Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Planet Fitness, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2016 Results
Posted: March 1, 2017 in Chains
NEWINGTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) reported financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 and announces full year 2017 outlook. Year-end highlights include: Total revenue increased from the prior year by 14.4% to $378.2 million. System-wide same store sales increased 8.8%. Net income was $71.2 million, or $0.50 per diluted share, compared to net income of $38.1 million, or $0.11 per diluted share in the prior year. Adjusted net income increased 26.9% to $67.6 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, compared to $53.2 million, or $0.54 per diluted share in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA increased 22.0% to $150.6 million from $123.5 million in the prior year. 195 new Planet Fitness stores were opened system-wide during the year, bringing system-wide total stores to 1,313 on December 31, 2016. Read More...
PHIT Introduced in Congress, Signaling the Fitness Industry Is Being Heard
Posted: March 1, 2017 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - PHIT, the fitness industry’s top federal legislative priority, was introduced in Congress. On the national front, IHRSA’s advocacy team has been actively engaging with Congress, the Administration and allied organizations to promote physical activity and advance the interests of health club businesses, which are instrumental in building a healthier and more prosperous America. Read More...
LA Fitness Hosts Fundraiser, Action For ALS, To Help Find A Cure For Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Posted: February 28, 2017 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - In support of Augie's Quest, LA Fitness hosted its seventh annual in-club event, Action for ALS, across the company's over 690 locations on Saturday, February 25, 2017. Augie's Quest is a nonprofit research initiative dedicated to finding a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). LA Fitness donated 100% of the proceeds from the event to Augie's Quest, which directly funds the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI). Read More...
Netpulse Announces Partnership With eGym
Posted: February 28, 2017 in Suppliers
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Netpulse, a provider of mobile apps for health clubs, announced a new partnership with eGym, a leader in digital fitness and training. The new integrated product will enable members to track comprehensive strength training exercises, create custom workout plans and get prescribed routines from personal trainers. Read More...
Johnson Health Tech Names Mark Zabel President of the U.S. Commercial Division
Posted: February 27, 2017 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Johnson Health Tech (JHT) has named Mark Zabel President of the U.S. Commercial Division. Zabel, who has been with the company for ten years, will lead the newly created commercial division for Johnson Health Tech North America (JHTNA) and will oversee the entire U.S. market. Nathan Pyles, the current President of JHTNA, previously directed the combined commercial and retail operations until recent restructuring. Pyles will continue to serve the organization during the transition until June 1, at which time he will assume a position on the Board of Directors. Read More...
EverybodyFights Boxing-Fitness Center Announces New York City Location
Posted: February 27, 2017 in Chains
BOSTON, MA - EverybodyFights (EBF), an award-winning boxing-fitness company based in Boston, MA, announced their first New York City location. EverybodyFights, which was founded by George Foreman III, son of the two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman Sr., combines the grit of a traditional boxing gym and the luxury amenities and aesthetics of today's hottest studio concepts. The New York City location will be EverybodyFights' third company-owned gym, joining two locations in Boston, MA. Read More...
Mary Pierce and Lucy Garvin Elected to PTR Board
Posted: February 26, 2017 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry announced that two prominent women in international tennis have been elected to serve 3-year terms on the PTR Board of Directors: Lucy Garvin and Mary Pierce. Garvin and Pierce bring the expertise and experience needed to continue growing PTR internationally. Read More...
Life Fitness Celebrates Expansion of Cybex’s Minnesota Factory
Posted: February 23, 2017 in Suppliers
OWATONNA, MN - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, held a ribbon cutting ceremony at its Cybex facility in Owatonna, Minnesota, on February 23, to celebrate the completion of a 150,000-square-foot expansion. Life Fitness leadership, employees and leaders of the Owatonna community participated in the ceremony. Completed in February, the expanded facility now totals 490,000 square feet. The expansion, coupled with an investment in automation and technology, dramatically increases the facility’s overall manufacturing capacity to support the continued growth of the fitness industry. Read More...
Youfit Health Clubs Teams Up With The Color Run
Posted: February 23, 2017 in Chains
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL - Youfit Health Clubs announced that it has teamed up with The Color Run – the largest event series in the world – as it embarks on its Dream World Tour 2017. The Color Run Dream World Tour takes runners to a whimsical world, where for the first time ever they'll run through the Foam Zone, and experience brand new colors in the classic Color Zones. Participants have fun with friends painting their aspirations together on the Dream Wall, taking photos with giant unicorns and dancing and partying at the giant Finish Festival, where they'll celebrate and make fun memories amidst vibrant bursts of color throws. Read More...
Curves Announces Winners of Strong Women Challenge
Posted: February 22, 2017 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - Curves International Inc., one of the largest chains of fitness clubs for women in the world, announced the winners of the 2016 Curves Strong Women Challenge. Curves invited women across North America to embark on the Curves Strong Women Challenge and share their stories of strength and resilience. The culmination of this 10-week challenge honors and celebrates these dedicated women who have overcome personal and physical challenges to lose weight, become healthier and more fit through their experience with Curves. Read More...
