Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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USPTA Teams with Therabody as “Official Recovery Device”
Posted: July 27, 2020 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The USPTA has signed a multi-year partnership with Therabody, formerly known as Theragun, a leader in tech wellness and percussive massage therapy, becoming the Official Recovery Device of the USPTA. Theragun was selected as the Official Recovery Device partner for the USPTA following a competitive selection process and months of discussions between the two brands. Read More...
Integrity Square Launches the ‘HALO Certified – We Took the Pledge’ Window Banners for COVID-Proof Safety
Posted: July 24, 2020 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, NY - Integrity Square, a leading advisor to health clubs and boutique operators in North America, is pleased to offer all Health, Active Lifestyle & Outdoors (“HALO”) bricks & mortar locations, the ability to sign the HALO PLEDGE and receive window peel stickers to ensure members feel safe upon returning to their fitness routines. Read More...
ABC Financial Acquires GymSales, a Leading International Provider of Fitness Sales Management Tools
Posted: July 24, 2020 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR and MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - ABC Financial, a leading provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, has announced that it has acquired GymSales, a leading international provider of fitness sales management tools. The introduction of “GymSales powered by ABC” amplifies the company’s strategy to be the leader in holistic club management. Read More...
Life Time to Require Masks in All Athletic Clubs Beginning July 27
Posted: July 23, 2020 in Chains
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - As state and local mandates about mask-wearing evolve based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the team at Life Time, one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands with more than 150 high-end athletic club destinations across the U.S. and Canada, has made the decision to require wearing of masks in all of its clubs that have reopened. Read More...
IHRSA Teams Up with MXM for ‘Visit-to-Virus’ Ratio Tracker
Posted: July 23, 2020 in HFA, Suppliers
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and MXM have formed a research team in the hopes of gathering “visit-to-virus” ratio data from health and fitness clubs across the U.S. and Canada. The goal of the tracker is to challenge the idea that health and fitness facilities are guilty of assisting in the transmission of coronavirus. Read More...
Majority of Members Make Good on Plans to Return to Clubs
Posted: July 22, 2020 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - After a long layoff from accessing health clubs, surveys show a vast number of members have already returned or plan to return to their health club, gym or studio. Data from four markets also indicate that physical activity decreased among users while clubs were closed. Read More...
Fighting Through Pandemic, TITLE Boxing Club Awards Franchise in Brooklyn
Posted: July 22, 2020 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - TITLE Boxing Club, one of the nation's leading boutique boxing fitness franchises with more than 180 clubs open across the United States, Mexico and the Dominican Republic, has signed a franchise agreement with Henry Mendez. The 20-year veteran of the telecom industry will bring the club that provides 'the best hour of your day' to the Park Slope neighborhood in Brooklyn. Read More...
Daxko Announces Concetta Lewis as Vice President of People Development
Posted: July 22, 2020 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, one of the health and fitness industry's leading software and integrated payments providers, has announced the promotion of Concetta Lewis to Vice President of People Development. Lewis has played a vital role in Daxko’s growth, culture and team member development for more than a decade. She is the newest member of the Senior Leadership Team and reports directly to CEO, Ron Lamb. Read More...
PPTR to be the Official Education and Certification Partner of the American Platform Tennis Association
Posted: July 22, 2020 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Platform Tennis Registry (PPTR), the newly formed subsidiary of Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), has announced it has signed a partnership agreement with the American Platform Tennis Association (APTA) to become the Official Education and Certification Partner of the APTA. The multi-year agreement will be a tremendous benefit to hundreds of racquets professionals who want to add or enhance their coaching skills and become certified in platform tennis. Read More...
UpSwell’s Tips to Creatively Market Your Gym This Summer
Posted: July 21, 2020 in Suppliers
Fitness centers and gyms are often haunted by a dip in attendance in the summer. The nicer weather leads to more options for outdoor activities, making it easier for your members to take their workouts outside, away from the gym. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, this typically slow season may see an even larger gap in attendance as your members turn to social distancing alternatives. To counter this downturn, be clear about your safety measures so your members feel at ease and keep them engaged and try these solutions... Read More...
