Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Thursday, December 5th, 2024
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to San Antonio, Texas
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Colonnade in San Antonio, Texas. The $10 million, 54,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Summer 2025. This is the fourth location in San Antonio that is operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe. Read More...
Fitness International Hosts “Feeding America Day” on December 7 at Club Studio and on December 14 at LA Fitness Locations Nationwide
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC, the owner and operator of LA Fitness and Club Studio, has partnered with Feeding America to feed families through fitness, committing to raise $150,000 for at least 9.6 million meals by the end of 2024. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Statement on Proposed Changes to Expand Medicare and Medicaid Coverage for Anti-Obesity Medications
Posted: December 2, 2024 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association has released the following statement regarding the Biden Administration’s proposal on anti-obesity medications... Read More...
Life Time Foundation Furthering Support for Improved Student Meals with Green Onion
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - In support of improved youth nutrition, the Life Time Foundation, the 501(c)(3) non-profit of Life Time (NYSE: LTH) has announced enhancements to Green Onion. Read More...
Jonas Fitness Partners with Easalytics to Deliver Advanced Analytics and AI-Driven Insights
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Suppliers
HOUSTON, TX - Jonas Fitness, Inc., a leader in fitness industry software and billing solutions, has partnered with Easalytics, an innovative data science platform dedicated to delivering actionable business intelligence. Read More...
In-Shape Family Fitness Surpasses $1 Million Milestone in Fight Against Cancer
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - In-Shape Family Fitness announce that its 10th annual In-Shape Fights Cancer campaign raised $172,307 this year to bring its total contributions to $1,035,336 in the past decade. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the campaign’s mission to support cancer research, education and services through The American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Read More...
The Health & Fitness Association Launches New Podcast, Shorts With Liz Clark
Posted: November 25, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) releases the inaugural episode of its anticipated podcast, Shorts With Liz Clark. Hosted by Liz Clark, HFA President and CEO, this bi-weekly series brings together leaders from inside and outside the fitness industry for candid, 30-minute discussions on advocacy, research, business development and the evolving global fitness landscape. Read More...
EōS Fitness Muscles Up for Expansion Throughout Greater Atlanta
Posted: November 25, 2024 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - EōS Fitness, the national High Value, Low Price (HVLP) gym brand, announces its expansion into greater Atlanta. With plans to open over 50 locations throughout Georgia over the next ten years, EōS is set to open its first several gyms by 2027. Read More...
USTA Foundation Announces New Advisory Board Members
Posted: November 25, 2024 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), recently announced its newest Advisory Board members. “We are excited to welcome our newest Advisory Board Members, whose diverse expertise and passion for service will undoubtedly move our mission forward,” said USTA Foundation CEO Ginny Ehrlich. Read More...
Daxko Integrates with Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT to Provide Unified Donor Insights for Nonprofits
Posted: November 24, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces a new integration between its flagship nonprofit member management platform Daxko Operations and Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, an industry-leading nonprofit CRM platform. Read More...
ACSM Announces Katie Feltman, CAE, as New Chief Executive Officer
Posted: November 22, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) introduces Katie Feltman as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective February 2025. Feltman has served ACSM as Chief Operating Officer since 2020 and was appointed interim CEO last January. As CEO, Feltman will head the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. Read More...
Life Time Grows Digital Footprint with the Launch of 100 New On-Demand Fitness Classes and New Meditations on its Complimentary App
Posted: November 21, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Expanding on its commitment to make health and wellness accessible to everyone, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is launching 100 new on-demand classes and even more meditations via its complimentary app (available in Apple and Google stores). The additions bring users even more ways to get moving and be more mindful anytime, anywhere. 50 new videos are now available and will be followed by five new classes releasing each week. Read More...
Active Wellness Announces New Activate Location Coming to Cedar Park, Texas in Mid 2026
Posted: November 21, 2024 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Active Wellness, a leading fitness design and management company, announces a new Activate location in Cedar Park, Texas, set to open in mid 2026. In partnership with Verdot Capital, a prominent real estate development firm, this new location will introduce Activate The Wellness Studio, where innovation meets elegant design to create an environment that optimizes physical and mental health. Read More...
ABC Fitness Partners with University of Cincinnati’s Exercise Science Program to Empower Next Generation of Fitness Leaders
Posted: November 21, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness, a leading global provider of fitness technology solutions, announces a first-of-its-kind partnership with the University of Cincinnati’s (UC) Fitness Science program in the College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services. This partnership is providing the next generation of fitness professionals access to innovative technology tailored for the fitness industry, helping students to understand how to own and operate a fitness business on a deeper level. Read More...
Eight Education Tracks Unveiled for a Tailored Conference Experience at The HFA Show 2025
Posted: November 20, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association has released session details for the eight education tracks at The HFA Show 2025, which will occur March 12 - 14 in Las Vegas. Formerly the IHRSA Convention & Trade Show, The HFA Show has transformed its conference design, categorizing this year’s sessions under eight education tracks so attendees can create a customized conference experience that meets their particular career and business needs. Read More...
Zeamo and Soaak Technologies Partner to Elevate Corporate Wellness with Sound Therapy Solutions
Posted: November 20, 2024 in Suppliers
TULSA, OK - Soaak Technologies, Inc., an award-winning health-tech company renowned for its leading-edge sound frequency therapies, has announced an exciting new partnership with Zeamo, a premier corporate wellness platform celebrated for its expansive network of fitness and wellness solutions. This collaboration integrates Soaak's transformative sound therapy and Zeamo's unparalleled global fitness offerings to create a holistic wellness experience tailored for busy professionals and corporate teams worldwide. Read More...
Life Time Announces Expansion in South Florida with New Athletic Country Club in West Boca Raton, Opening Late 2025
Posted: November 19, 2024 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is expanding in South Florida with a planned second athletic country club in Boca Raton. Life Time West Boca will be located within the Uptown Boca mixed-use development and is expected to open in late 2025. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Teams Up With The LA Clippers
Posted: November 19, 2024 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness announces its partnership with the LA Clippers as the team's Official and Exclusive Fitness Partner. This partnership is aimed at growing and inspiring the next generation of basketball players through the organization's Jr. Clippers program. Read More...
HFA Holds Policy Briefing to Inform Members on New Click-to-Cancel Rule
Posted: November 18, 2024 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Because fitness facilities are included in the new Click-to-Cancel Rule, the Health & Fitness Association (HFA), formerly IHRSA, hosted a policy briefing via Zoom on November 13 to inform operators and stakeholders about the implications of the ruling and to equip operators to adapt smoothly to regulatory changes while protecting their bottom line. Read More...
USTA Announces New Board of Directors for 2025-2026 Term
Posted: November 18, 2024 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA today announces its new Board of Directors, including elected officers and Directors at Large. The new Board has been elected to a two-year term that begins on January 1, 2025. The Board is responsible for setting organizational strategy and overseeing financials for the USTA, the national governing body for tennis in the United States. Read More...
