Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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World Gym Adds 11 Gyms in First Quarter of 2016 Spanning 5 Different Countries
Posted: April 19, 2016 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, opened 8 new gyms and signed deals for 3 more to open in the coming months, adding a total of 11 gyms to the World Gym global network in the first quarter of 2016. Read More...
Equinox and Maria Shriver Launch MOVE FOR MINDS, a Mind-blowing Gathering of Superstar Experts in the Mind and Body Health Arena
Posted: April 19, 2016 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Equinox and Maria Shriver announced the inaugural MOVE FOR MINDS Experience, launching on Saturday, May 21. This groundbreaking event takes place at Equinox Sports Clubs in New York, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Francisco, Boston and Washington, D.C. Participants will engage their brains and bodies in physical fitness challenges including Equinox's "The Cut," a unique, cardio-forward boxing class, yoga and guided meditation, while also having the chance to explore a first-of-its-kind marketplace where they will meet and hear from the superstars of brain research, fitness, food, nutrition, stress/sleep and caregiving. MOVE FOR MINDS is an unprecedented gathering of empowered women, men and leading experts who believe funding women's brain research will help us solve the Alzheimer's epidemic and answer the question: Why are so many people getting Alzheimer's and why are the majority of them women? Read More...
Blink Fitness Names Dos Condon Vice President of Franchise Operations
Posted: April 14, 2016 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, a premium-quality, value-based gym has announced the appointment of Dos Condon to the newly created role of Vice President of Franchise Operations. As one of the original architects of the Blink Fitness concept, Condon has been instrumental in the brand's successful growth over the past five years. Along with almost 20 years of experience working with Equinox, Condon brings a wealth of fitness industry expertise, passion and commitment to advancing Blink's franchising initiatives. Read More...
Tennis Participation and ‘Play Occasions’ Increase in the U.S in 2015
Posted: April 13, 2016 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - The number of people playing tennis in the U.S. and the number of tennis “play occasions” increased in 2015, according to the latest figures released by the Tennis Industry Association (TIA) and U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), which were part of the Physical Activity Council (PAC) Annual Participation Study. Read More...
More than 90 Life Time Fitness Locations to Host Indoor Cycling Events to Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Posted: April 13, 2016 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - This year, approximately 176,000 cases of childhood cancer worldwide will be diagnosed in children 14 and younger. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20% to more than 80% since it opened its doors more than 50 years ago. As St. Jude Children's Research Hospital continues to drive the overall childhood cancer survival rate to 90%, Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company is joining their efforts. Read More...
April 2016 Cover Story Preview: IHRSA’s 35 and Counting! The VALUE of IHRSA
Posted: April 12, 2016 in Other News
Club Insider is very pleased to acknowledge and help celebrate IHRSA's 35th Anniversary! After having seen IHRSA in action again March 21-24th in Orlando, Florida, this author came back to his keyboard all charged up...again! That charged up feeling has happened every year for the 35 years that our industry's best friend, Rick Caro, and I have been attending IHRSA's Annual Convention and Trade Show. Read More...
HydroMassage and Planet Fitness Partner to Offer Free Massages Nationwide During Tax Week
Posted: April 11, 2016 in Suppliers
CLEARWATER, FL - HydroMassage kicks off its 8th annual “Free Massage During Tax Week” offer this year between Monday, April 18th and Friday, April 22nd. New in 2016 is a partnership with Planet Fitness to extend the free HydroMassage promotion to more than 1,000 Planet Fitness locations. Read More...
IHRSA Institute Scholarship Applications Are Now Available
Posted: April 10, 2016 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The IHRSA Institute is one of the most valuable professional development opportunities available to the health and fitness club industry. IHRSA now offers two full scholarships to help industry leaders commit to investing in their most promising employees. Applications are now being accepted through May 13, 2016 for The John McCarthy Merit Scholarship, named for IHRSA’s first executive director, and the Curt & Jane Beusman Institute Scholarship, named for two of IHRSA’s early and most passionate founders. These scholarships will be awarded to candidates who demonstrate passion and commitment to the health club industry’s future, along with exemplary service, sales, and leadership skills. Read More...
Planet Fitness Strengthens Corporate Team With Four New Hires
Posted: April 7, 2016 in Chains
NEWINGTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., announced several key new hires in Operations, Real Estate and Finance, specifically: Jim Esposito appointed Senior Vice President, Corporate Club Operations, Brian Zehetner appointed Director of Health and Fitness, Josh Beyer appointed Vice President of Real Estate & Construction, and, Brian O’Donnell appointed Vice President and Corporate Controller. Read More...
World Gym to Open 200 Locations in Europe By 2020
Posted: April 7, 2016 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, announced ahead of the FIBO Global Fitness Fair that it is targeting to sign deals for 200 franchised World Gym locations across Europe by 2020. Read More...
