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UFC GYM Appoints Adam Sedlack To Chief Executive Officer
Posted: February 11, 2021 in Chains
NEWPORT BEACH, CA - UFC GYM, the first major brand extension of UFC, the world's premier MMA organization, has announced the promotion of Adam Sedlack to Chief Executive Officer while the brand's former CEO, Mark Mastrov, will move on as Executive Chairman. Read More...
EXOS to Host Pro Day Workouts for NFL Hopefuls
Posted: February 11, 2021 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - For more than 20 years, EXOS, a leader in the field of human performance, has prepared NFL hopefuls for the opportunity to showcase their skills at the NFL scouting combine. The cancellation of the 2021 NFL scouting combine due to the COVID-19 pandemic left many athletes questioning whether they would be able to showcase their skills like past NFL hopefuls. To ensure EXOS’ roster of more than 130 athletes have the opportunity to exhibit their talent, EXOS will be hosting a two-day pro day event at three EXOS Institutes across the United States. Read More...
TSG Announces Acquisition of Adaptive Analytics
Posted: February 11, 2021 in Suppliers
PORTSMOUTH, N.H. - TSG, an Advent portfolio company and a leading global provider of business management software and integrated payments, for the Boutique, Health and Fitness and Early Education markets, announces that it has acquired Adaptive Analytics LLC., a leading provider of data analytics and visualization tools for the health and wellbeing, and fitness sectors. Immediately, TSG will integrate Intelli-hub's reporting and analytics capabilities into its leading studio management software platform Mariana Tek, with plans to follow suit across its remaining boutique solutions in future. Read More...
Buyer Beware
Posted: February 11, 2021 in Suppliers
MORRISVILLE, VT - FRAUD ALERT from Concept2: We have received reports of counterfeit Concept2 products being sold on popular retail sites. Please review these details to ensure that you're receiving genuine Concept2 products.... Read More...
U.S. Tennis Participation Surges in 2020, Adding Four Million Players
Posted: February 11, 2021 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA announced that tennis participation increased by 22% in 2020, with 21.64 million people hitting the courts according to recent data from the Physical Activity Council’s Participation (PAC) report produced by Sports Marketing Surveys. The survey and report monitor more than 120 different sports and activities participated in by Americans. Read More...
Fitness Industry Council of Canada Asks Federal Government to Make Physical Activity Tax Deductible
Posted: February 11, 2021 in Other News
EDMONTON, CANADA - Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC) has taken its most powerful stance to improve the lives of Canadians, asking the Federal Government to include fitness memberships and services as a medical cost on personal taxes. This tax incentive would elevate Canada as a global leader by becoming a nation that supports and promotes health and wellness as part of a national health care strategy. Read More...
Life Time Launches First-Ever Her Summit: An Outdoor Sport Education Series for Women from March 19 – 21
Posted: February 10, 2021 in Chains
BOULDER, CO - Her Summit, a virtual women’s retreat created to increase comfort, accessibility and knowledge of outdoor sports for women has been introduced by Life Time, the premier omnichannel healthy lifestyle brand that owns and operates luxury athletic resorts and iconic athletic events. It will take place over the course of a long weekend, March 19 - 21, during Women’s History Month. Read More...
ClubCorp Announces Kamaiu Johnson as Ambassador of New ClubLife Gateway Program
Posted: February 10, 2021 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Kamaiu Johnson, who is making his first career PGA TOUR start at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, has a story of perseverance and determination. Now, Johnson’s role as ambassador of the ClubLife Gateway program will include being available to the teen participants for advice both on and off the course, sharing his story with ClubCorp leadership and also to work with mentors in the program to better understand how they can help guide the paths of these driven young people. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Spikes Lead Generation During Historically Slower Months
Posted: February 9, 2021 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Six participating Crunch Franchisees, representing 83 Crunch clubs out of the company’s worldwide portfolio of 350+, saw incredible success with their Tesla Giveaway campaign that launched November 1 to spike lead generation during historically slower months. The winner, Catherine L, was a Founding Member at the Crunch Land O Lakes, Florida location and chose the $42,000 cash prize, which she plans to donate a portion to charity, her church and her family. Read More...
Expresso Fitness Appoints Jeff Veldhuizen Chief Executive Officer
Posted: February 9, 2021 in Suppliers
SANTA CLARA, CA - Expresso Fitness, a leader in gaming technology for the commercial fitness market, has named Jeff Veldhuizen as Chief Executive Officer. Veldhuizen, who served as Vice President of Direct to Consumer for Zwift, a connected fitness leader in virtual cycling, and held senior roles for more than a decade at Nike, will lead Expresso Fitness’ successful partner-driven B2B business, as well as drive the company’s emerging direct-to-consumer strategy. Read More...
