Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Pulse For a Cause with Pure Barre in Support of American Heart Month
Posted: January 30, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - In support of Heart Health Month this February, Pure Barre, an Xponential Fitness brand offering the most effective full-body barre workout, is joining the fight against heart disease and stroke by supporting the American Heart Association (AHA), a global force for healthier lives for all. This February, during American Heart Month, the Pure Barre community will raise awareness and garner support for the American Heart Association’s fundraising campaign, Life Is Why. Read More...
IHRSA Hires Industry Veteran Katie Philipp to Develop Education and Events
Posted: January 29, 2024 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA, the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of industry leaders, has hired Katie Philipp as Manager of Education & Events. In her role, Katie will develop the curriculum for IHRSA's headlining events, which include the IHRSA Convention & Trade Show and the European Congress. She will solicit presenters from inside and outside the health and fitness industry to deliver expert insights. Read More...
Life Time Announces First Quarter Opening of Denver West Athletic Country Club
Posted: January 29, 2024 in Chains
DENVER, CO - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) announces it's preparing for a first quarter opening of Life Time Denver West, located in Wheat Ridge. The new athletic country club expands the company's presence in Colorado to seven locations. Life Time is continuing to grow its athletic country club locations nationwide through 2024. In Colorado, Life Time is also planning to open a new athletic country club in Boulder later this year. Read More...
Empire Portfolio Group Welcomes New Orangetheory Fitness Studio in West Caldwell, New Jersey
Posted: January 29, 2024 in Chains
WEST CALDWELL, N.J. - Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness, the heart rate-based interval training fitness franchise, announces it will open a new studio centrally located in West Caldwell, New Jersey. This new venture magnifies Empire's established footprint in New Jersey, elevating their portfolio to a total of 15 locations. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Acquires Both Locations of The Atlantic Club
Posted: January 25, 2024 in Chains
MANASQUAN, N.J. - Genesis Health Clubs announces the acquisition of both locations of The Atlantic Club, effective immediately. The clubs, now known as Genesis Health Clubs – The Atlantic Club Manasquan, and Genesis Health Clubs – The Atlantic Club Red Bank, represent the 67th and 68th clubs in the ever-growing Genesis portfolio and the first in New Jersey and the Northeastern United States. Read More...
ACSM Announces Resignation of Chief Executive Officer
Posted: January 25, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Chief Executive Officer Kristin Belleson has resigned her position with ACSM, effective January 19, 2024. ACSM has appointed Katie Feltman, who formerly served as ACSM’s Chief Operating Officer, as interim CEO through January 17, 2025, or until a permanent CEO is selected. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Crunch Pleasant Hills, its Newest Location in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Posted: January 24, 2024 in Chains
PITTSBURGH, PA - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Pleasant Hills, a 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This will be the 48th location nationwide for Fitness Ventures and the 2nd Location for the franchise in Pennsylvania. Read More...
Fitness Connection Announces the Grand Opening of Its 3rd Gym in San Antonio and 45th Location Nationwide
Posted: January 23, 2024 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Fitness Connection announces the opening of its highly anticipated 3rd gym in San Antonio, marking the 45th location in its nationwide network. The new state-of-the-art facility opened its doors to fitness enthusiasts on January 20, 2024. Read More...
Eye On Franchising Podcast Features Workout Anytime, “Where Everyone Knows Your Name,” Co-Founders John Quattrocchi and Steve Strickland
Posted: January 19, 2024 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Welcome back to another episode of Eye on Franchising where you learn how to become your own boss! Today’s guests are John Quattrocchi and Steve Strickland, co-founders of Workout Anytime. Workout Anytime will be celebrating 25 years in business. There are gyms opened in 23 states, and there will be another 40 opening in the next year. John and Steve talk about the growth of the company and what makes their gym stand out from other gyms. They also dive into the franchise costs and what kind of franchisee they are looking for to run the business. Read More...
Life Fitness and EGYM Expands Existing Global Partnership
Posted: January 19, 2024 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL and MUNICH - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, and EGYM, a global fitness technology and corporate health innovation leader, announce the expansion of their strategic partnership, further elevating the cardio workout experience. This collaboration unites EGYM's cutting-edge fitness technology with Life Fitness' innovative cardio equipment, promising gym-goers an unmatched exercise experience. Read More...
