politics
diciembre 29, 2025
Congreso de la República entrega reconocimiento a cadena de gimnasios por su aporte al deporte y al empleo
Wilder Zapata y la representante a la Cámara Marelen Castillo Torres. Foto: Archivo particular
TL;DR
- Action Black, a Colombian fitness chain founded by Wilder Zapata, received a Recognition Motion from the Congress of the Republic of Colombia.
- The recognition acknowledges Action Black's contributions to innovation, health, education, and formal employment both within and outside Colombia.
- The company has expanded to over 100 international locations in countries like the United States, Mexico, Spain, Portugal, and Brazil.
- Action Black pioneered the 'integral wellness ecosystem' model in Latin America, combining technology, music, functional training, nutrition, and emotional support.
- The company has diversified with complementary lines such as AW (sportswear), Action Sport Club, Resett (health and recovery centers), and Action Bar (healthy products).
- Action Black has over 100,000 active members and a network of 1,000 collaborators, with 60% having had their first formal job there.
- The company emphasizes its role in social mobility, with 58% of collaborators being promoted internally.