Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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The California Fitness Industry Unites to Bring Jobs and Fitness Back
Posted: May 15, 2020 in Chains, Independents
SACRAMENTO, CA - Members of California's fitness industry have joined together to form the California Fitness Alliance (CFA) with the goal of safely and responsibly initiating the reopening of clubs and fitness facilities throughout the state. An industry that employs over 180,000 people at more than 4,000 fitness locations across the state, fitness was completely shut down by COVID-19. With little warning, it left thousands of people jobless and millions of Californians without access to the gyms and clubs they rely on to help them live healthy lifestyles. The CFA will seek to provide relief to these employees by pursuing federal and state aid and work with state and local officials to set and define safe, effective statewide reopening standards and guidelines. Read More...
ACSM Announces Initial Plans for 2020 Annual Meeting Content, Alternate Delivery Following Cancellation
Posted: May 15, 2020 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - In response to the cancellation of this year’s ACSM Annual Meeting and World Congresses, the Program Committee released new information regarding the delivery of content planned for this year’s meeting. ACSM remains committed to providing value to members and attendees by meeting their educational needs despite the need to cancel. Read More...
Integrity Square Announces The Launch of HALO Academy
Posted: May 14, 2020 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Authority In Online Executive Leadership & Financial Training Certification For Those Seeking To Continue To Learn & Grow In The HALO Sector. Take your Health, Active Lifestyle, Outdoor (HALO) education to the next level in this 2 week intensive. Five Live, Interactive Classes Led By Pete Moore, Managing Partner & Founder, of Integrity Square, Harvard Business School Graduate. With over 25 years of private equity, investment banking & entrepreneurial experience in the global HALO sector. Application only. Read More...
Will Phillips, REX Roundtables Founder, Announces Retirement
Posted: May 14, 2020 in Suppliers
GARRISON, N.Y. - As a leader in the design and operation of industry peer networks that bring CEOs together, over Will Phillips’ career, he founded his own business, two professional societies and played a central role in creating three successful consulting organizations. He has led over 2,800 working sessions and corporate retreats with top managers in the fitness industry. He was also a frequent lecturer to national associations, industry conferences and exclusive executive groups such as The Executive Committee and the Young Presidents Organization. And, he’s authored over 400 Management Briefings on special topics for health club executives. In 1989 Phillips founded Roundtables for Executives (REX), which operates peer roundtables, or mastermind groups, for business owners worldwide... Read More...
USTA Announces Teaching Professional Recovery Grant
Posted: May 14, 2020 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA announces the details of the $4 million initiative to help support Certified Tennis Teaching Professionals as they seek to recover from the impact of COVID 19. These grants will cover the 2021 dues of all certified teaching professionals in good standing with USTA accredited teaching professional organizations who meet the designated requirements. Read More...
Fueling Mind and Body: 7 New Nutrition Classes on Wellbeats
Posted: May 13, 2020 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Since March of 2020, Wellbeats has extended its fitness and wellbeing platform to provide research-based, educational nutrition and cooking classes. To add to its new “Nourish” nutrition channel, Wellbeats is releasing seven more classes to consume from trained chefs and certified nutritionists, including... Read More...
Gold’s Gym Launches Upgrades to its Popular Fitness App GOLD’S AMP
Posted: May 12, 2020 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - GOLD'S AMP, a digital personal training app from a brick-and-mortar gym, has revamped and launched an upgraded version for seamless user experience. The results-driven app, introduced initially by Gold's Gym in 2017, will be available for free until May 31, 2020, to U.S. and Canada-based members and nonmembers looking for an elevated, at-home exercise option. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Introduces an Industry Support Resource Page
Posted: May 12, 2020 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix recently launched a resource page to assist facility owners in offering fitness solutions to their communities during gym closures and altered routines. The Total Solutions Support web page offers resources, insight and tools that support viewers’ professional and personal goals. Read More...
Mindbody Introduces Integrated Live Streaming for Wellness Businesses
Posted: May 11, 2020 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading technology platform for the wellness industry, has announced the launch of an integrated live streaming feature for fitness, beauty and wellness businesses. Live streaming is the latest feature to be introduced into Mindbody's Virtual Wellness Platform, which launched in April and is experiencing rapid adoption around the globe. Read More...
Remote Live Class Linking Now Available on FitnessOnDemand
Posted: May 11, 2020 in Suppliers
CHANHASSEN, MN - There’s no question that remote fitness training and classes is becoming more popular than ever, in many cases, out of necessity. However, just like many of the adjustments industries are making right now, we expect off-site virtual fitness and remote training to stick around as a staple of the new normal. To accommodate facilities with this evolving trend, FitnessOnDemand has enhanced our scheduling tool to allow the addition of hyperlinked URLs. Read More...
