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Orangetheory Fitness and American Heart Association Join Forces in the Push for Heart Health
Posted: February 4, 2020 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Strengthen your heart, literally and figuratively, this February with Orangetheory Fitness as the brand collaborates with the American Heart Association to help prospects and members live a longer, more vibrant life. As the first step of a larger initiative, Orangetheory Fitness studios across the U.S. are inviting members and staff to join the fight against cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among both men and women globally, with compelling offers for prospects and members, including a 90-minute donation class on Saturday, February 22. Read More...
Cycle For Survival Celebrates 10 Years of West Coast Events With World Cancer Day Fundraising Campaign
Posted: February 4, 2020 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Brave Like Gabe Foundation is sponsoring a $100,000 donation challenge to commemorate World Cancer Day and celebrate 10 years of Cycle for Survival events on the West Coast. The Foundation's generous gift will inspire increased giving by offering Cycle for Survival participants in California and Seattle an online donation match from February 4 - 7. The Brave Like Gabe foundation also has teams of riders participating at the Seattle and San Francisco events this year. Every dollar raised by Cycle for Survival goes to rare cancer research and clinical trials led by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK). Read More...
Anytime Fitness Flexes Franchise Development Plans Throughout Ohio
Posted: February 4, 2020 in Chains
COLUMBUS, OH - Anytime Fitness, one of world's fastest-growing fitness franchises, recently announced plans to introduce over 30 new gyms in targeted areas throughout Ohio. The community-focused brand will ramp up growth through strategic franchise partnerships and aims to open the new locations within the next two years. Read More...
Planet Fitness Appoints Enshalla Anderson to Board of Directors
Posted: February 3, 2020 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States with more members than any other fitness brand, has announced the appointment of Enshalla Anderson to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Additionally, the Company has announced internal senior leadership appointments focused on strengthening its leadership team to support its accelerating growth. Read More...
IHRSA 2020 Prominent Sponsorships Still Available, including the IHRSA 5K Run/Walk
Posted: February 2, 2020 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA 2020 is sure to attract the broadest spectrum of qualified decision makers from around the globe. Take advantage of the promotional options IHRSA has developed that will strengthen your brand recognition, maximize your reach and significantly impact your business before, during and after IHRSA 2020! Read More...
Wellbeats Launching New Nutrition Channel This March
Posted: January 31, 2020 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Wellbeats is cooking up a brand-new channel set to release this March: Nutrition! The Wellbeats nutrition channel is redefining the fitness space by expanding on its diverse health content offerings including fitness classes, mindfulness courses, office breaks, recovery, meditation, pre/post-natal fitness and sports performance exercises. The new channel will launch over 20 classes covering a variety of topics. Read More...
Octane Fitness Adds Seasoned Veteran to Commercial Sales Team
Posted: January 31, 2020 in Suppliers
VANCOUVER, WA - Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS), an innovative leader in home fitness for over 40 years, has announced that Octane Fitness has hired veteran Matt Santos as the new Territory Manager for Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi. With 23 years of experience in the fitness industry, Santos is focused on commercial sales in the South region, managing all YMCAs, the GSA Tactical Fitness account and all dealer business. Read More...
New Zeamo Rewards Program Helps Companies Incentivize Employee Fitness to Encourage Healthy Habits
Posted: January 30, 2020 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Zeamo, the digital fitness solution for employee wellness, has launched Zeamo Rewards, giving companies a free, easy way to reward employees for staying fit and building healthy habits to improve physical and mental well-being among the workforce. Read More...
IHRSA Announces 2020 Industry Award Recipients
Posted: January 29, 2020 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association has announced that four award recipients will be honored during IHRSA 2020, the association’s 39th Annual International Convention & Trade Show in San Diego, CA, March 18-21, 2020: The Associate Member of the Year Award will be presented on Wednesday, March 18, to SportsArt. The Woman Leader Award in honor of Julie Main will be presented on Thursday, March 19, to Paula Neubert, president and general manager, Club Greenwood. The President’s Award will be presented on Friday, March 20, to Richard Bilton, owner and president, Companhia Athletica. The Outstanding Community Service Award will be presented on Friday, March 20, to Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) Oak Park. Read More...
The Vitamin Shoppe Opens New Distribution Channel in Partnership With LA Fitness
Posted: January 27, 2020 in Chains
SECAUCUS, N.J. - The Vitamin Shoppe, an omni-channel specialty retailer of nutritional products, has announced a partnership with LA Fitness that opens The Vitamin Shoppe locations inside LA Fitness health clubs. Since November, The Vitamin Shoppe has opened nine shops within the LA Fitness chain. Read More...
Columbia Association Tennis Receives USTA Award for Outstanding League Tennis
Posted: January 27, 2020 in Other News
COLUMBIA, MD - Columbia Association’s (CA) tennis programming has been named the winner of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Mid-Atlantic’s Outstanding League Tennis Facility Award for 2019. The award recognizes a tennis organization that supports and promotes the growth and development of USTA leagues in the Mid-Atlantic region, which includes Maryland; Virginia; Washington, D.C.; and parts of West Virginia. Read More...
Medical Fitness Association Names Active Wellness’ Amanda Konigsberg as Northeast Region Chair
Posted: January 27, 2020 in Suppliers
PINEHURST, N.C. - The Medical Fitness Association announces that Amanda Konigsberg, who works with Active Wellness, has been appointed as its Northeast Region Chair. In this role, Konigsberg will oversee the NE Region Advisory Board that consists of the several State Captains in the Region. She is responsible for communicating activities and events impacting member facilities and planning the annual Regional Conference. Read More...
UFC GYM Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary With Special Guests Dana White, Forrest Griffin, BJ Penn, Frankie Edgar, Jessica Eye
Posted: January 26, 2020 in Chains
CONCORD, CA - UFC GYM, the rapidly expanding fitness franchise that creates training programs for all levels and ages inspired by the regimens of UFC athletes, welcomed fitness enthusiasts and athletes alike to attend an event in celebration of the 10-year anniversary of UFC GYM Concord, which took place Saturday, January 25. The celebration included an appearance by UFC President, Dana White, and meet and greet opportunities with UFC Hall of Famers Forrest Griffin and BJ Penn, along with former UFC lightweight champion Frankie Edgar and former UFC flyweight title challenger Jessica Eye. Read More...
The Highly Anticipated Life Time Rancho San Clemente Tennis and Athletic Resort Opens
Posted: January 25, 2020 in Chains
SAN CLEMENTE, CA - Life Time, one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, has continued its national and southern California expansion with the opening of Life Time Rancho San Clemente. A grand opening celebration was held on Thursday, January 23 before officially opening to members for tennis and workouts on Friday, January 24. Read More...
Daxko Acquires PlayerSpace to Bring Streamlined, Integrated Youth Program Management to a Growing Number of Health and Wellness Centers
Posted: January 24, 2020 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko has announced that it acquired PlayerSpace, a leader in sports program management technology to YMCAs and similar organizations across the country. The addition of PlayerSpace enhances Daxko's offerings of membership management platforms powering more than 10,000 health and wellness facilities worldwide. Read More...
Planet Fitness Will Once Again be the National Gym Sponsor of USA Network’s “The Biggest Loser”
Posted: January 24, 2020 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announced it is the official national gym partner of the reboot of the popular TV series, 'The Biggest Loser.' A revamped version of the original hit series, 'The Biggest Loser,' will provide 12 contestants with a 360-degree view of what it takes to make positive lifestyle changes. Contestants will then prepare for each week's challenge in 'The Biggest Loser' gym that is completely equipped by Planet Fitness. Read More...
Workouts For Good: Wellbeats Announces Partnership With HopeKids MN
Posted: January 24, 2020 in Suppliers
ST. LOUIS PARK, 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, announced it has formed a philanthropic partnership 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...
Crunch Fitness Brings Comprehensive Experience With Apple Watch To Members At New York Signature Locations
Posted: January 23, 2020 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness announces Apple Watch integration at New York Crunch Signature locations including W83rd Street and FiDi. As an Apple Watch Connected fitness center, Crunch is committed to help members achieve their goals and transform their fitness experience using Apple Watch in and out of the gym. At these Apple Watch Connected locations, members can use an Apple Watch app specifically designed for Crunch to easily reserve classes in advance and record their workouts. Read More...
World Gym Athletics Costa Mesa Is Now Open
Posted: January 23, 2020 in Chains
COSTA MESA, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, has opened its first corporate-owned World Gym Athletics Studio in Costa Mesa, California. The new flagship World Gym Athletics studio will be the best place to train and get fit in Orange County and offers a huge variety of strength, conditioning and mobility classes. World Gym Athletics Costa Mesa will host a grand opening party later in 2020. Read More...
IHRSA Launches 2020 Global Survey
Posted: January 22, 2020 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - To maintain the most up-to-date research on the global health club industry, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub (IHRSA) recently launched the 2020 Global Report Survey. Industry leaders who participate in the survey will have a chance to be recognized among global leaders in the “Company Profiles” section of The IHRSA Global Report, IHRSA’s most requested research publication. Read More...
