Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Independents
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The Atlantic Club Awarded Medical Fitness Association Certified Facility of the Year
Posted: November 17, 2023 in Independents
MANASQUAN and RED BANK, N.J. - The Atlantic Club, health and fitness clubs in Manasquan and Red Bank, announces that they have been awarded the Medical Fitness Association’s Certified Facility of the Year in recognition of its outstanding achievement in meeting the highest standards of MFA certification procedures and guidelines. The Atlantic Club is the first Commercial Medical Fitness Center to be presented with this prestigious award. Read More...
Gainesville Health & Fitness Builds A Stronger Future: GHF Announces Expansion To Elevate Member Experience
Posted: October 31, 2023 in Independents
GAINESVILLE, FL - Gainesville Health & Fitness (GHF), a cornerstone of the Gainesville community over the past 45 years, announces its latest chapter in growth and innovation. GHF, founded by Joe Cirulli, reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the local community in Gainesville by expanding the already impressive 122,000 square-foot campus by an additional 11,000 square feet. Read More...
Steve and Sally Goldman, Owners of Weymouth Club, Honored
Posted: June 12, 2023 in Independents
WEYMOUTH, MA - Steve and Sally Goldman, longtime players, coaches and owners of the decorated Weymouth Club in Weymouth, Massachusetts, have been selected as the recipients of the 2023 Gardner Ward Chase Memorial Award for their lifetime contributions to New England tennis. The Goldmans, of Milton, MA, were celebrated at the New England Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on June 11 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island. Read More...
The Atlantic Club Achieves Medical Fitness Facility Certification
Posted: January 27, 2023 in Independents
MANASQUAN, N.J. - The Atlantic Club is announces it has been awarded its Medical Fitness Facility Certification by the Medical Fitness Association, the country’s leading organization dedicated solely to medically integrated wellness and fitness facilities. This prestigious certification for both the Manasquan and Red Bank locations, represents a tremendous commitment to offer the highest standards of professional expertise, quality programing, safety and operational excellence available in the Fitness Industry. Read More...
Cincinnati Sports Club First Health Club in Nation to Offer Free Confidential Counseling Program for Mental Wellness
Posted: January 13, 2023 in Independents
CINCINNATI, OH - Cincinnati Sports Club takes great pride in being a steward to their members by fulfilling the whole person, serving them physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. The club recently began providing free, confidential counseling services by licensed mental health professionals to their members. Read More...
Atlantic Club, Hackensack Meridian Health Partner for Mental Health Workshop Series
Posted: March 17, 2022 in Independents
MANASQUAN, N.J. - The Atlantic Club and Hackensack Meridian Health are proud to announce a partnership to deliver free mental health workshops to the community. The series of mental health workshops will cover topics such as: letting go of stress, resilience in tough times, mindfulness and meditation, living intentionally and much more. The workshops will be led by health care professionals from Hackensack Meridian. Read More...
The Cooper Institute and GreenLight Credentials Announce GreenLight Fitness, a Strategic Partnership to Enhance FitnessGram
Posted: January 18, 2022 in Independents
DALLAS, TX - FitnessGram is the nation's leading software solution promoting and supporting student fitness. GreenLight is the nation's leading blockchain platform for student records management. The partnership combines The Cooper Institute's decades of research and science expertise supporting FitnessGram, with GreenLight Credentials, LLC unparalleled software development, operations and records management strengths. Read More...
Red’s Celebrates 59 Years
Posted: January 13, 2022 in Independents
LAFAYETTE, LA - Red Lerille grew up with ONE goal... to be Mr. America. Reaching that goal in 1960, as well as becoming Mr. Universe, Red’s journey had just begun. Red’s Health Studio was started in 1963. Since then, Red’s has become a local institution for fitness and an ever expanding business. Red's is excited to be celebrating it 59th year in business and keeping Lafayette healthy! Thank you Acadiana for the continued support! Read More...
Kevin McHugh Receives 2021 MFA’s Hank Boerner Pioneer Award
Posted: December 15, 2021 in Independents
PINEHURST, N.C. - The Medical Fitness Association (MFA) announces that Kevin McHugh, COO at The Atlantic Club in New Jersey, is the 2021 recipient of the Hank Boerner Pioneer Award. This is the highest award given by MFA in memory of Hank Boerner, a Founding Member of MFA who passed away in 2012. Boerner was the Director of the North Mississippi Medical Wellness Center for 20 years. Read More...
Premium Fitness Club MOVATI Athletic Selects ABC Fitness Solutions for Enterprise Mobile App
Posted: December 9, 2021 in Independents, Suppliers
FRISCO, TX - The fitness industry has responded to changing consumer demands for integrated digital training solutions that provide flexibility and expertise on demand. Providing an enhanced member experience is top of mind for MOVATI Athletic, and ABC's IGNITE Engagement was the right technology to expand MOVATI's personal training online services to provide a fitness experience beyond the club that fits their clientele lifestyle and expectations. Read More...
Alliance Fitness Center Celebrates 30 Years
Posted: October 5, 2021 in Independents
READING, PA - Celebrating 30 years in business, Alliance Fitness Center continues to survive and thrive during what the fitness industry has called some of their darkest times. With the permanent closure of 20 – 25% of clubs in the U.S., the commitment to service, resilience of our team and support of its clients, AFC continues to drive the personal fitness training market. Read More...
Active Entities Consulting Announces Upcoming Independent Club Owner Event Series
Posted: March 16, 2021 in Independents, Suppliers
MARBLEHEAD, MA - Active Entities Consulting was founded by visionary Bobby Verdun. He added industry powerhouses Geoff Hampton and Richard Synnott. Their goal is to help independent club owners, and to do so, they announce four upcoming events... Read More...
Red’s Celebrates 58 Years in Business
Posted: January 13, 2021 in Independents
LAFAYETTE, LA - On January 13, 1963, Red's opened for business. Now, it is celebrating 58 years serving the Lafayette Louisiana community. Congratulations to Red Lerille and Team on this great achievement! Read More...
Cincinnati Sports Club, TriHealth Offering Free Seminars Focusing on Mental Health
Posted: January 8, 2021 in Independents
CINCINNATI, OH - The COVID-19 pandemic has created a financial toll that has impacted many, especially when it comes to mental health and wellbeing. Starting next week, the Cincinnati Sports Club is partnering with TriHealth to host free seminars focusing on strategies to improve the way you live. Experts will explore different topics trying to get people back on the right track after a difficult year. Read More...
TG The Gym San Diego Celebrates 35th Anniversary
Posted: September 2, 2020 in Independents
SAN DIEGO, CA - TG The Gym San Diego celebrates 35 years as an owner-operated and independent gym. TG The Gym has been home to best fitness training for 35 years, offering men and women all across the community the opportunity to challenge their bodies and build strength every day. TG The Gym will continue to promote the fact that a good immune system is the first and most important element in the defense of this Covid–19 virus. Daily vigorous exercise, a healthy well-balanced diet, proper amount of sleep, Vitamin D (get in sun and outdoors) and managing stress are the main ingredients to maintaining a good immune system. Read More...
The Claremont Club Permanently Closes
Posted: August 4, 2020 in Independents
CLAREMONT, CA - As the Coronavirus Pandemic rages on, the toll on human life and the economy continues to escalate. For the health and fitness club industry, one of the more shocking and saddest losses has occurred with the permanent closure of The Claremont Club in Claremont, California. Mike Alpert, President and CEO, announced the closure in letters to staff and the membership. Read More...
The California Fitness Industry Unites to Bring Jobs and Fitness Back
Posted: May 15, 2020 in Chains, Independents
SACRAMENTO, CA - Members of California's fitness industry have joined together to form the California Fitness Alliance (CFA) with the goal of safely and responsibly initiating the reopening of clubs and fitness facilities throughout the state. An industry that employs over 180,000 people at more than 4,000 fitness locations across the state, fitness was completely shut down by COVID-19. With little warning, it left thousands of people jobless and millions of Californians without access to the gyms and clubs they rely on to help them live healthy lifestyles. The CFA will seek to provide relief to these employees by pursuing federal and state aid and work with state and local officials to set and define safe, effective statewide reopening standards and guidelines. Read More...
COVID-19 – The Coronavirus Crisis: Community
Posted: May 5, 2020 in Chains, Independents
As a supplement to our Special Edition Two-Part Cover Story on COVID-19, the Coronavirus Crisis (Click Here to Read Part I), Club Insider presents the following participant responses, as well as some inspiring stories about Communities around the country and what some club companies are doing to provide needed support to those communities. In this supplement, you will hear from Greta Wagner, Mike Alpert, Jim Worthington and Linda Mitchell, Larry Conner, Rich Nelsen, Phil Wendel and Joe Cirulli. Next week, closing out our primary pandemic coverage, we will be presenting Part II of our Special Edition Cover Story on COVID-19, focusing on the Re-Opening. Stay tuned, and stay safe and healthy! Read More...
COVID-19 – The Coronavirus Crisis: The Membership
Posted: April 28, 2020 in Chains, Independents
As a supplement to our Special Edition Two-Part Cover Story on COVID-19, the Coronavirus Crisis (Click Here to Read Part I), Club Insider presents the following participant responses about their Membership. In this supplement, you will hear from Pat Laus and Kevin McHugh, Greta Wagner, Mike Alpert, Geoff Dyer, Carol Nalevanko, Jim Worthington and Linda Mitchell, Larry Conner and Rich Nelsen. Next week, we will be presenting participant responses and inspiring news items about various Communities around the country. Stay tuned, and stay safe and healthy! Read More...
Marsh Founder and Industry Veteran, the Beloved Ruth Stricker, Passes Away at 85
Posted: April 27, 2020 in Independents
MINNETONKA, MA - March 12, 1935 - April 14, 2020 - Ruth Ann Stricker of Deephaven, Minnesota, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2020. Connected in love and gratitude for her immeasurable contributions over the course of a remarkable life, Ruth's family, friends and professional colleagues around the world honor this visionary of the health and wellness industry. Founder of The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness in Minnetonka, Ruth was an industry icon and pioneer in mind-body work. She integrated Eastern and Western practices in her personal and professional life; her philosophy offering a "liberal arts approach to health." In Ruth's words, "The resiliency of the human spirit makes it possible for us to find a sense of well-being in our lives... that our challenge is to be emotionally resilient and physically healthy to handle change and stress." Ruth believed, "health and fitness are not the chief goal in life but rather the potential to be good citizens of the earth." Read More...
