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Seniors Want Virtual Fitness Programming
Posted: July 1, 2022 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - It’s commonly thought that seniors aren’t tech-savvy, that many find the internet perplexing and most are unlikely to adopt innovative digital products and services. When it comes to fitness and health, however, Power Wellness has found the opposite to be true... Read More...
Regymen Fitness Looks to Orlando for Expansion
Posted: June 30, 2022 in Chains
BATON ROUGE, LA - Regymen Fitness, a boutique gym offering an array of workouts with the technology to support its success, has announced their plans to expand into the Orlando market. The company currently has 20 locations throughout North America. Read More...
Myzone Wins App of the Year at FIT Summit Awards of Excellence
Posted: June 30, 2022 in Suppliers
U.K. - Myzone has been awarded App of The Year in the FIT Summit Awards of Excellence. At a ceremony in Singapore, among fitness industry leaders from around the world, Myzone won the accolade against strong competition, as part of The FIT Summit World Health, Fitness & Wellness Festival. Read More...
NASM and NPTI Expand Collaboration to Offer Personal Training Certification at 100+ Locations
Posted: June 30, 2022 in Suppliers
GILBERT, AZ - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a global leader in fitness education content and certifications, is expanding its collaboration with one of the country’s best-known personal training schools, National Personal Training Institute (NPTI), to offer more aspiring personal trainers a comprehensive, hands-on education experience. Read More...
Planet Fitness Awards $250,000 in Scholarships to 50 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Teens For Their Efforts in Promoting a Kinder and More Inclusive World
Posted: June 29, 2022 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 the recipients of its annual Judgement Free Generation scholarship, which recognize teens for their commitment to promoting kindness and contributing to a more judgement free planet. Fifty deserving Boys & Girls Clubs of America teens were each awarded $5,000, over half (56%) of whom will be first-generation college students. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Appoints Karl Sanft As President And Chief Executive Officer
Posted: June 29, 2022 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness announces that Karl Sanft has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. For the past three years, Sanft has served as Chief Operating Officer of 24 Hour Fitness, overseeing operations of the company's nationwide network of clubs and leading initiatives that provide transformative fitness experiences to nearly 2 million loyal club members and guests. Read More...
USTA Foundation Awards Nearly $3 Million in Grants to 155 NJTL Chapters
Posted: June 28, 2022 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), has awarded grants totaling nearly $3 million to 155 National Junior Tennis and Learning chapters (NJTL) in 41 states and the District of Columbia. The grants are designated to support under-resourced youth through tennis and education programs designed to improve health, build character and strive for academic excellence. In addition to these NJTL grants, the USTA Foundation awards individual player grants, scholarships and additional funding throughout the year. Read More...
Xponential Fitness CFO, John Meloun, Receives “CFO of the Year” Honor
Posted: June 28, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness CFO, John Meloun, recently received "CFO of the Year" in Orange County Business Journal's Annual Awards Event. Always humble, John shared what the last few years have been like in his role, how his career shaped his success at Xponential and what's in store for the future... Read More...
12 Balanced Body Reformers Now CE Certified for 12 Years
Posted: June 28, 2022 in Suppliers
U.K. - Balanced Body has always believed that mindful movement like Pilates changes people’s lives. That’s why it is exciting that 12 Balanced Body Reformers and Towers have now acquired a CE Marking, verifying the equipment’s status as a Class I Medical Device across most of the EU. Read More...
UFC GYM Debuts New UFC FIT Premium Fitness Facility at Westfield Oakridge in San Jose
Posted: June 27, 2022 in Chains
SAN JOSE, CA - UFC GYM, the first major brand extension of UFC, continues its expansion throughout California with the grand opening of its new UFC FIT San Jose location. The 40,000-square-foot premier fitness facility is officially open for workouts and will honor the occasion with a grand opening celebration in July. Read More...
