Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Crunch Franchise Announces Its Newest Location In Bellmore, NY
Posted: December 14, 2015 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 in Bellmore, NY. Set to open in March 2016, Crunch Bellmore will bring its 'No Judgments' philosophy and fusion of fitness meets entertainment to the Long Island community. Read More...
Life Time Expands on Long Island With Opening of Garden City Destination
Posted: December 10, 2015 in Chains
GARDEN CITY, N.Y. - The unrelenting quest for fitness and a healthy lifestyle is readily apparent throughout western Nassau County. Walkers, runners and cyclists traverse our roadways; workouts and healthy recipes are shared on every social channel available; and workout gear is now an apparel category of its own. With that in mind, Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Company marks the opening of its second Long Island destination, Life Time Athletic Garden City, with a December 11 opening to Founder’s Members and all members on Tuesday, December 15. Read More...
December 2015 Cover Story Preview: “2015 In Review”
Posted: December 9, 2015 in Other News
One of my fondest memories traveling was my first trip to New York City. During my visit, I needed to take the subway to a few of my sightseeing destinations. Waiting on the platform, I could hear and see the train in the distance, and it was getting closer at a seemingly faster rate. Right before its arrival, the wind gusts put off from the train hit all the travelers waiting on the platform. Moments later, the train arrived and began to decelerate, bringing more wind with it. On the platform, you could see traveler’s clothes and hair moving with the direction of the arriving train. And, then, it stopped, the train’s doors opened and boarding began. Moments later, the train was off again; this time with new passengers and to a new destination. Read More...
Planet Fitness Coming to Ponca City and Enid, Oklahoma
Posted: December 8, 2015 in Chains
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - Planet Fitness, the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgement Free Zone and affordable prices with memberships for only $10 a month, will be opening two new locations in Ponca City and Enid, Oklahoma. Ponca City is slated to open by mid-February and Enid in the Spring of 2016. Read More...
Technogym Social Campaign To Fight Childhood Obesity Is Back
Posted: December 7, 2015 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Technogym, a leading wellness and fitness company, announced its global ‘Let’s Move for a Better World’ challenge will take place in 2016, for the third consecutive year. Sign up is now open for fitness facilities across the United States to join the Challenge. The 2015 edition saw impressive improvements from participating facilities: visits increased by an average of 34%, new memberships increased by 17%, and more than three quarters of participants saw an increase in the engagement and motivation of existing members. Read More...
Columbia Association Honored in “Best of Howard County 2015” Readers’ Choice Awards
Posted: December 3, 2015 in Chains
COLUMBIA, MD - Columbia Association (CA) has been honored once again in Howard Magazine’s annual awards, in which readers vote on the best that Howard County has to offer in 74 different categories. CA received four first-place awards: Best Golf Course: Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club, Best Gym: Columbia Gym, Best Pool for Kids: Swansfield Pool and Mini-WaterPark and Best Workout Class: BodyPump at Columbia Association. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Announces Purchase Of Jayhawk Tennis Center
Posted: December 3, 2015 in Chains
LAWRENCE, KS - Genesis Health Clubs has officially announced the acquisition of the Jayhawk Tennis Center. Their plans are to expand the center in front of the building and add a mezzanine level to transform the location into a large scale health, fitness and tennis club, similar to some of their other facilities. Read More...
USPTA Nominated for Organization of the Year
Posted: December 3, 2015 in Suppliers
DELRAY BEACH, FL - USPTA Florida has been nominated for Organization of the Year by the Delray Beach Open, one of the largest men's pro tennis events in the U.S. The 2016 YellowTennisBall.com Tribute Award nominees consist of individuals and organizations who have shown a passion and dedication for supporting the growth of tennis and community outreach in South Florida, and have gone above and beyond in dedicating their time to the sport. Read More...
Wexer and iDEA Partner to Deliver Quality Kids’ Content to Health Clubs Globally
Posted: December 3, 2015 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Wexer Virtual and UK-based provider of entertainment, dance and fitness content iDEA announce a new partnership starting the beginning of 2016. The partnership will bring iDEA’s content to thousands of locations, allowing clubs to offer specially purposed fitness and entertainment for kids and families to enjoy. Read More...
Newtown Gymnastics Club Gymnast to Perform in The Russian Nutcracker
Posted: December 3, 2015 in Independents
NEWTOWN, PA - December has finally arrived and holiday preparations and celebrations have begun. However, for Sophia and Bennett Harrell, preparations started weeks ago when their rehearsals for The Russian Nutcracker began. The siblings, who also participate in youth programs at the Newtown Athletic Club, will be dancing in the classic Christmas performance with the Moscow Ballet through their Dance with Us program. Read More...
