THE 220 STORY

The brand was started from an inspirational conversation between Matteo and a good friend, the Heavyweight Champion of the World Wladimir Klitschko, where Wladimir said to Matteo it’s time to do your own venture. After several talks it was decided upon that Wladimir & Matteo would open a gym in NYC, NY. Matteo spent one year there developing a business plan and found a location on 220 5th Ave. Flat Iron District. Wladimir of course got really busy with his successful career so Matteo said how about going solo and starting this project in L.A. and work his way back to NY. Once in LA recruiting top talent in the industry was first and foremost priority, hence Jason Pease, Heidi Carignan and many more.

The concept was to take the smaller, specialized studio based facilities that have popped up everywhere and fuse it with the more common gym philosophy while also adding in a Wellness component encompassing all aspects of fitness. One major differentiatior is if you go to a studio based facility and your 10 minutes late to your class your going home, not at 220. For one we have 3 studios and beach classes so your likely to catch another class. If not we have amazing equipment where you are more than welcome to workout on your own or with one of our top tier trainers. 220 is having fun and enjoying fitness,
we take pride in your experience!

Matteo
Matteo

Founder / CEO
Jason		 Heidi
Heidi
Griff Baker