Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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North Castle Partners Invests in Barry’s Bootcamp
Posted: July 28, 2015 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - North Castle Partners and Barry's Bootcamp announced that North Castle has made a strategic investment in Barry's Bootcamp, the boutique fitness brand with studios across the United States and abroad. The investment will fuel the growth and expansion of the brand, penetrating new markets as well as developing additional locations in existing markets. North Castle Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on consumer businesses that promote Healthy, Active and Sustainable Living will partner with the existing corporate Barry's Bootcamp team to maintain the culture of the white-hot cardio and strength training interval workout that has become a true darling in the boutique fitness industry with a cult-like following of A-List celebrities, Olympic athletes and thousands of dedicated clients. Terms of the investment were not disclosed. Read More...
Town Sports International Offering Free Workouts Once the Temp Hits 90 Degrees
Posted: July 28, 2015 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Town Sports International (TSI), the owner of New York, Boston, Washington, and Philadelphia Sports Clubs, is encouraging residents to take their workout indoors to escape the heat. Starting Tuesday, July 28, 2015, through Monday, August 31, 2015, all club locations will open their doors to the public for free workouts every time the temperature hits 90 degrees or above. Read More...
ClubCorp Reports Record Second Quarter Results and Reaffirms 2015 Outlook
Posted: July 23, 2015 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp - The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE: MYCC) - announced financial results for its fiscal-year 2015 second quarter ended June 16, 2015. The second quarter of fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 consisted of 12 weeks. All growth percentages refer to year-over-year progress. Read More...
“Planet Fitness Bill” Vetoed By New Hampshire Governor
Posted: July 21, 2015 in Chains
NEWINGTON, N.H. - As reported in Club Industry Newsbeat and iClubs, New Hampshire Governor, Maggie Hassan, has vetoed a bill that would given Planet Fitness a tax break as it proceeds with an IPO filed last month. The bill would have made the selling of stocks without tax liability easier for public companies, thus affecting Planet Fitness directly. Read More...
LA Fitness Remodels Fountain Valley Club
Posted: July 17, 2015 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - LA Fitness is pleased to announce the completion of a $5 million remodel of its Fountain Valley Club in Orange County, CA. The remodel is intended to complement and enhance the features already in place at this location and is part of LA Fitness’ ongoing commitment to ensure that all LA Fitness members have the best workout experience possible. Read More...
ClubSport, Renaissance ClubSport, The Quad, and The Studio Fitness Clubs Donate $20,000 to Navy SEAL Foundation
Posted: July 15, 2015 in Chains
PLEASANTON, CA - Leisure Sports announced that its family of fitness clubs --ClubSport, Renaissance ClubSport, The Studio, and The Quad-- raised over $20,000 by hosting specialty classes and events in benefit of the Navy SEAL Foundation. The funds were awarded to Navy SEAL Ambassador Mark Kendall on Monday, July 13, at ClubSport Pleasanton. Read More...
Life Time Expands Presence into Massachusetts With Opening of Life Time Athletic Westwood
Posted: July 14, 2015 in Chains
WESTWOOD, MA - Advancing its commitment to improve the health of communities with a unique approach to health and wellness, Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company announced its expansion into Massachusetts with the July 20 opening of its first destination in the Boston area. Read More...
World Gym Expands, Opening Two New Facilities In Kansas And Missouri and Three in Canada
Posted: July 13, 2015 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and serious fitness, has opened two more fitness centers in Merriam, Kansas, and Gladstone, Missouri, and three more across Canada. Read More...
Rafael Nadal, John McEnroe To Compete At 2015 Johnny Mac Tennis Project Benefit at SPORTIME Randall’s Island
Posted: July 9, 2015 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - It will be a great night of tennis for a great cause when 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal joins Hall of Famer and fellow former World No. 1 John McEnroe, plus other tennis stars, legends and celebrities, on Wednesday, August 26, for a gala evening to benefit the Johnny Mac Tennis Project. The benefit night will take place at SPORTIME Stadium on Randall’s Island. Read More...
Active Wellness, LLC and St. Joseph Health Join to Redefine Wellness
Posted: July 6, 2015 in Chains
SAUSALITO, CA - Active Wellness, LLC and St. Joseph Health announced a joint venture to develop new models for health, wellness, lifestyle management and illness prevention in both the work and residential setting. This breakthrough collaboration is reimagining health care and fitness. Read More...
