About Us

Kaldıraç Sports Clubs was founded in 2011 with a single 1,200 square metre club in Kozyatağı, with the aim of making exercise easier and more sustainable. Our founder Kaan Özgür competed for years on the national weightlifting team; our approach has been the same since day one: a strong foundation, correct technique and regular follow-up.

Who we are today

Today we have ten clubs: four in Istanbul, two in Ankara, two in Izmir and one each in Bursa and Antalya, with more than 85,000 active members. Of our 450 employees, 180 are certified coaches and group class instructors. Our clubs fall into three classes, Classic, Plus and Premium; Plus and Premium clubs have an indoor pool, sauna and steam room.

Our approach

• Starter programme: Every new member meets their coach within the first two weeks and receives a written programme.
• Measurable goals: A monthly body composition measurement and training log in the app.
• Safety: All clubs have an AED (automated defibrillator), first-aid certified staff and equipment maintenance records.
• Inclusivity: Open to everyone aged 16 and over; women-only training areas and disabled access are in every club.

Social contribution

Every year we give scholarship memberships to 400 students and open training space to amateur sports clubs in three cities. To reduce waste, sales of single-use plastic bottles in our clubs ended in 2024.

Kaldıraç is not a healthcare institution; we recommend that members with chronic conditions consult their physician before starting exercise.