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Cardio Tennis is Latest Addition to USTA’s Programs Focused on Growing the Game
Posted: August 21, 2019 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Earlier this year, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the Tennis Industry Association (TIA) reached a mutually beneficial agreement to transition ownership of Cardio Tennis to the USTA. Both sides are extremely excited about the existing and future potential of Cardio Tennis as a growth and retention tool. Cardio Tennis will now be housed in the newly created “Program Development” department of the USTA, under Community Tennis. Read More...
Eric Schreimann Named CEO of Club Fitness
Posted: August 21, 2019 in Chains
ST. LOUIS, MO - The Club Fitness Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Eric Schreimann to CEO of Club Fitness. Schreimann has been serving as Club Fitness Executive Vice President and CFO. He has a background in commercial and retail banking, and he was hired in 2015 to start the Club Fitness’ Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP). Club Fitness is 100% locally operated and employee owned. Club Fitness was founded in 1983 with a single location in Florissant, Missouri and currently operates 24 locations. Read More...
Planet Fitness to open “Judgement Free” Club in Mesa
Posted: August 19, 2019 in Chains
MESA, AZ - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States and home of the Judgement Free Zone, announced it will open its third location in Mesa, AZ in the fall of 2019. The 18,000 square foot Mesa Planet Fitness will offer state of the art cardio machines and strength equipment, 30-Minute Express Circuit, fully equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions, HydroMassage loungers, massage chairs, tanning beds, a Total Body Enhancement booth and more. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Finalizes Master Agreement for Australia and New Zealand
Posted: August 15, 2019 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Gold's Gym, a trusted fitness authority, recently entered into a new master franchise agreement for brand development in Australia and New Zealand with Australian investment group Colour Capital. According to the deal, Colour Capital's development commitment entails a minimum of 30 new locations in Australia and a minimum of 10 new locations in New Zealand. Read More...
NSCA Announces 2019 Tactical Strength and Conditioning Practitioner of the Year Award Winner
Posted: August 15, 2019 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces that Tyler Christiansen has been selected as the NSCA’s Tactical Strength and Conditioning Practitioner of the Year for 2019. Christiansen becomes the fourth recipient of the award, which has been handed out since 2016. Award winners are selected by a volunteer committee, the NSCA Task Force, who determine the winner based on their contributions to teaching and practical application in the field of tactical strength and conditioning. Read More...
Ecore Collects More Than 4,700 Items for School Supply Drive
Posted: August 15, 2019 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore recently hosted the “Just 4 Things” school supply drive and collected 4,712 items to benefit four elementary schools in the School District of Lancaster in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The supply drive ran from June 3rd through July 31st. Read More...
Club OS Appoints Director of Sales
Posted: August 13, 2019 in Suppliers
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Club OS, a premier sales and retention software company in the fitness market, has hired Jeff Wild as Director of Sales. Jeff comes to Club OS as an established leader in both health and wellness and SaaS technology sales. Jeff will work to expand the sales team's impact within the company. Read More...
YogaSix Reaches 250 Signed Franchise Agreements in Less than Nine Months
Posted: August 13, 2019 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - In less than nine months after announcing its franchise opportunity in January 2019, YogaSix, a modern boutique yoga concept, has signed over 250 franchise agreements, continuing to outpace its original objective of opening 300 locations in the next few years. With 35 studios already open, the franchise expects to keep entrepreneurs' interest "flowing" and its national footprint growing. Read More...
Town Sports International Clubs Open Gyms to All, Donates to The Trevor Project
Posted: August 12, 2019 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - New York Sports Clubs, Boston Sports Clubs, Philadelphia Sports Clubs and Washington Sports Clubs opened their doors, free to all, Friday, August 9 through Sunday, August 11. For those who made the switch from other gyms, the sports clubs waived all initiation fees to help offset the cost of members’ cancellation fees. New York Sports Clubs will also donate a minimum of $10,000 to The Trevor Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to suicide prevention for the LGBTQ+ youth community. Read More...
Freemotion Appoints Sales Director for Latin America
Posted: August 12, 2019 in Suppliers
LOGAN, UT - U.S.-based fitness equipment manufacturer, Freemotion Fitness, has appointed Leopoldo Torres as Sales Director for Latin America, as it continues to drive forward its global expansion strategy. Since entering the health and fitness industry in 2005 at Sport City, Leopoldo has amassed a wealth of experience in senior roles, most recently as CEO of Bodytech Colombia, and will now be responsible for strengthening and enhancing the Freemotion brand across Latin America. Read More...
