Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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9Round Ranked a Top Low-Cost Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine
Posted: July 11, 2022 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round Fitness has been ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2022 list of the Top Franchises for Less Than $150,000, designating the brand as a top low-cost franchise. Rankings are based on the score brands received in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list, where 9Round has been ranked for the past 10 years. Read More...
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Announces New COO
Posted: July 11, 2022 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, a revolutionary group fitness concept founded by undefeated boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather, announces their new COO, Ralph Yarusso, an executive and USAF Veteran, who's currently Chairman of the IFA VetFran Committee. With an extensive background in the franchise industry, Yarusso will help propel the brand forward as it continues to grow both nationally and internationally. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Board of Directors Elects David Nixon as Chair
Posted: July 11, 2022 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - David Patrick Nixon, Executive Chairman of InformedDNA, has been elected by the American Council on Exercise’s (ACE) Board of Directors as Chair of the Board. He will preside over the 501(c)(3) non-profit Board of Directors for one year. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2022 Election Results
Posted: July 8, 2022 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the results of its 2022 Board of Directors elections, as voted on by NSCA Members. These chosen individuals, nominated for their dedication and contributions to the Association and greater strength and conditioning community, will shape the future of the NSCA. The Members elect Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, TSAC-F,*D, FNSCA and Disa Hatfield, PhD, CSCS,*D to join the NSCA Board. Additionally, the Members elect John F. Graham, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA and James Tufano, PhD, CSCS,*D to the Nomination Committee. Read More...
IHRSA 2022 Reconnects Global Fitness Industry
Posted: July 7, 2022 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - For the first time, fitness industry professionals gathered in Miami Beach, Florida to attend IHRSA’s 41st International Convention & Trade Show. The theme of this year’s event rallied around moving forward, together. At IHRSA 2022, attendees networked --some for the first time since 2019-- tried out a myriad of equipment and products at the Trade Show, and learned invaluable lessons and information during education sessions. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Owner Rodney Steven II Receives Prestigious IHRSA Advocate of the Year Award, Rallies Industry to Pass the PHIT Act
Posted: July 7, 2022 in Chains, HFA
WICHITA, KS - Genesis Health Clubs Owner and President Rodney Steven II has been awarded the Advocate of the Year award by the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). The award reflected Steven’s relentless efforts to organize and motivate the fitness industry to advocate for itself on the national stage as it recovered from the severe shock of the pandemic and associated consumer demand and government-mandated shutdowns. Read More...
Crunch Franchise and Undefeated Tribe Announce New Location in Beaumont, Texas
Posted: July 6, 2022 in Chains
BEAUMONT, TX - Crunch Franchise and Undefeated Tribe announce the planned opening of a new $4.5 million, 30,000-square foot, 24/7 gym with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Beaumont, Texas. The modern, expansive club will begin pre-selling memberships at a discount this winter. Read More...
Life Time Appoints Donna Coallier to Board of Directors
Posted: July 6, 2022 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time," "we," "our," "us," or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) announced that Donna Coallier has been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors effective July 1, 2022. Additionally, Ms. Coallier will serve on the Company's Audit Committee beginning August 15, 2022. With the addition of Ms. Coallier, Life Time's Board will have 12 members. Read More...
TITLE Boxing Club Knocks Out Signed Agreement in Sacramento, Increases California Presence
Posted: July 6, 2022 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - TITLE Boxing Club, the franchise of boutique fitness clubs specializing in boxing and kickboxing classes, has signed a franchise agreement to bring a second location to Sacramento, California. This is TITLE's first agreement since being acquired by BoxUnion last year and comes after months of behind-the-scenes strategic planning and innovation to the brand's franchise opportunity. Read More...
Wellbeats Partners with Launch My Health
Posted: July 6, 2022 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Wellbeats, a LifeSpeak company, announces a new partnership with food as medicine company Launch My Health. This partnership will give employers who offer Wellbeats as part of their workplace wellness initiatives access to six new nutrition and culinary programs that support employees in preventing, managing and improving chronic diseases. Read More...
