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SilverSneakers Pulse Survey: 85% of U.S. Senior Respondents Plan to Take COVID-19 Vaccine
Posted: November 24, 2020 in Other News
NASHVILLE, TN - Tivity Health® Inc. (Nasdaq: TVTY), a leading provider of health improvement solutions, including SilverSneakers, the nation's leading community fitness program for older adults with 16 million eligible members nationwide, unveiled the results of a nationally representative survey of its SilverSneakers members, with almost 4,000 seniors responding from 49 U.S. states. The SilverSneakers Pulse survey uncovers senior perceptions of a COVID-19 vaccine and their willingness to receive the vaccine once available. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Organizes ‘XPRO’ Cast to Pioneer its Digital Workouts
Posted: November 24, 2020 in Suppliers
IRVINE, CA - Following the launch of its streaming platform GO, Xponential Fitness, a curator of leading boutique fitness brands with over 1,600 studios open worldwide, has announced the debut of its XPROS, a highly-qualified team of fitness and wellness professionals who will instruct its live and on-demand workouts going forward. Read More...
ALS TDI Honors Community Members with 2020 ALS Leadership Awards
Posted: November 23, 2020 in Other News
CAMBRIDGE, MA - 2020 has been a year unlike any other. Facing a global pandemic, economic uncertainty, and the realities of lockdowns, quarantines and social distancing, the ALS community still found many creative ways to stay strong and united, even from afar. The support of this community has been incredibly important to keeping research to end Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) at the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) going, despite the many challenges we’ve all faced this year. Read More...
TECHNOGYM Opens Its New Los Angeles Store
Posted: November 23, 2020 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - TECHNOGYM announces the opening of its brand-new retail store in Los Angeles, California. The two-floor space, located in the heart of the West Hollywood Design District, totals over 3,500 square feet and has been designed to offer a real Wellness lifestyle experience and allow people to discover the best products, technologies and services for physical exercise at home. The store will also have access to experienced personal trainers and interior designers for bespoke home-gym projects and personalized consultations. Read More...
Life Time Files for Access to Data Under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act
Posted: November 20, 2020 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time is requesting access to government data under the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 13. Through this request, they are seeking to inspect and/or copy public data created, produced, received, maintained, or disseminated from March 6, 2020, to present and that includes, but is not limited to, any data in documents, letters, emails, text messages, notes, reports, and/or meeting minutes related to... Read More...
One in Four Health and Fitness Clubs Could Close by Year-End
Posted: November 19, 2020 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Based on data from major payment processing firms, 15% of fitness clubs and studios have closed permanently as of September 30. Up to one in four health clubs may close by the end of the year as club operators grapple with the coronavirus pandemic’s disproportionate impact. At the peak of mandated closures in the spring, virtually all health and fitness centers in the U.S. were closed. Bankruptcies of national and regional health club groups reinforce the financial distress inflicted by the pandemic. The vast majority of facilities are small businesses at elevated risk of closure, typically lacking the leverage of larger boxes that often anchor shopping malls. To date, more than $15 billion in revenue has been lost, along with the economic activity that brick and mortar facilities contribute to their local communities. Read More...
New ACE Education Offers Pilates Instructor Training for Exercise Professionals to Encourage Client Longevity
Posted: November 19, 2020 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Pilates Unlimited - The Art of Movement have launched a new continuing education course, the Pilates Mat Specialist Program. This new course prepares exercise professionals to incorporate mat Pilates exercises into their existing training offerings and confidently instruct specific mat Pilates classes. Read More...
Local Marketing Strategies to Build Your Membership (Even During COVID-19)
Posted: November 18, 2020 in Chains
In “normal” times, gym operators have a host of options for marketing their facilities, from participating in community events to sponsoring sports leagues. But, during COVID, the very thing that makes these marketing tactics appealing (a large potential audience) is mostly off-limits. Additionally, gyms have to counteract the public’s potential concern about indoor activities, including workouts. Read More...
EōS Fitness Brings Signature High-Value, Low-Price Gym to North Central Phoenix
Posted: November 18, 2020 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - As Arizonans continue to prioritize their health and wellness amid the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking high quality, affordable fitness options, EōS Fitness officially opened its 24th High-Value, Low-Price (HVLP) gym in the state, expanding its services to North Central Phoenix. EōS Fitness currently has more than 75 locations open or on the way, serving gym patrons in Arizona, Southern California, Nevada, Utah and Florida, with plans to open at least 15 new locations in Arizona, over the next 24 months. Read More...
YogaSix Launches Proprietary 300-Hour Virtual Yoga Teacher Training
Posted: November 18, 2020 in Chains, Suppliers
IRVINE, CA - YogaSix, a leading boutique yoga brand, has announced the launch of its propriety 300-Hour Virtual Yoga Teacher Training, the first of which will be held from January to June 2021. To be led by three world class YogaSix Master Trainers, Christine Kick, Zac Armstrong and Emilie Porter-Rand, the 300-Hour program is designed for both active yoga teachers looking to expand their practical skillset and individuals realizing their passion for yoga and desire to teach. Read More...
