Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Fitness Time Chooses Technogym for its 138 Clubs and 70 New Openings
Posted: November 26, 2020 in Chains
CESENA, ITALY and RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - Technogym, a world leading brand in fitness and wellness products, services and digital technologies and official supplier to the last 7 Olympic games, has been awarded a five-year contract to supply its state-of-the-art equipment and digital solutions to Fitness Time, the largest network of sport and fitness clubs in Saudi Arabia with 138 active clubs and a pipe line of at least 70 new openings in the next five years. Read More...
Anytime Fitness, Snap Fitness and Rochester Athletic Club Join Life Time Fitness’ Request for Change
Posted: November 25, 2020 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - A coalition of health and fitness companies, led by Life Time, issued an open letter to Governor Walz and his administration, calling for the State to reconsider its complete closure of health and fitness facilities. The coalition has urged the Governor to permit health and fitness clubs to operate with enhanced COVID mitigation protocols to help Minnesotans reduce underlying health conditions that contribute to even worse COVID-19 health outcomes. The group cited the closures as counterproductive to the State's overall public health goals to reduce critical illness, hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19. The letter is as follows... Read More...
Life Time Founder, Chairman and CEO, Bahram Akradi Addresses Public Health Crisis
Posted: November 25, 2020 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Bahram Akradi, Life Time Founder, Chairman and CEO, offered his perspectives on the current mandates to reclose health and fitness centers, youth sports and physical activities in Minnesota, noting, "The decision to close health and fitness centers, youth sports and physical activities, are costly mistakes when it comes to our overall public health. It is simply the wrong solution that was reached through hypotheses and not rooted in sound data, facts or good logic. Health clubs are not the problem; they are the solution to maintaining public health." Key highlights include... Read More...
Life Time Files for Access to Data Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
Posted: November 20, 2020 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time is requesting access to government data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13. Through this request, they are seeking to inspect and/or copy public data created, produced, received, maintained, or disseminated from March 6, 2020, to present and that includes, but is not limited to, any data in documents, letters, emails, text messages, notes, reports, and/or meeting minutes related to... Read More...
Local Marketing Strategies to Build Your Membership (Even During COVID-19)
Posted: November 18, 2020 in Chains
In “normal” times, gym operators have a host of options for marketing their facilities, from participating in community events to sponsoring sports leagues. But, during COVID, the very thing that makes these marketing tactics appealing (a large potential audience) is mostly off-limits. Additionally, gyms have to counteract the public’s potential concern about indoor activities, including workouts. Read More...
EōS Fitness Brings Signature High-Value, Low-Price Gym to North Central Phoenix
Posted: November 18, 2020 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - As Arizonans continue to prioritize their health and wellness amid the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking high quality, affordable fitness options, EōS Fitness officially opened its 24th High-Value, Low-Price (HVLP) gym in the state, expanding its services to North Central Phoenix. EōS Fitness currently has more than 75 locations open or on the way, serving gym patrons in Arizona, Southern California, Nevada, Utah and Florida, with plans to open at least 15 new locations in Arizona, over the next 24 months. Read More...
YogaSix Launches Proprietary 300-Hour Virtual Yoga Teacher Training
Posted: November 18, 2020 in Chains, Suppliers
IRVINE, CA - YogaSix, a leading boutique yoga brand, has announced the launch of its propriety 300-Hour Virtual Yoga Teacher Training, the first of which will be held from January to June 2021. To be led by three world class YogaSix Master Trainers, Christine Kick, Zac Armstrong and Emilie Porter-Rand, the 300-Hour program is designed for both active yoga teachers looking to expand their practical skillset and individuals realizing their passion for yoga and desire to teach. Read More...
Planet Fitness, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2020 Results
Posted: November 5, 2020 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE:PLNT) reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2020: Total revenue decreased from the prior year period by 36.8% to $105.4 million. System wide same store sales decreased 5.6%. Net (loss) income attributable to Planet Fitness, Inc. was a loss of $3.1 million, or $0.04 per diluted share, compared to income of $25.8 million, or $0.31 per diluted share in the prior year period. Net (loss) income decreased 111.1% to a net loss of $3.3 million, compared to net income of $29.7 million in the prior year period. Adjusted net income decreased 95.1% to $1.6 million, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to $33.1 million, or $0.36 per diluted share in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 51.3% to $32.0 million from $65.7 million in the prior year period. 29 new Planet Fitness stores were opened during the period, bringing system-wide total stores to 2,086 as of September 30, 2020. Cash of $501.6 million as of September 30, 2020, which includes cash and cash equivalents of $419.7 million and restricted cash of $81.9 million. Read More...
TG The Gym Chula Vista California Opens
Posted: November 5, 2020 in Chains
CHULA VISTA, CA - TG The Gym announces the opening of its new Chula Vista location. TG will be serving a community of bodybuilders, powerlifters and serious fitness enthusiasts with over 25,000 square feet of indoor gym space and over 7,000 square feet of outdoor gym space. The Grand Opening date is projected to be December 15, 2020. TG The Gym has been home to best fitness training for 35 years, offering men and women all across the community the opportunity to challenge their bodies and build strength every day. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location In Odessa, Texas
Posted: November 3, 2020 in Chains
ODESSA, TX - Crunch Franchise plans to open a $5 million, 35,000 square-foot facility with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Odessa, Texas in January 2021. Crunch Odessa is owned by veteran fitness industry operators Brian Hibbard and John Armatas, who operate Crunch locations throughout the U.S. Read More...
