Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Precor Partners with Wellness USA to Introduce Advanced Red Light Therapy Solutions
Posted: October 10, 2024 in Suppliers
WOODINVILLE, WA - Precor, a leading provider of commercial fitness solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Wellness USA, a pioneer in red and infrared light therapy technologies. This collaboration marks Precor's entry into the wellness market, offering innovative red light therapy pods, saunas, beds and lounges to its global customer base. Read More...
Technogym Has Been Awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for Sustainability
Posted: October 10, 2024 in Suppliers
CESENA, ITALY - EcoVadis, one of the world’s leading corporate sustainability rating agencies, has awarded Technogym the gold medal. This recognition places Technogym within the top 5% of global companies. EcoVadis’ ratings and assessments demonstrate a company’s efficiency in integrating sustainability principles into its operating and management system. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Renovations at Two State-of-the-Art Fitness Facilities in Fort Myers, Florida
Posted: October 9, 2024 in Chains
FORT MYERS, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the one-day cyber sales at Crunch Six Mile and Crunch Boy Scout in Fort Myers, Florida. The $5 million upgrades and renovations to the state-of-the-art fitness facilities will begin in phases this fall. CR Fitness Holdings, LLC is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 150 years of experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
Life Time Unveils 46,000-Square-Foot Pickleball Expansion at Life Time Annapolis
Posted: October 9, 2024 in Chains
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Following the successful opening of Life Time Annapolis in November 2022 and the continued demand for pickleball and small group training, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy way of life company, unveils an expansion at Annapolis Town Center. Read More...
Club Automation and TrainerMetrics Integration Boosts Personal Training Efficiency and Revenue
Posted: October 9, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, has partnered with TrainerMetrics, a personal training operations and analytics software, to launch a new integration with Club Automation. This combined solution streamlines and scales personal training operations, offering data-driven, customized workouts that meet the rising demand for personalized fitness, while improving efficiency and driving revenue growth. Read More...
Fitness On Demand Enters Wearable Market with gBeat Partnership
Posted: October 9, 2024 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Fitness on Demand (FOD) announces its latest partnership with gBeat, an innovative platform for fitness tracking on Apple Watch and Android/Wear OS smartwatches. This collaboration enhances FOD's commitment to providing holistic wellness solutions by seamlessly integrating wearable technology into the gym experience. Read More...
Survey Reveals Exercise is Key Outlet for Americans’ Growing Election Anxiety
Posted: October 9, 2024 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - As the November Presidential election approaches, 83% of American adults are experiencing some form of stress, and three out of five are reporting moderate to extreme anxiety about it, according to a new survey conducted by EōS Fitness. Read More...
HFA’s European Congress Returns, Exploring the Future of Fitness
Posted: October 7, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The 21st European Congress, powered by the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA), is two weeks out, and excitement continues to build for this year’s educational segments, which feature fresh voices and new topics. Read More...
UFC Gym India Opens Newest Club
Posted: October 7, 2024 in Chains
GUWAHATI, INDIA - UFC GYM India announces the opening of its newest location, UFC GYM Guwahati in Assam. The 13,000+ square-foot premium training facility is the second gym in North East India and the first gym in the city. Guwahati is the largest city of the Indian state of Assam and is also the largest metropolis in northeastern India. Read More...
26North Acquires High Growth Health Club Operator Onelife Fitness
Posted: October 4, 2024 in Other News
NEW YORK, N.Y. - 26North Partners LP ("26North"), a next-generation alternatives firm founded by Josh Harris, announces it has acquired leading health club operator Onelife Fitness from Delos Capital ("Delos"). Onelife Fitness currently serves over 400,000 members across 61 clubs, with plans for significant growth. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Apollo Beach, Florida
Posted: October 3, 2024 in Chains
APOLLO BEACH, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Apollo Beach in Apollo Beach, Florida. The $5 million, 30,000 square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility is located in the center of family-friendly neighborhoods and near shopping, dining, schools and the Waterset planned community. Crunch Apollo Beach will be owned by CR Fitness Holdings LLC, a Crunch franchisee operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 150 years of experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association Hires Communication Coordinator
Posted: October 3, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association has expanded its communication team with the hiring of Kelsi Steinkamp as its communication coordinator. Steinkamp joins the association as a graduate of the University of Dayton, College of Arts & Sciences, where she earned a bachelor's degree in communication and public relations, with a minor in business administration. Read More...
RSPA Partners with RecycleBalls for Greener Future for Racquet Sports
Posted: October 3, 2024 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) announces a two-year agreement with RecycleBalls, a national nonprofit leading the charge in tennis and paddleball recycling, to promote sustainability in racquet sports. Read More...
The Health & Fitness Association Renames its Event to The HFA Show, Launches Registration
Posted: October 2, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) has taken the next step in its evolution by rebranding its annual convention and trade show to The HFA Show. Registration for the event, scheduled for March 12 - 14, 2025, at the Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, is now open. Read More...
L Catterton to Acquire Majority Stake in [solidcore]
Posted: October 2, 2024 in Chains
GREENWICH, CT - L Catterton, a leading global consumer-focused investment firm, announces it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake in [solidcore] from VMG Partners, Kohlberg & Company and Peterson Partners. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces New State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility Opening in Manchester, Missouri
Posted: September 30, 2024 in Chains
MANCHESTER, MO - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Manchester in Manchester, Missouri. Pre-sales for memberships will begin in winter 2025, and the $6 million, 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in early 2025. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Manchester will be located inside the Manchester Highlands shopping center in a former Best Buy, Read More...
VASA Fitness Earns Great Place to Work Certification For Third Year in a Row
Posted: September 30, 2024 in Chains
ENGLEWOOD, CO - VASA Fitness is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work for the third year in a row. The prestigious national distinction is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at VASA. This year, 74% of VASA employees said it’s a great place to work; 17 points higher than the average U.S. company. Read More...
Life Time Closes on $65 Million in Sale-Leaseback Transactions
Posted: September 30, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LTH) announces that it has closed on two sale-leaseback transactions for two properties for approximately $65 million in gross proceeds. Terms were similar to recent transactions. Additional details were not disclosed. These transactions bring the Company's total gross proceeds from sale-leasebacks to approximately $213 million year-to-date. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and Angel City FC Host Fantasy Camp with City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Posted: September 27, 2024 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, the 40-year leader in health and fitness, announces another stage in their partnership with Angel City FC, this time with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), hosting a one-of-a-kind soccer fantasy camp. Read More...
Pure Barre Announces Expansion into Mexico
Posted: September 26, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Pure Barre, the largest barre fitness brand and an Xponential Fitness brand, announces it is opening in Mexico. The first location is slated to open in Q1 2025 in Mexico City with more locations to follow. This marks Pure Barre’s second international market outside of North America, with the brand’s first location in Japan set to debut later this year. Read More...
