Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Technogym Previews First Music Interactive Treadmill
Posted: January 5, 2016 in Suppliers
LAS VEGAS, NV (CES 2016) - Technogym, a leading producer of design and technology-driven fitness equipment and solutions, will preview the world's first music interactive treadmill with revolutionary technology that detects a runner's rhythm creating a personalized interactive music soundtrack enhancing the treadmill experience during CES 2016. Read More...
North Castle Partners Sells Octane Fitness to Nautilus
Posted: January 4, 2016 in Suppliers
GREENWICH, CT - North Castle Partners announced the sale of Octane Fitness, LLC, a leading manufacturer of zero-impact cardiovascular fitness equipment, to Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS) for a purchase price of $115 million. For North Castle Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on consumer businesses that promote Healthy, Active and Sustainable Living, the deal represents another successful transaction in the fitness sector. Read More...
Equinox Unveils 2016 Ad Campaign “Commit to Something”
Posted: January 4, 2016 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Equinox, the high-performance lifestyle leader in the luxury fitness category, has unveiled a new brand campaign for 2016, titled "Commit to Something." The provocative new campaign, a collection of seven images shot by world renowned fashion photographer Steven Klein, displays the powerful, conscious, human expression of commitment. Read More...
Planet Fitness Takes Over Times Square With ‘Judgement Free’ New Year’s Eve Celebration
Posted: December 29, 2015 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Happy New Year's Eve! Preparations are underway as Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States, will be the presenting sponsor of the Times Square New Year’s Eve Celebration. In cooperation with Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, Planet Fitness will ring in a ‘Judgement Free’ 2016 with over one million attendees in Times Square and more than one billion television viewers worldwide. Read More...
Parisi Speed School Named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 for 2016
Posted: December 29, 2015 in Chains
WYCKOFF, NJ - A great year for Parisi Speed School just got better as Entrepreneur Magazine named the fitness franchise to their annual Franchise 500 list. After being named to Entrepreneur’s “Hottest Franchise Category” in 2015, Parisi Speed School cracked the top 500 for 2016, coming in at #439. Read More...
Planet Fitness Returns As ‘The Biggest Loser’ National Gym Partner For Fifth Year
Posted: December 28, 2015 in Chains
NEWINGTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States, announced that the brand will be the national gym partner of NBC's 'The Biggest Loser' for the fifth year in a row. Premiering Monday, January 4 (9-11 p.m. ET) with new host Bob Harper, 'The Biggest Loser' will feature an updated state-of-the-art gym powered by Planet Fitness. Read More...
Treadmills Reign Supreme Among Health Club Users
Posted: December 28, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Treadmills are the most popular form of equipment-based exercise among club members, according to IHRSA’s Consumer Trend Report, which analyzed seasonality of club membership and usage based on data from Spring 2014 to Fall 2014. Read More...
Snap Fitness & Thomas Rhett Invite Viewers to “Feel Good” in New Commercial
Posted: December 28, 2015 in Chains
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - With the New Year right around the corner, Snap Fitness is kicking off a feel-good year with its new commercial that features the vocals of new brand champion, multi-platinum selling country star Thomas Rhett. “I Feel Good” is from Rhett’s latest album, “Tangled Up.” The album already boasts a chart-topper, “Crash & Burn,” and his most-recent single, “Die A Happy Man,” is a standout track that’s blowing up the airwaves. Beyond being the background track for the commercial, “I Feel Good” is an overall theme for Snap Fitness in 2016. Read More...
Expand Your Health Club Industry Relationships at IHRSA 2016
Posted: December 24, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - We can all use new friends, especially ones who share our interests and can teach us a thing or two. It’s also important to connect with old friends who you don’t see as often as you’d like. There is no better place to meet both new and old faces than at IHRSA 2016 in sunny Orlando, FL. Read More...
New York Sports Clubs “Builds” A New Ad Campaign: #IBUILTTHIS Marks New Era in Speaking to Consumers
Posted: December 22, 2015 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - New York Sports Clubs (NYSC), owned by Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: CLUB), revealed its latest marketing campaign #IBUILTTHIS, which celebrates the healthy lifestyle accomplishments of real people while encouraging others in the fitness community to do the same through social media and other digital platforms created by NYSC. It is one of the first major marketing initiative developed by newly appointed Chief Marketing Officer, Michelle Ryan. Read More...
