Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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ClubCorp Reports Record Full Year and Fourth Quarter Results, Publishes 2016 Outlook and Announces $50 Million Share Repurchase Program
Posted: February 25, 2016 in Chains
DALLAS, TX -- ClubCorp -- The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE: MYCC) -- announced financial results for its fiscal-year 2015 fourth quarter ended December 29, 2015. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 consisted of 16 weeks. Year-to-date results of fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 consisted of 52 weeks. All growth percentages refer to year-over-year progress: Full-year revenue was $1.1 billion, up 19.1%, while adjusted EBITDA was $233.7 million, up 19.0%; Fourth quarter revenue was $331.7 million, up 9.6%, while adjusted EBITDA was $79.6 million, up 14.8%; ClubCorp anticipates 2016 adjusted EBITDA to be between $242 and $252 million; ClubCorp's Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase up to $50 million of its common stock by December 31, 2017. Read More...
LA Fitness Hosts Special Event Called “Action for ALS” to Help Find Cure for Lou Gehrig’s Disease
Posted: February 24, 2016 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - In support of Augie's Quest, LA Fitness announced that it will host an in-club event called Action for ALS at more than 650 of the company's club locations on Saturday, February 27, 2016. Augie's Quest is a nonprofit research initiative dedicated to finding treatments and a cure for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). LA Fitness has donated to Augie's Quest for several years, and this year's fundraiser marks the sixth in-club event the company has held in support of this worthy cause. Read More...
Industry Giants Announce Unprecedented Marriage Between Health Care and Fitness; Potential Impact for Millions
Posted: February 23, 2016 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - To jointly address the rapid progression of chronic diseases and skyrocketing health care costs, Exercise is Medicine (EIM), a global health initiative managed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), along with the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Medical Fitness Association (MFA) announced a new collaboration called the Exercise is Medicine Solution. Read More...
TITLE Boxing Club and Everlast Team Up to Bring New Fitness Concept and Boxing Products to Market
Posted: February 17, 2016 in Chains
ANN ARBOR, MI - TITLE Boxing Club International, the number one fastest-growing franchise by Inc. Magazine, and Everlast, the global leader in boxing, mixed martial arts and fitness related products, announced a partnership to develop an international fitness franchise, Everlast Fitness and offer Everlast’s boxing products in domestic TITLE Boxing Club locations. Read More...
The ILC Summit – A Gathering of Global Leaders
Posted: February 16, 2016 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA has announced that content creation expert Ann Handley, will be the featured presenter at The ILC Summit - A Gathering of Global Leaders, sponsored by ABC Financial. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Introduces Innovative Group Exercise Program
Posted: February 16, 2016 in Chains
SAN RAMON, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, in partnership with world-renowned fitness and wellness expert, Tracey Mallett, is launching bootybarre across club markets in 2016. Created by Tracey Mallett, bootybarre is a 45 – 60 minute workout consisting of a dynamic warm-up and upper body work, followed by 30 minutes at the barre. Cardio drills are infused throughout, to keep the body moving and heart rate up. High-energy music is mixed to keep participants motivated through to the end and the workout concludes with Pilates-inspired abdominal and back work, followed by a restorative stretch. Read More...
Another Record-Breaking Year for ClubCorp Charity Classic With More Than $2.8 Million Raised
Posted: February 15, 2016 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp -- The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE: MYCC) -- announced it raised more than $2.8 million in 2015 through its Charity Classic events, breaking its previous all-time fundraising record set in 2014. The Charity Classic, ClubCorp's major philanthropic effort, has now raised more than $17.3 million since its inception in 2007. Read More...
Grant Otto Joins Motionsoft as Chief Technology Officer
Posted: February 12, 2016 in Suppliers
ROCKVILLE, MD - Motionsoft, a leader in software and solutions for consumer-based businesses, including gyms and fitness clubs, corporate fitness facilities, hospitals and universities, announced that it has expanded its leadership team with the appointment of Grant Otto as Chief Technology Officer. Read More...
February 2016 Cover Story Preview: HealthQuest – Reinvesting in the Future of Fitness
Posted: February 10, 2016 in Other News
This month, we are very excited to feature HealthQuest of Hunterdon, New Jersey. The story of HealthQuest we will be presenting is one of reinvention and reinvigoration, culminating in an incredible renewed 105,000 square-foot facility on 38 acres that is among the best of the best. Led by General Manager, Wade Williams, and supported greatly by Owner, Jack Cust, HealthQuest’s list of offerings is incredible. But, this story, like any club’s, is more than just a list of offerings. Read More...
IHRSA Announces 2016 Industry Award Recipients
Posted: February 10, 2016 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, announced that three award recipients will be honored during IHRSA 2016, the Association’s 35th Annual International Convention & Trade Show in Orlando, Florida, March 21-24, 2016. Read More...
