Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Cycle For Survival Launches 2017 Battle To Beat Rare Cancers: Over 1,000 Supporters Rally In Times Square
Posted: October 3, 2016 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Cycle for Survival, the movement to beat rare cancers, welcomed more than 1,000 supporters to Times Square on September 30 for the fourth annual Times Square Takeover, an all-day celebration featuring seven high-energy cycling rides on stationary bikes, led by instructors from Equinox, Cycle for Survival’s founding partner. The Times Square Takeover was presented by smartwater, the longstanding official hydration sponsor. T-shirts were provided by New Balance, the official apparel sponsor. Read More...
In-Shape Health Clubs Offers Expanded Programming for Older Adults Through Participation in the Silver&Fit National Network of Fitness Centers
Posted: September 28, 2016 in Chains
STOCKTON, CA - In-Shape Health Clubs, California’s premier destination for fitness, recreation and fun, is announces that it is now providing the Silver&Fit Exercise and Healthy Aging program at more than 50 of its 72 locations throughout California. The addition of the Silver&Fit program means that In-Shape now offers no-cost or low-cost access to eligible older adults at almost every club in California. Read More...
GoodLife Fitness Will Add 600 New Positions As Growth Continues
Posted: September 28, 2016 in Chains
LONDON, ONTARIO - GoodLife Fitness announced that the company will hire 600 new Associates in clubs across Canada by the end of August 2017. The Canadian owned and operated company will open 15 GoodLife Fitness clubs across the country. In November, GoodLife will also celebrate the grand opening of a new 60,000 square foot Home Office, in London, Ontario. Read More...
Stacy Anderson Promoted To Brand President Of Anytime Fitness
Posted: September 27, 2016 in Chains
WOODBURY, MN - Anytime Fitness announces the promotion of Stacy Anderson to the new position of Brand President. Anderson, who has served as the company's Chief Marketing Officer since 2012, will lead Anytime Fitness' business unit and steer the continuing evolution of the franchise's business model. Read More...
Cycle For Survival Returns To Times Square To Launch 2017 Battle To Beat Rare Cancers
Posted: September 27, 2016 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Cycle for Survival, the movement to beat rare cancers, will welcome nearly 1,000 supporters to Times Square on September 30 for the fourth annual Times Square Takeover. This inspiring, all-day celebration will feature high-energy stationary cycling rides led by instructors from Equinox, Cycle for Survival's founding partner. This year's event is presented by smartwater, Cycle for Survival's longstanding official hydration sponsor. Read More...
Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. Announces Appointment of Chief Executive Officer and Departure of Chief Operating Officer
Posted: September 21, 2016 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. ("TSI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:CLUB), a leading owner and operator of health clubs located primarily in major cities from Washington, DC north through New England, operating under the brand names "New York Sports Clubs," "Boston Sports Clubs," "Washington Sports Clubs," "Philadelphia Sports Clubs" and "BFX Studio," announced that Patrick Walsh, Executive Chairman of the Company, has been appointed as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, effective September 30, 2016. The Company also announced that Greg Bartoli, the Company's Chief Operating Officer, will be leaving the Company, effective September 30, 2016. Read More...
Joyce J. Cammilleri, Chair and Owner of World Gym International, Passes Away; Sons Guy, Marcus and Leo to Carry On…
Posted: September 20, 2016 in Chains
TYNDALL, S.D. - Sweet small town girl dreams big, moves to Los Angeles and makes it big, while always remaining the sweet small town girl until the end – September 10, 2016 (Arcadia, CA). Humble, thoughtful, generous, loving, loyal, kind, gentle... these are just a few of the words that begin to describe Joyce Jane Cammilleri. Joyce was born to Anna and Erwin Grimme in Tyndall, South Dakota, on July 29, 1933, where she grew up the youngest of seven children (Ernest, Howard, Harold, Laverne, Evelyn, Leo, and Joyce). Read More...
UFC Gym Announces Exclusive Partnership With Fitspiration Philippines Corporation
Posted: September 20, 2016 in Chains
MANILA, PHILIPPINES - UFC GYM announced an exclusive 10-year partnership with the Fitspiration Philippines Corporation to open 30 locations throughout The Republic of the Philippines. The first signature UFC GYM, scheduled to open in early 2017, will be located in the Glorietta, Makati City section of Manilla. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its New Location In Santa Maria, CA
Posted: September 15, 2016 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch, the health club chain best known for making serious fitness fun through unique programming and cutting-edge training, announces a new franchise location in Santa Maria, CA. Open for workouts since spring 2016, Crunch Santa Maria brings its 'No Judgments' philosophy and fusion of fitness meets entertainment to the active surrounding community. The 20,000 square-foot facility boasts 60+ pieces of state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, more than 80,000 combined pounds of free weights, tanning and HydroMassage, full-service locker rooms complete with showers and changing rooms and a functional training area. The gym will be operated by General Manager Jay Moha and partner Nathan Groskreutz. Read More...
Equinox Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Continues Global Expansion as High Performance Lifestyle Leader; Opens 83rd Club Globally
Posted: September 15, 2016 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Equinox, the high performance lifestyle leader, kicked off celebrations to commemorate its 25th anniversary and reaffirmed an ongoing commitment to global growth and innovation across its rapidly expanding portfolio. Founded in 1991 as a single fitness club on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Equinox has grown to an international community of 83 clubs in three countries dedicated each day to fitness, health and life maximization. Read More...
