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Planet Fitness and its Franchisees Award $50,000 in Inaugural Judgement Free Generation Scholarship Program
Posted: July 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 United States, announced it has awarded 10 deserving high school students nationwide as the recipients of its inaugural Judgement Free Generation Scholarship Program. As the home of the Judgement Free Zone, Planet Fitness seeks to recognize young people who have promoted kindness, acceptance and inclusion in their communities, qualities that Planet Fitness and its charitable partner, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, strongly support. As part of the program, each scholarship recipient will receive $5,000 toward their college education. Read More...
Gold’s Gym SoCal Wins Franchisee of the Year at the Gold’s Gym Convention
Posted: July 27, 2017 in Chains
LAS VEGAS, NV - At the annual Gold's Gym Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, Gold's Gym SoCal was named as Franchisee of the Year. With 16 locations in Los Angeles, Santa Barbara and Orange County, Gold's Gym SoCal aspires to operate the finest health clubs in the region by providing the cleanest, most motivating and enjoyable facilities where every member, guest and employee are part of one family. Since 1965, Gold’s Gym has built a Legacy of Strength, a legacy that goes back to the very first Gold’s Gym in Venice, California. Fifty years later, Gold’s Gym is one of the most recognized gym chains in the world with more than 700 locations in 38 states and 23 countries. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Adds All-American Training Heart-Rate Based Interval Training to O Street Gym
Posted: July 26, 2017 in Chains
LINCOLN, NE - Genesis Health Clubs announced plans to add All-American Training, its popular heart rate interval training program to its O Street Health Club in Lincoln, Nebraska, with a Grand Opening happening on Saturday, August 19th, 2017. All-American Training is an interval training program that features personalized, wearable heart rate monitors to measure energy expenditure. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Announces 2017 Grant and Scholarship Recipients
Posted: July 26, 2017 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the foundation’s 2017 grants and scholarships. Since the foundation’s creation in 2007, it has awarded 120 grants and 440 scholarships, totaling over $2 million. Read More...
Escape Fitness Launches Products Across All Categories for First Half of 2017
Posted: July 26, 2017 in Suppliers
CINCINNATI, OH - From functional, athletic and strength to combat, Octagon and training, Escape has launched products across every category from the improved favorites to the entirely new. Here is an overview of what’s new for 2017 (so far...) Read More...
Blink Fitness Opens In Newly Restored Brooklyn Lyceum
Posted: July 25, 2017 in Chains
BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, a premium-quality, value-based fitness club, is excited to announce the opening of its newest Brooklyn location in the landmarked Brooklyn Lyceum building in Park Slope. The club will open the doors to its much-anticipated location on Tuesday, August 1st. Read More...
Technogym Becomes ‘Official Fitness Equipment Supplier’ For USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center And USTA National Campus In Orlando
Posted: July 25, 2017 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Technogym, a leading producer of design and technology-driven wellness and fitness equipment, announced that it has partnered with The United States Tennis Association (USTA) to be the "Official Fitness Equipment Supplier" for the USTA Billie Jean King National Center in Flushing, N.Y., and the USTA National Campus at Lake Nona in Orlando, FL. Read More...
Experienced Marketing Manager, Jennifer Gillon, Joins Retro Fitness as Marketing Director
Posted: July 24, 2017 in Chains
COLTS NECK, N.J. - As Retro Fitness continues to expand in new markets throughout the country, it's also expanding its marketing prowess with the hiring of Jennifer Gillon as Marketing Director. Her two decades of experience in consumer marketing will benefit both franchisees and corporate as the fitness franchise expands its footprint. Read More...
Planet Fitness Expands to Panama
Posted: July 20, 2017 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., announced the upcoming opening of its first club in Panama. The country's first Judgement Free Zone in Santa Maria is expected to officially open this fall with a second location opening in Centennial by the end of 2017. The club will feature brand-name cardio and strength equipment, circuit training, fully-equipped locker rooms with day lockers and showers, numerous flat screen televisions and free small group fitness instruction by certified trainers. A 30-year fitness industry veteran and Planet Fitness franchisee for 13 years, Dave Leon, is the owner and operator of the Santa Maria and Centennial locations. Read More...
Inaugural Tennis Technology Conference Back-to-Back with Directors of Tennis Conference
Posted: July 20, 2017 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced its Tennis Technology Conference & Expo will finally be held November 13-14, 2017. The dates had to be moved due to the impact of Hurricane Matthew on Hilton Head Island. Read More...
