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Statement from the Health & Fitness Association on the Eighth Circuit Vacating the FTC’s ‘Click-to-Cancel’ Rule
Posted: July 9, 2025 in HFA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) applauds the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit for vacating the Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) “Click-to-Cancel” Rule. The court’s decision affirms what HFA and its partners have long maintained: the FTC exceeded its legal authority, failed to follow required procedures and imposed a sweeping, one-size-fits-all mandate that ignored the operational realities of fitness businesses. Read More...
ACSM Signs 2025 Hamburg Declaration on Sport, Health and Human Performance
Posted: July 9, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM President Carrie Jaworski, MD, FACSM joined other members of the Global Alliance for the Promotion of Physical Activity in signing the 2025 Hamburg Declaration on Sport, Health and Human Performance. The ceremony was held during the International Sport & Exercise Medicine Summit in Hamburg, Germany. The Declaration brings together a powerful coalition of sports medicine, public health, academic, athlete-representation and policy organizations in a shared commitment to safeguard health, promote inclusivity and support sustainable human performance across all levels of sport and physical activity. Read More...
USTA Names Michael McGoohan to Newly Created Role of Chief Growth Officer
Posted: July 9, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The USTA announces that global business executive Mike McGoohan assumed the newly created role of Chief Growth Officer on July 1, bringing extensive expertise in driving strategic growth and performance optimization across iconic consumer, lifestyle and sports brands. Read More...
Health & Fitness Association New Board Term Begins
Posted: July 5, 2025 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) begins a new Board term today, ushering in a fresh chapter of leadership for the global trade association. The new term marks the official start of CEO of Discover Strength, Luke Carlson’s service as Chairman of the Board, along with three other recently elected officers and five new Board Members. Read More...
RSPA Pickleball Certification to Include DUPR Coach
Posted: July 3, 2025 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA), formerly the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), announces a groundbreaking new benefit exclusively for its members: the addition of DUPR Coach to the official RSPA Pickleball Certification program. This marks the first time a racquet sports certification combines advanced education with an immediate income opportunity for coaches. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Pearland, Texas
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Chains
PEARLAND, TX - Crunch Fitness announces the opening of Crunch Pearland in Pearland, Texas. The $5 million, 30,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Fall 2025. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee, The Undefeated Tribe, Crunch Pearland will create a new fitness offering for residents of Pearland. Read More...
Life Time Signs Landmark Lease Bringing New Wellness Destination to Midtown Manhattan
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brand, announces a significant lease agreement with Prop and Building Corp (PBC) at 10 Bryant, a premier Midtown Manhattan office tower, with an anticipated opening in early 2027. Read More...
Introducing Playlist, the Next Generation Platform for Wellness Experiences
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Mindbody has introduced Playlist, which brings together Mindbody, Booker and ClassPass under one new parent brand to power experience-driven businesses across fitness, wellness, lifestyle and beyond. Read More...
Matrix Named Trusted Supplier on Astria for Luxury Hospitality
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness announces its selection as a trusted supplier by Astria, the premier procurement resource for the luxury hospitality industry and the preferred sourcing solution of Forbes Travel Guide’s community of Star-Rated properties in over 80 countries. Read More...
NASM Tackles Modern Stress and Long-Term Resilience with New Mindfulness-Based Wellness Course
Posted: July 2, 2025 in Suppliers
GILBERT, AZ - The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a global leader in fitness and wellness education, training and certifications, announces the launch of its new Mindful Stress Management course. Read More...
