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Daxko Acquires TennisSource to Become a Premier Solution for Tennis Facilities in the Health and Wellness Industry
Posted: October 16, 2019 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko has announced that it has acquired TennisSource, a provider of tennis facility management software solutions. Coupled with Daxko's existing Club Automation brand, which serves over 200 tennis centers, the company further enhances its offering for tennis clubs in the health and wellness industry. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Donates 1,000 Pairs of Shoes to Underserved Children
Posted: October 15, 2019 in Chains
WICHITA, KS - Mr. Rodney Steven II, Owner and President of Genesis Health Clubs, and Chairman of the Board for Genesis Foundation for Fitness and Tennis (GFFT), has announced a new signature program called Kicks for Kids. The program donated $65,000 in new athletic shoes to under-resourced children attending schools in Kansas. Read More...
Planet Fitness And Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center Team Up On ‘Students With Solutions’ Nationwide Contest, Empowering Today’s Youth To Promote Kindness And Prevent Bullying
Posted: October 15, 2019 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - As part of its continued commitment to prevent bullying and promote kindness among today's youth, and in honor of National Bullying Prevention Month, Planet Fitness, Inc. is teaming up with PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center, the nation's leading nonprofit bullying prevention organization, to launch Students with Solutions. The contest invites classrooms across the country to share ideas that can help prevent bullying and is now open for entries through December 31. Read More...
MindBody Invests in Healthy Living Platform Fitt
Posted: October 15, 2019 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - MindBody, the San Luis Obispo-based software provider for boutique fitness studios, invested in Pittsburgh healthy living platform Fitt on October 15, joining Mountain State Capital and other investors in the funding round. The parties did not disclose the size of the investment. Fitt’s platform connects users in 31 cities in the U.S., Canada and Australia. Read More...
Power Plate Launches New Line Of Premium Targeted Vibration Products Harnessing The Power Of Vibration Training On-The-Go
Posted: October 15, 2019 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - Power Plate, a global leader in Whole Body Vibration Training equipment for 20 years and the choice of professional athletes, celebrities, health professionals and fitness enthusiasts around the world, announced an expansion to their robust line of vibrating plates with the addition of its premium Targeted Vibration Products, including Power Plate Pulse, Power Plate DualSphere and Power Plate Roller. These Targeted Vibration Products are portable, easy-to-use and effective tools to help users prepare faster and recover quicker whether in the gym, office, at home or on the go. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Franchisee Association Names 2019 Bravo Award Winner
Posted: October 9, 2019 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The GGFA presents the Bravo Award annually at the GGFA Owners’ Conference to a Franchisee who has consistently provided their peers with excellence in leadership. The recipient clearly serves the Gold’s Gym Brand with integrity and dedication. They serve the interests of the GGFA goals as well as the good of the general membership. The Executive Board of Directors nominates a candidate and a vote takes place to select the recipient. Mary Zampetti has served on the prestigious GGFA Advisory Board since 2009 and the Gold’s Gym Advertising Advisory Council for two years. She is the first female recipient. Read More...
Alex Rodriguez To Open UFC GYM in Midtown Miami
Posted: October 9, 2019 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - UFC GYM has announced the Spring, 2020 opening of a 24,000 square-foot, multi-million-dollar fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities, a fitness training Recovery center and a wide range of dynamic group classes in Midtown Miami. This UFC GYM franchise is owned by former Major League Baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez. Read More...
ACE Expands its Education Offerings With the launch of the Health Coach Live Class
Posted: October 9, 2019 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has launched Health Coach Live Class, a real-time, virtual classroom experience designed to complement the ACE Health Coach Certification Study Program, improve the comprehension of learning materials and prepare future health coaches for their first day on the job. Read More...
Spinning Partners With Spivi to Offer Spinning Leaderboard for Gyms and Cycling Studios
Posted: October 9, 2019 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - Spinning, the creators of the indoor cycling category and a global leader in indoor cycling bikes, education and programs, and Spivi Inc., an industry leader in interactive displays and performance tracking, have partnered to offer a performance leaderboard for the Spinning program using the Spivi platform. Read More...
Leveraging Member Data to Drive Marketing Success
Posted: October 8, 2019 in Suppliers
ALPHARETTA, GA - Do you ever wonder why your marketing tactics aren’t working? Or, why you aren’t seeing growth in your numbers, even though your club is constantly pulling in new members? You aren’t alone; many clubs are having the same issue. The problem is that member data isn’t being utilized to its full potential. The key to fixing this problem is to use your member data to guide your marketing decisions. Marketing without using your member data is like working out without warming up. It’s a bad idea. Data could be the difference between a successful and a failed marketing campaign. Your goal should be to keep the bucket full in order to grow your club faster and stronger. This can be accomplished by leveraging your data and targeting members/potential members using the right tactics in the right places. Read More...
