Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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USTA Foundation Celebrates 30 Years, Raises $2.2M at Opening Night Gala
Posted: August 28, 2024 in Suppliers
FLUSHING, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), celebrated 30 years of serving up dreams during its Opening Night Gala at the 2024 U.S. Open. The annual event raised over $2.2 million to help support the more than 250 community organizations that are part of the USTA Foundation’s flagship National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network. Read More...
ACSM CCRB Call for Nominations
Posted: August 28, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) is seeking ACSM-CEP certified exercise professionals who are willing to serve on the CCRB’s various subcommittees. The Board is seeking to fill two (2) available volunteer positions. Read More...
Life Time to Expand in Austin, Texas with Luxurious South Lamar Athletic Country Club; Mid-2025 Opening Expected
Posted: August 27, 2024 in Chains
AUSTIN, TX - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) announces plans to bring a new athletic country club to the vibrant South Lamar neighborhood of Austin, Texas as part of the dynamic four-acre mixed-use development - The Bouldin. Construction of Life Time Austin South Lamar is set to begin later this year. A mid- to late-2025 opening is anticipated for this luxurious Life Time location. Read More...
Peloton Reimagines Approach to Creating Expanded Fitness + Wellness Experiences
Posted: August 27, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton ("Company") is laser focused on creating accessible, motivating fitness and wellness offerings at every level, from beginner to expert. While the Company loves to innovate and create new experiences, it’s important it does so in an informed way. Hearing from current and potential future members gives the Company real-world learnings that shape how it shows up for its community every day. Read More...
JETSET Pilates Debuts First Location in Texas, Setting the Stage for Statewide Expansion
Posted: August 26, 2024 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - JETSET Pilates, the Miami-based, modern Reformer Pilates franchise, combining curated music and fitness for the ultimate revitalizing experience, announces its plans to further expand in Texas through franchising. They've recently opened their first location in McKinney, Texas and are expected to open more in the near future. Read More...
Fitness First Australia Unveils Recovery Concept at New Flagship Location
Posted: August 26, 2024 in Chains
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - Fitness First Australia, owned by Fitness & Lifestyle Group, has opened the doors to a new AU$8M flagship club in the Melbourne suburb of Richmond. Following a phased opening that began on July 1, the final signature elements of the 4,000 square-meter Platinum club were unveiled to the public on August 26. Read More...
Professional Tennis Registry Announces Peter Hurley as New CEO
Posted: August 26, 2024 in Suppliers
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL - The Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announces the appointment of Peter Hurley as its new Chief Executive Officer. Hurley will take the helm of PTR, along with its umbrella organizations --the Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), Professional Platform Tennis Registry (PPTR) and Padel Coaches Registry (PCR)-- bringing with him a wealth of experience in sports leadership and a passion for advancing the racquet sports industry. Read More...
ACSM, Exercise Connection Announce New Autism Exercise Specialist Course
Posted: August 23, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine, along with partner Exercise Connection, announces a new continuing education course for exercise and medical professionals serving clients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Exercise Connection promotes the use of exercise to successfully empower the autism and special needs community to build an active lifestyle. The new Autism Exercise Specialist Course helps to meet a growing need for knowledgeable exercise professionals trained to create positive exercise experiences and advocate for the autistic community. Read More...
Meaningful Partners Acquires Fitness Ventures, the Second Largest Crunch Fitness Franchisee
Posted: August 21, 2024 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA and AUSTIN, TX - Meaningful Partners, LLC announces the closing of its acquisition of Fitness Ventures, LLC, the second largest Crunch Fitness franchisee. Founded by CEO Brian Hibbard in 2016, Fitness Ventures is a leading health and wellness platform that currently owns and operates 47 locations with rights to develop clubs in multiple geographies across the United States. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Launches All-New FitPerks Loyalty Program To Encourage More Movement, More Often
Posted: August 21, 2024 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, an industry leader in health and fitness, announces the launch of their loyalty program designed to reward members for their commitment to a healthy, active lifestyle. With FitPerks, members can enjoy a wide range of exclusive benefits and offers, making their fitness journey even more rewarding. Read More...
SportsArt Campus Challenge Second Place Winner University of Michigan Awarded Sustainable Fitness Equipment Valued at $43,000
Posted: August 21, 2024 in Suppliers
SEATTLE, WA - University of Michigan students have an exciting new sustainability effort in place in both the Intramural Sports Building and North Campus Recreation Building and it is thanks to one of its students who took the opportunity to enter the SportsArt nationwide Campus Challenge sweepstakes. This equipment is valued at $43,000 and will empower students to reduce their carbon footprint with every workout. Read More...
PPR Hits 10,000 Members, Becoming Largest Int’l Pickleball Coaches Organization
Posted: August 21, 2024 in Suppliers
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL - The Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) announces a significant milestone, reaching 10,000 members worldwide, making it the largest international pickleball coaches organization of its kind. As an official education and certification partner of USA Pickleball, PPR continues to lead the way in promoting excellence in pickleball coaching and instruction. Read More...
USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation to Sell Naming Rights, Sponsorship for New Tennis Campus
Posted: August 20, 2024 in Suppliers
HERNDON, VA - The USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation has retained Aggregate Sports, a New York City-based sports marketing firm, to sell naming rights and sponsorship packages for the USTA Mid-Atlantic Tennis Campus. The complex, which will offer 190,000-square-feet of courts and facilities for tennis, pickleball, health, wellness and community-building in Loudoun County, Virginia is scheduled to break ground in 2025 and open in 2026. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Opens Newest D.C.-Area Gym in Georgetown
Posted: August 19, 2024 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Gold's Gym, the growing iconic fitness brand, has opened its 18th Washington, D.C.-area gym in the heart of Georgetown, created in the image of its legendary original location, "The Mecca of Bodybuilding" in Venice Beach. The 25,000-square-foot gym, located in Georgetown Park is owned by Gold's Gym D.C. Metro, which owns 18 D.C.-area Gold's Gym locations and has plans to open six more locally. Read More...
Bay Club Announces Partnership with Local Kitchens to Elevate Culinary Experience
Posted: August 19, 2024 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Bay Club Company ("Bay Club"), a premier sports and active lifestyle company with ten West Coast campuses from San Diego to the Pacific Northwest, announces its partnership with Local Kitchens, a multi-brand restaurant that collaborates with beloved chefs to offer a diverse and delicious menu under one roof. This partnership aims to introduce the members of Bay Club to the chefs and menu collaborations that Local Kitchens offers, beginning at Bay Club Redwood Shores ("Redwood Shores"), one of its flagship sports resorts located in the Peninsula. Read More...
EōS Fitness Continues Growth with Opening of 100th Gym
Posted: August 16, 2024 in Chains
LAS VEGAS, NV - EōS Fitness, the fast-growing High Value, Low Price (HVLP) gym, hit an impressive milestone with the opening of its 100th gym. This location puts the company one step further on its path of rapid expansion, with plans to open 250 gyms by 2030. EōS’ 100th gym marks the company’s 16th location in Nevada and is the state’s first location to include one of EōS’ latest fitness innovations, the CryoLounge. Read More...
Marketing Veteran, Maggie Lower, Joins ABC Fitness as Chief Marketing Officer
Posted: August 15, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness, a leading technology provider for fitness businesses everywhere, announces the appointment of Maggie Lower as Chief Marketing Officer. Effective immediately, Lower will lead the global marketing efforts for ABC Fitness as it continues to transform fitness visions into seamless reality. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Mandeville, Louisiana
Posted: August 14, 2024 in Chains
MANDEVILLE, LA - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Mandeville in Mandeville, Louisiana. The $5 million, 29,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in December 2024. Fit Fusion, LLC is a joint-venture company that operates locations in Indiana and Michigan. The franchisee will open 4-5 locations per year over the next two years, with the first location in Noblesville, Indiana. Read More...
Life Time Files Patent, Announces The Ultimate Pickleball
Posted: August 14, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time, which continues to be at the forefront of the fastest-growing sport in America, announces it has filed a patent for The Ultimate Pickleball. Designed to address common issues of inconsistent speed, bounce and durability, the new patent-pending ball will be unveiled during an exclusive event featuring tennis legend and pickleball fan, Andre Agassi, at Life Time's PENN 1 in New York City. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Welcomes the Return of its PSL Workout
Posted: August 14, 2024 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - As the leaves start to change, Orangetheory Fitness (OTF) is (pumpkin) spicing up fall fitness routines with the return of its fan-favorite "PSL" workout. On August 27th at OTF, PSL stands for (P)ress, (S)quat, and (L)unge, and this day of classes is bound to be the perfect kickstart to the season. Read More...
