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USPTA Teams Up with Tennis Warehouse for Multi-Year Endorsement to Promote Footwear and Apparel
Posted: November 18, 2021 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. announces a multi-year endorsement with Tennis Warehouse, as the “Official Footwear and Apparel Supplier” of the USPTA starting December 1, 2021. Tennis Warehouse, the world’s leading online tennis retailer, will support USPTA members by providing pros with the largest selection of tennis apparel and footwear and exclusive member benefits. As a preferred supplier of the USPTA, Tennis Warehouse will continue to foster the growth of tennis by supporting the teaching pros and players while also engaging customers with coaching tips from the USPTA, to help players improve their game and help create more exposure for the USPTA. Read More...
Floyd Mayweather’s Fitness Franchise Plans Expansion in Denver
Posted: November 17, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, a revolutionary group fitness concept founded by undefeated boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather, is on a mission to expand the franchise into the Denver area. Mayweather Boxing + Fitness plans to open around 20 franchise locations in the Denver area. Mayweather Boxing + Fitness has over 50 locations open or in presale throughout the United States, with multiple locations currently being developed internationally in Russia. Read More...
Merrithew Partners with FAIS Group to Cater to the Growing Demand for Pilates and Mind-Body Equipment in Greece
Posted: November 17, 2021 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ONTARIO - Merrithew, a global leader in mind-body education and equipment, is proud to partner with FAIS Group, an experienced distributor based in Athens, Greece, to cater to the growing demand for high-quality Pilates and mind-body equipment and education in Greece. Read More...
Study Shows Health Benefits from Membership at a Medical Fitness Facility
Posted: November 17, 2021 in Suppliers
PINEHURST, N.C. - The Medical Fitness Association is pleased to share that a recent study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine concludes that, “membership at a medical fitness facility was associated with a reduced risk of all-cause mortality and hospitalizations.” The study was conducted over a ten-year period from 2005 to 2015 with two certified medical fitness facilities, The Wellness Institute and Reh-Fit Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to look at the link between membership at a medical fitness facility and health outcomes. Both facilities are certified by the Medical Fitness Association. Read More...
2021 ALS TDI Summit Presents Potential Treatments and Innovative New Technology
Posted: November 17, 2021 in Other News
WATERTOWN, MA - Every year, the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) hosts the ALS TDI Summit as a way to update its community on the state of ALS research and drug discovery at ALS TDI. The Summit program included updates about drug discovery research programs in various stages of development at ALS TDI, as well as an extensive update on Project Euphonia, an initiative from Google to develop communication tools for people with conditions that affect their speech like ALS that was launched in collaboration with ALS TDI. ALS TDI also paid tribute to outstanding members of the ALS community with the annual Leadership Awards. Read More...
Pay Per Click Fitness Marketing Tips: Your Guide to a Successful 2022
Posted: November 16, 2021 in Suppliers
Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is a good way to get more eyes on your fitness brand and boost traffic to your website. Gyms can use PPC advertising as a way to target prospects and get new customers. With highly customizable data, your fitness studio can use PPC marketing to target customers based on interests or location and even get as granular as individual zip codes. As we get closer to the holidays and the time when many are making their New Year’s resolutions, more people will be motivated to focus on their health and get back to exercising. Your gym can use PPC advertising to target prospects that are already interested in investing in their health and motivate them to stick to their resolutions. Read More...
Life Fitness Names Paul Stoneham as Chief Executive Officer to Lead the Company’s Next Phase of Growth
Posted: November 16, 2021 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN PARK, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness and home recreation equipment, announces the appointment of Paul Stoneham as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Stoneham is an experienced CEO with a notable track record of building strong consumer brands, high performance organizations and companies that deliver industry-leading growth through brand investment, product design and innovation. The company thanks departing CEO Chris Clawson for his years of service at Life Fitness and wishes him well in his future endeavors. Read More...
Planet Fitness Franchisee United PF Partners Expands Presence in Phoenix as an Industry Leader
Posted: November 12, 2021 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - United PF Partners, the largest Planet Fitness franchisee, has announced further expansion in Phoenix with two new club openings in early 2022. United PF Partners has plans for continued growth over the next five years to maintain the brand's industry-leading status and the most fitness centers in the Phoenix area. The two new clubs will bring United PF Partners' total to 38 Planet Fitness locations. Read More...
Life Time Brings First-Ever Luxury Athletic Resort and Coworking Destination to Downtown Chicago with Life Time River North at One Chicago
Posted: November 11, 2021 in Chains
CHICAGO, IL - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time") (NYSE: LTH) is set to bring a first-of-its-kind healthy lifestyle destination to Chicago's River North neighborhood, opening in early 2022. Life Time River North at One Chicago, the city's tallest residential building and sixth tallest in Chicago's skyscape, brings unparalleled amenities to One Chicago residents and the neighborhood at-large, with 126,000+ square feet of luxurious spaces designed for the ultimate healthy lifestyle. Read More...
USPTA Partners with the IFP Academy to Offer a New and Improved USPTA Pickleball Certification
Posted: November 11, 2021 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. announces that it has partnered with the International Federation of Pickleball Academy (IFP Academy) to launch a new and improved USPTA Pickleball Certification. Beginning January 1, 2022, USPTA members may obtain USPTA Pickleball Certification by newly trained 17 USPTA Division Head Pickleball Testers or at any IFP Academy official training center within its extensive network. In addition, all USPTA Head Division Pickleball Testers have extensive experience with the sport, both as a player and a teacher, and will receive extensive in-person training by the IFP Academy. Read More...
