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Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location In Sunnyvale, CA
Posted: August 4, 2017 in Chains
SUNNYVALE, CA - Crunch Fitness announced the planned opening of a new 25,000-square foot gym with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Sunnyvale, California. This new single-story location will also offer a new fitness experience complete with group fitness, a designated cardio and strength training area, Zumba, Olympic Platforms, Functional Training Equipment, sports turf as well as HydroMassage beds and a private stretching area. Read More...
NSCA Announces Newly Elected Board Members
Posted: August 4, 2017 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the results of the 2017 Board of Directors elections, as voted on by NSCA members, which includes a new President-Elect. N. Travis Triplett, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, becomes the first female to be elected President of the NSCA’s Board of Directors and will begin her three-year term in 2018 after serving as President-Elect under current President G. Gregory Haff, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA. Read More...
PTR Partners With Learning Management Provider InnTier
Posted: August 3, 2017 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced its partnership with Learning Management System (LMS) provider InnTier. PTR is proud to offer it members the latest in LMS functionality and e-learning. The InnTier platform is an intelligent and expandable LMS and online educational dashboard utilizing the latest in LMS technologies. PTR members will now have a personal assessment platform associated with certification workshops that will allow PTR to expand its abilities to drive coach improvement through all areas of assessment. Additionally, members will have all inclusive educational resources to be housed on the PTR library within the InnTier platform that is currently in development. Read More...
USPTA Announces Multiyear Deal With Playmate Tennis Machines
Posted: August 3, 2017 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association announced it will enter into a three-year agreement with Playmate Tennis Machines. Under the terms of agreement, Playmate will become the official ball machine of the USPTA. “Playmate has been a huge supporter of the USPTA's educational programs at both the Divisional as well as the National Level for over 20 years now,” said President of Metaltek/Playmate Tennis Machines, Alfred F. Yarur. “We are so excited to be the Official Ball Machine of the USPTA!" Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs to Purchase Fitness 2000 and All Assets
Posted: August 2, 2017 in Chains
WICHITA, KS - Fitness 2000 announced that it will sell all its assets to Genesis Health Clubs, effective immediately. Located at 1046 S. Oliver St. in Wichita, KS, and open since 1996, Fitness 2000 was a 22,000 square foot facility, featuring cardio and weight loss equipment and many more amenities. Fitness 2000 owner Mohsen Etezazi indicated that the time is right. “We’ve had a great run, but for personal reasons, it’s time to move on. Fortunately, we’ve worked out an arrangement with Genesis Health Clubs, so our members will now have access to a lot of nearby options for their daily workouts.” Read More...
Study Shows Members Exercise Levels Increase by 40% With Gamification
Posted: August 2, 2017 in Suppliers
AUSTRALIA - MYZONE reports the positive results of a recent gamification study performed by 12RND Fitness in Australia. The study showed an increase in every single metric, for every club who participated, with members training for longer periods of time, more often, and at a higher effort level. The study took place during a 21-day period at fourteen 12RND Fitness facilities and involved more than 800 members. Read More...
Anytime Fitness Shares Development Plans for Upstate New York
Posted: August 2, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Anytime Fitness, a fast-growing co-ed gym, recently announced plans to introduce over 150 locations in targeted areas throughout the state of New York. The community-focused brand will ramp up growth through strategic franchise partnerships and aims to open the new locations within the next five years. Read More...
Mountainside Fitness Partners with Sonora Quest Laboratories to Offer Customized Wellness Testing to Health Club Members
Posted: August 1, 2017 in Chains
TEMPE, AZ - Mountainside Fitness and Sonora Quest Laboratories have collaborated to offer a select menu of wellness screens and health profiles to Mountainside Fitness members, empowering them to take control of their health by ordering certain lab tests on their own. These tests are available through Sonora Quest Laboratories' My Lab ReQuest service which, per Arizona law, allows consumers to order lab tests from a licensed clinical laboratory without physician orders. Read More...
Technogym Appointed Official Supplier to 2017 Athletics World Championships
Posted: August 1, 2017 in Suppliers
CESENA, ITALY - Technogym, a world leading company in fitness equipment and wellness solutions, has been appointed the official supplier of the Athletics World Championships and the World Para Athletics Championships taking place in London this summer. Read More...
Snap Fitness ‘What’s Your Fit?’ Campaign Inspires Communities to Reach Fitness Goals
Posted: August 1, 2017 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Snap Fitness, one of the world’s premier 24/7 fitness brands, announces the launch of their anticipated national campaign, ‘What’s Your Fit?’. News of this campaign reflects the brand’s commitment and expertise to inspire communities and encourage individuals to reach their unique fitness goals in a supportive and results-driven culture. Read More...
