Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Theragun Named Its Exclusive Percussive Therapy Recovery Partner By Life Time Fitness
Posted: October 8, 2019 in Chains, Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - Theragun, a leader in hand-held percussive therapy devices, has announced that Life Time Fitness selected the brand as its exclusive handheld percussive therapy massage device for its entire portfolio. Upon evaluation of the highly competitive market, Life Time selected Theragun due to the superior quality of its products and the company's 360 degree commercial solutions, including its staff training and certification programs and rich educational content for Life Time members. Read More...
FlexIt Announces Partnership with Theragun, Bringing Accessible Wellness Rooms to Consumers
Posted: October 7, 2019 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - FlexIt, the pay-as-you-go gym app that connects users with hundreds of fitness clubs across the country, has announced a partnership with Theragun, the wellness industry leader in percussive therapy and recovery technology. Through this partnership, FlexIt users can now access FlexIt Wellness Rooms Powered by Theragun at select fitness facilities and co-working spaces in the U.S. through the FlexIt pay-by-the-minute app, all equipped with Theragun's state-of-the-art products. Read More...
Life Time Joins Forces with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals
Posted: October 7, 2019 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time, a luxury athletic resort designed with health, wellness and community at its core, is working with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals to help sick and injured kids have a fighting chance at a healthier tomorrow. The partnership will come to life on October 12 when 32 Life Time destinations will host the inaugural Crushin’ It for the Kids charity workout benefitting eight local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, along with the Life Time Foundation, which partners with school districts across the country to eliminate harmful and artificial ingredients from their food programs. Read More...
Keynote Speakers & Agenda Announced for IHRSA 2020
Posted: October 4, 2019 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association has announced that four keynote speakers will be headlining the 39th Annual IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show in San Diego, California. IHRSA 2020 promises to be the most exciting event of the year for industry leaders, filled with phenomenal keynote and education sessions, numerous opportunities to network and brand new and exclusive educational offerings. The convention and trade show will take place March 18 - 21 in San Diego, CA. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Locations In Gainesville and Orlando, Florida
Posted: October 3, 2019 in Chains
GAINESVILLE, FL - Crunch Fitness has announced the January 2020 opening of a $6 million, 42,000 square-foot fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Gainesville, Florida. Crunch Franchise also announced the February 2020 opening of a $3 million, 31,000-square foot fitness facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Orlando, Florida. Crunch is known for its innovative group fitness programming and will offer a wide range of classes every week including BodyWeb with TRX, Zumba, Cardio Tai Box, Yoga Body Sculpt and Fat Burning Pilates. Members looking for additional guidance or motivation can utilize the HIITZone, a proprietary high-intensity interval group training program. Read More...
FDA Issues Guidance Document for ALS Clinical Trials
Posted: October 2, 2019 in Other News
CAMBRIDGE, MA - On September 23, 2019, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its most recent guidance document for the development of potential treatments for ALS. This document is not binding on the FDA or the public and encourages those within the industry to communicate with the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) and the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) to discuss alternative approaches not listed within the document. Read More...
In-Shape Health Clubs Hires Chief Growth Officer
Posted: October 2, 2019 in Chains
STOCKTON, CA - In-Shape Health Clubs, California’s top community destination for health and fitness, has announced a new Chief Growth Officer, Bruce Edwards, as part of its focus on accelerating growth. In his new role, Mr. Edwards will lead the development and implementation of strategic growth initiatives. Read More...
Blink Fitness Empowers Its Members to Work Out Anytime, Anywhere With Enhanced Mobile App
Posted: October 2, 2019 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness is switching things up. Beginning this fall, the premium and affordable gym will introduce its fall campaign along with the enhanced Blink App. The newest version of the app will continue to curate a personalized feed, pulling from 1,200+ pieces of content, including healthy recipes and guided meditations. Members can work out anytime, anywhere by streaming workouts from dozens of popular partners, such as Aaptiv and Daily Burn. Additionally, members can now take full advantage of their benefits at any time with added utilities like the ability to book a training session. Read More...
Health Club, Gym, & Studio Usage Reach All-Time High
Posted: September 30, 2019 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has released the 2019 Health Club Consumer Report. This annual publication, based on a nationwide sample of more than 20,000 interviews, provides demographics and health, sports and fitness participation data on America’s health club consumers. "U.S. health club usage reached an all-time high in 2018 as more than 71 million people utilized health and fitness services at a fitness center, gym, or studio,” said Jay Ablondi, IHRSA’s Executive Vice President of Global Products. Read More...
CycleBar Partners With Young Survival Coalition in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness
Posted: September 30, 2019 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - CycleBar announced that it has partnered with Young Survival Coalition (YSC), the country’s oldest and largest young cancer non-profit, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. The cycling brand is launching its “Pink Lemonade” CycleGives campaign to raise money for the breast cancer organization, which provides free resources and programs to support, educate and empower women diagnosed before their 41st birthday. Read More...
