Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Wednesday, July 15th, 2026
Orangetheory Fitness to Host Fitness Classes in Support of Special Olympics Texas Athletes and Competitions
Posted: July 10, 2023 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - 108 Orangetheory Fitness studios in Texas and Louisiana are hosting Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) athletes during an exclusive 60 or 90-minute class at local studios on either July 22nd or 23rd, 2023. Orangetheory members will pay $25 to participate in the class with all proceeds going to Special Olympics Texas. Each location's class will host a local Special Olympics athlete to promote inclusion and garner respect and understanding. If members cannot make the class, they also have the option to donate money from July 1 - 31st, 2023, to help support Special Olympics Texas athletes and competitions. Read More...
The 20th IHRSA European Congress Returns to Lisbon in 2023
Posted: July 7, 2023 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The IHRSA European Congress celebrates its 20th edition with a return to the beautiful city of Lisbon, Portugal. The premier leadership event will be held October 17 - 19 at the Lisbon Congress Centre and will offer live translation in several languages. In addition to celebratory receptions, the program will feature keynote presentations from experts across various industries, discussing topics that present opportunities for growth such as diversity, staffing and leadership. Read More...
Mindbody Executes Multi-Year Agreement with Immersive Basketball Training Experience, Shoot 360
Posted: July 7, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, announces a strategic partnership with Shoot 360, the world's leading immersive basketball training experience. As Shoot 360 continues to grow and add new locations, Mindbody's technology will help optimize operations and focus more on the customer experience. Read More...
Five Inspiring Individuals Awarded 2023 IDEA World Convention Scholarships
Posted: July 6, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The IDEA World Convention Scholarship Program, funded by Kathie and Peter Davis, founders of IDEA Health & Fitness Association (IDEA) and the IDEA Foundation (now the American Council on Exercise, or ACE), announce five 2023 award recipients who will attend this year’s IDEA World Convention in Los Angeles, California between July 12 - 16, 2023. Read More...
The Latest Impact Factors for ACSM Journals
Posted: July 6, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) shares that five of the six journals have impact factors. The Journal Impact Factor (JIF), released by Clarivate Analytics, is one measure of journal success. The continued success of ACSM’s journals is the result of the expertise and dedication of the editors-in-chief, associate and section editors, editorial boards, and reviewers.
ACSM strives to promote, support, and disseminate transformative research through six leading scholarly journals. Read More...
PTR Partners with Cliff Drysdale Tennis/Troon/PBI
Posted: July 6, 2023 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - The Professional Tennis Registry has signed a formal partnership agreement with Cliff Drysdale Tennis/Troon/PBI, one of the largest tennis club groups in the U.S. to enhance the education of tennis teaching pros and coaches. It’s the latest in PTR’s recent partnership agreements with other large commercial operators Life Time, Midtown and Sportime. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Parrish, Florida
Posted: July 5, 2023 in Chains
PARRISH, FL - Crunch Franchisee, CR Fitness Holdings LLC., announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Parrish, a $5 million, 28,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 100 years of experience in the fitness industry. The CR Fitness team currently operates 48 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. Crunch Parrish will be the fifth location in the Sarasota-Bradenton metropolitan area. Read More...
Amped Fitness Expands its Reach in Florida, Acquiring Four YouFit Gyms
Posted: July 5, 2023 in Chains
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Amped Fitness, a leading fitness brand known for its cutting-edge equipment and high-energy culture, announces the acquisition of four former YouFit gyms in Florida. This acquisition, combined with their recent franchise announcement, solidifies Amped Fitness' growth trajectory as they break ground in four new cities across the state. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted: June 30, 2023 in Chains
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Crunch Franchisee, CR Fitness Holdings LLC., announces the upcoming opening of Crunch Charlotte University, a $5 million, 36,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment. CR Fitness Holdings LLC. is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 100 years of experience in the fitness industry. The CR Fitness team currently operates 50 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Texas. Crunch Charlotte University will be the third location in the Charlotte North Carolina metro area. Read More...
Columbia Association’s Aquatics Team Works to Become a Certified Autism Center
Posted: June 30, 2023 in Chains
COLUMBIA, MD - After a years-long effort, the Columbia Association (CA) Aquatics Division is just about a month away from earning the Certified Autism Center (CAC) certification. This certification is awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), which ensures that autistic individuals and their families receive high-quality care and support. All 23 of CA’s outdoor pools will be certified. Read More...
