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Blink Fitness Opens Its Newest Bronx Location In The Hub
Posted: November 22, 2017 in Chains
BRONX, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the premium-quality, value-based fitness club, announces the opening of its newest Bronx location in The Hub. The club opened the doors to its much-anticipated location at 570 Melrose Avenue on Monday, November 20. As a part of the Grand Opening celebration, Blink Fitness donated 50 one-year memberships, worth over $10,000, to BronxConnect, an organization dedicated to developing urban youth into leaders and productive members of their communities. Read More...
ClubIntel Set to Release the Results of Its Third Annual Fitness Industry Trend Report
Posted: November 21, 2017 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ClubIntel announces the upcoming 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. The full report will be available complimentary starting December 1, 2017. Read More...
Fitness On Demand Appoints 18-Year Fitness Industry Veteran as New National Account Manager
Posted: November 21, 2017 in Suppliers
CHANHASSEN, MN - Fitness On Demand announces its recent hire of Ryan Andersen, who will join the team as a National Account Manager. In this role, Andersen will manage the strategic customer accounts in the fitness industry at a national level. Read More...
In-Shape Health Club Raises $130,000 For Cancer Research
Posted: November 17, 2017 in Chains
STOCKTON, CA - In-Shape Health Clubs, a top California destination for fitness and recreation, announced it raised $130,000 for cancer research in the month of October during its Fight Cancer campaign. Funds will go to the American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Read More...
Technogym Introduces Apple Watch Compatibility
Posted: November 17, 2017 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Technogym connected cardio equipment is now compatible with Apple Watch. Thanks to this revolutionary integration, Apple Watch users can now track their indoor exercise (at home or at their fitness center) by simply tapping their Apple Watch to UNITY - the Technogym connected cardio products interface - and seamlessly pair to treadmills, ellipticals, indoor bikes or stair steppers. Read More...
ABC Financial and Netchex Announce Vendor Relationship
Posted: November 16, 2017 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Financial (ABC), a leading software and payment processing provider to the health and fitness club industry, has announced their preferred partnership with Netchex. Netchex is a HR solutions platform which manages employees' lifecycle from the beginning of their employment to the time they retire. The system's functionalities include: Recruiting, Hiring & Onboarding, Payroll & Tax Compliance, Human Resources, Time & Attendance, Benefits, Reporting & Analysis and ACA Solutions. Read More...
IHRSA Releases 2017 Profiles of Success
Posted: November 15, 2017 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released its annual Industry Data Survey (IDS) results and the accompanying publication, IHRSA Profiles of Success. The report provides a detailed analysis of the annual performance of leading health and fitness clubs, including results in key metrics such as revenue, membership growth and retention, traffic, payroll, non-dues revenue, and EBITDA. Club reinvestment and profit center analysis as well as income statement and balance sheet data are also provided. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Evolves Brand to Inspire All People to Overcome the Physical Inactivity Epidemic
Posted: November 14, 2017 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - In light of today’s growing physical inactivity epidemic, the leading nonprofit certifier of exercise professional and health coaches, American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces an evolution of its brand that harnesses its mission to get people moving and concentrates on inclusivity to ensure that all people—regardless of age, gender, race, socioeconomic status or neighborhood—have access to their healthiest lives. Read More...
MINDBODY Named to Deloitte’s 2017 Technology Fast 500
Posted: November 14, 2017 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - MINDBODY (NASDAQ: MB), a leading technology platform for the wellness services industry, has been included in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, ranking 424 on this list of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. 2017 is the sixth time MINDBODY has appeared on the Fast 500 list, previously ranking in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2016. Read More...
Ecore Launches #MakingPeoplesLivesBetter Contest at HCD 2017
Posted: November 14, 2017 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - During the Healthcare Design Expo & Conference (HCD), November 11-14, in Orlando, Ecore launched a contest for designers and architects to showcase projects meant to improve people’s lives. The #MakingPeoplesLivesBetter contest offers designers a chance to submit a recent project that makes a positive community impact for a chance to win $2,000 and be featured on Ecore’s blog and social media channels. Read More...
