Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Headlight 111: A Heartfelt Thank You From IHRSA’s Interim President & CEO, Brent Darden
Posted: June 30, 2021 in HFA
As members of a Headlight Team(s), each of you have been vital to an inclusive, integral, and effective strategy in the story of IHRSA’s revival! Quite simply, the reimagination of the trade association would not have been possible without all of you. The volunteer groups you were part of included in total, one hundred spectacularly talented and unstoppably optimistic industry leaders who, without a doubt, played a fundamental role in shaping a brighter future for all of us. It has been a blessing to work with all of you and I am indebted for your support of IHRSA, and by extension, the broad health and fitness community. Read More...
What to Expect at IHRSA 2021: Celebrate the Industry’s Revival
Posted: June 29, 2021 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - To put it mildly, it’s been a long and stressful two years since the global health and fitness industry gathered in-person. All of us at IHRSA eagerly await the day that we can all come together. If you haven’t started your countdown just yet, the Annual IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show (IHRSA 2021) is coming quick, October 13 - 15! Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Newest Location in Sparks, Nevada
Posted: June 28, 2021 in Chains
SPARKS, NV - Crunch Fitness has announced the August 2021 opening of Crunch Sparks, a 35,000-square-foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Sparks, Nevada. Owned by local father-son duo, John and Tyler Shepanek, Crunch Sparks is the third location in their Crunch gym portfolio, as they recently opened their first club in Southern Nevada in North Las Vegas and a second in Reno at the Meadowood Mall with plans to expand across the Silver State. Read More...
Life Fitness Relocates Global Corporate Headquarters to Franklin Park, Illinois
Posted: June 28, 2021 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN PARK, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, has announced the relocation of its global headquarters to Franklin Park, Illinois to consolidate its corporate operations, effective July 1, 2021. The consolidation effort will support future growth and innovation across the organization and provide a space to engage and collaborate with customers. Read More...
Two Bills in Congress Could Change the Fitness Industry for the Better
Posted: June 28, 2021 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Businesses, including gyms, have reopened in all 50 states, and a few local governments have rolled back mandates enough to allow for mask-free spaces. So, that's that, crisis over, we can finally return to normal, right? Unfortunately, no, not yet. But, I promise this article won't be all doom and gloom because within the devastation lies the seeds to rebuild a stronger, healthier and more diverse industry. Read More...
Fitness International (LA Fitness) to Provide Members with Openfit, an All-in-one Digital Fitness, Nutrition and Wellness Platform
Posted: June 24, 2021 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC, operator of LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness and the City Sports Club brands, announces plans to offer its members Openfit, a digital streaming platform that integrates fitness, nutrition and wellness together in one place. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2021 Career Awards
Posted: June 24, 2021 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the winners of the organization’s 2021 Career Awards. Each year, these distinguished awards honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to the strength and conditioning community throughout their careers. Read More...
Medical Fitness Association Names New President and CEO
Posted: June 23, 2021 in Suppliers
PINEHURST, N.C. - The Medical Fitness Association announces that David Flench, MBA, FACHE, FMFA is the Association's new President and CEO. The Medical Fitness Association (MFA) is a professional membership organization that was formed in 1991 to assist medically integrated health and fitness centers achieve their full potential. Read More...
Peloton Announces Corporate Wellness Offering
Posted: June 23, 2021 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (Nasdaq: PTON) has announced Peloton Corporate Wellness, a new way to bring Peloton content or connected fitness products to businesses and organizations operating in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Germany, with Australia coming later this year. Read More...
CycleBar to Debut in New York City with Multiple Former Flywheel Locations
Posted: June 23, 2021 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness brand CycleBar has announced it will enter the New York City market for the first time with six studios expected to open over the summer, beginning with a studio in Noho in late June. Read More...
