Health and Fitness Club Industry News
Wednesday, August 12th, 2026
Take The Plunge: A Guide To Reopen Your Pool
Posted: July 8, 2020 in Suppliers
DEERFIELD, IL - The exciting news is that pools are finally re-opening after the forced government closure due to COVID-19. However, there is sparse and inadequate direction on how to do this safely, creatively and successfully! Aqua Directors, Club Managers and Group Fitness Leaders need guidelines regarding how to allow participants to take the plunge again. In this article, we will outline a few simple recommendations and requirements that will ensure a seamless and profitable relaunch of your aquatic program. These much-needed guidelines are provided by Sara Kooperman, CEO of SCW and WATERinMOTION. Read More...
Mindbody Announces New Leadership Appointments
Posted: July 8, 2020 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading technology platform for the wellness industry, has announced that the company’s co-founder Rick Stollmeyer is transitioning from the role of Chief Executive Officer to Executive Chair and that the Mindbody Board of Directors has appointed current President Josh McCarter to CEO, effective August 1, 2020. Read More...
Intel Providing EXOS Mindset and Recovery Content to Olympians
Posted: July 8, 2020 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Intel, one of EXOS’ valued partners, is working with the International Olympic Committee to extend life-coaching, mentoring, learning and development services to Olympic athletes leading up to the postponed Tokyo Olympics. Read More...
IHRSA to Governors: “Gyms Aren’t Responsible for Spread”
Posted: July 7, 2020 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - In the continued fight to open health and fitness facilities across the country, IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, sent a letter to all 50 U.S. governors to show that the fitness industry is not part of transmitting COVID-19. To show a united fitness industry, the letter was signed by many industry leaders, representing thousands of gyms, fitness clubs and studios. Read More...
IHRSA Launches Legislative Effort to Save the American Fitness Industry
Posted: July 7, 2020 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is launching a new legislative effort to save the American fitness industry. In a letter to Congressional leaders, IHRSA laid out the economic devastation felt by the industry as a result of the pandemic. Roughly 1/3, or $10 billion, of health club industry revenue will leave for at-home fitness options, putting at risk the 3 million full- and part-time workers who are employed by the almost 40,000 clubs and studios in the U.S. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Launches All-New Personal Trainer Certification Program
Posted: July 7, 2020 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) launches an all-new ACE Personal Trainer Study Program, once again raising the bar for certification programs of this type. The experts behind the ACE study program say that it provides the current, highest quality education and self-study experience available. The ACE Personal Trainer Certification Program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), considered to be the gold standard for certification accreditation in fitness and health. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Launches EMERGE Program for Immunity Conditioning
Posted: July 7, 2020 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, a curator of leading boutique fitness brands with over 1,500 studios open worldwide as of May 31, 2020, officially announced the launch of EMERGE, an eight-week immunity conditioning program that will benefit members using the expertise of three holistic health experts. EMERGE was developed by the team who created Xponential's online workout platform called GO. EMERGE will be available across all the brands within the Xponential Fitness portfolio including Club Pilates, Pure Barre, CycleBar, StretchLab, Row House, YogaSix, AKT and STRIDE. Read More...
Technogym Launches Mywellness 5.0 App Live and On-Demand Classes
Posted: July 2, 2020 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Technogym, a leading company in design-led smart equipment and digital technologies for fitness, wellness and sport, introduces a new content solution within its Mywellness connected platform. The content solution forms part of Mywellness App 5.0 to deliver unparalleled training experiences anywhere by streaming Live and On-Demand classes, allowing users to connect to their favourite classes and instructors. Now more than ever it allows professional operators to deliver unparalleled user experiences anytime and anywhere. Read More...
California Fitness Alliance Supports Governor Newsom’s Call to Protect Public Safety
Posted: July 1, 2020 in Suppliers
SACRAMENTO, CA - The California Fitness Alliance has issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s efforts to protect public safety: The California Fitness Alliance strongly supports Governor Gavin Newsom’s efforts to protect public safety and calls on all fitness providers to join with the Alliance to practice appropriate social distancing and hygienic practices. Specifically, the 4-W plan to protect and prevent the spread of COVID-19... Read More...
ACSM Announces Certified Professional of the Year Award
Posted: July 1, 2020 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM’s Committee for Certification and Registry Boards and the Health Fitness Summit Program Committees announce the inaugural ACSM Certified Professional of the Year. The ACSM Certified Professional of the Year will be awarded to an outstanding ACSM Certified Professional to recognize their dedication and exceptional contributions towards enhancing the health and wellness of individuals in their community. All ACSM certified professionals are encouraged to apply for this prestigious award. Read More...
