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American College of Sports Medicine and Polar Team Up to Create New Heart Rate Monitoring & Assessment Course
Posted: February 13, 2017 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and Polar, a leader in wearable sports and fitness technology, announced the launch of a new heart rate monitoring and assessment course. The 3-hour course, designed for fitness professionals and heart rate monitor users, provides a foundational knowledge of the physiology of heart rate, including how to perform maximal and sub-maximal VO2 field testing and how to build an effective heart rate-based training program. The course focuses on using the five heart rate training zones through the exercise disciplines of cycling and running. Read More...
Fitness On Demand and Pure Fitness Setting a New Standard for Virtual
Posted: February 10, 2017 in Suppliers
CHANHASSEN, MN - Fitness On Demand has recently partnered with Pure Fitness to help bring virtual fitness to their clubs, while setting a new brand standard for virtual installations globally along the way. Pure Fitness is known to be an early adopter in the industry, being one of the first clubs in the world to launch The Immersive Trip and the only club in the world that has a 270 degree screen. Based on the success of virtual fitness at the Lan Kwai Fong club, Pure has decided to standardize Fitness On Demand across a number of sites including the brand new Pure Fitness Ocean Financial Centre in Singapore. Read More...
Panelists Announced for the 21st Annual IHRSA Financial Panel
Posted: February 9, 2017 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The annual IHRSA Financial Panel, taking place during IHRSA 2017, will highlight the expertise of four highly-regarded financial experts and apply their knowledge to the issues impacting the health club market. Rick Caro, President of Management Vision and Financial Panel moderator, says, "The intent of the panel is to ensure industry operators have the knowledge they need to make sound financial decisions. This year’s four panelists have researched the market matter extensively.” This year’s panelists include: Marc Magliacano, Partner, L Catterton; Andrew B. Hirsekorn, Principal, Eagle Merchant Partners; Will Cowan, Senior VP, Jefferies LLC; and Steve Tricarico, Managing Director, Jefferies LLC. Read More...
ClubCorp Acquires Eagle’s Nest Country Club
Posted: February 8, 2017 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp – The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE:MYCC) – announces the acquisition of Eagle’s Nest Country Club, a premier member-owned country club located in Maryland, just north of Baltimore. ClubCorp plans to spend more than $1 million on capital projects that will bring new amenities, improvements and upgrades to the club. Read More...
New Ecore Collection Elevates Traditional Fitness Surface Offering
Posted: February 8, 2017 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore, a company that transforms reclaimed waste into unique performance surfacing, announces the launch of its new Elevate Collection, a group of surfaces designed to meet every need of a traditional fitness environment. The Elevate Collection is comprised of 5 surfaces. Read More...
February 2017 Cover Story Preview: Cherry Creek Athletic Club – The Evolution and Success of One of Denver’s Premier Athletic Clubs
Posted: February 7, 2017 in Other News
Change... Improvement... Evolution... It can go by any of these names. And, possibly even more so than in the general business world, in the health and fitness club industry, those who earn success do so by constantly changing, improving and evolving their craft. A classic tale of this approach, which we have documented in Club Insider numerous times, is that of Red Lerille, Owner of the world-renowned Red’s, located in Lafayette, Louisiana. When it comes to improvement, his mantra is simple but absolute: Each and every month, change and improve at least one thing. Even small changes, in aggregate over time, can create an entirely new identity for a business, one that knows the essence of success. This month’s cover story subject, the Cherry Creek Athletic Club (CCAC), located in Denver, Colorado, is another renowned facility that has evolved and created success. Read More...
World Gym Starts 2017 With Deals For Over 30 New Gyms
Posted: February 7, 2017 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, had another huge year of growth in 2016, signing deals for more than 30 new gyms. World Gym’s continued expansion includes a mix of new gyms and conversions from existing gyms. Read More...
MINDBODY Wins 2017 BIG Innovation Award for Branded App Solution
Posted: February 7, 2017 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - MINDBODY, Inc. (NASDAQ:MB), a leading provider of cloud-based business management software for the wellness services industry, has been named a 2017 BIG Innovation Award winner for its branded mobile app solution, Engage by MINDBODY. Read More...
IHRSA Publishes 2016 Advocacy Impact Report
Posted: February 6, 2017 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, announced that it has released a new publication, explaining and communicating the value of IHRSA’s advocacy efforts. The report gives an overview of the activities the trade Association undertook in 2016 to grow, promote and protect the health club industry so it can continue its important work in promoting physical activity to improve America’s health and bring down the cost of preventable chronic diseases that drive up healthcare spending. The report, entitled 2016 IHRSA Advocacy Impact Report with 2017 Legislative Forecasting, also looks ahead to opportunities and challenges for 2017. Read More...
Current Sports Medicine Reports Becomes Official Journal of the International Federation of Sports Medicine
Posted: February 5, 2017 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The International Federation of Sports Medicine (FIMS) announced that Current Sports Medicine Reports (CSMR) is now the organization’s official journal. CSMR, which is a clinical review journal published by the American College of Sports Medicine, will now be available as a resource to all FIMS members, whose ranks include sports medicine physicians and researchers across the globe. Read More...
