Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Strength Training Principles: How to Educate New Clients Effectively
Posted: January 20, 2021 in Suppliers
CHANDLER, AZ - As trainers and fitness professionals, it is essential to remember that every client and member we work with starts their strength training journey with a different baseline and understanding of strength training principles and best practices. Many individuals are unaware of the science behind strength training. The educational topics that are essential to incorporate are... Read More...
OneFitStop Appoints Industry Veteran Phil Bonomo as Vice President of Sales
Posted: January 19, 2021 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jarron Aizen, CEO of OneFitStop, has appointed Phil Bonomo as Vice President of Sales for North America. Bonomo is an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience. Over that time, he has been a club operator, led marketing and sales at IHRSA, and has brought several new products and services to market. Read More...
Wellbeats Introduces New Guided Cardio Channel to its Members
Posted: January 19, 2021 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Wellbeats announces the addition of a new guided cardio channel for its members. Guided Cardio is a new channel providing a unique workout experience for Wellbeats members through audio-based coaching and interval tracking, all using any cardio machine a member has access to at home. Read More...
New Year, New IHRSA Initiatives
Posted: January 15, 2021 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The New Year is often a time for sweeping changes and large steps forward. 2020 has been a challenging year across the globe, especially for the health and fitness club industry. We have all put in countless hours of work to make our industry stronger, better and more resilient. As 2021 gets into full swing, IHRSA has a lot of new developments to share... Read More...
Four Things to Look for in ALS Research in 2021
Posted: January 15, 2021 in Other News
CAMBRIDGE, MA - While 2020 left the ALS research community adjusting to unprecedented circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 is showing some early promise as an exciting year in the search for effective treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Here are some of the most important research findings and advancements to look forward to as we move into the new year... Read More...
Javad Ra’ed Named Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Mindbody
Posted: January 14, 2021 in Suppliers
Mindbody SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA – Mindbody, a leading technology platform for the wellness industry, today announced the hiring of Javad Ra’ed as Vice President of Strategic Accounts. Ra’ed brings considerable experience leading and managing strategic account teams having done so for global brands such as IBM, Fiserv, and Equifax. In his role, Ra’ed will […] Read More...
Red’s Celebrates 58 Years in Business
Posted: January 13, 2021 in Independents
LAFAYETTE, LA - On January 13, 1963, Red's opened for business. Now, it is celebrating 58 years serving the Lafayette Louisiana community. Congratulations to Red Lerille and Team on this great achievement! Read More...
World Gym Tucson to Open in 2021
Posted: January 13, 2021 in Chains
NEWPORT BEACH, CA - World Gym International, an iconic global fitness brand, will open its first Arizona gym in Tucson in Summer 2021. World Gym Tucson will be a brand new 20,000 square-foot flagship fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Read More...
Curves Introduces Virtual Group Coaching Option for MyCurves On Demand
Posted: January 13, 2021 in Chains
WACO, TX - Curves, one of the largest chains of fitness clubs for women in the world, is celebrating the first birthday of their at-home video-on-demand program, MyCurves On Demand, with the introduction of their new Virtual Group Coaching membership. Read More...
Daxko Expands Integrated Payments & Billing Solutions for the Health, Fitness and Wellness Industry
Posted: January 13, 2021 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko has announced the expansion of its integrated payments and full service billing offering, Gains Pro, to serve all types of organizations in the health, fitness and wellness industry from boutique gyms, to fitness clubs, and nonprofits like YMCAs and JCCs. Read More...
