Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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These Small Pivots Will Prepare Your Gym to Seize Opportunity in 2021
Posted: February 23, 2021 in Suppliers
2020 derailed most of our business plans (and many of your members’ workout routines) for the year. The limitations of many fitness centers greatly reduced exercise options, and many people had to adjust their goals for being physically active. These changes will likely continue this year, sparking a challenge for gyms to rethink how and where to connect with their members. So, how can you adjust your gym’s marketing strategy to set yourself up for success in 2021? Read More...
BoxUnion and TITLE Boxing Club Announce New Chief Operating Officer
Posted: February 23, 2021 in Chains
SANTA MONICA, CA - BoxUnion Holdings, parent company to TITLE Boxing Club and BoxUnion, has announced Justin Ghadery as its Chief Operating Officer. Ghadery joins at an exciting time for the boxing brands, as BoxUnion Holdings recently acquired the 163-unit franchisor TITLE Boxing Club as well as its digital platform, TITLE Boxing Club On Demand. In his role, Ghadery will continue to ignite the company's commitment to innovation, while streamlining systems and processes to position the business for long-term growth. Read More...
Peloton Enters into Agreement to Acquire Cevian Technologies
Posted: February 23, 2021 in Suppliers
CALGARY, AB - Peloton announces that they have entered into an agreement to acquire Cevian Technologies, a cloud-based software company that specializes in real-time data acquisition, visualization and reporting tools for the completions industry. Read More...
Club Pilates Signs Master Franchise Agreement in Australia
Posted: February 23, 2021 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Club Pilates, the largest Pilates brand, has announced the signing of a Master Franchise Agreement in Australia, which gives the Master Franchisee the right to license at least 50 studios to potential franchisees in the country over the next decade. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location in Tamarac, Florida
Posted: February 22, 2021 in Chains
TAMARAC, FL - Crunch Franchise has announced the May 2021 opening of a 38,000 square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Tamarac, Florida.
Crunch Tamarac is owned by veteran fitness industry operators Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson. As an ownership team, they have more than 100 years of experience in the fitness industry and have built more than 120 clubs. Read More...
In-Shape Health Clubs Launches Omnichannel Get Moving 2021 Campaign
Posted: February 22, 2021 in Chains
STOCKTON, CA - In-Shape Health Clubs, California’s premier community destination for fitness and recreation, has announced its new fitness campaign to counteract the physical and mental effects of the 2020 lockdowns. The campaign includes the Get Moving 2021 Event Series, which provides different programs throughout the year to engage members and motivate them to get moving through bootcamps, mindfulness challenges and races. Read More...
USPTA and University of Florida Partner to Deliver New Director of Racquet Sports Certification
Posted: February 18, 2021 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The USPTA has announced it will partner with the University of Florida (UF) School of Health and Human Performance to deliver its new Director of Racquet Sports curriculum. Once students complete the curriculum and pass the final exam, they will be eligible to receive the new designation of USPTA-certified Director of Racquet Sports. Read More...
Updated ACE Specialist Program Equips Exercise Professionals to Aid Older Adults
Posted: February 17, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has launched an updated and enhanced Senior Fitness Specialist Program. This continuing education program provides exercise professionals with population-specific knowledge and behavior-change coaching skills to best serve older adults seeking to live more vibrant, healthier lives, full of movement. Read More...
Life Time Announces the Rideaway Experience, a New Series of Experiential Off-Road Cycling Camps in 2021
Posted: February 17, 2021 in Chains
BOULDER, CO - From the event directors of UNBOUND Gravel, Leadville Race Series and Big Sugar NWA comes The Rideaway Experience, a brand new off-road cycling camp series produced by Life Time. Each camp is designed to offer riders an inclusive environment focused on adventure, culture and community. Read More...
SportsArt Expands Energy Producing Equipment ECO-POWR, Adds Elite Series
Posted: February 17, 2021 in Suppliers
SEATTLE, WA - SportsArt, a green fitness brand that develops sustainable gym equipment, introduces an addition to its energy producing ECO-POWR line, the ECO-POWR Elite Series. This new series has the same build quality and ECO-POWR technology as the original Status Line, while designed to be more compact to accommodate smaller fitness spaces like those seen in boutique gyms, hotels and multi-family housing. Read More...
FlexIt, Leader in Virtual Personal Training, Partners with Ebenezer Samuel, Men’s Health Fitness Director
Posted: February 16, 2021 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - FlexIt, the fitness app that enables users to seamlessly access fitness facilities and live 1-on-1 virtual personal training with leading, certified trainers, announces that Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., veteran fitness trainer and social media fitness personality, will join the company as Head of Training Innovation. Read More...
Cybex Agrees to Pay $7.95 Million Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Serious Injuries Involving its Exercise Equipment
Posted: February 13, 2021 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced that Cybex International, Inc., a New York corporation, has agreed to pay a $7.95 million civil penalty. The settlement resolves CPSC's charges that Cybex failed to immediately report to CPSC, as required by law, that its Arm Curl and Smith Press Machines contained a defect or created an unreasonable risk of serious injury. Cybex recalled the Arm Curl Machines on August 25, 2015, and subsequently recalled the Smith Press Machines on August 29, 2018. Read More...
New Initiatives Announced for the Fitness Industry and Partners
Posted: February 12, 2021 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - In its most recent move to revitalize the fitness industry and ensure the success of its members, IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, formed the Industry Partner Advisory Council to advise the IHRSA Board of Directors in support of growing, protecting, and promoting the industry. The council is a representative body of IHRSA’s industry partners, formerly known as associate members, who manufacture or supply products or services related to fitness-related businesses’ operations. Read More...
OneFitStop Appoints Industry Veteran Andrew Graham as Senior Sales Executive
Posted: February 12, 2021 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jarron Aizen, CEO of OneFitStop has appointed Andrew Graham as Senior Sales Executive, North America. Graham is an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience. He has represented top manufacturers such as Keiser, Cybex and FreeMotion. Most recently, he served on the team at the software/billing company, Jonas Fitness. Read More...
UFC GYM Appoints Adam Sedlack To Chief Executive Officer
Posted: February 11, 2021 in Chains
NEWPORT BEACH, CA - UFC GYM, the first major brand extension of UFC, the world's premier MMA organization, has announced the promotion of Adam Sedlack to Chief Executive Officer while the brand's former CEO, Mark Mastrov, will move on as Executive Chairman. Read More...
EXOS to Host Pro Day Workouts for NFL Hopefuls
Posted: February 11, 2021 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - For more than 20 years, EXOS, a leader in the field of human performance, has prepared NFL hopefuls for the opportunity to showcase their skills at the NFL scouting combine. The cancellation of the 2021 NFL scouting combine due to the COVID-19 pandemic left many athletes questioning whether they would be able to showcase their skills like past NFL hopefuls. To ensure EXOS’ roster of more than 130 athletes have the opportunity to exhibit their talent, EXOS will be hosting a two-day pro day event at three EXOS Institutes across the United States. Read More...
TSG Announces Acquisition of Adaptive Analytics
Posted: February 11, 2021 in Suppliers
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - TSG, an Advent portfolio company and a leading global provider of business management software and integrated payments, for the Boutique, Health and Fitness and Early Education markets, announces that it has acquired Adaptive Analytics LLC., a leading provider of data analytics and visualization tools for the health and wellbeing, and fitness sectors. Immediately, TSG will integrate Intelli-hub's reporting and analytics capabilities into its leading studio management software platform Mariana Tek, with plans to follow suit across its remaining boutique solutions in future. Read More...
Buyer Beware
Posted: February 11, 2021 in Suppliers
MORRISVILLE, VT - FRAUD ALERT from Concept2: We have received reports of counterfeit Concept2 products being sold on popular retail sites. Please review these details to ensure that you're receiving genuine Concept2 products.... Read More...
U.S. Tennis Participation Surges in 2020, Adding Four Million Players
Posted: February 11, 2021 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA announced that tennis participation increased by 22% in 2020, with 21.64 million people hitting the courts according to recent data from the Physical Activity Council’s Participation (PAC) report produced by Sports Marketing Surveys. The survey and report monitor more than 120 different sports and activities participated in by Americans. Read More...
Fitness Industry Council of Canada Asks Federal Government to Make Physical Activity Tax Deductible
Posted: February 11, 2021 in Other News
EDMONTON, CANADA - Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC) has taken its most powerful stance to improve the lives of Canadians, asking the Federal Government to include fitness memberships and services as a medical cost on personal taxes. This tax incentive would elevate Canada as a global leader by becoming a nation that supports and promotes health and wellness as part of a national health care strategy. Read More...
