Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Survey Reveals Nearly 50% of Respondents Would Give Up Pizza or Alcohol Forever To Maintain Goal Weight
Posted: January 1, 2020 in Chains
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Each January, millions of Americans make resolutions to become healthier and lose weight, but research suggests the majority of resolutions fail. Life Time, the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, surveyed thousands of its members nationwide to determine trends, habits and what was motivating them to get healthy in the New Year. Notably, nearly 50% of respondents would give up alcohol or pizza forever in order to stay at their goal weight/physique... Read More...
Workout Anytime Opens its First Pittsburgh Area Gym
Posted: December 29, 2019 in Chains
EAST ROCHESTER, PA - In late-January, early February, Workout Anytime expects to open its first Pittsburgh-area gym. Workout Anytime will open in the East Rochester Plaza. The company’s first Pittsburgh-area location will offer 24-hour-a-day gym access with strength-training equipment and rows of cardio equipment, plus stand-up and lay-down tanning booths and two Hydromassage machines. Read More...
EōS Fitness Launches 2020 Fitness Contest
Posted: December 27, 2019 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - EōS Fitness, a leader in the industry with its High-Value, Low-Price (HV/LP) gyms, has announced the launch of its inaugural 'New Year, New You' fitness contest, designed specifically to motivate individuals to stick with their 2020 fitness goals. Read More...
Life Time Work Announces Second Houston Location at GreenStreet
Posted: December 26, 2019 in Chains
HOUSTON, TX - Building on the success of Life Time’s first Houston-based Life Time Work at City Centre Five earlier this year, the premiere healthy lifestyle brand has announced the official launch of Life Time Work GreenStreet, set to open in Spring 2020. It will mark the fifth location across the country, with six to ten additional locations planned in the coming year. Read More...
Justin Drummond Named COO of PF Growth Partners
Posted: December 26, 2019 in Chains
TIMONIUM, MD - PF Growth Partners, LLC, an award-winning franchise division of Planet Fitness, has promoted Justin S. Drummond to Chief Operating Officer. Drummond joined PF Growth Partners in February 2010 as General Manager of the Planet Fitness club in Catonsville, Maryland. As regional manager, he later facilitated the opening of the 1,000th Planet Fitness club, located in Washington, DC. He has advanced to manage operations in the Maryland, District of Columbia and Florida markets, served as interim COO from March 2019 to December 2019 and earned the distinction of being PF Growth Partners’ longest-tenured employee. Read More...
Tilton Fitness Partners With Jersey Shore Council of Boy Scouts of America
Posted: December 26, 2019 in Chains
NEW JERSEY - Tilton Fitness locations in Northfield, Galloway, Manahawkin, Brick, Jackson and Hazlet have officially partnered with the Jersey Shore Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Tilton Fitness will be offering Boy Scout parents a discounted membership rate, reduced rates for swim lessons and Personal and Small Group training. Tilton Fitness will also be a location where Boy Scout participants have the option to earn a badge or host a badge workshop at any of the six locations involved. Read More...
Life Time Breaks Ground on First Athletic Lifestyle Resort in Oregon With $70M Investment; Continues its Luxury Resort Expansion in California With First Location Outside of San Diego
Posted: December 20, 2019 in Chains
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Life Time, the premier healthy lifestyle brand, broke ground on its newest planned destination in Beaverton, Oregon, the company's first in the state. Life Time also announced continuing its national expansion with the opening of Life Time La Jolla, located in the heart of La Jolla Village. The new destination, the company's first in the San Diego market, is the fourth Life Time in California and brings the total count to 150 locations across 30 states and 41 major markets in the U.S. and Canada. Read More...
IHRSA Names Board of Directors Nominees
Posted: December 19, 2019 in Chains
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, has announced four nominees for the IHRSA Board of Directors. The four nominees are: Lan Wang - CEO of Catic Wellness Co., Ltd, Shenzhen, China; Luke Carlson - CEO of Discover Strength, Bloomington, MN; Aaron Moore - Director of Operations for VIDA Fitness, Washington, D.C.; Jose Teixeira - Head of Customer Experience for SC Fitness, Lisbon, Portugal. All four will stand for election during IHRSA’s annual meeting in March at the IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show in San Diego, CA. Read More...
PF Growth Partners Making International Debut
Posted: December 19, 2019 in Chains
BALTIMORE, MD - PF Growth Partners, LLC, an award-winning franchise division of Planet Fitness, is going global. The Timonium, Maryland-based company is one of three partners in Bravo Fit Holdings Pty Ltd. that recently entered into an area development agreement with Planet Fitness to bring a minimum of 35 Planet Fitness clubs to Australia over the next several years. Its other associates in the venture are U.S. franchisee, Bravo Fit, LLC, and Galactic Fitness Pty, which is owned and operated by leading Australian fitness operator, Dallas Rosekelly. Read More...
SF Franchisee Association Files Lawsuit Against Snap Fitness
Posted: December 18, 2019 in Chains
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - The SF Franchisee Association, which represents 177 Snap Fitness franchisees operating 260 Snap Fitness clubs in the United States and Canada, filed a lawsuit on December 16, 2019, in Hennepin County (Minnesota) District Court asserting that the system's franchisor, Snap Fitness, Inc., materially breached the franchise agreements it has with all of its franchisees by forcing the franchisees to purchase and use a proprietary club management software developed by a Snap Fitness-owned affiliate that failed to meet industry security standards. When that software, called Fitware, fell victim to a ransomware attack on November 22, 2018, the franchisees lost all their data and the ability to operate their clubs for 13 days, causing all Snap Fitness franchisees, including the members of the SF Franchisee Association, to suffer significant losses of revenues, profits and club members. Read More...
Planet Fitness Returns As Presenting Sponsor of Times Square’s Iconic New Year’s Eve Celebration
Posted: December 18, 2019 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. and home of the Judgement Free Zone, has announced that it will again play host to the biggest party on the planet on New Year's Eve. 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 fifth consecutive year. Read More...
The Halifax Group Invests in Maverick Fitness, a Dallas-Fort Worth Orangetheory Fitness Franchisee
Posted: December 18, 2019 in Chains
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Leading private equity firm, The Halifax Group ("Halifax"), announced it has completed an investment to recapitalize Maverick Fitness Holdings, LLC ("Maverick" or "the Company"), which consists of more than 30 Orangetheory Fitness studios in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Halifax partnered with Maverick's CEO, Shane Adams and the Company's management team, which will remain with the Company after the transaction. Terms were not disclosed. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Launches New Rewards Program for Apple Watch
Posted: December 16, 2019 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness announces a new initiative that relies on the power of Apple Watch to help members stay healthy. Through the use of Apple Watch, the custom-built CrunchTime Active Rewards app will provide new members with weekly fitness goals and reward them for taking these actions to improve their wellbeing. CrunchTime Active Rewards participants can earn up to $3.00 in weekly credits to membership dues, for potential savings of over $300 over 24 months, by meeting personalized fitness goals. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Announces Its Newest Innovations Using Apple Technology
Posted: December 12, 2019 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness has debuted new technology that will lead to increased personalization, motivation and encouragement for members to live a longer, more vibrant life. Orangetheory Fitness has created a highly anticipated device for members to use Apple Watch to track heart rate data during workouts, along with iOS apps for coaches and sales associates to enhance the member experience both in and out of studio. Read More...
VASA Fitness Expands To Indiana With Two New Locations
Posted: December 12, 2019 in Chains
OREM, UT and DENVER, CO - VASA Fitness announces its expansion to Indiana with the opening of two clubs in the state this month, the first in Indianapolis and the second in Lafayette. Pre-enrollment is open for both locations and the public is invited to attend the grand opening events to celebrate the brand’s entry into Indiana and experience the modern and beautiful 60,000 square foot fitness facilities available to members starting at $9.99 per month with no enrollment fees. VASA also announces that an additional location in Indianapolis is anticipated to open Fall 2020. Read More...
Planet Fitness Strengthens Management Team with the Addition of Tom Fitzgerald as Chief Financial Officer
Posted: December 10, 2019 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., has announced that Tom Fitzgerald has been appointed Chief Financial Officer. Officially joining the Company in early January, Fitzgerald will be responsible for all aspects of financial strategy and management. He will report directly to Chris Rondeau, Chief Executive Officer of Planet Fitness. Fitzgerald will succeed Dorvin Lively who has served as Planet Fitness’ Chief Financial Officer since July 2013, and was promoted to Chief Financial Officer and President in April 2017. Read More...
Equinox Launches Luxury Fitness Club in the City of London; Lifestyle Leader Adds To Rapidly Growing Portfolio
Posted: December 10, 2019 in Chains
LONDON - Equinox, a global high-performance lifestyle leader, announces the opening of Equinox Bishopsgate, an unmatched fitness offering in the City of London. The state-of-the-art club features five stories of unparalleled programming, luxury amenities and masterful design, marking the third opening in the capital, joining Equinox Kensington and E by Equinox St James’s. Read More...
Life Time Launches Three Exclusive New Classes Expanding High-Powered Programming into 2020
Posted: December 9, 2019 in Chains
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Life Time, the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, continues to evolve its best-in-class programming with three new formats, including its latest launch, Ringside, a boxing-inspired workout that is now rolled out nationwide. The launches of UPPER Rx and EnBarre earlier this year, in addition to Ringside, bring distinctive new class styles to Life Time's already robust portfolio, which offers 18 signature formats. Read More...
Blink Fitness Reaches Milestone of 100th Gym with Grand Opening of Houston Location
Posted: December 5, 2019 in Chains
HOUSTON, TX - Blink Fitness, an inclusive, affordable gym that values Mood Above Muscle, is entering the Houston market with four new, state-of-the-art workout gyms. With the opening of the Spring Branch location, Blink has now reached a growth milestone of 100 gyms nationwide. Read More...
ClubCorp Appoints Andrew Lacko Chief Financial Officer
Posted: December 5, 2019 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp - The World Leader in Private Clubs has announced the appointment of Andrew Lacko as Chief Financial Officer. Lacko joins ClubCorp from Minneapolis-based Regis Corporation, a publicly traded leader in the haircare industry, whose primary business is franchising, owning and operating technology enabled hair salons where he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer since July 2017. Read More...
