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The Atlantic Club in Manasquan and Red Bank Earn Prestigious Medical Fitness Certification; Becomes Safest Place to Exercise in New Jersey
Posted: March 14, 2018 in Independents
MANASQUAN, N.J. - The Atlantic Club is proud to announce that it has earned the medical fitness facility certification from the Medical Fitness Association, a global leader in medical fitness standards. The prestigious certification applies to both The Atlantic Club’s Manasquan and Red Bank locations. To earn this certification, the Atlantic Club underwent a year of compliance testing and evaluation and a rigorous two-day, 209-point inspection. Read More...
Life Fitness Launches Digital Ventures Group
Posted: March 14, 2018 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Exercisers are transforming their workouts through technologies ranging from biometric monitoring and workout programming to virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI). With fit-tech rapidly developing, fitness facilities are expected to provide new workout experiences that keep exercisers motivated and engaged. To forge the path of merging advanced technologies with everyday workouts, Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announced the creation of Digital Ventures Group (DVG). Read More...
Matrix Fitness Presents New Innovative Exercise Solutions at IHRSA 2018
Posted: March 13, 2018 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness is set to make a major impact at IHRSA 2018, launching groundbreaking new products in every major category, highlighting a new goal-centric approach to technology and providing a variety of live demonstrations, interactive experiences and more. Show attendees and members of the media are invited to meet with Matrix at IHRSA 2018, which takes place March 21 – 24 at the San Diego Convention Center. Read More...
Health Savings Accounts Bill Includes PHIT – Help Pass It!
Posted: March 6, 2018 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA) has introduced the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (H.R. 5138). This Health Savings Accounts (HSA) reform bill bundles a number of HSA bills, including and most importantly to the health and fitness club industry, the PHIT Act! This HSA reform bill is now the best vehicle for getting PHIT included in the omnibus spending bill. Put simply, PHIT will pass if the omnibus spending bill includes the HSA bill. Read More...
TITLE Boxing Club Enhances Leadership with New Director of Franchise Development
Posted: March 6, 2018 in Chains
OVERLAND PARK, KS - In a strategic effort to further ignite domestic and international expansion, TITLE Boxing Club, a fast-growing boxing franchise, announced the addition of its new Director of Franchise Development. Newly appointed, Todd Haavind, carries a proven track record of success and an expertise in growing businesses with plans to take the TITLE brand to new heights. Read More...
Tennis Owners & Managers Conference Set for Charleston, South Carolina in April
Posted: March 5, 2018 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - The fifth annual Tennis Owners & Managers (TOM) Conference will bring together tennis business owners, managers and decision-makers, with a focus on innovation, growth, business leadership and development. The conference runs from April 9 to 11, with optional specialty courses on Sunday, April 8, and day session registration available. In addition to featured speakers such as ClubIntel co-founder, Stephen Tharrett, and ConantLeadership CEO, Douglas R. Conant, the conference will feature unique “TOM Talk” sessions focusing on specific topics, then include roundtable discussions. Read More...
Cycle for Survival Awarded Program Of The Year By The Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum
Posted: March 2, 2018 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - Cycle for Survival, the movement to beat rare cancers, was named the Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum's Program of the Year. The award was presented at the annual Peer-to-Peer Professional Forum Conference in Miami. Owned and operated by Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK), Cycle for Survival has been recognized as the fastest-growing athletic fundraiser in the United States for four consecutive years by the national peer-to-peer fundraising support organization. Cycle for Survival has raised more than $170 million since it was founded in 2007, with $140 million raised in the past five years. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location In Clearwater, Florida
Posted: March 1, 2018 in Chains
CLEARWATER, FL - Crunch Franchise announced the purchase and conversion of a three-floor, 23,000-square-foot former LA Fitness to a Crunch Fitness facility in Clearwater, Florida. Crunch's new gym location brings a new fitness experience to Clearwater, offering a 2,400-square-foot group fitness studio, small group training, a designated strength training area, tanning and HydroMassage beds, a private stretching area and a mezzanine of cardio equipment. Crunch Countryside is owned by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, Jeff Dotson, and Kevin La Ferriere. Read More...
Planet Fitness To Open Largest “Judgement Free” Gym In The Midwest
Posted: February 28, 2018 in Chains
OAKLEY, OH - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S. and home of the Judgement Free Zone, announced its 14th club in the Greater Cincinnati Market. Owned and operated by "Planet Fitness Midwest," the $11 million development will be built in Oakley and has a projected opening date by the end of the year. The new Oakley project marks continued expansion in the Midwest for the franchise group and signifies the 30th Planet Fitness location in the region. Read More...
Town Sports International Holdings Inc. Announces Acquisition of TMPL Gym
Posted: February 28, 2018 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Town Sports International Holdings Inc., ("TSI' or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CLUB), a diversified holding company and the largest owner and operator of fitness clubs in the Northeast, announced the acquisition of TMPL. Founded by David Barton, TMPL focuses on the intersection of metabolic science, exercise and nutrition leveraging state of the art technology to drastically change one's body. Read More...
