Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Clubcorp CEO, Eric Affeldt, To Be Inducted Into Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor
Posted: September 15, 2016 in Chains
HOUSTON, TX - Eric Affeldt, CEO of ClubCorp, a world leader in private golf and country clubs, will be inducted into the Hospitality Industry Hall of Honor this year at the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. The Hall of Honor, housed at Hilton College, was created in 1996 to recognize industry leaders who have made extraordinary contributions to American and international business and society. Read More...
More Than $1 Million Available To School Districts Committed To Serving Healthier Meals
Posted: September 15, 2016 in Chains
BOULDER, CO - Dedicated to improving school meals in America, three top school food nutrition foundations are opening the second round of School Food Support Initiative grant funding, committing more than $1 million to support up to seven school districts across the nation. Launched in 2015 by the Life Time Foundation, in partnership with the Chef Ann Foundation and the Whole Kids Foundation, the School Food Support Initiative helps motivated school districts establish healthier meal programs by providing technical assistance, strategic planning and funding opportunities needed to improve operations. Read More...
Planet Fitness Builds First Ever Judgement Free Fitness Center Within A Boys & Girls Club As Part Of National Anti-Bullying Initiative
Posted: September 7, 2016 in Chains
NEWINGTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, known for its Judgement Free Zone and non-intimidating environment, has extended its judgement free philosophy outside of its gyms with a surprise unveiling of the nation’s first mini Planet Fitness gym housed within a Boys & Girls Club. The brand new fitness facility was built in the Boys & Girls Club of Manchester, N.H. and will provide nearly 1,700 kids and teens the ability to work out and learn how to live a healthier lifestyle, and most importantly, do so without being judged or bullied. Read More...
ClubSport, Renaissance ClubSport, and The Studio Fitness Clubs Donate $22,354 to The Navy SEAL Foundation
Posted: August 31, 2016 in Chains
PLEASANTON, CA - Leisure Sports announced that its family of fitness clubs --ClubSport, Renaissance ClubSport and The Studio-- raised a grand total of $22,354 in benefit of the Navy SEAL Foundation, exceeding last year’s fundraising efforts by over $2,000. Navy SEAL Foundation ambassador Mark Kendall graciously accepted the funds on behalf of the organization. Read More...
ClubCorp Acquires Heritage Golf Club
Posted: August 31, 2016 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp -- The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE: MYCC) -- announces the acquisition of Heritage Golf Club, a premier private country club in Hilliard, Ohio, just west of Columbus. ClubCorp plans to spend more than $1 million on improvements to the clubhouse, golf course and practice facilities. Read More...
GoodLife Fitness Members Can Now Find Their ‘MYZONE’
Posted: August 31, 2016 in Chains
LONDON, ONTARIO - GoodLife Fitness, Canada's largest fitness club chain and MYZONE, a leader in wearable fitness technology, have teamed up to offer GoodLife members and staff across Canada access to a powerful and innovative fitness monitoring tool, the MYZONE MZ-3. Read More...
CorePower Yoga Announces New York City Launch
Posted: August 31, 2016 in Chains
DENVER, CO - CorePower Yoga, America's leading yoga brand that roots an intensely physical workout in the mindfulness of yoga, announces the opening of its first New York City location. Opening in early 2017, New Yorkers will now have access to CorePower Yoga's unique mind-body practice that turns stress into sweat. The new studio, located in Manhattan's Upper West Side, will mark CorePower Yoga's entry into the Tri-State area and round out its 150+ locations in close to 100 cities across the country. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location In Athens, Georgia
Posted: August 30, 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 the opening of its newest franchise in Athens, Georgia. Anticipated to open in the fall of 2016, Crunch Athens will bring its 'No Judgments' philosophy and fusion of fitness meets entertainment to the diverse and spirited community. Read More...
Cycle for Survival Announces the Equinox Innovation Initiative
Posted: August 30, 2016 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Cycle for Survival is proud to announce the creation of the Equinox Innovation Initiative, established at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). The initiative honors Equinox's significant partnership with Cycle for Survival in support of rare cancer research. The focus of the Equinox Innovation Initiative will be Cycle for Survival's distinguished research awards that are presented annually to MSK's top physicians and scientists through a competitive application process conducted by the institution. Read More...
UFC Middleweight Champion Michael Bisping and UFC Featherweight Cub Swanson Set To Open UFC Gym In Costa Mesa
Posted: August 24, 2016 in Chains
SANTA ANA, CA - UFC GYM announced that it has collaborated with UFC Middleweight Champion, Michael Bisping, and UFC Featherweight, Cub Swanson, to open a new signature gym in Costa Mesa, California. Slated to open later this year, the 18,000 square-foot gym will be located in Costa Mesa. Read More...
