Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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IHRSA Foundation’s ACCESS Health Initiative Programs Set to Launch as ihrsafoundation.org Debuts
Posted: February 1, 2017 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The IHRSA Foundation announced that 2017 will see the launch of five ACCESS Health pilot programs in IHRSA clubs, from California to New York. The ACCESS Health Initiative is the IHRSA Foundation’s five-year strategic effort to remove barriers to physical activity for people with chronic conditions through participant-focused, multi-dimensional wellness programs. One such program, funded by the IHRSA Foundation and the American Council on Exercise (ACE), is a pilot to serve cancer patients in San Diego area health clubs. Read More...
UFC Gym Announces “Red Out Workouts” in Support of the American Heart Association
Posted: February 1, 2017 in Chains
SANTA ANA, CA - UFC GYM announced its support of the American Heart Association's efforts to raise awareness and charitable donations at participating locations throughout the United States. "UFC GYM is honored to support the American Heart Association's efforts to bring awareness, raise funds and lend our support to empower families to incorporate physical fitness into their lifestyles," UFC GYM President Adam Sedlack said. Read More...
IHRSA Launches 2017 Global Report Survey
Posted: January 31, 2017 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - To ensure IHRSA maintains the most up-to-date research on the global fitness club industry, IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, has launched the 2017 Global Report Survey. Industry leaders who participate in the survey will be recognized among global leaders in the “Company Profiles” section of The IHRSA Global Report, IHRSA’s most requested research publication. Read More...
James M. Cox Foundation and Jim Kennedy Donate $2.5 Million to Build Fitness Center for Emory St. Joseph’s Staff
Posted: January 31, 2017 in Other News
ATLANTA, GA - The James M. Cox Foundation and Jim Kennedy made a combined $2.5 million gift for the construction of the James C. Kennedy Fitness Center at Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital. The 5,400 square foot Kennedy Fitness Center is being constructed on the St. Joseph's campus to provide convenient access for all hospital staff members. Read More...
Blink Fitness Signs Multi-Unit Development Agreement
Posted: January 31, 2017 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the premium-quality, value-based fitness club chain, announced that it has signed a development agreement with franchise industry veteran Dean Panos to open five Blink Fitness locations in Central New York. Panos' clubs will join the more than 70 corporate-owned and operated locations open or in development throughout New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Read More...
Wounded Warrior Project Hosts Physical Health and Wellness Expo for Injured Veterans
Posted: January 30, 2017 in Other News
ATLANTA, GA - A group of veterans served by Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) recently learned new techniques for managing their physical health and wellness at an Atlanta expo. The 3-day event was available to veterans of all fitness levels, no matter where they were in their recoveries. Throughout the gathering, WWP staff and coaches assisted in the physical, and emotional, challenges of the event. Read More...
IHRSA Announces 2017 Industry Award Recipients
Posted: January 27, 2017 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association has announced that three award recipients will be honored during IHRSA 2017, the Association’s 36th Annual International Convention & Trade Show in Los Angeles, California, March 8-11, 2017. The Woman Leader Award in honor of Julie Main will be presented on Wednesday, March 8 to Ellen Latham, MS. The Associate Member of the Year Award will be presented on Thursday, March 9 to TRX. The Outstanding Community Service Award will be presented on Friday, March 10 to FITNESS SF of Corte Madera, CA. Read More...
GOJO Shares Tips On How To Reduce The Spread of Norovirus
Posted: January 26, 2017 in Suppliers
AKRON, OH - It’s not only cold and flu season; it’s also norovirus season. Norovirus typically peaks between December and April, and right now, there are wide-spread outbreaks of norovirus cases throughout the United States, according to media reports. Read More...
Exos and St. Vincent Sports Performance Launch New Human Performance Programs
Posted: January 25, 2017 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - St. Vincent Sports Performance (SVSP) has engaged EXOS, a leader in human performance, to enhance and expand the resources of SVSP in areas such as proactive health and human performance programs, including the EXOS NFL combine training program. SVSP is part of Ascension, the nation’s largest nonprofit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system. Read More...
Jan Doyle, Industry Veteran, Passes
Posted: January 24, 2017 in Other News
JANET DOYLE, the wife of IHRSA Founding Member and industry veteran, John Doyle, passed away on January 18, 2017. She went into the hospital on January 4th, and after two weeks, she passed away from complications of viral pneumonia and Parkinson's disease. A mass for Jan will be held on Tuesday, January 31st at 11AM at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Read More...
