Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Life Time Launches First-Ever Her Summit: An Outdoor Sport Education Series for Women from March 19 – 21
Posted: February 10, 2021 in Chains
BOULDER, CO - Her Summit, a virtual women’s retreat created to increase comfort, accessibility and knowledge of outdoor sports for women has been introduced by Life Time, the premier omnichannel healthy lifestyle brand that owns and operates luxury athletic resorts and iconic athletic events. It will take place over the course of a long weekend, March 19 - 21, during Women’s History Month. Read More...
ClubCorp Announces Kamaiu Johnson as Ambassador of New ClubLife Gateway Program
Posted: February 10, 2021 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Kamaiu Johnson, who is making his first career PGA TOUR start at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, has a story of perseverance and determination. Now, Johnson’s role as ambassador of the ClubLife Gateway program will include being available to the teen participants for advice both on and off the course, sharing his story with ClubCorp leadership and also to work with mentors in the program to better understand how they can help guide the paths of these driven young people. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Spikes Lead Generation During Historically Slower Months
Posted: February 9, 2021 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Six participating Crunch Franchisees, representing 83 Crunch clubs out of the company’s worldwide portfolio of 350+, saw incredible success with their Tesla Giveaway campaign that launched November 1 to spike lead generation during historically slower months. The winner, Catherine L, was a Founding Member at the Crunch Land O Lakes, Florida location and chose the $42,000 cash prize, which she plans to donate a portion to charity, her church and her family. Read More...
Expresso Fitness Appoints Jeff Veldhuizen Chief Executive Officer
Posted: February 9, 2021 in Suppliers
SANTA CLARA, CA - Expresso Fitness, a leader in gaming technology for the commercial fitness market, has named Jeff Veldhuizen as Chief Executive Officer. Veldhuizen, who served as Vice President of Direct to Consumer for Zwift, a connected fitness leader in virtual cycling, and held senior roles for more than a decade at Nike, will lead Expresso Fitness’ successful partner-driven B2B business, as well as drive the company’s emerging direct-to-consumer strategy. Read More...
Hyperice Partners with Kaulig Racing to Bring Recovery Technology to NASCAR
Posted: February 8, 2021 in Suppliers
IRVINE, CA - Hyperice, an industry leader in recovery technology and pioneer of percussion, vibration, dynamic air compression and thermal technology, has announced a partnership with Kaulig Racing as the team's Official Recovery Technology Partner. The announcement follows an unprecedented run of professional sports league, teams and elite athlete alignments in 2020 and demonstrates Hyperice's commitment to optimizing performance through its suite of technologies while engaging the NASCAR fan base at its premier event. Read More...
ACSM Celebrates Black History Month with Special Webinar on COVID-19 Vaccine Adoption and the Black Community
Posted: February 8, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - February is Black History Month, a dedicated time to acknowledge the contributions of Black people to American society and culture, as well as a time to reflect on the racial injustices and discrimination still taking place today. As part of Black History Month, ACSM will host a a special webinar from 4 - 5 PM EST on February 18. Read More...
Community Gyms Coalition and IHRSA Applaud Introduction of Bipartisan GYMS Act to Save Thousands of Gyms and Fitness Studios from Bankruptcy
Posted: February 5, 2021 in IHRSA, Other News
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Community Gyms Coalition (CGC), representing more than 15,000 community gyms and fitness studios in the U.S., and the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), representing over 20,000 health and fitness facilities in the U.S., have welcomed the introduction of the bipartisan GYMS Act (H.R. 890) by Congressmen Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). Read More...
Global Alliance Forms to Foster Health & Fitness Worldwide
Posted: February 4, 2021 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - A high-level volunteer group of strategic thought leaders banded together to establish the Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA). This alliance will support the growth and provide innovative solutions for the health and fitness industry. Read More...
Physical Activity Alliance Strengthens and Unifies Fitness Industry
Posted: February 4, 2021 in Other News
UNITED STATES - It is tempting for the health and fitness club industry to feel like lonely warriors while fighting to get the 80% of the American population who are inactive active. The reality is that a legion of organizations, coalitions and government agencies in the U.S. exist with the sole intention to increase physical activity. Yet, many of those organizations worked independently and without collaboration, until the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA) formation in 2020. Read More...
Mark Dunn Named Vice President of Customer Experience at Mindbody
Posted: February 4, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, has announced the hiring of Mark Dunn as Vice President of Customer Experience. Dunn joins the Mindbody team as an accomplished executive with extensive operations experience that is proven to drive business results. Read More...
NuStep Launches the First Upper Body Ergometer with a Swivel Drive Train: The UE8
Posted: February 4, 2021 in Suppliers
ANN ARBOR, MI - NuStep, LLC, a leading global provider of recumbent cross trainers used in healthcare, senior living and wellness settings, has announced the launch of the UE8, a smart, inclusive upper body ergometer with a swivel drive train that supports barrier-free access to exercise from three positions: seated, standing and a wheelchair. Read More...
Life Time to Live Stream 1,000+ Group Fitness Classes Weekly
Posted: February 3, 2021 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time takes its group fitness classes to a whole new level as it ramps up its live streaming efforts to a record-breaking 1,000+ yoga, cycle and strength/cardio classes each week. The daily classes originate from more than 20 Life Time destinations from coast to coast and are now available to all Life Time club access members and is a new enhancement for Life Time Digital subscribers. Read More...
Registration is Open For the March Future of Fitness by Club Industry
Posted: February 2, 2021 in Suppliers
FRAMINGHAM, MA - The wait is over! Registration for Club Industry’s next Future of Fitness virtual event on March 9 - 10 is now open! And yes, it’s FREE! This event will again bring you the high-quality speakers and content that you expect from Club Industry and that you need to better operate your business during challenging times. Read More...
IHRSA and REX Roundtables Agree on Strategic Partnership
Posted: February 2, 2021 in IHRSA, Suppliers
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announces a strategic partnership with REX Roundtables for executives on various initiatives. The partnership aims to enhance the business, leadership and management skillset of fitness industry owners and operators to strengthen the overall industry. Read More...
ClubReady Announces Acquisition of iKizmet
Posted: February 2, 2021 in Suppliers
ST. LOUIS, MO - ClubReady, a leading provider of full-suite studio fitness and wellness club management software and services, has announced the acquisition of iKizmet, a leading data analytics provider in the fitness industry. Through this acquisition, fitness studios can bring a predictive approach to fitness studio growth, leverage improved analytics tools allowing them to unlock earning potential, capitalize on utilization trends, and optimize member acquisition and retention. Read More...
Daxko Wins Silver in Stevie Award for Exceptional Customer Service in an Unforgettable Year
Posted: February 2, 2021 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko was presented with a Silver Stevie Award in the Customer Service Department of the Year category in the 15th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. This win represents the sixth consecutive year for Daxko having been recognized with this award. More than 2,300 nominations from organizations of all sizes in 51 nations were considered. Read More...
ACE and Trainerize Announce New Partnership
Posted: February 1, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Trainerize announce a new partnership that will empower exercise professionals and health coaches to better engage and support clients to make healthy, lasting lifestyle changes. By integrating ACE behavior change strategies into the Trainerize digital platform, it allows personal trainers and health coaches to leverage a powerful combination programming expertise and technology. Read More...
Technogym Launches MyRun
Posted: February 1, 2021 in Suppliers
CESENA, ITALY - Technogym MyRun is the home treadmill designed to meet the needs of the whole family and to offer customized running or walking programs suitable for users of all levels: from beginners to fitness lovers and sports enthusiasts. Read More...
Anytime Fitness Franchise Owners Across Canada Call on Provincial Leaders to “Tell Us What It Will Take” to Safely Reopen Health Club Industry
Posted: February 1, 2021 in Chains
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Owners of independently-operated Anytime Fitness locations across Canada are sending letters to provincial leaders and health officials in Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario, and Quebec, where health clubs remain closed, inviting them to work together with the health club industry to establish province-approved safety and sanitation protocols that permit these essential businesses to reopen. Anytime Fitness, with more than 200 locations across Canada, provides health and wellness services to more than 100,000 Canadians and is one of the country’s largest health club brands. Read More...
Sweating for a Cause: Wellbeats Partners with HopeKids MN
Posted: February 1, 2021 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Working out could benefit more than the waistline this February, thanks to Wellbeats and HopeKids MN. St. Louis Park-based Wellbeats, a leading provider of on-demand, virtual fitness programming, partners with HopeKids MN, the local chapter of a national nonprofit that organizes ongoing events and activities and a powerful, unique support community for families who have a child with a life-threatening medical condition, such as cancer. Read More...
