Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Study Finds Inactivity a Key Risk Factor for Severe COVID-19
Posted: April 14, 2021 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Physical activity has beneficial effects on several physiological systems associated with COVID-19 and can also benefit immune health, metabolic health and mental health. Evidence over the past year has found associations between physical inactivity and other lifestyle factors and the odds of severe COVID-19. Specifically, there’s a link between physical activity and COVID-19 outcomes. Read More...
EoS Fitness Opens Brand-New Gym in Los Angeles
Posted: April 14, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - After nearly a year of closures for gyms across the state, EoS Fitness is thrilled to grow its presence in California, opening the doors to its brand-new gym in Hawaiian Gardens as Los Angeles residents return to fitness centers to tackle their mental and physical wellness goals. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Announces Four Brands Ranked in Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top New Franchises List
Posted: April 14, 2021 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, a curator of leading boutique fitness brands across nine different verticals, has announced that four of the company’s brands have ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s annual Top New Franchises list, featuring AKT at No.77, Row House at No. 37, StretchLab at No. 49 and YogaSix at No. 42. Read More...
Innovative Course Equips Exercise Professional to Take Their Business Virtual
Posted: April 14, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Personal Trainer Development Center have partnered on a new course that provides exercise professionals a complete educational program to build and grow an online personal training business. The new course, Online Trainer Academy, is created and led by Personal Trainer Development Center and provides a timely solution to the growing demand for virtual personal training services. Read More...
ALS TDI Board of Directors Appoints Fernando Vieira, M.D. as Chief Executive Officer
Posted: April 14, 2021 in Other News
CAMBRIDGE, MA - The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) Board of Directors has announced that Fernando G. Vieira, M.D., was appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of ALS TDI during its April 7 meeting. Dr. Vieira has spent 20 years at ALS TDI conducting preclinical, translational and clinical research in ALS. As CEO, he is now stepping into the role held for the last 12 years by Steve Perrin, Ph.D., who will remain at ALS TDI as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors. Read More...
Paul Grzymkowski Passes Away at Age 72
Posted: April 13, 2021 in Other News
Fitness industry veteran and icon, Paul M. Grzymkowski passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on April 1, 2021 in Woodland Hills, California. He is survived by his devoted wife, Joanna Gunst Grzymkowski; brother Peter Grzymkowski; and sisters Margaret Halstead, Christine Grzymkowski and Karen Grzymkowski, as well as aunts and uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and his godchildren. Paul and his twin sister Christine were born on March 5, 1949 in Rochester, New York to Mary (Jacula) and Peter Grzymkowski. Read More...
UpSwell’s 2021 Fitness Survey Results: Consumers Want To Return To the Gym Lifestyle
Posted: April 13, 2021 in Suppliers
Despite the fallback health clubs and fitness centers experienced from COVID-19 and the dip in gym attendance, consumers are still wanting a way to meet their fitness goals. In February, UpSwell conducted a survey to learn more about consumer behaviors, and surprisingly, more people than you might think are wanting to go back to the gym, in person. Here’s what we learned... Read More...
PF Growth Partners Making California Debut
Posted: April 12, 2021 in Chains
TIMONIUM, MD - PF Growth Partners, LLC (PFGP), an award-winning franchise division of Planet Fitness, is going to “The Golden State.” In June, the Timonium, Maryland-based group is scheduled to open its first California gym in San Bruno, bringing its portfolio to 70 U.S. clubs and six Australian clubs. The 11,996-square-foot San Bruno club will offer state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-Minute Express Circuit, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions, HydroMassage beds, massage chairs, tanning beds, a Total Body Enhancement booth and more. Read More...
Ecore Helps Gyms and Fitness Facilities Re-open, and Stay Open, with New Floor Cleaning and Maintenance Resource Page
Posted: April 9, 2021 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - As gyms, recreation facilities and other fitness spaces continue to reopen, it’s essential to implement proper cleaning and disinfecting techniques, especially with the largest piece of equipment, the flooring. To that end, Ecore, a manufacturer of safety, ergonomic and acoustic performance surfaces, is now offering a dedicated landing page that addresses the specific cleaning and maintenance needs and requirements for these high-touch, heavy-use spaces as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Read More...
ACSM Announces Kristin Traskie as Inaugural Certified Fitness Professional of the Year
Posted: April 9, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has announced Kristin A. Traskie, M.P.H., ACSM-CPT as the ACSM Certified Professional of the Year during ACSM’s 25th anniversary International Health & Fitness Summit. Traskie is the inaugural recipient of the award. ACSM’s Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) selected this year’s winner for demonstrating exceptional leadership, motivation and instructional skills, as well as the ability to inspire clients to achieve health and wellness goals. Read More...
