Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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TRX Breaks the Guinness World Records Title for Largest Suspension Training Class
Posted: February 29, 2024 in Suppliers
DELRAY BEACH, FL and ATHENS, GREECE - TRX, a global leader in functional training products and world-class training content, celebrated its 20-year anniversary by attempting and breaking the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for largest suspension training class. 422 people participated in the record-breaking showcase taking place during TRX's global training summit in Athens, Greece, hosted in partnership with Greece's premier fitness group ALTERLIFE. Read More...
Blink Fitness Hosts New Girls Weight Training Event, Brings Back Popular Women in the Weight Room Series for Women’s History Month
Posted: February 29, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, is expanding its Women in the Weight Room series this Women’s History Month to include a new event for girls ages 14 to 17. Last year’s inaugural Women in the Weight Room series was so popular that Blink will now provide girls with the opportunity to safely learn how to strength train with instruction geared toward their age and ability. Read More...
Life Time Grows Garden State Presence to Eight with Opening of Life Time Middletown – Red Bank in New Jersey
Posted: February 28, 2024 in Chains
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. - Marking its first, ground-up athletic country club opening of 2024, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy way of life brand, is now welcoming members to Life Time Middletown - Red Bank the company's eighth destination in New Jersey, and first in Monmouth County. Its debut on February 27 follows the late-January opening of its nearby Life Time Work premium coworking space. Altogether, residents now have a unique health, wellness and work experience like no other. Read More...
Power Wellness Welcomes Max Hanner as Chief Revenue Officer
Posted: February 28, 2024 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - Power Wellness, a leading institutional fitness management and consulting company, announces the appointment of Max Hanner as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Max brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the executive team. Max officially assumed his role on February 26, 2024. Read More...
IHRSA Partners with the White House to Promote Physical Activity in the U.S.
Posted: February 27, 2024 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA -the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of industry leaders- announces its partnership with the White House to promote the importance of physical activity for both physical and mental health across the United States. IHRSA was accepted as a partner in the White House initiative Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities. As part of this groundbreaking collaboration, IHRSA will spearhead a series of initiatives aimed at increasing participation in physical activity and highlighting the role of fitness facilities in supporting healthy lifestyles. These efforts will be showcased through a range of events and programs held in communities nationwide. Read More...
Tennis Legend Andre Agassi Named Inaugural Chair of Life Time Pickleball and Tennis Board to Guide Future Growth, Programming and Community
Posted: February 27, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - There is no slowdown in sight in the growth of pickleball and tennis at Life Time (NYSE: LTH), and the passion among those playing is at an all-time high. With the goal of charting the company's future in these areas, Life Time Founder, Chairman and CEO, Bahram Akradi, has named tennis legend and pickleball enthusiast, Andre Agassi, as the inaugural Chair of Life Time's newly formed Pickleball and Tennis Board. Read More...
Vision Fitness to Launch Commercial Line Expansion; Chris Torggler Appointed General Manager of Vision Commercial Fitness
Posted: February 27, 2024 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Vision Fitness, a provider of durable and intuitive fitness equipment, is set to launch a full-commercial line of strength equipment at the IHRSA tradeshow in Los Angeles. This line, designed for value-conscious health clubs, hotels and other vertical channels, joins the existing cardio offering which includes a full-commercial warranty. Read More...
Iconic Home of Fitness Gold’s Gym SoCal Welcomes All IHRSA-Goers for Free Workouts
Posted: February 26, 2024 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - As the fitness world converges on Los Angeles for the highly anticipated International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) 2024 Convention and Trade Show, Gold’s Gym SoCal, the original home of fitness workouts, announces a special offer for all attendees. In celebration of this gathering of industry professionals, Gold's Gym SoCal will be extending complimentary gym passes to all IHRSA attendees, providing them with access to world-class facilities during their stay in the City of Angels. Read More...
Precor Launches New Functional Strength Training Line Powered by BeaverFit
Posted: February 26, 2024 in Suppliers
WOODINVILLE, WA - Precor, trusted fitness solution provider to more than 14,000 global facilities, has selected BeaverFit, the world’s largest supplier of fitness equipment to U.S. and NATO militaries, to design and manufacture their new functional training line. Read More...
Echelon Fitness Debuts Expansive New Commercial Catalog, Studio Software + Connected Equipment
Posted: February 26, 2024 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Echelon, a global fitness, wellness and sports leader, is rolling out a full suite of next level connected fitness experiences geared towards the commercial marketplace building on the brand’s already successful consumer and commercial portfolio. Echelon will spotlight the impressive lineup at IHRSA’s 2024 Show. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Doubles Down on Women’s Soccer Support with San Diego Wave FC in 2024
Posted: February 23, 2024 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - 24 Hour Fitness announces it has extended and expanded its partnership with San Diego Wave FC, delivering a premium level of support and enthusiasm with the 2023 NWSL Shield winners as the new back of kit partner. This is 24 Hour Fitness' flagship partnership with women's soccer teams in 2024, intended to foster better representation in sport and to drive stronger community connections in 24 Hour Fitness' hometown. Read More...
ABC Trainerize Partners with WRKOUT to Empower Personal Trainers to Monetize Product Recommendations
Posted: February 23, 2024 in Suppliers
VANCOUVER, B.C. - ABC Fitness, a key tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, announces the launch of TZ Storefront, a new partnership between ABC Trainerize and WRKOUT that empowers coaches and fitness professionals to support their clients’ wellness goals while launching a passive income stream through product recommendations. Read More...
ACSM Announces 2024 Certified Professional of the Year
Posted: February 23, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Brian Cleven, M.S., ACSM-CEP, LAT has been named the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Certified Professional of the Year of the Year for 2024. Cleven received the award during the 2024 IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago, Illinois. Read More...
Planet Fitness Chief Financial Officer Tom Fitzgerald to Retire
Posted: February 22, 2024 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), announces that Tom Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer, has informed the company of his intention to retire at the end of August 2024. In connection with this transition, the company will conduct a comprehensive search to identify a new CFO with the assistance of a leading executive search firm. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Crunch Steele Creek, its Newest Location in Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted: February 21, 2024 in Chains
STEELE CREEK, N.C. - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Steele Creek, a 44,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Steele Creek, North Carolina. Crunch Steele Creek will take the place of a former Club Fitness facility and will be the fifth Crunch location to open in Charlotte. Crunch Steele Creek is owned by CR Fitness Holdings LLC. CR Fitness is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who have more than 150 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
TruFit Athletic Club Unveils 4th Tennessee Location, Amplifying Statewide Presence
Posted: February 21, 2024 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - TruFit Athletic Clubs kicked off the year with the inauguration of their 40th club and fourth Tennessee location in Murfreesboro. The three-day celebration began with TruFit's CEO, Steve Diniaco, and esteemed members of the Chamber of Commerce, including representatives from Senator Blackburn's office, leading the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Read More...
Freemotion Fitness and Aktiv Solutions Forge a Transformative Strategic Alliance
Posted: February 21, 2024 in Suppliers
LOGAN, UT and SANTA MONICA, CA - Freemotion Fitness, renowned for its cutting-edge fitness equipment, and Aktiv Solutions, a leading expert in functional fitness facility supply and design, have entered into a strategic partnership. The multifaceted alliance underscores the two companies’ shared commitment to innovation and market expansion. Read More...
Workout Anytime Closed Out 2023 with 30 Franchise Units Sold, Plans for Ambitious Expansion in 2024
Posted: February 19, 2024 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the 24/7 fitness franchise with nearly 200 locations across the world, wrapped up 2023 with nearly 30 franchise units signed and nearly 20 new locations open across the country. In 2024, the Workout Anytime team hopes to continue its upward trajectory with 50 new units sold and 25 clubs opened by the end of the year. Read More...
Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS – Remembering Augie
Posted: February 19, 2024 in Other News
Join us in honoring Augie's legacy this February, as we celebrate Augie’s birthday on February 15 and the date he left his body on February 22. We celebrate ALS: A Love Story, which encapsulates love, hope and unity within the ALS community, reflecting our shared strength and resilience. Augie’s Quest lives on as Augie lived. We stay true to his vision, his heart, and his relentless focus on driving breakthroughs in ALS research. We believe incurable is unacceptable and we exist to fund the top science to change lives. We invite you to join us this month to celebrate and share stories of love from individuals living with ALS and their loved ones. We invite you to join our Quest. Read More...
Zumba Obsession Reaches New Heights with the Launch of its First-Ever Consumer App
Posted: February 16, 2024 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - Zumba, a global leader in dance fitness, announces the highly-anticipated launch of their very first consumer app. The Zumba App is a one-stop solution for fitness enthusiasts to engage with the dynamic and fun-filled world of Zumba Fitness. Read More...
