Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Two Fitness Industry Veterans Join IHRSA Board of Directors
Posted: December 22, 2022 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, announces that its leadership elected two new members of its Board of Directors at its November meeting: Bill Davis and Erik Lindseth. The new IHRSA Board of Directors seats represent one member each from the Industry Partner Advisory Council and the National Health & Fitness Alliance Advisory Council respectively. Representatives from these groups will serve two-year terms but will not hold officer positions. Read More...
Marketing Medically Integrated Fitness to Physicians
Posted: December 22, 2022 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - Primary care providers are well aware of the challenges their patients living with chronic conditions face. They also know the positive impact exercise and diet can have, but often can do little more than advise change. Following up after rehabilitation is also a challenge, with many patients needing more direction after the clinical phase has ended... Read More...
Planet Fitness Germantown Expands with $1.7 Million in Renovations
Posted: December 21, 2022 in Chains
TIMONIUM, MD - Planet Fitness, one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces that its Germantown club recently underwent $1.7 million worth of renovations and was expanded by 2,200 square feet. The now 19,700-square-foot facility features a new PF Black Card Spa area, new strength and cardio equipment including Elevate Core, Rowers, Sci-Fit, Smith Machines and TRX suspension training, as well as updated locker rooms and new entrance way floor tile. Read More...
Front Office Sports Names Exos to Best Employer in Sports Award List
Posted: December 21, 2022 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Front Office Sports announces their annual Best Employer in Sports Award list, honoring organizations across the sports industry that are doing the best for their employees. In its first year submitting, Exos joins this prestigious industry award list alongside 29 others and stands out as the only full-service (youth, adult, college, pro) sports performance brand to be named to the winner’s list. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Wins Gold at the 2022 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Technology Awards
Posted: December 21, 2022 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise, a leader in innovative health and fitness education, won a coveted Brandon Hall Group Gold award for excellence in the Best Advance in Diversity and Inclusion Innovation category in partnership with LearnUpon LMS. Read More...
Margaritaville Joins Major League Pickleball As Title Sponsor
Posted: December 21, 2022 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - Major League Pickleball and Margaritaville announces title sponsorship of the fast-growing professional pickleball league, branding the league as “MLP by Margaritaville.” This marks a seminal moment for the sport with one of the largest commercial deals ever for MLP, adding a world class partner to elevate the live experience for fans and players. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Enters Orlando Market, Makes Major Acquisition
Posted: December 20, 2022 in Chains
ORLANDO, FL - Genesis Health Clubs and MVP Sports Clubs announce the sale of the RDV Sportsplex from MVP to Genesis. Since 1998, the 365,000-square-foot facility has served as one of the most unique and comprehensive multi-purpose health and athletic facilities in the country. The acquisition includes RDV Athletic Club, RDV Ice Den and onsite office spaces. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Sells Six Sacramento-Area Clubs to JEM Wellness Brands
Posted: December 19, 2022 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness announces the sale of six company-owned gyms across the Sacramento area to JEM Wellness Brands, a first-in-class health and wellness franchise concept operator. Club locations include Citrus Heights, Elk Grove, Folsom, Granite Bay, Howe Ave., and Rocklin, all of which are part of a significant commitment on behalf of JEM to develop and open 75 additional clubs by 2032. Read More...
Empire Portfolio Group Opens New Matthews, North Carolina Orangetheory Fitness Studio
Posted: December 19, 2022 in Chains
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness, the heart rate-based interval training fitness franchise, announces it will open a new studio in Matthews, North Carolina. Read More...
Equinox Group Appoints Alim Dhanji as Chief People Officer
Posted: December 16, 2022 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Equinox Group, a category leader of high-performance living, fitness and luxury, has appointed Alim Dhanji as Chief People Officer. In this role, Dhanji will oversee all aspects of our employee experience across the group, including global people strategy, diversity and inclusion, recruiting, total rewards, employee relations and learning. Read More...
