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Blink Fitness Continues Illinois Expansion with New Gym in North Riverside
Posted: July 19, 2021 in Chains
RIVERSIDE, IL - Residents in North Riverside seeking a new fitness option will soon be able to enjoy a premium-quality, affordable fitness experience, as Blink Fitness will open a new gym in the state of Illinois. The club will open the doors to its much-anticipated location on Monday, July 26. Blink Fitness North Riverside will feature state-of-the-art equipment for every fitness level, including cardio machines, strength equipment, dumbbells and designated areas for stretching, HIIT, body weight training and more. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in St. Petersburg, Florida
Posted: July 15, 2021 in Chains
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming December 2021 opening of Crunch St. Petersburg, a 40,280-square-foot fitness facility, with $1 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art fitness equipment. Crunch St. Petersburg is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale and Jeff Dotson, creating an ownership team with more than 100+ years of experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Announces Hollywood Studio Opening With Boxing Legend Floyd Mayweather to Host
Posted: July 15, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, a group fitness and boxing experience created by legendary boxer Floyd Mayweather, has announced the Grand Opening of its Hollywood Studio, hosted by Mayweather himself. Grand Opening activities include a red-carpet event and the opportunity to train with Mayweather in their signature fitness and boxing classes held throughout the day. The Studio will open on July 24, 2021. Read More...
ClubCorp Names New BigShots Golf Chief Operating Officer
Posted: July 15, 2021 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp — The World Leader in Private Clubs — has appointed TJ Schier as Chief Operating Officer of BigShots Golf, its growing, cutting-edge golf and entertainment concept that features games for all ages, elevated dining and a unique, tech-driven experience. Read More...
Workout Anytime Announces Promotions to Provide Enhanced Support for both New and Existing Franchisees
Posted: July 14, 2021 in Chains
ALPHARETTA, GA - Workout Anytime’s “think big, keep it simple and do it with integrity” motto has made it one of the most successful brands in the fitness space, with more than 160 units across the U.S. The brand’s continued growth is due in part to its focus on franchisee support, and now, it is continuing to put franchisees first with the promotion of two executives, Dennis Holcom and Wanda Johnson, who are working closely together to ensure Workout Anytime’s franchise owners have the resources they need to thrive. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2021 Election Results
Posted: July 14, 2021 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the results of the 2021 election, as voted on by NSCA Members, which includes newly elected members to the Board of Directors: Brandon Roberts, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F and Robert Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA. Read More...
Power Wellness Rebrands National Medical Fitness Programming Supporting Population Health
Posted: July 14, 2021 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - Power Wellness' MyFitRx (formerly Next Steps Fitness Programs) is a proprietary medically integrated exercise program with 10 pathways designed to assist individuals living with a chronic disease, managing medical conditions or who need additional support. The program’s name and logo change are a result of more than a year of market research, stakeholder discussions and focus groups with physicians, fitness professionals and marketing associates. Read More...
USTA Foundation Awards $1.07M to 105 NJTL Chapters
Posted: July 14, 2021 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), has awarded grants totaling more than $1,070,000 to 105 National Junior Tennis & Learning chapters (NJTL) in 36 states and the District of Columbia. The grants are designated to support under-resourced youth through tennis and education programs designed to improve health, build character and strive for academic excellence. This is an initial investment as the USTA Foundation will award approximately $4 million in grants in 2021. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Franchisee and Developer, Empire Portfolio Group, Acquires Four Studios in Connecticut
Posted: July 13, 2021 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Empire Portfolio Group ("Empire"), a leading Area Developer and Franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness, the heart-rate based interval training fitness franchise, announced it has acquired four studios in Fairfield, Norwalk, Westport and Shelton, CT. With these Connecticut acquisitions, Empire strengthens its ties in the tri-state region with a total of more than 40 studios in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. Read More...
Arlington, Virginia Named “Fittest City” in 2021 American Fitness Index Ranking of Top 100
Posted: July 13, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Arlington, Virginia, has been named “America’s Fittest City” in the annual American Fitness Index rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Anthem Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Anthem, Inc. The ACSM / Anthem Fitness Index evaluated America’s 100 largest cities using 34 evidence-based indicators. Read More...
