Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Other News
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Exercise Should be Prescribed for Depression
Posted: August 31, 2022 in Other News
BALTIMORE, MD - Have you ever wondered if exercise impacts mental health, how walking can lead to mental wellbeing, or whether yoga reduces symptoms of depression or anxiety? The John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation (JWB) has released a groundbreaking report on over 30 years of published research on the link between physical activity and mental health. The Move Your Mental Health Report synthesizes over 1,600 peer-reviewed scientific studies on how exercise affects brain function and mental health. This research is vital to advance and revolutionize mental health care by showing the importance of a well-rounded, integrative treatment plan. Read More...
USPTA and ITF Publishes Short Documentary Film: History of Tennis
Posted: August 22, 2022 in Other News
LAKE NONA, FL - The ITF has released a short film produced in collaboration with the International Tennis Hall of Fame and the United States Professional Tennis Association, documenting the history of tennis, from its origins as a medieval game through the establishment of formal rules in the 19th century, before charting the sport’s journey from the amateur days of the early-mid 20th century to the modern day. Read More...
ALS TDI’s 2022 Mid-Year Highlights
Posted: August 17, 2022 in Other News
CAMBRIDGE, MA - Ending ALS will require many treatments to meet the needs of every individual with this disease. As the Drug Discovery Engine for ALS, ALS TDI is solely focused on inventing and discovering treatments until everyone with ALS has access to effective therapies. ALS TDI is proud of the progress that it has made thus far in 2022 and looks forward to continuing to share detailed updates at the 2022 ALS TDI Summit on October 14th. Here are some of our research highlights so far in 2022.... Read More...
Billie Jean King Joins PHIT America to Help Improve Kids’ Health
Posted: August 4, 2022 in Other News
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Billie Jean King has joined PHIT America to help kids all over the nation improve their physical and mental health by implementing new school physical activity programs using the Billie Jean King Eye Coach Brain Training system (BJK-BTS). PHIT America is on a mission to get fifty million kids active through its school program, AMPED. For youth, tennis is especially beneficial in promoting social skills, sportsmanship and physical fitness. Read More...
Eledon Announces Phase 2a Trial Results for Tegoprubart, a Drug Invented at ALS TDI
Posted: May 27, 2022 in Other News
CAMBRIDGE, MA - Eledon Pharmaceuticals announced topline results from their Phase 2a trial of Tegoprubart (formerly AT1501), a drug invented and developed at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI). The trial demonstrated Tegoprubart dose-dependent target engagement and pro-inflammatory biomarkers were dose-dependently reduced. Pro-inflammatory biomarker reduction was associated with a non-significant trend toward slowing disease progression as measured by ALSFRS-R. Read More...
IDEA Health & Fitness Association Announces New Ownership
Posted: May 19, 2022 in Other News
SAN DIEGO, CA - IDEA Health & Fitness Association, a leading organization for fitness and wellness professionals, announces new ownership as it prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary and a return to in-person education at its premier conference event, IDEA World Convention. Amy Boone Thompson, Former Vice President and General Manager and now Owner and Chief Executive Officer, will continue to lead IDEA as a new generation of fitness and wellness professionals Inspire the World to Fitness. Read More...
Tony de Leede Named as Wellness Partner for Storylines Private Residential Ship
Posted: May 9, 2022 in Other News
Worldwide - Storylines has announced Wellness Entrepreneur and Founder of Wellness Solutions, Tony de Leede, as a partner to build the largest Wellness Centre at Sea onboard their Private Residential Ship. Owners living aboard the ship will enjoy a 10,000 square foot health and wellness spa with anti-aging clinic and extensive indoor and outdoor fitness areas. The extensive wellness facilities are part of the company’s goal of providing a healthy travel lifestyle for the global citizens living aboard, enabling them to reach and maintain their optimal state of health while they travel the world. Read More...
Move In May for ALS Awareness Month
Posted: April 18, 2022 in Other News
If you have ever run a race, you know how amazing it feels when you cross that finish line. As a current or future ALS Supporter, it is hoped that you know how crucial funding is to move ALS treatments forward. That's why Augie's Quest hopes you'll the Virtual Race to Cure ALS in honor of May ALS Awareness Month. Choose the activity of your choice! Run, walk, hike or bike any distance, anywhere, anytime between May 22 - 28 and raise critical funds and awareness for ALS. Register Today to Move In May! Read More...
Columbia Association Recognized As Inaugural Partner in the Better Climate Challenge
Posted: April 13, 2022 in Other News
COLUMBIA, MD - Columbia Association (CA) has officially joined the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Climate Challenge, committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% within 10 years. CA was recognized as an inaugural partner during a webinar with Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm and White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy. CA joins other challenge participants, including major healthcare systems, universities and corporations across the country, in a commitment to work toward a low-carbon future. Read More...
ALS TDI Receives Department of Defense Grant to Accelerate ALS Biomarker Discovery
Posted: April 1, 2022 in Other News
CAMBRIDGE, MA - The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) has been awarded a $281,000 grant from the United States Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Mandated Research Program for ALS (ALSRP) to support a new study designed to identify biomarkers for ALS. Leveraging PMP data and cutting-edge technologies, this study represents what may be an unprecedented opportunity in the pursuit of ALS biomarkers. Discovery of biomarkers for ALS has always been a key goal of ALS TDI’s Precision Medicine Program (PMP), and this grant from the ALSRP will allow ALS TDI to significantly expand this effort in 2022. Read More...
