Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
Motionsoft Joins Daxko to Expand the Most Extensive Tech-Based Community in Health and Wellness
Posted: August 21, 2020 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko has announced that it acquired Motionsoft, a thought leader in member management software that powers some of the largest brands in the club industry. With a full continuum of solutions and services for an ever-changing business environment, Daxko offers member-based business software, CRM, digital marketing, payment processing, full service billing, community engagement solutions, workout tracking and a trusted integration platform, to the entire health, wellness and fitness industry. Read More...
Blink Fitness Plans to Reopen Gyms in the Long Island, Westchester, Syracuse, Rochester and New York City Markets
Posted: August 21, 2020 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness has announced that, in accordance with local and state reopening guidelines in New York State, Long Island, Westchester, Syracuse, Rochester and New York City, gyms will be reopening on the following dates with modified operating hours... These abbreviated hours will allow for thorough cleaning and disinfecting procedures overnight. With the reopening process carefully developed and executed, Blink is excited to welcome members and employees back into the gym. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location In Normal, IL
Posted: August 20, 2020 in Chains
NORMAL, IL - Crunch Franchise plans to open a $6 million, 45,000 square-foot facility with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Normal, IL and will begin selling memberships mid-November. Though Crunch Normal plans to open in late December, the facility will operate at a temporary location at a former Golds Gym Express starting Friday August 21st. All former Golds Gym members will be offered special enrollment deals. Read More...
Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. Receives Second Nasdaq Notice Regarding Non-Compliance With Continued Listing Standards
Posted: August 20, 2020 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. (“TSI” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: CLUB) received a second notice on August 18, 2020 from the Listing Qualifications Department of Nasdaq indicating that, as a result of the Company’s failure to timely file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2020 (the “Second Quarterly Report”), and because the Company remains delinquent in filing its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2020 (the “First Quarterly Report,” and together with the Second Quarterly Report, the “Reports”), the Company remains in non-compliance with the continued listing requirements as set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1). The notice has no immediate impact on the listing of the Company’s common stock, which will continue to trade on the Nasdaq Global Market, subject to the Company’s compliance with other applicable continued listing requirements. The Company’s management is working diligently to complete the Reports and intends to file them as soon as practicable. Read More...
Joe Moore Departing as President and CEO of IHRSA
Posted: August 19, 2020 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) President and CEO, Joe Moore, has been in the health and fitness industry for over 45 years, starting in 1972 when he opened his first commercial facility that grew from a single club to a health club chain with 20 locations in three states. Moore sold the company in 2004. He served as Chairman of the IHRSA Board during the 2005 – 2006 fiscal year prior to being named President and CEO. Moore became President and CEO in 2006 after the retirement of then Executive Director Emeritus John McCarthy. During his tenure at IHRSA, Moore had many accomplishments and played a prominent role in coalition building for the industry. Today, IHRSA’s Board of Directors has announced that Joe Moore will be departing as the organization’s President and CEO, effective immediately. The IHRSA Board of Directors will be forming a CEO search committee to begin the process of identifying Moore’s replacement. Read More...
JLR Associates Announces Expansion of Services to Include Recruitment for Both Personal Trainers and Group Exercise Trainers
Posted: August 19, 2020 in Suppliers
DEDHAM, MA - JLR Associates announces the expansion of their services to now include recruitment for both Personal Trainers and Group Exercise Trainers. Over the years, JLR Associates had many requests to fill these types of positions, and the company is pleased to now provide this service to the fitness industry. Heading up this new department and service will be Lisa Joffe, an industry professional with years of operational and staff recruitment experience. Lisa understands the importance of hiring the right person the first time, and her objective will be to help club owners find the perfect fitness staff. Read More...
California Fitness Alliances Announces Launch of Industry Association Advisory Board
Posted: August 19, 2020 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - The California Fitness Alliance (CFA), California’s united voice for fitness operators, professionals and enthusiasts, has created an Industry Association Advisory Board in addition to its already robust Advisory Board panel. Doris Thews, CEO of Team Thews Fitness Consulting, Amy Thompson from IDEA Health and Fitness Association (IDEA) and Josh Leve from the Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) are spearheading the Industry Association Advisory Board, which will bring a holistic perspective to the cause, supporting the 180,000 employees and millions of members of California’s gyms, health clubs and studios as CFA urges Governor Newsom to once again safely reopen gyms in California. Read More...
Lift Brands Evolves Leadership Team to Accelerate Rapid Growth
Posted: August 19, 2020 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Lift Brands, a parent company of fitness-minded businesses, including Snap Fitness, 9Round and Fitness on Demand has announced three team members who will transition into new executive roles and the addition of new executive talent in a fourth role, joining a global leadership team with more than 40 cumulative years of experience within Lift Brands. Read More...
USTA Foundation to Award $310,000 in College Scholarships
Posted: August 19, 2020 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), announced that it has granted 32 high school students a variety of college scholarships totaling $310,000. Each year, the USTA Foundation awards scholarships to deserving youth who have participated in USTA and other organized youth tennis programs such as the National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network, have demonstrated high academic achievement and require financial assistance for college matriculation. This year, for the first time, all 32 scholarship recipients are from NJTL programs across the country. Read More...
ABC Financial Adds Hands-free Access Control Systems for Gyms
Posted: August 18, 2020 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Adding more safeguards for fitness club operators and members, ABC Financial, a leading provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, announced it has entered into an exclusive partnership with Openpath, a major mobile access control provider. Together, the two industry pacesetters will launch “ABC Door Access by Openpath,” a mobile-friendly, hands-free, door-access solution rooted in cloud-based technology. Read More...
