Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Tuesday, July 14th, 2026
Power Wellness Welcomes Max Hanner as Chief Revenue Officer
Posted: February 28, 2024 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - Power Wellness, a leading institutional fitness management and consulting company, announces the appointment of Max Hanner as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Max brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the executive team. Max officially assumed his role on February 26, 2024. Read More...
IHRSA Partners with the White House to Promote Physical Activity in the U.S.
Posted: February 27, 2024 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA -the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of industry leaders- announces its partnership with the White House to promote the importance of physical activity for both physical and mental health across the United States. IHRSA was accepted as a partner in the White House initiative Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities. As part of this groundbreaking collaboration, IHRSA will spearhead a series of initiatives aimed at increasing participation in physical activity and highlighting the role of fitness facilities in supporting healthy lifestyles. These efforts will be showcased through a range of events and programs held in communities nationwide. Read More...
Tennis Legend Andre Agassi Named Inaugural Chair of Life Time Pickleball and Tennis Board to Guide Future Growth, Programming and Community
Posted: February 27, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - There is no slowdown in sight in the growth of pickleball and tennis at Life Time (NYSE: LTH), and the passion among those playing is at an all-time high. With the goal of charting the company's future in these areas, Life Time Founder, Chairman and CEO, Bahram Akradi, has named tennis legend and pickleball enthusiast, Andre Agassi, as the inaugural Chair of Life Time's newly formed Pickleball and Tennis Board. Read More...
Vision Fitness to Launch Commercial Line Expansion; Chris Torggler Appointed General Manager of Vision Commercial Fitness
Posted: February 27, 2024 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Vision Fitness, a provider of durable and intuitive fitness equipment, is set to launch a full-commercial line of strength equipment at the IHRSA tradeshow in Los Angeles. This line, designed for value-conscious health clubs, hotels and other vertical channels, joins the existing cardio offering which includes a full-commercial warranty. Read More...
Iconic Home of Fitness Gold’s Gym SoCal Welcomes All IHRSA-Goers for Free Workouts
Posted: February 26, 2024 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - As the fitness world converges on Los Angeles for the highly anticipated International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) 2024 Convention and Trade Show, Gold’s Gym SoCal, the original home of fitness workouts, announces a special offer for all attendees. In celebration of this gathering of industry professionals, Gold's Gym SoCal will be extending complimentary gym passes to all IHRSA attendees, providing them with access to world-class facilities during their stay in the City of Angels. Read More...
Precor Launches New Functional Strength Training Line Powered by BeaverFit
Posted: February 26, 2024 in Suppliers
WOODINVILLE, WA - Precor, trusted fitness solution provider to more than 14,000 global facilities, has selected BeaverFit, the world’s largest supplier of fitness equipment to U.S. and NATO militaries, to design and manufacture their new functional training line. Read More...
Echelon Fitness Debuts Expansive New Commercial Catalog, Studio Software + Connected Equipment
Posted: February 26, 2024 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Echelon, a global fitness, wellness and sports leader, is rolling out a full suite of next level connected fitness experiences geared towards the commercial marketplace building on the brand’s already successful consumer and commercial portfolio. Echelon will spotlight the impressive lineup at IHRSA’s 2024 Show. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Doubles Down on Women’s Soccer Support with San Diego Wave FC in 2024
Posted: February 23, 2024 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - 24 Hour Fitness announces it has extended and expanded its partnership with San Diego Wave FC, delivering a premium level of support and enthusiasm with the 2023 NWSL Shield winners as the new back of kit partner. This is 24 Hour Fitness' flagship partnership with women's soccer teams in 2024, intended to foster better representation in sport and to drive stronger community connections in 24 Hour Fitness' hometown. Read More...
ABC Trainerize Partners with WRKOUT to Empower Personal Trainers to Monetize Product Recommendations
Posted: February 23, 2024 in Suppliers
VANCOUVER, B.C. - ABC Fitness, a key tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, announces the launch of TZ Storefront, a new partnership between ABC Trainerize and WRKOUT that empowers coaches and fitness professionals to support their clients’ wellness goals while launching a passive income stream through product recommendations. Read More...
ACSM Announces 2024 Certified Professional of the Year
Posted: February 23, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Brian Cleven, M.S., ACSM-CEP, LAT has been named the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Certified Professional of the Year of the Year for 2024. Cleven received the award during the 2024 IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago, Illinois. Read More...
