Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Freemotion Appoints Director of Sales for Canada as Its Worldwide Growth Continues
Posted: October 17, 2019 in Suppliers
LOGAN, UT - Freemotion Fitness, a global manufacturer of premier fitness equipment, has appointed Sheldon Guy as Director of Sales-Canada, as it continues to actively enhance its operations in North America and worldwide. Read More...
KORR Partners With CoachCare Digital Health Platform
Posted: October 17, 2019 in Suppliers
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - In an effort to help weight loss doctors see better success with their patients, KORR has partnered with CoachCare, a digital healthcare startup with an integrated healthcare platform. The HIPAA compliant CoachCare platform connects patients to their doctors through a custom-branded mobile app, a physician/coach dashboard and connected devices (including a wireless scale and wristband exercise tracker). The platform helps monitor individual patient progress during the course of their program, even when they are away from the clinic. Read More...
Wilson President Michael Dowse Named USTA Executive Director and CEO
Posted: October 17, 2019 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA announced that Michael Dowse, President of Wilson Sporting Goods Co., has been named Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the United States Tennis Association. The announcement was made by Patrick Galbraith, USTA Chairman of the Board and President, who led the search for current CEO Gordon Smith’s replacement. Starting January 1, 2020, Dowse, 53, will be based at the USTA National Campus in the Lake Nona neighborhood of Orlando, Florida. Read More...
Daxko Acquires TennisSource to Become a Premier Solution for Tennis Facilities in the Health and Wellness Industry
Posted: October 16, 2019 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko has announced that it has acquired TennisSource, a provider of tennis facility management software solutions. Coupled with Daxko's existing Club Automation brand, which serves over 200 tennis centers, the company further enhances its offering for tennis clubs in the health and wellness industry. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Donates 1,000 Pairs of Shoes to Underserved Children
Posted: October 15, 2019 in Chains
WICHITA, KS - Mr. Rodney Steven II, Owner and President of Genesis Health Clubs, and Chairman of the Board for Genesis Foundation for Fitness and Tennis (GFFT), has announced a new signature program called Kicks for Kids. The program donated $65,000 in new athletic shoes to under-resourced children attending schools in Kansas. Read More...
Planet Fitness And Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center Team Up On ‘Students With Solutions’ Nationwide Contest, Empowering Today’s Youth To Promote Kindness And Prevent Bullying
Posted: October 15, 2019 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - As part of its continued commitment to prevent bullying and promote kindness among today's youth, and in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, Planet Fitness, Inc. is teaming up with PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, the nation's leading nonprofit bullying prevention organization, to launch Students with Solutions. The contest invites classrooms across the country to share ideas that can help prevent bullying and is now open for entries through December 31. Read More...
MindBody Invests in Healthy Living Platform Fitt
Posted: October 15, 2019 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - MindBody, the San Luis Obispo-based software provider for boutique fitness studios, invested in Pittsburgh healthy living platform Fitt on October 15, joining Mountain State Capital and other investors in the funding round. The parties did not disclose the size of the investment. Fitt’s platform connects users in 31 cities in the U.S., Canada and Australia. Read More...
Power Plate Launches New Line Of Premium Targeted Vibration Products Harnessing The Power Of Vibration Training On-The-Go
Posted: October 15, 2019 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - Power Plate, a global leader in Whole Body Vibration Training equipment for 20 years and the choice of professional athletes, celebrities, health professionals and fitness enthusiasts around the world, announced an expansion to their robust line of vibrating plates with the addition of its premium Targeted Vibration Products, including Power Plate Pulse, Power Plate DualSphere and Power Plate Roller. These Targeted Vibration Products are portable, easy-to-use and effective tools to help users prepare faster and recover quicker whether in the gym, office, at home or on the go. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Franchisee Association Names 2019 Bravo Award Winner
Posted: October 9, 2019 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The GGFA presents the Bravo Award annually at the GGFA Owners’ Conference to a Franchisee who has consistently provided their peers with excellence in leadership. The recipient clearly serves the Gold’s Gym Brand with integrity and dedication. They serve the interests of the GGFA goals as well as the good of the general membership. The Executive Board of Directors nominates a candidate and a vote takes place to select the recipient. Mary Zampetti has served on the prestigious GGFA Advisory Board since 2009 and the Gold’s Gym Advertising Advisory Council for two years. She is the first female recipient. Read More...
Alex Rodriguez To Open UFC GYM in Midtown Miami
Posted: October 9, 2019 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - UFC GYM has announced the Spring, 2020 opening of a 24,000 square-foot, multi-million-dollar fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, a fitness training Recovery center and a wide range of dynamic group classes in Midtown Miami. This UFC GYM franchise is owned by former Major League Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez. Read More...
ACE Expands its Education Offerings With the launch of the Health Coach Live Class
Posted: October 9, 2019 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has launched Health Coach Live Class, a real-time, virtual classroom experience designed to complement the ACE Health Coach Certification Study Program, improve the comprehension of learning materials and prepare future health coaches for their first day on the job. Read More...
Spinning Partners With Spivi to Offer Spinning Leaderboard for Gyms and Cycling Studios
Posted: October 9, 2019 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - Spinning, the creators of the indoor cycling category and a global leader in indoor cycling bikes, education and programs, and Spivi Inc., an industry leader in interactive displays and performance tracking, have partnered to offer a performance leaderboard for the Spinning program using the Spivi platform. Read More...
Leveraging Member Data to Drive Marketing Success
Posted: October 8, 2019 in Suppliers
ALPHARETTA, GA - Do you ever wonder why your marketing tactics aren’t working? Or, why you aren’t seeing growth in your numbers, even though your club is constantly pulling in new members? You aren’t alone; many clubs are having the same issue. The problem is that member data isn’t being utilized to its full potential. The key to fixing this problem is to use your member data to guide your marketing decisions. Marketing without using your member data is like working out without warming up. It’s a bad idea. Data could be the difference between a successful and a failed marketing campaign. Your goal should be to keep the bucket full in order to grow your club faster and stronger. This can be accomplished by leveraging your data and targeting members/potential members using the right tactics in the right places. Read More...
Theragun Named Its Exclusive Percussive Therapy Recovery Partner By Life Time Fitness
Posted: October 8, 2019 in Chains, Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - Theragun, a leader in hand-held percussive therapy devices, has announced that Life Time Fitness selected the brand as its exclusive handheld percussive therapy massage device for its entire portfolio. Upon evaluation of the highly competitive market, Life Time selected Theragun due to the superior quality of its products and the company's 360 degree commercial solutions, including its staff training and certification programs and rich educational content for Life Time members. Read More...
FlexIt Announces Partnership with Theragun, Bringing Accessible Wellness Rooms to Consumers
Posted: October 7, 2019 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - FlexIt, the pay-as-you-go gym app that connects users with hundreds of fitness clubs across the country, has announced a partnership with Theragun, the wellness industry leader in percussive therapy and recovery technology. Through this partnership, FlexIt users can now access FlexIt Wellness Rooms Powered by Theragun at select fitness facilities and co-working spaces in the U.S. through the FlexIt pay-by-the-minute app, all equipped with Theragun's state-of-the-art products. Read More...
Life Time Joins Forces with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Posted: October 7, 2019 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time, a luxury athletic resort designed with health, wellness and community at its core, is working with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to help sick and injured kids have a fighting chance at a healthier tomorrow. The partnership will come to life on October 12 when 32 Life Time destinations will host the inaugural Crushin’ It for the Kids charity workout benefitting eight local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, along with the Life Time Foundation, which partners with school districts across the country to eliminate harmful and artificial ingredients from their food programs. Read More...
Keynote Speakers & Agenda Announced for IHRSA 2020
Posted: October 4, 2019 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association has announced that four keynote speakers will be headlining the 39th Annual IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show in San Diego, California. IHRSA 2020 promises to be the most exciting event of the year for industry leaders, filled with phenomenal keynote and education sessions, numerous opportunities to network and brand new and exclusive educational offerings. The convention and trade show will take place March 18 - 21 in San Diego, CA. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Locations In Gainesville and Orlando, Florida
Posted: October 3, 2019 in Chains
GAINESVILLE, FL - Crunch Fitness has announced the January 2020 opening of a $6 million, 42,000 square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Gainesville, Florida. Crunch Franchise also announced the February 2020 opening of a $3 million, 31,000-square foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Orlando, Florida. Crunch is known for its innovative group fitness programming and will offer a wide range of classes every week including BodyWeb with TRX, Zumba, Cardio Tai Box, Yoga Body Sculpt and Fat Burning Pilates. Members looking for additional guidance or motivation can utilize the HIITZone, a proprietary high-intensity interval group training program. Read More...
FDA Issues Guidance Document for ALS Clinical Trials
Posted: October 2, 2019 in Other News
CAMBRIDGE, MA - On September 23, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its most recent guidance document for the development of potential treatments for ALS. This document is not binding on the FDA or the public and encourages those within the industry to communicate with the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) to discuss alternative approaches not listed within the document. Read More...
In-Shape Health Clubs Hires Chief Growth Officer
Posted: October 2, 2019 in Chains
STOCKTON, CA - In-Shape Health Clubs, California’s top community destination for health and fitness, has announced a new Chief Growth Officer, Bruce Edwards, as part of its focus on accelerating growth. In his new role, Mr. Edwards will lead the development and implementation of strategic growth initiatives. Read More...
