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Life Fitness Integration with Life Fitness’ LFconnect and Apple GymKit Coming in Q1 2018
Posted: December 12, 2017 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, will offer Apple GymKit compatibility on premium cardio consoles beginning in Q1 2018. With this functionality, cardio equipment will pair seamlessly and wirelessly with Apple Watch so exercisers can measure and track the most accurate measurements possible. With a simple tap to the Life Fitness console, a connection between Apple Watch and the cardio equipment is established, and data is exchanged between the watch and Life Fitness machine. Once connected, Apple Watch and the fitness machine exchange data like heart rate, calories burned, distance, speed and incline. Read More...
Blink Fitness Brings Mood Above Muscle Approach to Los Angeles, Opening its 60th Location Nationwide
Posted: December 11, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the premium-quality, value-based gym, announces its arrival to the West Coast with the opening of its first three gyms in Los Angeles. Marking its 60th location, the first Blink Fitness will be opening in Gardena at Gardena Plaza, followed by Huntington Park at the former Huntington Park Warner Theatre in early 2018, and Anaheim at Brookhurst Center in late 2018. Having established a strong footprint on the East Coast, as well as a rapidly expanding franchise business in additional markets, nationally, these three brand-new gyms mark the beginning of Blink's expansion in the Los Angeles metro area. Read More...
Anytime Fitness Announces Development Plans for Mississippi
Posted: December 11, 2017 in Chains
JACKSON, MS - Anytime Fitness recently announced plans to introduce 25 locations in targeted areas throughout the state of Mississippi. The community-focused brand will ramp up growth through strategic franchise partnerships and aims to open the new locations by 2020. Currently, there are 29 Anytime Fitness locations open throughout the state. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Study Asks: How Can Everyday Activities, Like Washing Dishes, Improve Health?
Posted: December 7, 2017 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - With a culture of desk jobs, car commutes and television binges, it comes as no surprise that the average American spends at least 12 hours per day sitting - contributing to chronic, physical inactivity-related conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Research has shown that interrupting long periods of sitting with small periods of movement can improve health, but without guidance on how much of which activities will make a difference, many remain unmotivated to move. To find out just how much movement is needed to counteract the effects of sitting for long periods of time, American Council on Exercise (ACE) commissioned a scientific study to identify the optimal FIT (frequency, intensity and length of time) of movement for middle-aged and older adults. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Lake Nona, Florida
Posted: December 6, 2017 in Chains
LAKE NONA, FL - Crunch Franchise announced the upcoming opening of its newest Crunch 'Select' location in Lake Nona, Florida. Crunch Lake Nona will begin membership sales during the pre-opening phase in January 2018, with a planned facility opening in May 2018. Crunch 'Select' locations feature upscale finishes and amenities in addition to the high-quality fitness services Crunch members have come to trust. Crunch Lake Nona, a new 23,800-square-foot facility, will provide a unique fitness experience complete with group fitness classes, a designated cardio and strength training area, Zumba, Olympic Platforms, functional training equipment as well as HydroMassage beds and a private stretching area. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2018 Coach of the Year Awards
Posted: December 6, 2017 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Strength and conditioning coaches from across the nation will converge at the NSCA’s Coaches Conference on January 4, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina to discover cutting-edge research and practical applications in strength and conditioning, presented by the industry’s most elite and respected experts. One of the many exciting events that will be held during the conference is the Award Ceremony, where distinctive honors are presented to several coaches for outstanding achievement. At this event, the NSCA recognizes award winners at the professional and collegiate level, with winners selected by a volunteer committee, the NSCA’s Coaching Task Force, who determine the winners based on their contributions to the NSCA, their community and the coaching profession. Read More...
Equinox Appoints Vimla Black Gupta As Chief Marketing Officer
Posted: December 5, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Equinox, a high-performance lifestyle leader, announced that Vimla Black Gupta, formerly Senior Vice President of Global Marketing at Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, has been named Chief Marketing Officer of Equinox Fitness Clubs. Gupta will oversee marketing strategy development and execution on behalf of Equinox and its growing portfolio of 91 fitness club locations, reporting directly to Niki Leondakis, Chief Executive Officer of Equinox Fitness Clubs. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Acquires Lincoln Athletic Club; Starts Construction on Largest Health Club in Manhattan, Kansas History
Posted: December 4, 2017 in Chains
LINCOLN, NE - Genesis Health Clubs continued its recent explosion of growth, acquiring Lincoln Athletic Club, an 88,000 square foot facility, including multiple fitness areas, an indoor track, a collegiate sized basketball court, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, three group fitness studios, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, two racquetball courts, multiple steam rooms, a hot tub, massage therapy center, tanning rooms, meeting rooms, a kid’s gym, nursery, and pro shop.
MANHATTAN, KS - Genesis Health Clubs has announced that November 29 was the official groundbreaking and start of construction on its new Manhattan 70,000 square foot location, the company’s 45th. The facility will be the largest health club in Manhattan, Kansas history, bringing an unprecedented array of fitness options to the community, all under one roof. Read More...
SKILLMILL Awarded “2017 Gear of the Year” by Runner’s World America
Posted: December 4, 2017 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - TECHNOGYM SKILLMILL has been chosen as the “2017 Gear of the Year” by Runner’s World America. Each year, the most important magazine for the running community selects a shortlist of products that stand out for their innovation and style, able to make running feel easier and cooler than ever. SKILLMILL is the ideal training solution for sports professionals and for those every day athletes who are dedicated to their fitness and improving their sporting performance; it allows users to experience the full speed-resistance spectrum by offering the possibility to switch from resistance-free running to an all-out sled push. Read More...
ClubIntel Announces the Release of Its Third Annual Fitness Industry Trend Report
Posted: December 1, 2017 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ClubIntel announces the release of the 2017 International Fitness Industry Trend Report – What’s All the Rage, a comprehensive study of current global trends impacting the fitness industry. ClubIntel, in partnership with various industry leaders, invited club/studio owners, executives, and managers, as well as fitness professionals from around the world to participate in its annual study of industry trends. The global study tracks over 90 different practices across four major categories: programming, equipment, facilities and technology. With over 1,300 professionals responding, the study reflects activity from operators accountable for representing approximately 14,000 facilities worldwide responded to the study. Read More...
