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The Cooper Institute and GreenLight Credentials Announce GreenLight Fitness, a Strategic Partnership to Enhance FitnessGram
Posted: January 18, 2022 in Independents
DALLAS, TX - FitnessGram is the nation's leading software solution promoting and supporting student fitness. GreenLight is the nation's leading blockchain platform for student records management. The partnership combines The Cooper Institute's decades of research and science expertise supporting FitnessGram, with GreenLight Credentials, LLC unparalleled software development, operations and records management strengths. Read More...
Merrithew Launches New Professional Pilates Reformer
Posted: January 18, 2022 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Global mind-body education and equipment leader, Merrithew, has launched a new commercial-quality Pilates Reformer at a competitive price. This sleek and stylish entry-level Reformer is designed for multi-purpose studios, hotels and franchise fitness centers that cater to clients of all levels. Read More...
HGGC-Backed Grand Fitness Partners Grows with Acquisition of 13 Additional Planet Fitness Locations
Posted: January 13, 2022 in Chains
TOMS RIVER, N.J. - Grand Fitness Partners, one of the largest franchisees within the Planet Fitness system, announces that it has acquired a portfolio of 13 Planet Fitness locations across Virginia from the Asbell Group. The acquisition follows an investment in Grand Fitness by HGGC, a leading middle market private equity firm, in November 2021. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Read More...
Red’s Celebrates 59 Years
Posted: January 13, 2022 in Independents
LAFAYETTE, LA - Red Lerille grew up with ONE goal... to be Mr. America. Reaching that goal in 1960, as well as becoming Mr. Universe, Red’s journey had just begun. Red’s Health Studio was started in 1963. Since then, Red’s has become a local institution for fitness and an ever expanding business. Red's is excited to be celebrating it 59th year in business and keeping Lafayette healthy! Thank you Acadiana for the continued support! Read More...
Matt Olson to Succeed John Callen as USTA Southern Executive Director and COO
Posted: January 13, 2022 in Suppliers
PEACHTREE CORNERS, GA - USTA Southern President and CEO Randy Jackson announced that USTA New England Executive Director/COO Matt Olson has been named USTA Southern Executive Director & COO. Olson replaces John Callen, who is retiring after more than 33 years in the position. Olson is set to start on February 16, and Callen will step down the day before. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Continues to Climb Entrepreneur’s Annual Franchise 500
Posted: January 12, 2022 in Chains
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - Crunch Fitness ranks in the Top 10% of all franchises in Entrepreneur Magazine's 2022 Franchise 500, the world's first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking. The highly competitive Franchise 500 ranks Crunch as #43 for its outstanding performance in unit growth, financial strength and stability and brand power. Read More...
Jonas Fitness, Inc. Announces Tony Autin as President
Posted: January 12, 2022 in Suppliers
WEBSTER, TX - Jonas Fitness, Inc., a leading provider in enterprise club management software and payment solutions, announces Tony Autin as President of the organization. Autin, who has held the role of Executive Vice President of Research and Development at Jonas Fitness, Inc. since 2020, will assume official responsibility for the company's overall leadership and direction. He will also work closely with the executive team to formulate and implement ongoing strategic plans. Read More...
A Healthy Place for All – Life Time Launches ARORA Program for Active Agers
Posted: January 12, 2022 in Chains
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Life Time, the nation's premier Healthy Way of Life brand (NYSE: LTH), has announced the nationwide launch of ARORA. Created for baby boomers and beyond, ARORA was developed for individuals who want to stay active, fit, healthy and social every day of their lives. The launch of ARORA programming and events solidify Life Time's mission and position as the champion for those 90 days to 90+ years in the healthy living, healthy aging and healthy entertainment space. Read More...
YouFit Gyms Announces Partnership With Eatlove
Posted: January 12, 2022 in Chains
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - YouFit Gyms, the popular nationwide fitness chain, has announced a groundbreaking partnership with EatLove, a leading personalized nutritional platform, that will provide members with individualized nutritional advice and meal planning, food tracking and a dietitian-led education series. YouFit Gyms is the first and only gym chain to offer this level of nutritional guidance as part of its low-cost membership. Read More...
NSCA Foundation Announces the Markus Paul Memorial Scholarship
Posted: January 12, 2022 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The NSCA Foundation is honored to announce the creation of the Markus Paul Memorial Scholarship. Markus Paul spent 23 years coaching strength and conditioning in the National Football League. This scholarship was created by the New York Giants, close friends and family of Markus. The scholarship will assist in the development of Black American coaches in the Strength and Conditioning profession. Each year, a $2,000 tuition scholarship will be awarded to a Black American student preparing to coach in the Strength and Conditioning profession. Read More...
