Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Peloton Yoga Studio Opens In New York City
Posted: December 5, 2018 in Chains, Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton, the global technology company revolutionizing the fitness industry, has opened a new yoga studio in New York City. The Peloton Yoga Studio, now open to the public, is in the West Village's historic Archive Building, alongside the Peloton Tread Studio. The new studio space will offer a variety of yoga and meditation classes. Read More...
Jazzercise is 50 Years Strong in 2019
Posted: December 4, 2018 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - In 2019 Jazzercise, Inc., the company that catapulted "aerobic dance" to notoriety in the 1980s, becomes the first ever dance fitness brand to celebrate the 50-year mark. The always-evolving program was created in the Chicagoland area in 1969 by Founder and CEO, Judi Sheppard Missett, with a single aerobic dance class based on classical jazz dance. Read More...
EXOS Acquires Boost Physical Therapy and Sports Performance
Posted: December 4, 2018 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - EXOS, a leader in human performance, announced their acquisition of Boost Physical Therapy and Sports Performance, a leading physical therapy organization in the Kansas City area. By combining EXOS methodology with the Boost Physical Therapy and Sports Performance practices, these eight locations will be able to provide more services and continue to improve the lives of their patients. Read More...
Youfit Health Clubs Partners With Advanced Genomic Solutions
Posted: December 4, 2018 in Chains
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - Continuing its mission to be a leader in health club innovation, Youfit Health Clubs has announced its latest partnership with Advanced Genomic Solutions, bringing members in Arizona and Tampa, Florida access to genetic testing offered through the YouCoach personal training program. AGS is an international leader in genomic testing offering a Health & Wellness DNA Test. This assessment will provide Youfit members with an individualized report to help them understand how their genetics affect their diet, exercise, and nutrition. Read More...
USPTA and ThanksUSA Announce 2018-2019 Scholarship Recipients
Posted: December 3, 2018 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and ThanksUSA announced the recipients of the 2018-2019 USPTA/ThanksUSA scholarship program. Through the Tennis Thanks the Troops campaign, USPTA and ThanksUSA encourage USPTA professionals to raise money for scholarships awarded to the families of U.S. military personnel. Each recipient will receive a $3,000 scholarship towards their undergraduate studies. Read More...
Columbia Athletic Club Reopens After Extensive Seven-month Renovation Project
Posted: November 30, 2018 in Independents
COLUMBIA, MD - Columbia Association’s (CA) oldest fitness club is now ready to serve members and guests well into the future. That’s because Columbia Athletic Club has reopened after an extensive seven-month renovation, transforming the club into a state-of-the-art facility that meets trends and needs, and which provides the experience that CA’s members and guests are seeking with each visit. Read More...
Blink Fitness Celebrates Newest New Jersey Location In Irvington With Holiday Donations To Local Nonprofit
Posted: November 30, 2018 in Chains
IRVINGTON, N.J. - Blink Fitness, the premium quality, affordable fitness brand, is excited to announce the grand opening of its 78th location, in Irvington. As a part of the Grand Opening celebration, Blink Fitness will donate 50 one-year memberships, worth over $10,000 to Turning Point Community Services, an Irvington-based nonprofit organization that is committed to helping those in need to become self-sufficient by breaking the cycles of habits that have permeated their lives and leave them at risk. Blink Fitness will also make a $1,000 donation to help Turning Point to provide gifts, meals and more to nearly 100 women and children of Irvington for the holidays. Read More...
United PF Partners Celebrates 100 Club Milestone
Posted: November 29, 2018 in Chains
AUSTIN, TX - United PF Partners (United PF), the largest Planet Fitness (NYSE: PLNT) franchisee, recently reached a key milestone as they officially became the first franchisee in the system to own and operate more than 100 Planet Fitness clubs. Additionally, this month United PF Partners celebrated its second anniversary. United PF was formed two years ago, in November 2016, by JLM Financial Partners (JLM) and Eagle Merchant Partners (Eagle) with the merger of several leading Planet Fitness franchisees and the overall goal of accelerating growth and further providing access to non-intimidating fitness environments where members can build active lifestyles for an affordable price. Today, United PF has grown to 110+ clubs across 10 states, employs over 1,500, and serves over 850,000 members. Read More...
Augie’s Quest Reports First Subject Successfully Enrolled in AT-1501 Phase 1 Study, a First-of-its-Kind, Promising Treatment for ALS
Posted: November 28, 2018 in Other News
ORANGE COUNTY, CA - The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), the world's foremost nonprofit biotech focused solely on ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), in partnership with Anelixis Therapeutics, LLC., and via targeted funding from Augie's Quest to Cure ALS, announced the first human was successfully given a dose of AT-1501, a promising investigative drug to treat the neurodegenerative disease. Not only does this critical step signal the continuation of the phase 1 human safety trial and the first achieved milestone for AT-1501, it is the first time a nonprofit drug discovery center has successfully brought a new molecular entity, this type of experimental treatment for ALS, from inception through to the clinical trial phase. Read More...
ClubCorp Announces the Addition of The Ridge Club on Cape Cod
Posted: November 28, 2018 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs – announces the acquisition of The Ridge Club, a premier, family oriented golf and lifestyle club located in Sandwich, Massachusetts, on Cape Cod. Plans for capital improvements are currently being developed. ClubCorp acquired Brookstone Golf & Country Club near Atlanta this past July and opened The Collective, a new private club concept in Seattle in May. In recent weeks, ClubCorp also announced the launch of ClubLife Management, a comprehensive management services division for private clubs, destination resorts and premier daily-fee golf courses. Read More...
