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New IHRSA.org Designed to Help Gym Owners Supercharge Their Growth
Posted: November 30, 2017 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, is thrilled to unveil the new IHRSA.org, a revamped website designed to help health and fitness industry professionals supercharge business growth. “In the internet age we live in, the problem most of us face is that there is too much, way too much, information being thrust upon us,” says IHRSA President and CEO, Joe Moore. “With the launch of the new IHRSA.org, we hope to alleviate information overload for gym owners—specifically, IHRSA members.” Read More...
EXOS and Speedo USA Launch New Online Course
Posted: November 30, 2017 in Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - EXOS, a leader in the human performance industry, and Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp. and global leader of aquatic sports, released a new online course for fitness professionals, EXOS Presents: Speedo Fit Training. The course, which showcases the science behind the Speedo Fit aquatic training program that Speedo USA and EXOS introduced in 2016, teaches fitness professionals how training in the water can benefit clients of various populations and how to incorporate it into their training programs. Read More...
NASM and AFAA Co-sponsored The Women’s Health Summit: It Starts with the Brain
Posted: November 29, 2017 in Suppliers
CHANDLER, AZ - As a world leader in fitness education and certification solutions, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) reaffirmed their commitment by partnering with the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) in an effort to change the future of all minds. This summit, focusing on women’s health, was
presented by WAM and LIFETIME, and hosted by Maria Shriver on November 1 at the Hearst Tower in New York City. Read More...
XSport Fitness Seeks National Director of Group Fitness
Posted: November 28, 2017 in Chains
CHICAGO, IL - Enjoy leading the team for a fitness company that fully supports the Group Fitness department as it continuously develops. This is a great opportunity for a creative and passionate individual to blend the energy and variety of amenities of a full-service gym with that of the boutique fitness experience. In this role, you will be challenged to grow your business and be an innovator. Read More...
EXOS Workout Plans Now Available on BridgeAthletic
Posted: November 28, 2017 in Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - EXOS, a leader in human performance, has partnered with BridgeAthletic, a market leading technology company, to make their methodology more available to coaches, trainers and athletes. “This new partnership helps us continue our mission to upgrade lives and provide coaches, trainers, and athletes with the tools and resources they need to improve performance,” says Mark Verstegen, EXOS Founder and President. Read More...
Planet Fitness And Its Franchisees Raise More Than $1 Million For Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Posted: November 27, 2017 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., announced that, together with its franchisees and members, it has raised more than $1 million for its nonprofit partner, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, as a result of the company's October membership sale. The annual fundraising effort, now in its second year, supports Planet Fitness' philanthropic initiative, The Judgement Free Generation, which aims to prevent bullying and promote kindness. Since 2016, Planet Fitness and its franchisees have donated nearly $3 million in support of the cause. Read More...
Contec, Inc.’s Elaine and Jim Smith, Taylor Smith Honored for Philanthropic Efforts
Posted: November 27, 2017 in Suppliers
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Contec, Inc.’s Elaine and Jim Smith, and Taylor Smith have recently been recognized for their contributions to two Upstate non-profit organizations. The Association of Fundraising Professionals SC, Piedmont Chapter celebrated the 2017 National Philanthropy Day on Wednesday, November 15. During the luncheon, the AFP recognized philanthropists’ and volunteers’ significant contributions to various non-profit and for-profit organizations across our region. Read More...
Escape Fitness Achieves Successful Outcome for Intellectual Property Infringement
Posted: November 27, 2017 in Suppliers
CAMBRIDGESHIRE, ENGLAND - Global fitness equipment manufacturer Escape Fitness has secured a successful outcome in a patent dispute with ZIVA Fitness. ZIVA agreed to cease sale in the UK of its Dual Surface Plyo Box and paid an undisclosed sum after Escape alleged infringement of its patent relating to the Escape Plyosoft Box. The patent successfully asserted by Escape against Ziva protects Escape’s proprietary system for securely and safely attaching plyo boxes together using fixing straps that stow securely when not in use. Read More...
ABC Financial and 64 Labs Announce Vendor Relationship
Posted: November 27, 2017 in Chains
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Financial (ABC), a leading software and payment processing provider to the health and fitness club industry, announced their preferred partnership with 64 Labs. 64 Labs helps businesses connect with customers on every device from smart phones, to tablets, to desktop. Their services can help solve a broad range of "out-of-the-box" software customization problems and allows the client to focus on running their business. Read More...
Nick Bollettieri & Judy Murray to Speak at PTR International Tennis Symposium
Posted: November 22, 2017 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is pleased to announce that acclaimed coaches Nick Bollettieri and Judy Murray are headline speakers at the PTR International Tennis Symposium that will be held February 13 - 16, 2018, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Read More...
