Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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U.S. Fitness Industry Revenue Dropped 58% in 2020
Posted: February 25, 2021 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - After posting record numbers in 2019, the U.S. health club industry was off to a promising start last year. No one would have imagined that by spring, virtually all gyms and studios would be closed. The pandemic took a harsh toll on fitness club operators, employees and consumers. And, it may take years for the industry to recover from the damage. Five indicators speak to the indelible mark COVID left on the industry last year: Industry revenue plummeted by 58%; 17% of fitness facilities permanently closed in the U.S.; Eight major fitness companies filed for bankruptcy; More than 1 million industry employees lost their jobs; Americans lacked access to their go-to outlets for fitness and health. Read More...
UpSwell Research Uncovers What Consumers Need To Rejoin Gyms
Posted: February 25, 2021 in Suppliers
KENNESAW, GA - UpSwell, a marketing firm that specializes in helping gyms expand their member base, share insights from their fitness consumer research, delving into consumer behavior in the fitness industry. Based on responses from 1,000 U.S. consumers, the fitness consumer survey uncovers the factors considered by a consumer when deciding which gym to join and when to go back during these unprecedented times. These factors include cost, type of gym, distance, advertising influence and timing. Read More...
TSG and Clearent Merge to Form Xplor, a Global Platform Integrating Software, Payments and Commerce-Enabling Solutions
Posted: February 25, 2021 in Suppliers
ATLANTA, GA - Transaction Services Group (TSG), a global provider of business management software and integrated payments for the subscription economy, and Clearent, a full-service, integrated payment solutions provider based in the United States, has announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement. The resulting company will be relaunched as Xplor Technologies serving over 82,000 businesses that processed over $27 billion in payments, operating across 158 countries in 2020. The group's offering combines enterprise software solutions for businesses in five industry verticals - Education, Health and Fitness, Boutique Wellness, Field Services and Personal Services - and a global, cloud-based processing platform that allows clients to seamlessly and securely process payments for their services. Read More...
VASA Fitness to Open Three New Clubs In High-Growth Markets In March 2021
Posted: February 24, 2021 in Chains
DENVER, CO - VASA Fitness has announced plans to open three new clubs in March in high-growth markets where its fitness brand is already very strong. VASA will open brand new clubs and celebrate with safe grand opening events in Phoenix, Arizona on March 1, Herriman, Utah on March 13 and Westminster, Colorado on March 15. Read More...
Professional Fitness Training to Help Active Agers
Posted: February 24, 2021 in Suppliers
DEERFIELD, IL - Globally, society is in the middle of a longevity revolution, meaning seniors are the fastest growing demographic. Population projections estimate that this group will double to 1.5 billion in 2050, implying that 1 in 6 people in the world will be over the age of 65. SCW Fitness, a proud leader of continuing professional health and wellness education, is eager to announce the first ever Active Aging Summit. Read More...
USTA to Provide $100,000 in Scholarships to PTM Students in 2021-22
Posted: February 24, 2021 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The USTA announced that it will partner with the U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) to grant up to $100,000 in scholarships to current or incoming college students enrolled in Professional Tennis Management (PTM) programs, a move to support students looking to pursue careers in the tennis industry. Read More...
TRUE Fitness Announces New Stryker Slat Treadmill
Posted: February 24, 2021 in Suppliers
ST. LOUIS, MO - TRUE Fitness, manufacturer of commercial cardio and strength equipment since 1981, announces the introduction of the Stryker Slat Treadmill. The next evolution of TRUE treadmills have arrived. After over 40 years of traditional deck and belt treadmill innovation, TRUE has introduced a slat treadmill built for the long run. Read More...
These Small Pivots Will Prepare Your Gym to Seize Opportunity in 2021
Posted: February 23, 2021 in Suppliers
2020 derailed most of our business plans (and many of your members’ workout routines) for the year. The limitations of many fitness centers greatly reduced exercise options, and many people had to adjust their goals for being physically active. These changes will likely continue this year, sparking a challenge for gyms to rethink how and where to connect with their members. So, how can you adjust your gym’s marketing strategy to set yourself up for success in 2021? Read More...
BoxUnion and TITLE Boxing Club Announce New Chief Operating Officer
Posted: February 23, 2021 in Chains
SANTA MONICA, CA - BoxUnion Holdings, parent company to TITLE Boxing Club and BoxUnion, has announced Justin Ghadery as its Chief Operating Officer. Ghadery joins at an exciting time for the boxing brands, as BoxUnion Holdings recently acquired the 163-unit franchisor TITLE Boxing Club as well as its digital platform, TITLE Boxing Club On Demand. In his role, Ghadery will continue to ignite the company's commitment to innovation, while streamlining systems and processes to position the business for long-term growth. Read More...
Peloton Enters into Agreement to Acquire Cevian Technologies
Posted: February 23, 2021 in Suppliers
CALGARY, AB - Peloton announces that they have entered into an agreement to acquire Cevian Technologies, a cloud-based software company that specializes in real-time data acquisition, visualization and reporting tools for the completions industry. Read More...
