Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Curves Celebrates 28 Years of Ingenuity and Innovation in the Women’s Fitness Industry
Posted: October 7, 2020 in Chains
WACO, TX - This year, Curves celebrates 28 years of delivering a fitness solution designed specifically for women and 28 years of creating entrepreneurial opportunities for women who want to own their own business, provide for the financial needs of their families and be a health resource in their communities. Read More...
IHRSA Announces New Dates and Location for IHRSA 2021
Posted: October 6, 2020 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has announced that the Annual IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show (IHRSA 2021) will now take place September 20 - 22, 2021, in Los Angeles, CA. IHRSA 2021 marks the association’s 40th anniversary. In fact, IHRSA 2021 will take place exactly 40 years to the month of IHRSA’s founding in September of 1981. Read More...
USTA and Genesis Health Clubs Partner to Grow Tennis Participation
Posted: October 6, 2020 in Chains, Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - USTA and Genesis Health Clubs has announced a strategic partnership that brings together the national governing body for tennis in the United States with one of the largest health and tennis club companies in the country. Through this relationship, both parties will combine resources to continue growing the sport of tennis, with a particular focus on attracting new youth and adult players. Read More...
Crunch Franchising Named One of The 2020 Top Growth Franchises By Entrepreneur Magazine; Expands Footprint In New York With A New Signature Location In Midtown East
Posted: October 5, 2020 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness, the health club brand known for making serious fitness fun through innovative programming and an inclusive atmosphere, was named one of the top-ranking growth franchises by Entrepreneur magazine. Crunch also announces its continuing commitment to bringing back New York City better than ever and will swing open the doors to selling memberships at its brand-new, long-awaited Signature outpost in the heart of Midtown with a target opening in Fall 2020. Read More...
Subject Line Tips for Health Club Email Marketing
Posted: October 4, 2020 in Suppliers
Even the most well-crafted email is worthless to you if it never gets opened. That’s why your email subject line should never be an afterthought. The goal of the subject line is to capture your audience’s attention and leave them wanting more. In this article, we’ll go over a few tips for writing engaging subject lines that will make your health club email marketing campaign a success. Read More...
Reps. Quigley & Fitzpatrick File Health & Fitness Recovery Act
Posted: October 2, 2020 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Since previous government programs have not been sufficient for all the health and fitness facilities affected by COVID-19, U.S. Reps. Michael Quigley (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) have filed the Health & Fitness Recovery Act of 2020. IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, and IHRSA Board Ex-officio, Jim Worthington, of the Newtown Athletic Club worked with Fitzpatrick to draft the bill. Then, Gale Landers of Fitness Formula Clubs was brought on board to gain Quigley’s endorsement so that the bill would have both Republican and Democratic representation. Read More...
Blink Fitness Launches Virtual Training Program
Posted: October 2, 2020 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness announces the launch of a new virtual training program through a platform powered by FlexIt technology. The platform allows Blink to continue to put its community first by providing current and prospective members with a simple way to schedule personalized, one-on-one virtual personal training sessions. Read More...
ABC Fitness Solutions Unveils Rebranding
Posted: October 1, 2020 in Suppliers
SHERWOOD, AR - ABC Fitness Solutions, formerly known as ABC Financial Services, has unveiled a corporate rebranding that reaffirms the company’s commitment to the health and fitness industry, supported by powerful, new club management and member engagement capabilities atop the market-leading billing and payment services that ABC is known for. Read More...
Intelivideo Names Adam Zeitsiff President and CEO
Posted: October 1, 2020 in Suppliers
BROOMFIELD, CO - Intelivideo, a video on demand (VOD) and digital technology platform for gyms and health clubs, has announced the appointment of Adam Zeitsiff as the company's new President and CEO, effective immediately. Zeitsiff, who most recently served as President and CEO of global fitness icon Gold's Gym, is stepping into this new role as Matt Given, exiting CEO of Intelivideo, transitions to serve as chairman of Intelivideo's Board of Directors. Read More...
Jon Canarick and Alison Minter Named Managing Partners of North Castle Partners, LLC
Posted: October 1, 2020 in Suppliers
GREENWICH, CT - North Castle Partners has announced that Jon Canarick and Alison Minter have both been promoted from Partners to Managing Partners of the firm. Together with founder and Managing Partner, Chip Baird, Canarick and Minter now comprise North Castle's Management Committee. North Castle is a leading private equity firm focused on consumer businesses that promote healthy, active and sustainable living. Read More...
