Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Other News
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San Diego Man Completes 3,000 Mile Run Across America For Veterans
Posted: January 23, 2017 in Other News
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Tuesday, January 24th marks the end of a 4-month journey for a team of patriots whose hearts are aimed at making a difference in the lives of veterans. George Chmiel and his team set out from San Diego on September 11th, 2016 on what was planned to be a 2-month run to Ground Zero in Manhattan. The goal was to drive awareness around the veteran suicide epidemic and raise funds in support of the Guardian For Heroes Foundation and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Read More...
January 2017 Cover Story Preview: KUSHH!™ – The New Sound of Exercise!
Posted: January 10, 2017 in Other News
I am pleased to start the New Year off with a special story about KUSHH!™, a new product launching this month by my former business partner, Ray Irwin. Irwin along with Rich Boggs, another of my former business partners, and a few others started what became The STEP Company in 1989. The STEP Company’s product, The Original STEP®, has gone on to become one of the most successful fitness products of the last 25 years. The STEP® is ubiquitous in health and fitness facilities around the world. Irwin, along with Gin Miller, the creator of Step Aerobics, teamed up to produce KUSHH!™, a new product that shares some of its DNA with The STEP®. In preparation for this cover story, I enjoyed spending some time catching up with my long-time friend and former partner, Ray Irwin, at their Marietta, Georgia STEP Company and MOSSA Headquarters. In this cover story, we will discuss the invention of The Original STEP® and its evolution into the KUSHH!™, launching this month. Read More...
You’re Invited to the 12th Annual Bash for Augie’s Quest
Posted: January 3, 2017 in Other News
LOS ANGELES, CA - You are invited to the 12th Annual Bash for Augie's Quest, to be held on March 10, 2017 at the JW Marriott during IHRSA 2017. Augie's Quest is an aggressive, cure driven effort focused on finding treatments and cures for ALS. All funds raised benefit the ALS Therapy Development Institute, the world's largest ALS-dedicated drug development organization. Read More...
December 2016 Cover Story Preview: “2016 In Review”
Posted: December 6, 2016 in Other News
Here we go again! Thanksgiving dinner was delicious; college football’s bowl season is gearing up; and the holidays are upon us, culminating with ringing in the New Year of 2017. That means it’s time for Club Insider’s “2016 In Review.” As always, this year, our goal was to bring you informational and inspirational stories of health and fitness club industry knowledge and success with a fresh lineup of cover stories, in-depth best practices articles from our team of Contributing Authors and timely news and thought-provoking insights in Norm’s Notes. In 2016, we hope you have enjoyed what you have read and have been able to use this information to better run your health and fitness club business. Read More...
November 2016 Cover Story Preview: Executive Health and Sports Center – Showing Members Their Health is Their Wealth
Posted: November 8, 2016 in Other News
What does your health mean to you? Without it, would you be able to do the things you do or accomplish the goals you have set in life? Or, conversely, you are healthy; how would you feel and what would you do if a family member were not healthy? What if it was self-inflicted? Our industry knows all too well how important these questions are in a member’s life. We know our industry can offer the solution to so many woes of a society that, by and large, is unhealthy and doing it to itself. But, is anyone noticing? Read More...
Doug Miller’s Sales Makers Returns to the Middle East for 9th Year
Posted: October 26, 2016 in Other News
KUWAIT CITY, KUWAIT - Doug Miller has announced that his Sales Makers International Roadshow will be returning to the Middle East on December 8, 2016 for the 9th consecutive year. The event will be hosted by the Al Corniche Club in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Read More...
Penton’s Club Industry Show Successfully Concluded its 31st Event, Drew Engaged Fitness Professionals from Health and Wellness Facilities
Posted: October 18, 2016 in Other News
BOULDER, CO - The Club Industry Show, produced by Penton, wrapped its 31st year, drawing engaged fitness professionals from health and wellness facilities of all types to a new venue, Hyatt Regency Chicago Oct. 12-14. "The ability for attendees and vendors to stay at the same hotel where the event occurred led to a more intimate atmosphere at this year's show," said Pamela Kufahl, Director of Content for Club Industry. "I heard from attendees that they had a much easier time networking with people. They also raved about the conference program and the speakers, which was great to hear since we increased our emphasis on education and networking." Read More...
October 2016 Cover Story Preview: The Story of Chuck Richards and Sunset Athletic Club
Posted: October 11, 2016 in Other News
Chuck Richards was born and grew up in Tacoma Washington. Like so many kids, from an early age, he was active at his local Y. From the various sports and activities he participated in, he began to shine in swimming. Through high school, he focused on the sport, culminating in the honor of All American and being ranked #3 in the country. This led to a full scholarship to the swimming powerhouse, University of Indiana. Throughout his collegiate career, he was a 2-year All American and National Finalist. At that time, he was not at the Olympic level; however, upon graduation, his sports career did not end. Instead, he was pursued for the Pentathlon, a multidiscipline sport that included running, swimming, pistol shooting, fencing and riding. He began training and competing out of San Antonio in the summer of 1967. Read More...
12th Annual Leadership Summit Focuses on Precision Medicine Potential in ALS
Posted: October 11, 2016 in Other News
CAMBRIDGE, MA – The ALS Therapy Development Institute announced the schedule of its 12th Annual Leadership Summit, to be held October 28, 2016 at MassBio in Cambridge, MA. The event is free and open to the public and will feature in-depth looks at the Institute’s lead candidate program, AT-1501, a panel discussion with participants in its Precision Medicine Program and a community-nominated presentation of Leadership Awards. Read More...
Fitness Equipment Market to Reach $12.885 Billion, Globally, by 2022 – Allied Market Research
Posted: October 3, 2016 in Other News
PORTLAND, OR - A new report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "World Fitness Equipment Market by Type, End-User, and Geography-Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2014-2022," projects that the global fitness equipment market is estimated to reach $12.885 billion by 2022. Asia-Pacific is expected to witness the fastest growth, owing to increasing demand from developing countries such as India and China. Read More...
