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Orangetheory Fitness and American Heart Association Come Together to Rally Around Cardiovascular Health
Posted: March 11, 2019 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - To live a healthier, longer and more active life. That's something Orangetheory Fitness has in common with the American Heart Association, whose mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, heathier lives. It also serves as the impetus for the fitness brand's involvement in awareness and fundraising efforts during American Heart Month in February. Read More...
Daxko Acquires GroupEx PRO to Bring Streamlined, Integrated Group Fitness Program Management to a Growing Number of Health and Wellness Centers
Posted: March 8, 2019 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko announced that it has acquired GroupEx PRO, a privately held best of breed, web-based group exercise management portal utilized by group fitness departments across the country. The addition of GroupEx PRO enhances Daxko's offerings of membership management platforms powering more than 10,000 health and wellness facilities worldwide. Read More...
Life Time Gainesville Announces Grand Opening
Posted: March 8, 2019 in Chains
GAINESVILLE, VA - Life Time is set to transform the healthy living landscape in Prince William County, Virginia with the opening of Life Time Gainesville. A special grand opening celebration to showcase the athletic lifestyle resort's spaces, programs and team members was held on Thursday, March 7 with tours, class demonstrations, food sampling and kids' entertainment. The club will opened to all members on Friday, March 8. The new destination has created nearly 270 new positions to serve members in a variety of full and part-time roles. More jobs will be created when the outdoor aquatic center opens in the late spring. Read More...
Ladder Taps Commercial Fitness Industry Veterans to Propel New Growth
Posted: March 6, 2019 in Suppliers
AUSTIN, TX - Ladder, a digital marketplace for health and wellness coaching, announced that it has established a Fitness Advisory Board comprised of six leaders within the commercial fitness space. The new Fitness Advisory Board will offer strategy and guidance as the company looks to drive change within health clubs. Rick Caro will serve as chairman for the group, which also includes Rick Beusman, Joe Cirulli, Mel Kleist, Tim Rhode and Rodney Steven. All six members bring decades of experience in health club ownership and leadership, and have served as strategic advisors for other organizations within the fitness industry. Read More...
EXOS Athletes Shine at 2019 NFL Combine
Posted: March 6, 2019 in Chains
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - EXOS athletes wrapped up another successful NFL combine. After eight weeks of preparation and hard work, they demonstrated their strength, power and speed at this year’s events. Between 103 athletes, they secured 22 position No.1 performances, set five position records (three of them tied) and had four overall No. 1 performances. Read More...
In-Shape Health Clubs Hires Ralph Rajs
Posted: March 5, 2019 in Chains
STOCKTON, CA - In-Shape Health Clubs, California’s top community destination for health and fitness, announced a new Vice President of Fitness Innovation and Programming, Ralph Rajs, as part of its focus on creating the best fitness experience for members. An accomplished senior executive, with demonstrated success across the health club and hotel industries, Mr. Rajs brings over 20 years of experience in fitness and multi-club management. Read More...
Planet Fitness Announces Development Partnership With Kohl’s
Posted: March 5, 2019 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., together with Kohl's (NYSE: KSS) announced a strategic collaboration to initially open up to 10 Planet Fitness stores adjacent to select Kohl's stores across the country in 2019 with the opportunity for additional locations in the future. Planet Fitness will leverage approximately 20,000 – 25,000 square feet adjacent to each of the select Kohl's stores in various markets throughout the country. Read More...
Nasser Obeid Named President of Johnson Health Tech Canada; Hany Abu Omar Named Managing Director of JHT UAE
Posted: March 5, 2019 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Johnson Health Tech (JHT) has named Mr. Nasser Obeid President of JHT-Canada (JHT-CA). A seasoned industry veteran and Canadian citizen with 17 years of experience in fitness sales, marketing, and management, Obeid will oversee all operations of the Montreal-based JHT-CA, including sales, service and operations of both the home-use and commercial businesses. Additionally, Hany Abu Omar has been named Obeid’s successor as Managing Director of JHT’s office in the Middle East. Read More...
FlexIt, Pay As You Go Gym App, Announces Availability in Arizona and Partnerships with Mountainside Fitness and Youfit Health Clubs
Posted: March 4, 2019 in Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - FlexIt, the mobile solution that allows users to only pay for the gym time they use, announces the introduction of its app in Phoenix and surrounding cities including Scottsdale, Glendale, Mesa and Chandler. The app, currently live in eight markets across the country, is now available in the greater Phoenix area at Mountainside Fitness and Youfit Health Clubs, giving FlexIt users access to gyms at affordable, pay-per-minute rates. Read More...
St. Jude, Life Time to Host Nationwide Ride for a Reason on Saturday, March 9
Posted: February 28, 2019 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - The fourth annual Ride for a Reason will take place on Saturday, March 9 in more than 115 Life Time destinations across the country. The indoor cycling event, open to both members and nonmembers of Life Time, will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the Life Time Foundation. Since its inception, Ride for a Reason has raised $2.5 million. Last year alone, more than 7,000 participants and 1,000 teams surpassed a fundraising goal of $1 million. Every dollar raised supports St. Jude and Life Time Foundation. Read More...
