Former MLB player Alex Rodriguez has joined forces with UFC GYM to open a new fitness facility in Plantation, Florida. Sprawling over an area of 40,000 square feet at 333 N. University Drive in Plantation, the fitness facility will include a weight room, Olympic lift platforms, cardio equipment, a bag room, full-service locker room, and towel service.NBC 6 South Florida@nbc6UFC GYM Partners with Former MLB Player Alex Rodriguez to Open New Facility in Plantation on.nbc6.com/P50xHky1UFC GYM Partners with Former MLB Player Alex Rodriguez to Open New Facility in Plantation on.nbc6.com/P50xHky"UFC GYM Partners with Former MLB Player Alex Rodriguez to Open New Facility in Plantation" - @ NBC 6 South FloridaNew UFC GYM in partnership with Alex RodriguezRodriguez also owns the UFC GYM fitness centers in Kendall and Midtown Miami, both in Florida as well. The fitness facility in Midtown Miami is a multimillion-dollar center with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, a fitness training recovery center, and a diverse choice of exciting group courses.UFC GYM@UFCGYMWalking into the gym laser focused on our fitness goals and the workout ahead What workout are you doing today?⠀ UFC GYM Midtown Miami, FloridaFind a Gym: bit.ly/2QmqyPJ42Walking into the gym laser focused on our fitness goals and the workout ahead 💪 What workout are you doing today?⠀📍 UFC GYM Midtown Miami, FloridaFind a Gym: bit.ly/2QmqyPJ https://t.co/RBN91NY6Ak"Walking into the gym laser focused on our fitness goals and the workout ahead. What workout are you doing today?" - @ UFC GYMEven their tweets inspire a healthy lifestyle.Miami Herald@MiamiHeraldAlex Rodriguez (@arod) buys UFC GYM Kendall, with plans for more hrld.us/2mMo4Wm139Alex Rodriguez (@arod) buys UFC GYM Kendall, with plans for more hrld.us/2mMo4Wm https://t.co/kjj5ymcn2v"Alex Rodriguez (@arod) buys UFC GYM Kendall, with plans for more." - @ Miami HeraldPreviously, Alex had already obtained developing rights for more gyms in Miami-Dade County.Daily Business Review@dbreview.@AROD has bought a Kendall gym franchise and rights to develop more gyms for the UFC GYM chain in Miami-Dade County ow.ly/S2tx30apVQ0.@AROD has bought a Kendall gym franchise and rights to develop more gyms for the UFC GYM chain in Miami-Dade County ow.ly/S2tx30apVQ0 https://t.co/Esxy5d8XXP"@AROD has bought a Kendall gym franchise and rights to develop more gyms for the UFC GYM chain in Miami-Dade County" - @ Daily Business ReviewRodriguez's continued relationship with UFC GYM is understandable given his passion for fitness.“We have built an amazing community through our UFC FIT and UFC GYM. I can’t wait to bring UFC FIT to Plantation, Florida and provide the community with an unparalleled fitness experience and training program that I believe in.” - @ Alex RodrguezUFC GYM promotes a healthy lifestyle while embodying the essential qualities that all athletes aim for, strength, endurance, confidence, discipline, and respect.Retired New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez is a well-known fitness fanatic.New York Yankees Photo DayAlex Rodriguez is a fitness enthusiast who routinely shares footage of his exercises on social media.On Thursday, he posted an Instagram video where he was seen doing pull-ups that strengthen the arm and shoulder muscles. Through this video, he gave some serious fitness goals to his fans. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostA-Rod demonstrated one of his favorite weight-training routines in another video on Twitter, a barbell complex that included deadlifts, a hang clean, back squats, and front squats, each completed for three sets.Alex Rodriguez@ARODToday’s workout? Weights! 4 sets on, break, repeat x 3. Let’s goooooo. 🏋️ What’s your workout routine today? #MondayMotivation1374Today’s workout? Weights! 4 sets on, break, repeat x 3. Let’s goooooo. 💪🏋️ What’s your workout routine today? #MondayMotivation https://t.co/B6ptN8cKrt"Today’s workout? Weights! 4 sets on, break, repeat x 3. Let’s goooooo. What’s your workout routine today?" - @ A-RodConsidering all of this, now it makes sense why Rodriguez is stepping up his dating game with fitness influencer Kathryne Padgett.New York Post@nypostAlex Rodriguez works out with rumored gal pal Kathryne Padgett trib.al/NyfsQro211Alex Rodriguez works out with rumored gal pal Kathryne Padgett trib.al/NyfsQro https://t.co/WfJ6S7JNuiApparently, couples who sweat together stay together.