Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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TRUE Fitness Announces Leadership Changes
Posted: March 23, 2022 in Suppliers
ST. LOUIS, MO - TRUE Fitness, manufacturer of commercial cardio and strength equipment since 1981, announces the news of its new leadership structure. To improve its position in North American and International sales and to pursue continued growth, the following leadership changes have been made... Read More...
Wellbeats Partners with Children’s Cancer Association
Posted: March 23, 2022 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Wellbeats, a LifeSpeak company is partnering with Children’s Cancer Association to support its “Every Minute Counts” campaign by providing free use of Wellbeats’ on-demand virtual wellbeing content during the month of April. Employers that participate in Children’s Cancer Association’s “Every Minute Counts” campaign will enjoy free access to more than 1,000 fitness, nutrition and mindfulness Wellbeats classes throughout April. Read More...
Merrithew Earns CE Medical Certification for Use in Hospitals and Other Healthcare Facilities
Posted: March 22, 2022 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - German health care providers can now rely on Merrithew’s best-in-class equipment for their patients, following the announcement that the Merrithew’s SPX Max Plus, V2 Max Plus and Rehab V2 Max Plus Reformers have acquired CE Marking from the European Union. This certifies the equipment’s status as a Class I Medical Device across most of the EU, allowing it to be sold to hospitals and used by medical professionals to treat patients in a variety of health care settings. Read More...
Jack LaLanne Legacy Book Launch: Pride and Discipline
Posted: March 22, 2022 in Other News
Decades before celebrities and athletes promoted health and fitness, Jack LaLanne, The Godfather of Fitness, was already recognized for publicly preaching the health benefits of regular exercise, proper nutrition and a positive attitude. Pride & Discipline: The Legacy of Jack LaLanne reintroduces Jack's message to a new generation. This book is written in Jack's own words, along with the words of those he inspired. It is co-authored by Elaine (Lala) LaLanne, The First Lady of Physical Fitness, and Greg Justice, National Fitness Hall of Fame inductee (2017). Pride & Discipline: The Legacy of Jack LaLanne is packed with his beliefs in mind power, overcoming obstacles, visualization, motivation, humor, and of course, exercise and nutrition. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Savannah, Georgia
Posted: March 18, 2022 in Chains
SAVANNAH, GA - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming summer 2022 opening of Crunch Savannah, a $5 million, 40,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment on Georgia's Atlantic coast. Crunch Savannah will be located in a renovated space that was formerly the Stein Mart at Oglethorpe Mall. Crunch Savannah is owned by fitness enthusiast duo Brian Hibbard and John Armatas. Together they've opened more than 20 locations nationwide. Read More...
Spring Cleaning Your Club Marketing: Five Step Makeover
Posted: March 18, 2022 in Suppliers
Operating a club is like running a marathon. While lifting weights. And occasionally sprinting. And doing 100 other things in any given week. As the crush of Q1 new year busyness dies down, take a breather and consider these five easy steps for a club marketing makeover. Think of it as spring cleaning, even if the snow is still falling where you are... Read More...
Atlantic Club, Hackensack Meridian Health Partner for Mental Health Workshop Series
Posted: March 17, 2022 in Independents
MANASQUAN, N.J. - The Atlantic Club and Hackensack Meridian Health are proud to announce a partnership to deliver free mental health workshops to the community. The series of mental health workshops will cover topics such as: letting go of stress, resilience in tough times, mindfulness and meditation, living intentionally and much more. The workshops will be led by health care professionals from Hackensack Meridian. Read More...
IHRSA Foundation and Fitness Industry Tackle Mental Health Issues
Posted: March 16, 2022 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The fitness industry is working to normalize mental health and recognize it as another element of overall wellness that needs to be exercised and cared for. With the recently released IHRSA Foundation toolkits, health clubs, gyms and studios are able to provide consumers with mental health programming and initiatives that fit their individual needs. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and Nutrishop Expand Partnership
Posted: March 16, 2022 in Chains, Suppliers
SAN RAMON, CA - 24 Hour Fitness and Nutrishop announce a new collaboration to expand their original partnership. The two industry leaders have now enhanced their relationship with the goal to expand to approximately 50 franchised Nutrishop stores in clubs nationwide over the next four years, creating a promising franchise opportunity for fitness-minded entrepreneurs while delivering a deep bench of wellness products available for sale to 24 Hour Fitness members and guests. Read More...
Power Systems Positioned for Growth With Expansion of Executive Leadership Team
Posted: March 16, 2022 in Suppliers
KNOXVILLE, TN - Power Systems is proud to announce the growth and expansion of their executive leadership team, including five internal promotions: Fergus Ahern, Jason Eason, Christy Browning, Valerie Slagle and Brian Strickland. The combined success and experience of the recently appointed executive leadership team puts Power Systems in a strong, tenured position for growth in key customer sectors including health clubs, universities/schools and local/federal government. Read More...
