Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Orangetheory Unveils New Technology Enhancements
Posted: October 3, 2018 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - A unique trifecta of science, coaching and technology has positioned Orangetheory Fitness as a global leader in innovative heart rate-based interval training. Orangetheory now announces new technology advancements, including a new wearable heart-rate monitor and proprietary equipment enhancements. Through this game-changing technology, Orangetheory advances its mission by giving members even better tools to capture performance data, measure their overall workout results and set new goals. Read More...
Important Information and Insights Needed from You, Our Esteemed Club Insider Readers!
Posted: October 2, 2018 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ClubIntel, along with its 18 global partners, Club Insider being one, are actively promoting U.S. operator participation in ClubIntel’s 2018 International Fitness Industry Trend Study. W. Edwards Deming said, “Without data you’re just another person with an opinion.” Our collective goal with this study is to bring hard data to light regarding the global trends in the fitness industry in 2018 and how they have morphed since the study began in 2015. Halfway through the study there are approximately 1,200 responses, with U.S. responses presently trailing the input from numerous other nations. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location in Norman, Oklahoma
Posted: October 2, 2018 in Chains
NORMAN, OK - Crunch Franchise announced the opening of a new 24-hour club with state-of-the art equipment and amenities in Norman, Oklahoma. The expansive new club is expected to open in December 2018. In early November, a one-day "Cyber Sale" will enable new members to join Crunch Norman for rates starting at $9.95 per month. The first 500 members will receive a free t-shirt, discounts on small group and personal training and more. Read More...
New U.S. Report Card Reveals Near-Failing Grade for Physical Activity in Children, Youth
Posted: October 2, 2018 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The National Physical Activity Plan Alliance (NPAPA) released its 2018 United States Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. This is the third comprehensive assessment of physical activity in U.S. children and youth, updating the first report card released in 2014 and the second released in 2016. While the overall physical activity grade for children and youth remained low at D-, the 2018 report card revealed positive signs, especially related to opportunities and infrastructure that supports physical activity in children and youth. The Report Card includes grades for nine specific indicators, individual state data and recommendations for how grades can be improved. Read More...
ACE Calls for More Collaboration Between Community Leaders, Exercise Professionals and Health Coaches to Improve Grades on Youth Physical Activity
Posted: October 2, 2018 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) issued the following statement upon release of the 2018 United States Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth. The biennial report by the National Physical Activity Plan Alliance, with support from ACE and other organizations, issues grades for nine physical activity indicators. The 2018 overall grade was a D-, the same as the two previous report cards. One of the most disappointing findings of the report card is that approximately only 24% of children 6 to 17 years of age participate in 60 minutes of daily physical activity. Read More...
Octane Fitness Fuels Exercisers with Updated Workout App
Posted: October 2, 2018 in Suppliers
VANCOUVER, WA - Dedicated to fueling lives worldwide with innovative exercise equipment and programming, Octane Fitness, a Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS) brand, is launching a free, updated version of its popular workout app, which is now available at the App Store for iOS devices. The new Octane Fitness app works with the Octane Q47xi, Q37xi, xR6xi, ZR8 and ZR7 home equipment models. Read More...
Anytime Fitness Celebrates One Billion Gym Visits
Posted: October 2, 2018 in Chains
WOODBURY, MN - For the 1 billionth time, someone waved a key fob in front of a scanner and then entered an Anytime Fitness gym to work out. Of course, most Anytime Fitness members go to the gyms to improve their health and fitness, but during the 16 years since the world's largest fitness franchise was founded, much more has happened at the gyms than merely cardio exercises and weight training. Here are a few examples... Read More...
ClubCorp to Host Patriot Golf Day Tournament to Benefit Folds of Honor and George W. Bush Institute
Posted: October 2, 2018 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs – announced it will host the Patriot Golf Day tournament at 27 of their private country clubs across Texas to benefit Folds of Honor and the George W. Bush Institute’s Military Service Initiative. The tournament, scheduled on October 28, 2018, will raise donations and awareness for military veterans and their families. Read More...
Life Fitness Recalls PowerMill Climber Due to Fire Hazard
Posted: September 27, 2018 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This recall involves Life Fitness PowerMill climbers models PMA, PFB, PMD, PFD, PMH, and PFH. The model letters appear at the front of the serial number on the bottom right of the unit, on the inside of the "step-up" support. The climbers were manufactured and distributed from 2014 through 2018. Life Fitness is printed on the side panels of the machines. The climber machines have a moving mechanical staircase (similar to an escalator) with rotating steps between two handrails. Read More...
USTA Names Outstanding Facility Award Winners
Posted: September 27, 2018 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Each year, the USTA recognizes facilities throughout the country to encourage increasingly high standards for construction and/or renovation. Nominations are evaluated on the facility and amenities, and also on tennis programming. The honored facilities for 2018 are... Read More...
