Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Equinox Takes Personal Training To The Next Level, Unveils “Tier X,” World’s Most Advanced Health Coaching
Posted: August 18, 2016 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Equinox, a high-performance lifestyle leader, redefined the future of fitness with the debut of Tier X, an unprecedented personal training program that pushes the boundaries of what's possible with elite coaching. Tier X, which represents the evolution of Equinox's Tier 4 training program, reinvents "Personal Training" as "High Performance Lifestyle Management," driving home the importance of a holistic approach to living a healthy lifestyle both inside and outside the four walls of the club. Read More...
Genesis Health Club Tennis Professionals Qualify for US Open Playoff National Championships
Posted: August 18, 2016 in Chains
SALINA, KS - Thiago Santos and Victor Melo, Tennis Professionals at Genesis Health Clubs in Salina, KS are one of only 16 doubles teams in the Nation to play for a spot in the US Open. Thiago Santos and Victor Melo, respectively Tennis Director and Head Tennis Professional at Genesis Salina have qualified to play in the 2016 US Open National Playoffs. They earned their spot by playing in a pre-qualifying event early this summer in Kansas City, MO. Read More...
Planet Fitness Announces Second Quarter 2016 Results
Posted: August 11, 2016 in Chains
NEWINGTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2016: Total revenue increased from the prior year period by 15.9% to $91.5 million. System-wide same store sales increased 7.6%. Net income was $18.1 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared to net income of $11.6 million in the prior year period. Adjusted net income increased 27.5% to $16.8 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared to $13.2 million in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA increased 18.6% to $36.8 million from $31.0 million in the prior year period. 36 new Planet Fitness franchise stores were opened during the period, bringing system-wide total stores to 1,206 at June 30, 2016. Read More...
ClubCorp Announces Sponsorship of PGA Tour Professional Austin Connelly
Posted: August 8, 2016 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp -- The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE: MYCC) -- announced a sponsorship with rising star Austin Connelly, playing in his first year as a professional and competing in this weekend's John Deere Classic on the PGA TOUR. Connelly, just 19 years old, learned the game as a junior golfer at Hackberry Creek Country Club, a member of the ClubCorp family of clubs. Read More...
Planet Fitness Appoints Frances Gregg Rathke to Board of Directors
Posted: August 4, 2016 in Chains
NEWINGTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., announced the appointment of Frances Gregg Rathke to the Planet Fitness Board of Directors' Audit Committee. Chris Rondeau, Chief Executive Officer of Planet Fitness, Inc. said, "I am excited to welcome Fran, a seasoned financial executive, to our Board of Directors. She brings with her a wealth of business and finance expertise leading entrepreneurial growth companies which will be highly beneficial to Planet Fitness and our shareholders as we continue to build on brand momentum and execute our growth strategy." Read More...
LA Fitness Announces New Location In Glendale, Arizona
Posted: August 3, 2016 in Chains
GLENDALE, AZ - LA Fitness is excited to announce the opening of a new health club in Glendale that opened Monday, August 1. Located on the northeast corner of 59th and Peoria Avenues, the new gym is currently accepting applications online for both full time and part time positions. LA Fitness will close their existing Peoria location and relocate members to the new Glendale space. The two clubs are less than two miles from each other. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Wraps Highly Successful 35th Annual Convention In Las Vegas
Posted: August 3, 2016 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - From July 10 through July 13, Gold’s Gym, a leading authority on health and fitness, hosted its 35th annual convention at the Mirage Casino and Resort in Las Vegas. More than 500 attendees, including Gold’s Gym franchise owners, corporate executives, team members and vendors from around the world, came together under the theme of “All In” to celebrate the iconic brand’s growth, preview new initiatives and share best practices. The event also featured powerful keynote speakers, more than 30 seminars and roundtable events for attendees, as well as naming of the 2016 Gold’s Gym Award Recipients. Read More...
Town Sports International Salutes First Responders
Posted: August 3, 2016 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Town Sports International (TSI) (Nasdaq: CLUB), operators of New York, Boston, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia Sports Clubs, is honoring the men and women who put their lives on the line every day to save the lives of others by deeming August, "First Responder Appreciation Month." Throughout August, TSI is offering complimentary one month memberships to all police, fire, EMS and military personnel so that they may work out for free at the company's 150+ locations throughout the Northeast. For first responders who are already members, they may bring in a guest for free during the entire month. Read More...
UFC Gym Norfolk Celebrates Grand Opening on Saturday, August 6
Posted: August 2, 2016 in Chains
NORFOLK, VA - UFC GYM announced that it will celebrate the grand opening of its location in Norfolk, Virginia on Saturday, August 6 in Norfolk. The gym will be open from 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, with events throughout the day. “The reception to our gym from the local community has truly been amazing," said UFC GYM Norfolk Franchise Owner, Lee Holland. "This gym raises the bar as the premiere fitness destination in Hampton Roads and we're excited to show off all the features and amenities to the local community at our Grand Opening.” Read More...
Venus Williams Unveils Fitness Brand at Midtown Sanctuaire
Posted: July 29, 2016 in Chains
MONTREAL, CANADA - On Monday, July 25, Venus Williams launched her fitness brand, EleVen by Venus, at Midtown Sanctuaire in Montreal. Venus Williams, tennis legend, winner of four Olympic medals, seven Grand Slam trophies, and five Wimbledon titles, chose the club to launch her collection in Canada, which makes Midtown Sanctuaire her exclusive Canadian distributor. Read More...
