Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Life Time Launches Kids’ Versions of Most Popular Adult Group Exercise Classes
Posted: August 18, 2021 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Kids aged 5 to 13 can now experience some of Life Time's most popular group exercise classes with the launch of its all-new Kids Studio programming. Designed just for kids and available at its destinations across the country, Life Time, one of the nation's premier omnichannel healthy lifestyle brands, is debuting the classes as part of its already-robust junior membership offerings. Read More...
Intelivideo Announces Strategic Partnership with ABC Fitness Solutions
Posted: August 18, 2021 in Suppliers
BROOMFIELD, CO - Intelivideo, a video on demand (VOD), livestreaming and digital technology platform for the fitness, health and wellness industry, has announced a new strategic partnership with ABC Fitness Solutions. The companies have agreed to jointly develop and market Virtual Classes by Intelivideo, a seamlessly integrated solution between ABC Fitness Solutions’ club management software and Intelivideo’s VOD platform. This collaboration will result in a best-in-class, hybrid technology solution for ABC Fitness Solutions’ customers across North America. Read More...
Johnson Health Tech Launches New Subsidiary in South Africa
Posted: August 18, 2021 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Johnson Health Tech (JHT) has announced their acquisition of Matrix Fitness South Africa, a distributor for JHT prior to the acquisition, becoming the first fitness equipment company to have a wholly-owned subsidiary in Africa. John Frayne, former Director of Matrix Fitness South Africa for the last 12 years, was named Managing Director of the new JHT-SA office. Read More...
RSG Group Announces New Concept Fitness Club ‘HEIMAT’
Posted: August 18, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - RSG Group, a global leader in the fitness and lifestyle sector, announces the launch of its concept fitness club, HEIMAT. Set to unveil its global flagship location in Los Angeles later this year, HEIMAT will redefine the fitness lifestyle for the modern sophisticate with a holistic day-to-night fitness, wellness, culinary and cultural concept all under one roof. Read More...
FlexIt Announces the Second Wave of FlexItPRO Trainers, Further Developing Their Roster of World-class Fitness Professionals
Posted: August 17, 2021 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - FlexIt, the company known for its personalized fitness offerings that recently launched its premier offering, FlexItPRO, announces its second class of FlexItPRO trainers. This next wave of premium trainers features another group of trainers who are typically only accessible to celebrities, professional athletes and other A-list clientele. The new roster of PRO trainers deepens the offering and increases the availability of ultra-elite trainers and coaches for personalized virtual health planning and training. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Awarded 2020 Gold’s Gym Vendor of the Year for Equipment
Posted: August 17, 2021 in Chains, Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world’s fastest growing commercial fitness brands, was awarded the 2020 Gold’s Gym Equipment Vendor of the Year at the recent Gold’s Gym Global Convention on July 19 - 21, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read More...
Dan Levy Announced as Speaker for BOLD 2021, the Mindbody Conference
Posted: August 17, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, has announced that Emmy and Golden Globe winning writer, actor, director and producer Dan Levy will speak at BOLD 2021, the Mindbody Conference. To accommodate for the current events of the global community, BOLD 2021 will be offered both virtually and in-person at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina hotel in San Diego, California from August 31 - September 2, 2021. Read More...
Life Fitness’ All New ICG Connect System Brings Experiential Fitness to Group Cycling
Posted: August 16, 2021 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN PARK, IL - ICG (Indoor Cycling Group), a specialist provider and award-winning market leader in indoor cycling, introduced new additions to its ICG Connect System as part of its growing digital ecosystem of indoor cycling offerings. ICG Connect is an all-in-one multimedia solution that brings experiential fitness to group cycling by integrating real-time performance data via riders’ connected bikes with video-based programming. The latest upgrades combine classic indoor cycling with technology and entertaining content, allowing instructors to deliver more immersive group classes. Read More...
USTA Foundation to Award Over $400,000 in College Scholarships
Posted: August 16, 2021 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), announced that it has granted 46 high school students a variety of college scholarships totaling $435,000. Each year, the USTA Foundation awards scholarships to deserving youth who have participated in USTA and other organized youth tennis programs such as the National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network, have demonstrated high academic achievement and require financial assistance for college matriculation. Read More...
IHRSA Sets the Record Straight on GYMS Act Rumors
Posted: August 13, 2021 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - A lot has been happening in DC, and we’ve heard some inaccurate rumors circulating in the industry. So, IHRSA is providing this update on what has been happening to set the record straight. There’s a lot of information to cover, but here are the highlights... Read More...
