Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Barry’s Bootcamp Announces Global Expansion Plans
Posted: July 11, 2017 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Barry's Bootcamp, the original boutique lifestyle brand that innovated group fitness by creating an immersive and transformative full-body workout experience, announces the launch of six new markets, including three new U.S. states and three new international markets. The lifestyle brand will be opening studios in DC, Dallas and Atlanta, in addition to international launches in Milan, Stockholm and Toronto, taking the total number of studios to 39 worldwide. Read More...
CycleBar Gears Up for 100th Opening This Quarter
Posted: July 11, 2017 in Chains
CINCINNATI, OH - CycleBar, a premier indoor cycling franchise, is celebrating an incredible year of franchise sales as it approaches its 100-store opening milestone. The strong franchise development momentum will bring CycleBar’s state-of-the-art studios and energetic community engagement to neighborhoods across the country. The company is on pace to reach its overarching goal of having 150 studios open to riders by end of year. Read More...
First Planet Fitness Powered by the Sun
Posted: July 10, 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 its St. Petersburg club has partnered with Solar Energy Management to become the first 24/7 Planet Fitness to be a net-zero energy building. The updated, energy efficient Planet Fitness, located at 5335 66th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33709, is now 99.5% reliant on sustainable solar power. Read More...
Life Time Tri Series Launches New York City Championship Event
Posted: July 10, 2017 in Chains
LOUISVILLE, CO - Continuing its commitment to grow the sport of triathlon, the Life Time Tri Series, produced by Life Time, Healthy Way of Life, introduces new athlete-friendly innovations and format changes to make the sport simpler, more accessible and more exciting for new and veteran athletes. Among the pioneering changes to the eight-race Life Time Tri Series will be the inaugural Life Time Tri New York City Championship, which will be held at the 2018 2XU New York City Triathlon. Read More...
ClubCorp Enters into a Definitive Agreement to be Acquired by Certain Investment Funds Affiliated with Apollo Global Management in an All-Cash Transaction Valued at $1.1 Billion
Posted: July 9, 2017 in Chains
DALLAS, TX and NEW YORK, N.Y. - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE:MYCC), announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with affiliates of certain investment funds (the "Apollo funds") managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, LLC (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, "Apollo") (NYSE:APO), a leading global alternative investment manager, pursuant to which the Apollo funds will acquire all of the outstanding shares of ClubCorp for $17.12 per share in cash, or approximately $1.1 billion. The all-cash transaction represents a premium of approximately 30.7% over ClubCorp’s closing stock price on July 7, 2017. Read More...
A Tribute to Brother Michael Scott Scudder
Posted: July 4, 2017 in Other News
By: Norm Cates, Publisher of Club Insider
This Tribute to club consultant, former club operator and fitness industry veteran, Brother Michael Scott Scudder, age 75, was completed on the 4th of July, the day Brother Scudder was buried at a small, Jewish and non-sectarian cemetery affiliated with the Taos Jewish Center. Brother Scudder had suddenly died at his home in Taos, New Mexico on Friday, June 30th from complications related to his June 7th hip surgery. Michael's wife of many years, Phyllis Landis, wrote that doctors believed her husband had died from a pulmonary embolism. An autopsy was being done. Read More...
Paul Grzymkowski Joins NutriMost Management Team
Posted: June 30, 2017 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - Fitness Industry franchise expert and veteran Paul Grzymkowski has teamed up with NutriMost CEO/Founder Dr. Ray Wisniewski, DC, in expanding the NutriMost weight loss franchise concept in North America and other global markets. “I am extremely excited about joining Dr. Wisniewski and the NutriMost team in introducing the NutriMost Wellness & Weight Loss franchise platform throughout the world. “NutriMost Wellness & Weight Loss is a perfect complement to the fitness industry. Truly an amazing science based weight loss and wellness concept,” says Grzymkowski. Read More...
National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) Receives Re-Accreditation of its Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor Certification Programs from the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
Posted: June 30, 2017 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - The National Exercise Trainers Association (NETA) announces that its Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer certification programs were recently re-accredited for a five-year period ending July 31, 2022, by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) during the Commission’s recent meeting. Founded in 1977, NETA is a professional certification organization acting in the public interest by establishing and enforcing education, examination, and ethics requirements for certification of exercise professionals. Read More...
Youfit Health Clubs COO J.J. Creegan Receives “40 Under 40” Honor
Posted: June 29, 2017 in Chains
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - The South Florida Business Journal has selected Youfit Health Clubs Chief Operating Officer J.J. Creegan as a 2017 “40 Under 40” award recipient. South Florida Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 program recognizes outstanding executives under the age of 40 who have a significant impact in their field of expertise, their community and at their companies. This year’s honorees were selected from hundreds of nominations and represent some the region’s most entrepreneurial and influential young leaders in Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach Counties. Read More...
Wounded Veterans Gather for Wounded Warrior Project Fitness Training
Posted: June 29, 2017 in Other News
SEATTLE, WA - One of the major challenges many wounded veterans face when returning to civilian life is maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. That's why Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) hosts physical health and wellness expos around the nation, not just to get warriors moving again but to connect them with other local warriors who share their life experiences. "Even though I may be nervous about meeting new people in the beginning, I quickly feel at home and at ease when I am around other veterans," said Army veteran Charlene Reilley. Read More...
