Founded in 1975, Mount Vernon Athletic Club, formerly known as Mount Vernon Health & Racquet Club, is a full-service health club that provides a variety of programs and services. The full-service health club combines a full range of fitness and exercise equipment and facilities with professional trainers, personally tailored programs, and group health and fitness classes. It offers tennis, racquetball, day spa and a tanning bed. Fitness activities include aerobics, cycling, pilates, yoga, step classes and kickboxing. Mount Vernon Athletic Club is a privately held company that is located in Alexandria, Va. The company employs approximately 60 people.