Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2020 Career Awards
Posted: July 1, 2020 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce the winners of the organization’s 2020 Career Awards. Each year, these distinguished awards honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to the strength and conditioning community throughout their careers. Due to the cancellation of this year’s National Conference because of the COVID-19 public health concerns, award winners will receive special recognition of their 2020 accomplishments at the 2021 Annual NSCA National Conference to be held next year in Orlando, FL, July 7 - 10. Read More...
FIBO USA 2020 Has Been Cancelled
Posted: June 29, 2020 in Suppliers
NORWALK, CT - FIBO USA 2020 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the related impact on the fitness industry. The show was scheduled for November 6 - 8 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. After extensive discussions with customers about the feasibility of participating in FIBO USA during these challenging times, the decision to cancel the show was made with the industry’s long-term health and customers’ business needs at the forefront. Read More...
ACSM Updates Recommendations to Prevent Cardiovascular Events at Fitness Facilities
Posted: June 29, 2020 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM recently published an expert consensus statement that provides guidance on training staff and establishing emergency plans to prevent cardiovascular events at fitness facilities, community and hotel fitness facilities and sporting event venues. The paper updates and replaces previous guidelines released by ACSM and the American Heart Association in 1998. Read More...
The 2020 IHRSA Global Report: Clubs Post Record Numbers in 2019
Posted: June 26, 2020 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has released The 2020 IHRSA Global Report. Before the coronavirus pandemic, the publication shows the global health club industry finished the decade with record performance. Worldwide, industry revenue totaled US$96.7 billion in 2019, as more than 184 million members belonged to nearly 210,000 health and fitness facilities. A perennial IHRSA bestseller, The IHRSA Global Report provides a comprehensive overview of the health club industry. Read More...
World Gym International Appoints Lewis Stanton Chief Executive Officer and Jarrod Saracco Chief Operations Officer
Posted: June 25, 2020 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, an iconic global fitness brand, has reorganized its senior leadership and appointed two new executives to its team. Lewis Stanton has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, taking over all day-to-day management for the company. The previous CEO, Guy Cammilleri, is now non-executive Chairman of the Board. Jarrod Saracco has been named Chief Operations Officer, taking over operations at all corporate-owned gym locations and supporting franchisee operations at more than 200 locations in 15 countries. Read More...
Gyms Ramp Up Safety and Cleaning Protocols to Welcome Back Members
Posted: June 25, 2020 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Most of the nearly 50,000 U.S. health clubs were mandated to close in mid-March. Fitness professionals have spent this time increasing their cleaning and safety protocols and creating safety plans to share with their regional authorities to receive permission to reopen. Clubs are using a four-pronged framework to plan safe and thoughtful reopening protocols while working with local health boards. IHRSA developed this framework to help clubs mitigate risk and provide a safe and supportive place for physical activity. Read More...
EoS Fitness and Black Box VR Join Forces, Pilot First Dynamic Resistance Virtual Reality Workouts in U.S. Gyms
Posted: June 25, 2020 in Chains, Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - EoS Fitness, a leader in the fitness industry with its High-Value, Low-Price gyms, and Black Box VR, an award-winning pioneer in virtual reality fitness, have announced an exclusive partnership to help transform members' health and fitness goals with state-of-the-art VR gaming technology. Launching this summer in four EoS Fitness locations across Arizona and California, EoS will be the first national gym brand in the U.S. to offer its members a VR workout that combines dynamic resistance training and high-intensity cardio with sensory and immersive technology. Read More...
Grant & Eisenhofer Files Class Action Lawsuit against Illinois-based Markel Insurance Co. Over Failure to Cover Business Losses Suffered by Anytime Fitness Franchisees from COVID-19
Posted: June 24, 2020 in Chains, Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL and BIRMINGHAM, AL - Leading plaintiffs' law firm Grant & Eisenhofer has filed suit against Deerfield, Illinois-based Markel Insurance Co. for failing to accept claims from franchisees of national fitness chain Anytime Fitness that were shuttered and lost business due to state-imposed COVID-19 restrictions. The four Anytime Fitness outlets named in the complaint are operated by Fountain Enterprises, of West Point, MS, and are located in Mississippi and Alabama. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Introduces Scalable Footprint Franchise Model
Posted: June 24, 2020 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Gold’s Gym, a trusted fitness authority, has expanded its franchise opportunities to now include a scalable footprint model. This model will offer prospective franchisees the opportunity to invest in ownership of a full-service, full-amenity gym outside a more typical “big box” model. The scalable footprint model, starting at 10,000 square feet, is strategically designed to serve as a full-service Gold’s Gym with amenities including... Read More...
Matrix Fitness Launches Service Direct App Designed for Industry Leading Service Solutions
Posted: June 24, 2020 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, the commercial brand of Johnson Health Tech (JHT), has launched a new app, Matrix Service Direct, that allows fitness facilities to place service requests faster and more efficiently. The Matrix Service Direct app features an intuitive interface that enables users to easily populate service requests using talk-to-text, scanning serial numbers and uploading photos and videos, while onsite by a machine. Once a service request is submitted, the app instantly notifies Matrix customer service for quicker turnaround time. Read More...
