Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Daxko Recognized as Finalist for Customer Service Department of the Year
Posted: February 15, 2023 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL and DENVER, CO - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces its recognition as a Finalist for Customer Service Department of 2022 by The Stevie Awards, the world’s premier business awards. Read More...
Planet Fitness Recognized by Forbes as One of “America’s Best Employers” 2023
Posted: February 15, 2023 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces it has been recognized on the Forbes list of America's Best Employers 2023 in the Midsize Employers Travel & Leisure category. Of the 3,500 companies that were considered, Planet Fitness is one of 500 in the midsize employer category recognized this year for building a working environment that their employees would recommend. Read More...
USPTA Signs Multi-Year, Non-Exclusive Endorsement Deal with RacquetDesk and CourtReserve
Posted: February 15, 2023 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. announces a multi-year endorsement with both CourtReserve and RacquetDesk, as the Official Software Services Providers of the USPTA. This is the first non-exclusive endorsee partnership the USPTA has entered, giving its members a choice to use the provider that fits the needs of their business. Read More...
Sandra Gordon Passes Away (1958 – 2023)
Posted: February 13, 2023 in Other News
IDAHO FALLS, ID - Compassionate, intelligent, beautiful, nurturing, devoted, responsible, interesting, positive with a vivacious personality. These words combined describe Sandra Gordon who left earth for a better place on January 24, 2023. There is more to know about this incredible person in her 64 years of enjoying life. Read More...
VASA Fitness Builds on Strong Momentum in 2022 to Grow to 60 Clubs in 2023
Posted: February 10, 2023 in Chains
ENGLEWOOD, CO - VASA Fitness, a Great Place to Work certified company, announces plans for continued expansion in 2023 with nine new locations including its first club in Nebraska coming to Omaha in the second half of this year. By the end of 2023, VASA will operate 60 clubs across eight states with a focus this year on strengthening its presence in Illinois, Nebraska and Colorado. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in the Planned Development of Poinciana Lakes Plaza in Kissimmee, Florida
Posted: February 9, 2023 in Chains
KISSIMMEE, FL - Crunch Franchisee, CR Fitness Holdings, a leading franchisee of Crunch Fitness in the Southeast, announces the Spring 2024 opening of Crunch Poinciana, a five-million dollar, 35,000-square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art fitness equipment located in the newly developed Poinciana Lakes Plaza in Kissimmee, Florida. Read More...
Iron Grip Barbell Company Celebrates 30 Years in the Fitness Industry
Posted: February 9, 2023 in Suppliers
ORANGE COUNTY, CA - This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Iron Grip Barbell Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of innovative, heavy-duty, American-made commercial free weight equipment. Established in early 1993, Iron Grip was built on a dual promise: revolutionize free weight equipment (the oldest tools in strength training) and bring commercial free weight manufacturing back to American shores. Read More...
Pulse For a Cause with Pure Barre in Celebration of Heart Month
Posted: February 8, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - In support of Heart Health Month this February, Pure Barre, an Xponential Fitness brand offering the most effective full-body barre workout, is teaming up with the American Heart Association, the world’s leading non-profit organization focused on heart and brain health for all. Together, they aim to help the Pure Barre community take charge of their heart health through education, awareness and movement. Read More...
Daxko Empowers Health and Fitness Professionals with Launch of UpLaunch ASAP Website Builder
Posted: February 8, 2023 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL and DENVER, CO - Daxko, one of the health, fitness and wellness industry's leading software and integrated payments providers, announces UpLaunch ASAP, a platform that delivers a simple and streamlined approach to building fitness websites. This innovative tool allows fitness entrepreneurs to quickly create a professional, purpose-built fitness business website that enhances communication and connection with both new and existing members. Read More...
Mindbody Announces Annual Top 10 Healthiest Cities in America as Part of the 2023 Wellness Index Report
Posted: February 8, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, announces the much-anticipated ranking of the Top 10 Healthiest Cities in America as part of the 2023 Mindbody Wellness Index. For the first time ever, San Francisco was ranked as the Healthiest City in America, followed by Miami and San Diego. Read More...
