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Wellbeats 2.0 Software Will Soon Be Available on All Hardware Systems
Posted: November 6, 2018 in Suppliers
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN - Wellbeats has announced that clients using its 1.0 software will soon automatically update to the new cloud-based 2.0 software. What’s different about the 2.0 software? For starters, the software features a simple, easy-to-navigate interface. More features include... Read More...
Gympass Expands its Global Network With Youfit Partnership
Posted: November 6, 2018 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Gympass, a global leader in corporate fitness and wellness benefits, announces a partnership with Youfit Health Clubs. The partnership, which kicks off in November, allows unrestricted access for the employees of Gympass' client firms to all of Youfit's locations nationwide, adding substantial volume to Gympass' rapidly expanding global fitness network of almost 40,000 gyms and studios. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces New Workout Series to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Men’s Health
Posted: November 1, 2018 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Men’s Health, the largest men’s magazine brand in the world, and Crunch Fitness announced a partnership in honor of the magazine’s 30th anniversary. On November 1st, Crunch Fitness will debut a new workout class called “30 in 30 Powered by Men’s Health” at more than 30 Crunch Signature Club locations across the country. The class, designed by Crunch Franchise VP of Group Fitness Jennifer Renfroe and verified by Men’s Health editors, will be a 30-minute HIIT-style session incorporating strength exercises, plyometric power moves and agility drills. Read More...
The Club Industry Show Experiences 21% Growth in Its Conference Attendance
Posted: October 31, 2018 in Suppliers
BOULDER, CO - The Club Industry Show wrapped its 32nd year, October 24 - 26, 2018, at the Hilton Chicago, hosting fitness professionals from health and wellness facilities of all types as well as large and small fitness brands that continue to launch innovative products in the industry. The conference program at the Club Industry Show experienced 21% growth in attendance. Read More...
Pure Barre Joins Xponential Fitness’ Portfolio of Elite Boutique Fitness Brands
Posted: October 31, 2018 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, backed by Anthony Geisler and Snapdragon Capital, announced the addition of Pure Barre to its family of brands. With the addition of Pure Barre, Xponential Fitness becomes the largest provider of boutique fitness in the world. As part of the transaction, L Catterton, which invested in Pure Barre in 2015, will contribute its investment into the acquisition. Pure Barre joins six other successful Xponential Fitness brands including Club Pilates, CycleBar, StretchLab, Row House, AKT and Yoga Six. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation Announces 2018 Coaching Advancement and Eleiko Equipment Grants Recipients
Posted: October 31, 2018 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The NSCA Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the 2018 Coaching Advancement Grant, Nicholas Cuthrell, and the Eleiko Equipment Grant, North High School in Aurora, Colorado. Read More...
Anytime Fitness’ Parent Company Acquires Basecamp Fitness With Plans To Franchise Worldwide
Posted: October 31, 2018 in Chains
WOODBURY, MN - Self Esteem Brands, the parent company of Anytime Fitness, has purchased a new fitness concept with plans to franchise it worldwide. Basecamp Fitness was developed by Nick Swinmurn, the Founder of Zappos, and currently has five locations, three near Los Angeles and two in the San Francisco area. Read More...
XSport Fitness to Open 40th Location in Addison, Illinois in Early 2019
Posted: October 29, 2018 in Chains
CHICAGO, IL - Capital Fitness, d/b/a, XSport Fitness, Big Rock, Illinois, continues to grow its brand throughout the Chicagoland area, announcing the opening of its 40th facility in Addison, Illinois. This new facility is on target to open February 1, 2019. XSport Fitness facilities are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for their members’ convenience. Read More...
November is National Diabetes Month
Posted: October 29, 2018 in Independents
DEDHAM, MA - A lot of diabetes information is shared during the month of November. The yearly American Diabetes Association campaign raises awareness about diabetes and encourages people to make healthy changes. The message must be getting through because people with diabetes are living longer and healthier than ever before! This does not mean that managing diabetes is easy. It takes hard work for each person to predict how food, exercise and stress will affect their blood sugar readings. And, most of this work goes unseen and unappreciated by those around them as many family members and friends misunderstand the basics. Read More...
USPTA Partners With IPTPA To Bring Pickleball Certification To The Association
Posted: October 29, 2018 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) has entered into a 3-year partnership with the International Pickleball Teaching Professional Association (IPTPA). Under the terms of the agreement, the USPTA will work collaboratively with the recognized world leader in pickleball teacher certification to certify USPTA professionals in pickleball. Starting in 2019, the IPTPA will host specialty courses in pickleball across USPTA division conferences, where interested professionals will be able to earn their Level I certification in pickleball. Read More...
