Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Life Time Pledges to Further Cut Energy Consumption and Single-Use Plastic Products in New 5-Year Sustainability Goals
Posted: April 22, 2021 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - In keeping with its healthy way of life commitment for the communities in which it operates, Life Time, one of the nation's premier omnichannel healthy lifestyle brands, has announced a set of ambitious sustainability goals to further cut energy use and plastic products in its destinations across North America. Read More...
Aly Raisman to Host Virtual “World Wellness Break”
Posted: April 22, 2021 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - After a year of living through the ongoing pandemic, many people are feeling its effects on their mental health. Hoping to bring more attention to the conversation around mental health and the mind-body connection, gold medal gymnast Aly Raisman is partnering with Club Pilates, the world's largest boutique Pilates brand, and Sanvello, a top-rated app for stress, anxiety, and depression based on cognitive-behavioral therapy, mindfulness and wellness, to host a "World Wellness Break." Read More...
BoxUnion and TITLE Boxing Club Power Up Management Team with Industry-Leading CMO
Posted: April 21, 2021 in Chains
SANTA MONICA, CA - BoxUnion Holdings, the parent company to TITLE Boxing Club and BoxUnion, has announced the hiring of Josh Cole as Chief Marketing and Digital Officer to further champion the powerful omnichannel boxing fitness brands. Read More...
Midtown Athletic Clubs Partners with Club Automation
Posted: April 20, 2021 in Chains, Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL and BIRMINGHAM, AL - Midtown Athletic Clubs, a world-class fitness and tennis provider with eight clubs across the U.S. and Canada, has announced a five-year partnership with Club Automation as its official member management software provider. Supported by an external software consulting company, Midtown Athletic Club sought a technology partner that would aid their mission to inspire people to transform their lives. Several platforms were evaluated across multiple criteria, including the ability to create exceptional member experiences and produce innovative solutions. Read More...
EoS Fitness Opens Brand-New Gym in Los Angeles
Posted: April 14, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - After nearly a year of closures for gyms across the state, EoS Fitness is thrilled to grow its presence in California, opening the doors to its brand-new gym in Hawaiian Gardens as Los Angeles residents return to fitness centers to tackle their mental and physical wellness goals. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Announces Four Brands Ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top New Franchises List
Posted: April 14, 2021 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, a curator of leading boutique fitness brands across nine different verticals, has announced that four of the company’s brands have ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual Top New Franchises list, featuring AKT at No.77, Row House at No. 37, StretchLab at No. 49 and YogaSix at No. 42. Read More...
PF Growth Partners Making California Debut
Posted: April 12, 2021 in Chains
TIMONIUM, MD - PF Growth Partners, LLC (PFGP), an award-winning franchise division of Planet Fitness, is going to “The Golden State.” In June, the Timonium, Maryland-based group is scheduled to open its first California gym in San Bruno, bringing its portfolio to 70 U.S. clubs and six Australian clubs. The 11,996-square-foot San Bruno club will offer state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-Minute Express Circuit, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs, tanning beds, a Total Body Enhancement booth and more. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Crofton Debuts Mr. America Reality Show
Posted: April 8, 2021 in Chains
CROFTON, MD - As top athletes prepare to compete in the 2021 Mr. America competition, the reality show, "Mr. America's Gym. Eat. Repeat: The Road to Mr. America", provides an insider's look at the physical and emotional impacts and challenges that each experiences. Each 30-minute show is filmed in the hometowns of the six competitors, beginning on April 9 - 10, 2021 at Gold's Gym in Crofton, Maryland. Read More...
World Gym International & Champions + Legends Announce Strategic Partnership for CBD Sport Supplements
Posted: April 8, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global fitness brand and Champions + Legends, a premium manufacturer of hemp-derived CBD-based sport supplements for preparation, performance and recovery, announce a new partnership for the supply, distribution and education of the Champions & Legends product line. The partnership with Champions + Legends is one of many new initiatives World Gym International has launched to provide its franchisees and their members with the best possible fitness programming, nutritional guidance, recovery tools and supplements in the gym, at home or on the go. Read More...
Retro Fitness Launches At-Home Workout Bike and First-Ever Dual Gym Membership
Posted: April 6, 2021 in Chains
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Retro Fitness, a leader in high-value, low price fitness, has announced the launch of Get Wheel, an at-home stationary bike with an in-gym dual membership. This marks the brand's entry into the at-home fitness arena and the first national gym to offer a membership that combines both at-home and in-gym fitness experiences. Read More...
