Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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TIA Summer Webinar Learning Series Continues
Posted: June 28, 2017 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - The Tennis Industry Association’s "Knowledge Base" will include a series of educational webinars this summer that touch on many segments of the tennis industry. A number of the topics for this "learning series" have been adapted from presentations at the 4th annual Tennis Owners & Managers Conference that was held in Orlando this past March. Read More...
NSCA Announces 2017 Annual Awards
Posted: June 28, 2017 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Health and fitness professionals from across the world will converge on the NSCA’s National Conference on July 12, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV to discover cutting-edge research and practical applications in strength and conditioning, presented by the industry’s most elite and respected experts. One of the many exciting events that will be held during the conference is the Award Banquet where distinctive honors are given to several professionals for outstanding achievement. Read More...
Big Ass Fans Debuts First Automated Directional Fan
Posted: June 28, 2017 in Suppliers
LEXINGTON, KY – Big Ass Solutions, maker of Big Ass Fans and Big Ass Light, has announced its latest innovation, AirEye. The first fan of its kind to detect motion and shut off automatically, AirEye is the quietest, longest-lasting, easiest-to-clean, highest efficiency personal cooler ever made. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location In Van Nuys, CA
Posted: June 27, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch, the health club chain best known for making serious fitness fun through unique programming and cutting-edge training, will open its newest franchise location July 3 in Van Nuys, California. The brand new 20,000 square-foot club will bring its 'No Judgments' philosophy and fusion of fitness meets entertainment to the diverse Van Nuys community. Read More...
Retro Fitness Announces New COO, Mike Rogers
Posted: June 27, 2017 in Chains
COLTS NECK, N.J. Retro Fitness, a national low-cost, high-value fitness franchise, announces the appointment of Mike Rogers, who will serve as the company’s first Chief Operations Officer. Rogers most recently served as Director of License Store Operations at Starbucks Coffee Company, where he led the brand through record growth for over 20 years. Read More...
Anytime Fitness Becomes First U.S. Fitness Franchise Granted License in China
Posted: June 22, 2017 in Chains
WOODBURY, MN - For the first-time, a U.S.-based fitness franchise is joining China's growing franchise community traditionally dominated by restaurants and retail outlets. Anytime Fitness was recently granted a license to franchise in China, creating new opportunities to strengthen its footprint throughout Asia. Read More...
ClubCorp Announces 5th Acquisition in 2017 With Purchase of Medina Golf & Country Club in Medina, Minnesota
Posted: June 22, 2017 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE:MYCC) – announces the acquisition of Medina Golf & Country Club, a formerly member-owned private club, in Medina, Minnesota, just west of downtown Minneapolis. This is the first club in Minnesota for ClubCorp, expanding the company’s presence to 28 states. ClubCorp plans to spend more than $2.5 million over the first two years to reinvent the club bringing new contemporary dining and lifestyle features to the clubhouse and patio, plus improvements to the golf course, golf practice facilities and aquatics. Read More...
Veterans Empowered at Wounded Warrior Project Fitness Program in Atlanta
Posted: June 21, 2017 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Life Time Athletic recently opened its doors to injured veterans taking part in a Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Physical Health and Wellness coaching program in Atlanta. As they spent three days exploring exercise, nutrition and lifestyle goals, warriors reaped the benefits of getting out of the house and connecting with fellow service members. Read More...
Topgolf and ClubCorp Team Up to Accelerate Innovation for Golf Industry
Posted: June 20, 2017 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Topgolf, a global leader in sports entertainment with the world's largest digital golf audience, is teaming with ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE: MYCC) to grow interest and participation in golf among Topgolf's 10.5 million players and ClubCorp's 430,000 members. The strategic alliance will result in Topgolf providing new technology and benefits for ClubCorp members and ClubCorp providing special offers and experiences at ClubCorp clubs. Read More...
Blink Fitness Introduces Mood Above Muscle to Philadelphia with Two Gym Openings
Posted: June 19, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, a premium-quality, value-based gym has announced that the company is opening its first two locations in Philadelphia this week. The first gym is located in South Philly at Whitman Plaza and opened on Monday, June 19; the second is in North Philly at Academy Road and will be opening on Thursday, June 22. Blink Fitness is bringing Philadelphia residents its groundbreaking model and unique brand philosophy, Mood Above Muscle, which celebrates the emotional benefits of exercise in addition to the physical results. Read More...
