Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Gold’s Gym Crofton Debuts Mr. America Reality Show
Posted: April 8, 2021 in Chains
CROFTON, MD - As top athletes prepare to compete in the 2021 Mr. America competition, the reality show, "Mr. America's Gym. Eat. Repeat: The Road to Mr. America", provides an insider's look at the physical and emotional impacts and challenges that each experiences. Each 30-minute show is filmed in the hometowns of the six competitors, beginning on April 9 - 10, 2021 at Gold's Gym in Crofton, Maryland. Read More...
World Gym International & Champions + Legends Announce Strategic Partnership for CBD Sport Supplements
Posted: April 8, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global fitness brand and Champions + Legends, a premium manufacturer of hemp-derived CBD-based sport supplements for preparation, performance and recovery, announce a new partnership for the supply, distribution and education of the Champions & Legends product line. The partnership with Champions + Legends is one of many new initiatives World Gym International has launched to provide its franchisees and their members with the best possible fitness programming, nutritional guidance, recovery tools and supplements in the gym, at home or on the go. Read More...
ABC Fitness Solutions Acquires Fitness BI, a Leading Data Warehouse-as-a-Service Platform Providing On-Demand Business Insights to Health Clubs
Posted: April 8, 2021 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR and SAN FRANCISCO, CA - ABC Fitness Solutions, LLC (ABC), a leading provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, announced it has acquired Fitness BI, a proven Data Warehouse-as-a-Service platform providing advanced business intelligence and reporting solutions that help more than 1100 clubs make smarter, more strategic business decisions. Read More...
Mindbody Recognizes Key Team Members with Executive Promotions
Posted: April 8, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, has announced the promotion of five key team members. As the wellness industry begins to rebound, Mindbody wants to acknowledge its employees for their dedication and unwavering commitment to helping people lead happier, healthier lives. These tenured team members will be integral to the brand's ongoing growth during this year and beyond... Read More...
Matrix Fitness Partners with iFIT to Bring Unmatched Interactive Fitness Content to Health Clubs and Fitness Facilities
Posted: April 8, 2021 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world’s fastest growing commercial fitness brands, has announced a strategic partnership with iFIT, a global leader in interactive connected fitness technology and content, to bring iFIT’s proprietary workout platform to the commercial Matrix connected, touchscreen fitness portfolio. The collaboration strengthens Matrix’s products and digital solutions. Read More...
IHRSA Welcomes Members to Board of Directors and Elects Officers
Posted: April 7, 2021 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - For the first time, IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, held its annual meeting virtually to elect new members to its Board of Directors and provide updates to the membership. During the meeting, the membership elected four industry professionals to serve on the IHRSA Board of Directors. Four-year terms will begin on July 1, 2021, for the newest Board Members: Luke Carlson, Aaron Moore, Jose Teixeira and Loni Wang. Read More...
New American Council on Exercise Campaign Seeks to take Physical Activity Outside
Posted: April 7, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) launches a national advocacy campaign calling on local and state governments to expand access and reduce restrictions to using green spaces, parks and other community spaces. These typically under-utilized spaces can provide safe locations for structured, physical activity experiences led by well-qualified exercise professionals and community organizations. With the COVID-19 pandemic ever present, ACE envisions this campaign as a long-term benefit that can improve community health and reduce health inequities. Read More...
Three Lasting Post-COVID-19 Trends in the Fitness Industry
Posted: April 6, 2021 in Suppliers
Pandemics have a way of accelerating changes, and COVID-19 is no different. So, what are the three main changes that are so rapidly accelerating? 1. Digital Member Relationships 2. Connected Wellness; 3. Fitness Anywhere. Read on to learn more... Read More...
Retro Fitness Launches At-Home Workout Bike and First-Ever Dual Gym Membership
Posted: April 6, 2021 in Chains
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Retro Fitness, a leader in high-value, low price fitness, has announced the launch of Get Wheel, an at-home stationary bike with an in-gym dual membership. This marks the brand's entry into the at-home fitness arena and the first national gym to offer a membership that combines both at-home and in-gym fitness experiences. Read More...
Life Time Partners with GameFace Training to Offer Sports Performance Training for Athletes
Posted: April 6, 2021 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - At a time where young athletes are looking for more opportunities and spaces to train for their sport, Life Time, one of the nation's premier omnichannel healthy lifestyle brands, has announced a partnership with GameFace Training to offer sports performance training at Life Time Sport Winter Park in Eden Prairie and Life Time New Hope. Read More...
