Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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The Highly Anticipated Life Time Rancho San Clemente Tennis and Athletic Resort Opens
Posted: January 25, 2020 in Chains
SAN CLEMENTE, CA - Life Time, one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, has continued its national and southern California expansion with the opening of Life Time Rancho San Clemente. A grand opening celebration was held on Thursday, January 23 before officially opening to members for tennis and workouts on Friday, January 24. Read More...
Daxko Acquires PlayerSpace to Bring Streamlined, Integrated Youth Program Management to a Growing Number of Health and Wellness Centers
Posted: January 24, 2020 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko has announced that it acquired PlayerSpace, a leader in sports program management technology to YMCAs and similar organizations across the country. The addition of PlayerSpace enhances Daxko's offerings of membership management platforms powering more than 10,000 health and wellness facilities worldwide. Read More...
Planet Fitness Will Once Again be the National Gym Sponsor of USA Network’s “The Biggest Loser”
Posted: January 24, 2020 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announced it is the official national gym partner of the reboot of the popular TV series, 'The Biggest Loser.' A revamped version of the original hit series, 'The Biggest Loser,' will provide 12 contestants with a 360-degree view of what it takes to make positive lifestyle changes. Contestants will then prepare for each week's challenge in 'The Biggest Loser' gym that is completely equipped by Planet Fitness. Read More...
Workouts For Good: Wellbeats Announces Partnership With HopeKids MN
Posted: January 24, 2020 in Suppliers
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN - Working out could benefit more than the waistline this February, thanks to Wellbeats and HopeKids MN. St. Louis Park-based Wellbeats, a leading provider of on-demand, virtual fitness programming, announced it has formed a philanthropic partnership with HopeKids MN, the local chapter of a national nonprofit that organizes ongoing events and activities and a powerful, unique support community for families who have a child with a life-threatening medical condition, such as cancer. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Brings Comprehensive Experience With Apple Watch To Members At New York Signature Locations
Posted: January 23, 2020 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Fitness announces Apple Watch integration at New York Crunch Signature locations including W83rd Street and FiDi. As an Apple Watch Connected fitness center, Crunch is committed to help members achieve their goals and transform their fitness experience using Apple Watch in and out of the gym. At these Apple Watch Connected locations, members can use an Apple Watch app specifically designed for Crunch to easily reserve classes in advance and record their workouts. Read More...
World Gym Athletics Costa Mesa Is Now Open
Posted: January 23, 2020 in Chains
COSTA MESA, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, has opened its first corporate-owned World Gym Athletics Studio in Costa Mesa, California. The new flagship World Gym Athletics studio will be the best place to train and get fit in Orange County and offers a huge variety of strength, conditioning and mobility classes. World Gym Athletics Costa Mesa will host a grand opening party later in 2020. Read More...
IHRSA Launches 2020 Global Survey
Posted: January 22, 2020 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - To maintain the most up-to-date research on the global health club industry, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub (IHRSA) recently launched the 2020 Global Report Survey. Industry leaders who participate in the survey will have a chance to be recognized among global leaders in the “Company Profiles” section of The IHRSA Global Report, IHRSA’s most requested research publication. Read More...
USTA Awards $50,000+ in Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grants
Posted: January 22, 2020 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The USTA has announced that it is awarding more than $50,000 in USTA Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots grants to 33 deserving wheelchair tennis programs nationwide. Grants were awarded to local organizations that promote and develop the growth of wheelchair tennis and use the sport to help build stronger, healthier communities. Read More...
Mindbody and F45 Training Finalize New Global Agreement
Posted: January 22, 2020 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading technology platform for the wellness industry, has announced a global agreement with one of the fastest-growing fitness franchisors in the United States, F45 Training. The five-year agreement will see Mindbody utilized in key markets to manage their studio operations. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Opens in Oxnard, California
Posted: January 22, 2020 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Gold's Gym, the world's trusted fitness authority, is set to open its latest state-of-the-art gym in Oxnard on Febuary 1, 2020. As the 20th facility opened by Gold's Gym franchisees Angel and Willy Banos (CEO and COO respectively of Gold's Gym SoCal), the new facility is poised and ready with the highest quality of amenities to help Oxnard locals continue pursuing their 2020 fitness goals. Read More...
