Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Crunch Fitness Founder and Industry Visionary Doug Levine Joins Pete Moore for the Debut of the HALO Talks Live Podcast
Posted: September 25, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Doug Levine, trailblazing fitness visionary, industry maverick, and Founder of Crunch Fitness, will give an exclusive live interview at Sid’s Gym on October 17th at 6 PM. Moderated by Pete Moore, founder of Integrity Square and HALO Talks (Health, Active Lifestyle, Outdoors), this live podcast event is an intimate opportunity for fitness professionals, facility operators, fitness employees and enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to ask questions and get answers from one of the most influential and successful figures in the space. Read More...
Precor Forms Partnership with David Lloyd Clubs
Posted: September 25, 2024 in Suppliers
WOODINVILLE, WA - Precor, a manufacturer and supplier of fitness equipment for the world’s best commercial facilities, and David Lloyd Clubs, have reached an agreement to supply a number of its clubs in the operator’s portfolio. David Lloyd Clubs is Europe’s leading premium health and wellness group, operating 133 clubs in total (104 clubs in the UK and a further 29 clubs across mainland Europe), with over 750,000 members and more than 11,500 team members. Read More...
RSPA Launches New Squash Certification
Posted: September 25, 2024 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) formally announces a new squash certification, available to existing RSPA coaches, and for the first time, coaches new to the RSPA. This certification provides comprehensive and modern training in squash coaching. Mirroring the RSPA’s expansion into pickleball and its elevated padel certification, first-time RSPA applicants can begin their racquet sports teaching career with squash. Read More...
Merrithew Expands Educational Offerings with Launch of New Professional Development Stream
Posted: September 25, 2024 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew, a global leader in mind-body education and equipment, announces the launch of its Professional Development stream. This new educational offering is designed to provide movement professionals and enthusiasts with cutting-edge knowledge and specialized skills to enhance their careers and elevate their expertise in the ever-evolving Pilates and mind-body exercise landscape. Read More...
ABC Fitness Partners with Perkville to Bring Fresh Features and Opportunities through its Mobile App
Posted: September 24, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness, a leading technology provider for fitness businesses everywhere, has launched new integration capabilities for its ABC Ignite Engagement app, partnering with longtime referral and loyalty SaaS provider, Perkville. This partnership represents a significant move for the health and fitness technology sector, providing new features that will increase membership engagement, retention and referrals for ABC Fitness’ 30,000+ customers globally. Read More...
Zumba Partners with Spice Girl Mel B. to Launch Exclusive Class
Posted: September 24, 2024 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - Zumba, a global fitness brand known for its exhilarating dance workouts, announces an exciting new partnership with Mel B., one of the world's most iconic entertainers and a member of the legendary Spice Girls. The two are coming together to deliver a brand-new class called "Spice Up Your Moves," available exclusively on the Zumba App. Read More...
Workout Anytime’s Personal Trainer Education Approved by NASM and AFAA
Posted: September 23, 2024 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the 24/7 fitness concept with over 200 units across the U.S., announces that its personal trainer education has received approval from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). By offering these NASM and AFAA-approved academies, Workout Anytime demonstrates its ongoing commitment to supporting the growth and success of personal trainers within the industry. Read More...
Zeamo Launches Mayo Clinic Diet Plans
Posted: September 23, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Zeamo, a corporate wellness technology platform which makes it easy and affordable for today’s busy HR manager to offer engaging and all-inclusive wellness solutions, announces it has entered an agreement with the Mayo Clinic to offer their award-winning diet plans to Zeamo’s growing corporate clients and their employees with substantial cost savings. Read More...
Fitness World Canada Offers Classes in Care Homes to Promote Lifelong Fitness
Posted: September 19, 2024 in Chains
VANCOUVER, BC - Fitness World announces its first long-term community partnership with Retirement Concepts Senior Living facilities across Metro Vancouver to provide free fitness classes to residents. The pilot program proved to be a resounding success, resulting in the fitness club bringing these same free fitness classes to residents year-round across four Metro Vancouver Retirement Concepts facilities in Surrey, Langley, White Rock and Maple Ridge starting in October. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Des Moines, Iowa
Posted: September 18, 2024 in Chains
DES MOINES, IA - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa. The $5 million, 40,000 square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors this winter. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures, LLC, Crunch Des Moines will be located in the old Gordmans building, creating a new fitness offering for residents of Des Moines. Brian Hibbard currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, which owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S. Read More...
Global Fitness Participation Reached New Heights in 2023
Posted: September 18, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The global fitness industry reached new milestones in 2023 as more people than ever embraced health and fitness across key regions. According to data collected by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and published in its 2024 HFA Global Report, several established markets reported record membership levels and fitness penetration, while many emerging markets displayed robust potential for further development. Read More...
Planet Fitness Inspires Nearly 3 Million High School Students to Prioritize Their Health with Annual High School Summer Pass Program
Posted: September 18, 2024 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces that nearly three million high school students signed up for its annual High School Summer Pass program, logging more than 12 million workouts this summer between June 1 and August 31. Read More...
Club Automation Launches Integration with Edge to Drive Member Engagement and Employee Recognition
Posted: September 18, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces a partnership with Edge to offer an integration with Club Automation. Edge, an employee-driven growth solution, boosts both member and staff engagement by rewarding employees for positive customer interactions and outcomes. Together the companies aim to enhance member engagement, improve operational efficiency and drive staff performance in fitness clubs. Read More...
Club Studio Opens New Location in Citrus Heights, California
Posted: September 17, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC announces it has opened a new Club Studio location in Citrus Heights, California on Sunrise Boulevard, bringing top-of-the-line amenities, boutique studio classes and wellness services together in one gym. With an investment of approximately $10M, the club boasts a dynamic, modern and elegant interior space and equipment. Read More...
Easy Mile Fitness Acquires Nine Planet Fitness Locations in Oregon
Posted: September 17, 2024 in Chains
BOSTON, MA - Easy Mile Fitness, a privately held Planet Fitness franchisee, has announced it has acquired nine Planet Fitness locations in Oregon from the Lubrano Franchise Group (OKTA Holdings). The new territory marks Easy Mile Fitness' entry into the west coast market. The nine Planet Fitness locations are located in the fast-growing market of Portland and Eugene, Oregon. Read More...
Introducing An Evolved USPTA: The Racquet Sports Professionals Association
Posted: September 17, 2024 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), a leading trade organization for tennis professionals since 1927, has rebranded to the Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA). This change positions the RSPA to elevate and support a broad spectrum of careers across the entire racquet sports industry. Read More...
Fitness On Demand Announces New Partnership with Motosumo
Posted: September 17, 2024 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Fitness On Demand announce a groundbreaking partnership with Motosumo, a cutting-edge company revolutionizing cycling workouts with innovative, accessible technology that brings live and interactive cycling experiences to every bike. Read More...
In-Shape Family Fitness Kicks Off 10th Annual In-Shape Fights Cancer Campaign with $200,000 Fundraising Goal
Posted: September 16, 2024 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - In-Shape Family Fitness launches its 10th annual In-Shape Fights Cancer campaign, a six-week-long initiative dedicated to raising funds for cancer research and support services. This year, the campaign aims to raise an ambitious $200,000, bringing In-Shape's total contribution to an extraordinary $1 million over the past decade. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Wants To Know If You’re Fitter Than a Fifth Grader
Posted: September 16, 2024 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, an industry leader in holistic fitness, announces the return of a cornerstone of American physical education: the Presidential Physical Fitness test. This challenge, both loved and hated, was originally intended to create a nationwide standard for whole-body physical fitness. Read More...
Life Time Announces Nationwide “GO90” Fundraiser Workout to Fight ALS on September 28
Posted: September 12, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) announces the nationwide launch of Life Time x Augie's Quest GO90, a nationwide workout fundraiser to benefit both Augie's Quest to Cure ALS and the Life Time Foundation, two organizations that focus on ALS research and patient care, and youth nutrition, movement and conservation efforts respectively. The event will take place on Saturday, September 28, across Life Time's athletic country clubs. Read More...
