Cardio launches its own virtual platform (Énergie Cardio Virtuel) and competes for at-home workout subscribers.
• F45 Training: Global boutique functional training franchise expanding in Canadian cities. Comparable in franchise-based growth model and competes for members seeking premium group training experiences.
• Orangetheory Fitness: Boutique fitness franchise with growing Quebec studio count, offering premium-priced group training. Competes for the same discretionary fitness spend with a more focused, technology-driven boutique model.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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