Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Life Time Opening Doors to Everyone January 1 for Commitment Day
Posted: December 10, 2018 in Chains
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - January is known worldwide as a time to reset. It's a time when people make resolutions related to health, wellness and life. Yet, statistics also show that 80+ percent of New Year's resolutions fall flat due to unrealistic goals or other hurdles. So, this January 1, 2019, Life Time, the premier healthy lifestyle brand, is opening its doors to the community to help people overcome those hurdles and achieve their 2019 goals. First launched by Life Time in 2013, Commitment Day 2019 events will be held at all 141 destinations in the United States and Canada. Read More...
Club Pilates Encourages Seasonal Giving Through Salvation Army Partnership
Posted: December 7, 2018 in Chains
COSTA MESA, CA - You don't have to hear The Salvation Army's iconic bell to give back to the organization this holiday season. Club Pilates, the nation's largest Pilates franchise, is bringing goodwill to select studios across the country through a holiday partnership with The Salvation Army, meant to further the organization's mission of funding local rehabilitation centers that change lives and restore families. Read More...
Planet Fitness Invites You To “Get Down with Your Judgement Free Self” In 2019 As Presenting Sponsor of Times Square’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
Posted: December 5, 2018 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., is once again "getting down" this New Year's Eve as host of one of the world's most iconic celebrations. In partnership with Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, the Judgement Free Zone® is returning as the presenting sponsor of Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration for the fourth consecutive year, inviting everyone to "Get Down with Your Judgement Free Self" in 2019 and beyond. Read More...
Anytime Fitness Announces Development Plans for Tennessee
Posted: December 5, 2018 in Chains
NASHVILLE, TN - Anytime Fitness, one of the world's fastest-growing fitness franchises, has announced plans to introduce perhaps 30 locations in targeted areas throughout Tennessee, nearly doubling its presence in the state. The community-focused brand will ramp up growth through strategic franchise partnerships and aims to open the new locations within the next five years. Read More...
Peloton Yoga Studio Opens In New York City
Posted: December 5, 2018 in Chains, Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton, the global technology company revolutionizing the fitness industry, has opened a new yoga studio in New York City. The Peloton Yoga Studio, now open to the public, is in the West Village's historic Archive Building, alongside the Peloton Tread Studio. The new studio space will offer a variety of yoga and meditation classes. Read More...
Jazzercise is 50 Years Strong in 2019
Posted: December 4, 2018 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - In 2019 Jazzercise, Inc., the company that catapulted "aerobic dance" to notoriety in the 1980s, becomes the first ever dance fitness brand to celebrate the 50-year mark. The always-evolving program was created in the Chicagoland area in 1969 by Founder and CEO, Judi Sheppard Missett, with a single aerobic dance class based on classical jazz dance. Read More...
EXOS Acquires Boost Physical Therapy and Sports Performance
Posted: December 4, 2018 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - EXOS, a leader in human performance, announced their acquisition of Boost Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, a leading physical therapy organization in the Kansas City area. By combining EXOS methodology with the Boost Physical Therapy and Sports Performance practices, these eight locations will be able to provide more services and continue to improve the lives of their patients. Read More...
Youfit Health Clubs Partners With Advanced Genomic Solutions
Posted: December 4, 2018 in Chains
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - Continuing its mission to be a leader in health club innovation, Youfit Health Clubs has announced its latest partnership with Advanced Genomic Solutions, bringing members in Arizona and Tampa, Florida access to genetic testing offered through the YouCoach personal training program. AGS is an international leader in genomic testing offering a Health & Wellness DNA Test. This assessment will provide Youfit members with an individualized report to help them understand how their genetics affect their diet, exercise, and nutrition. Read More...
Blink Fitness Celebrates Newest New Jersey Location In Irvington With Holiday Donations To Local Nonprofit
Posted: November 30, 2018 in Chains
IRVINGTON, N.J. - Blink Fitness, the premium quality, affordable fitness brand, is excited to announce the grand opening of its 78th location, in Irvington. As a part of the Grand Opening celebration, Blink Fitness will donate 50 one-year memberships, worth over $10,000 to Turning Point Community Services, an Irvington-based nonprofit organization that is committed to helping those in need to become self-sufficient by breaking the cycles of habits that have permeated their lives and leave them at risk. Blink Fitness will also make a $1,000 donation to help Turning Point to provide gifts, meals and more to nearly 100 women and children of Irvington for the holidays. Read More...
United PF Partners Celebrates 100 Club Milestone
Posted: November 29, 2018 in Chains
AUSTIN, TX - United PF Partners (United PF), the largest Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) franchisee, recently reached a key milestone as they officially became the first franchisee in the system to own and operate more than 100 Planet Fitness clubs. Additionally, this month United PF Partners celebrated its second anniversary. United PF was formed two years ago, in November 2016, by JLM Financial Partners (JLM) and Eagle Merchant Partners (Eagle) with the merger of several leading Planet Fitness franchisees and the overall goal of accelerating growth and further providing access to non-intimidating fitness environments where members can build active lifestyles for an affordable price. Today, United PF has grown to 110+ clubs across 10 states, employs over 1,500, and serves over 850,000 members. Read More...
