Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Monday, August 10th, 2026
Industry Veteran Lu Rasmussen Joins Matrix Fitness US
Posted: September 1, 2021 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world’s fastest-growing commercial fitness brands, has announced that Lu Rasmussen, a fitness industry veteran with more than 20 years of experience in successfully implementing and managing leasing and customer finance solutions, has joined its U.S. team as the Director of Leasing. In this new role, Rasmussen will work closely with the U.S. commercial sales team and lending partners to support its customers and company growth initiatives. Read More...
GymSales Announces Advanced Fitness CRM Features at the Mindbody BOLD Conference
Posted: September 1, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - GymSales Powered by ABC, the all-in-one gym lead management solution, announced a host of new fitness CRM features to its platform at this year’s Mindbody Bold user conference. As the industry meets the challenge of attracting new and returning members post-pandemic, this latest release aims to further personalize prospect and member communications for studios and gyms. Key new features include robust people filters for targeted email campaigns, lead re-engagement, an enhanced email builder and secondary sales, a critical element for member retention and lifetime value. Read More...
Spartan and Myzone Set to Reward Every Effort as Communities Take Part in Unforgettable Experiences
Posted: September 1, 2021 in Suppliers
BOSTON, MA - Spartan and Myzone have joined forces in an exclusive three-year partnership to bring more transformational experiences to more people, rewarding effort rather than ability alone. The announcement of Myzone as Spartan’s official heart rate monitor partner encompasses multiple sport and wellness brands across EMEA including Spartan Obstacle Course Race, Spartan Trail, Tough Mudder, DEKA FIT and the La Ruta mountain biking races. Everyone has to put effort in if they want to achieve something. Together, Spartan and Myzone create a welcoming space in and out of the gym for an ever-expanding community to push their limits and have every effort rewarded. Read More...
USTA Foundation’s 2021 Gala Raises Record-Breaking $2 Million
Posted: September 1, 2021 in Suppliers
FLUSHING, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), has announced it raised more than $2 million during its 2021 gala, a record-breaking night, after surpassing the $1.4 million raised in 2018. The gala was hosted during the U.S. Open's opening night at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and was co-chaired by sports broadcaster Bill Macatee and Tatiana Cancro of Jersey Mike’s. Read More...
A Message From Liz Clark, IHRSA President and CEO
Posted: August 28, 2021 in HFA
Words cannot express the energy and excitement I feel as IHRSA’s new President & CEO. It is a tremendous honor to work alongside and on behalf of this dynamic and evolving industry. I would like to take this opportunity to personally invite you to join me at what is sure to be the best industry event this year: IHRSA 2021 in Dallas, October 13-15. Firstly, I want everyone to know that the health and safety of our attendees, exhibitors, speakers and colleagues is our number one priority. With nearly 1,600 attendees registered to date, we are confident that IHRSA 2021 will be a safe environment for all, and we encourage you to review our health and safety guidelines and contact us directly if you have any questions. All IHRSA staff in Dallas will be vaccinated. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces New Location in Parrish, Florida
Posted: August 27, 2021 in Chains
PARRISH, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming spring 2023 opening of Crunch Parrish, a 28,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities on the western coast of Florida. Crunch Parrish is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale and Jeff Dotson, who combined have built more than 120 Crunch clubs. They currently own and operate 32 Crunch locations with 10+ more in development across the east coast. Read More...
Expected Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Changes to Benefit Gyms
Posted: August 27, 2021 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - We have some positive developments regarding the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program. IHRSA worked alongside health club owners and the SBA to make changes to the rules and requirements of the EIDL program which make it easier for businesses in the health and fitness industry to take advantage of the relief offered through the program. Though these changes have not yet been officially implemented by the SBA, we wanted to loop you in on the coming changes. Read More...
Inaugural Ride of a Life Time Event Aims to Raise One Million Dollars for Local Hospitals and Schools on September 25
Posted: August 27, 2021 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - With children's health front and center, Life Time, one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, is inviting its members and local communities to hop on a bike to help raise money for local hospitals and schools across the country during its first-ever Ride of a Life Time on Saturday, September 25. Life Time has set a $1 million fundraising goal for the inaugural cycle event. Read More...
EoS Fitness Kicks Operations into High Gear, Opens Three New Gyms this Month
Posted: August 26, 2021 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - With a growing population across the country prioritizing health and overall wellness, people are increasingly seeking forward-thinking fitness centers with comprehensive offerings that go beyond the basics to help them reach their fitness and wellness goals. EoS Fitness is answering this call and raising the bar for gymgoers of all levels with the opening of three new signature High Value, Low Price gyms in three different states this month. Read More...
A Seat at WHO’s Table? How the GHFA is Proving the Fitness Industry’s Value
Posted: August 25, 2021 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Work is underway on a major new report --The Economic Impact of the Health and Fitness Industry-- commissioned by the Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA), conducted by Deloitte, supported by IHRSA, and with the World Health Organization as a key target audience. Initially covering around 60 countries, which between them account for the majority of the global health and fitness club market, the report will analyze the sector’s social and economic contribution and deliver a comprehensive view of its direct and indirect value to society. Read More...
