Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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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...
USPTA, ATA Partner to Provide Opportunities in Tennis
Posted: January 13, 2021 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL, The USPTA has announced it will partner with the American Tennis Association (ATA) to provide extensive educational opportunities to ATA coaches. As part of the agreement, the USPTA is committed to granting Free Access to USPTA division conferences and the USPTA World Conference to a select number of ATA and HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) coaches. In addition, ATA coaches will have access to the USPTA’s education website. Read More...
Michael Joyce, Jenna Worswick Join USTA Player Development
Posted: January 13, 2021 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Renowned women’s coach, Michael Joyce, who has coached multiple Grand Slam champions, including Maria Sharapova, and strength and conditioning coach, Jenna Worswick, have joined USTA Player Development in full-time roles. Read More...
What the COVID-19 Vaccine Means for the Fitness Industry
Posted: January 12, 2021 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Within weeks of the emergence of COVID-19, scientists had already begun work on developing a vaccine. By fall, both Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna’s vaccines were leading the race, and in November, both had reported their vaccines were over 90% effective in preventing COVID-19 infection in phase 3 clinical trials. In December, health authorities in several countries approved or provided emergency authorization for use of these vaccines, and healthcare workers and long-term care residents received the first vaccines. As of January 8, 2020, three vaccines are approved for use in certain countries/regions. The vaccine is key to returning the world to business as usual, but the effect will not be immediate. We will likely be dealing with COVID-19 restrictions, protocols and effects throughout 2021. Read More...
Pure Barre President Sarah Luna Selected as President of Parent Company Xponential Fitness
Posted: January 12, 2021 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, the largest curator of premium boutique fitness brands including Pure Barre, Club Pilates, CycleBar, YogaSix, StretchLab, Row House, AKT and STRIDE, has announced the appointment of Sarah Luna, current President of Pure Barre, to a new executive role as President of Xponential Fitness. In this new position, Luna will drive efficiencies across all eight brands and Xponential departments, lead projects and partnerships for the parent company, and manage efforts with the executive team to achieve their aggressive growth plans. Stepping into Luna's role as President of Pure Barre will be Regan Stokes, the brand's current Senior Vice President of Operations. Read More...
Timothy Walker Named Chief Financial Officer For 9Round Franchising, LLC
Posted: January 11, 2021 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round Franchising, LLC, has announced Timothy Walker as Chief Financial Officer. Walker brings over 20 years of experience in operations, accounting and corporate finance to the position and will oversee the strategic financial direction for the growing franchise network. Read More...
Cincinnati Sports Club, TriHealth Offering Free Seminars Focusing on Mental Health
Posted: January 8, 2021 in Independents
CINCINNATI, OH - The COVID-19 pandemic has created a financial toll that has impacted many, especially when it comes to mental health and wellbeing. Starting next week, the Cincinnati Sports Club is partnering with TriHealth to host free seminars focusing on strategies to improve the way you live. Experts will explore different topics trying to get people back on the right track after a difficult year. Read More...
