Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Steve Nash Fitness Clubs Appoints New President and COO
Posted: November 3, 2016 in Chains
VANCOUVER, B.C. - SNFW Fitness BC Chairman and CEO Leonard Schlemm is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Smith to President and COO of Steve Nash Fitness Clubs and UFC Gym. Smith joined the SNFW organization in 2010, relocating to British Columbia from the U.S. to assume the position of Vice President of Sales and Fitness. In 2014, he was named Chief Operating Officer, managing operations for the brands 21 locations across BC, and was instrumental in the successful launch of the first UFC Gym located in Kelowna. Read More...
IHRSA Releases 2016 Profiles of Success
Posted: November 2, 2016 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released its annual Industry Data Survey (IDS) results and the accompanying publication, IHRSA Profiles of Success. The report provides a detailed analysis of the annual performance of leading health and fitness clubs, including results in key metrics such as revenue, membership growth and retention, traffic, payroll, non-dues revenue and EBITDA. Club reinvestment and profit center analysis as well as income statement and balance sheet data are also provided. Read More...
Escape Fitness Launches Battle Fit Group Training
Posted: November 2, 2016 in Suppliers
CINCINNATI, OH - Global fitness solutions provider Escape Fitness is launching Battle Fit, an elite, military-style, functional fitness group training series that pushes users beyond perceived mental, physical and psychological limits to accelerate results. Designed by former British Army officers on the physical and psychological building blocks of military training British soldiers use to meet challenges head-on with an absolute commitment to victory, Battle Fit catapults functional training to a whole new level with its 16-week series of structured 35-minute workouts using specially designed, innovative training equipment. Read More...
NuStep Announces Winners of the 2017 Pinnacle Award
Posted: November 2, 2016 in Suppliers
ANN ARBOR, MI - NuStep, Inc. is pleased to announce the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners of the 2017 NuStep Pinnacle Award, an international award that recognizes excellence in whole-person wellness programming for older adults. Now in its 18th year, the NuStep Pinnacle Award is awarded to senior living communities and senior centers that have successfully integrated the whole-person wellness model into their settings and created a culture of wellness throughout their organizations. By offering comprehensive programming that addresses all dimensions of wellness, Pinnacle Award winners demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for residents, members and employees. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Locations In Huntingdon Valley, PA and Columbia, S.C.
Posted: November 1, 2016 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, announces the opening of its newest franchise locations in Huntingdon Valley, PA and Columbia S.C. The Huntingdon Valley location opened for workouts in October and brings its 'No Judgments' philosophy and fusion of fitness meets entertainment to the diverse community of Montgomery County. Crunch Columbia is anticipated to open for workouts in early 2017. Read More...
World Gym International Celebrates 40 Years of Seriously Fun Fitness at 2016 Las Vegas Convention
Posted: October 28, 2016 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, capped off the year-long celebration of its 40th Anniversary at the 2016 World Gym International Convention in Las Vegas, held September 11 - 14, 2016. The annual gathering was held at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, with more than 225 attendees from 13 countries coming together to celebrate all things World Gym, including the 21 new gyms opened this year. Read More...
Planet Fitness, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2016 Results
Posted: October 27, 2016 in Chains
NEWINGTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2016 and announced it is pursuing an increase in the size of its credit facilities and considering paying a one-time dividend: Total revenue increased from the prior year period by 26.4% to $87.0 million. System-wide same store sales increased 10.0% compared to the prior year period. Net income was $14.9 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, compared to net income of $0.7 million, or $0.04 per diluted share in the prior year period. Adjusted net income increased 51.7% to $15.9 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to $10.5 million in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA increased 33.5% to $35.4 million from $26.5 million in the prior year period. 37 new Planet Fitness franchise stores were opened during the period, bringing system-wide total stores to 1,242 at September 30, 2016. Read More...
New $5.7 Million LA Fitness Signature Club Opens For Memphis Residents
Posted: October 27, 2016 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - LA Fitness is pleased to announce that its new Signature club in Memphis, a 45,000 square foot facility, officially opened for workouts on October 5th, 2016. A grand opening party is scheduled for Saturday, November 12th with complimentary workouts, fitness demonstrations and entertainment. Read More...
Motionsoft Expands Funding With $6 Million Series C Investment
Posted: October 27, 2016 in Suppliers
ROCKVILLE, MD – Motionsoft, a leader in software, payment processing and back office support services for the fitness, health and wellness markets announced the closing of its Series C funding round. The round included investments by existing investors, Route Sixty-Six Ventures, as well as from co-founders Al Noshirvani and Hossein Noshirvani, and Edison Partners. Read More...
1 Hotel South Beach Announces First-Ever Spartan Gym
Posted: October 27, 2016 in Chains
MIAMI, FL – Debuting December 2016 as a first of its kind in the fitness world, 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach has announced it will be home to the first-ever Spartan Gym. Anticipated to open December 1, the 14,000 square-foot indoor space will blend the famous Spartan Race, the leader in the sport of obstacle racing, with the mission-driven, wellness-focused luxury lifestyle brand of 1 Hotels. The one-of-a-kind gym will feature spaces designed with state-of the-art equipment and offer education from local, certified Spartan trainers dedicated to helping those of all fitness levels achieve strength and endurance. This unprecedented collaboration will cater to travelers looking to not only stay in fitness routines while on the road, but offer them access to trainers, equipment and targeted technique classes exclusively available at 1 Hotel South Beach. Read More...
