Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Planet Fitness, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2015 Results
Posted: November 12, 2015 in Chains
NEWINGTON, N.H. Planet Fitness Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) reported financial results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2015. Third Quarter Fiscal 2015 Highlights include: Total revenue increased from the prior year period by 8.4% to $68.8 million. System-wide same store sales increased 6.9%. Net loss was $3.9 million compared to net income of $8.1 million in the prior year period. Pro forma adjusted net income(1) increased 6.6% to $10.3 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, compared to $9.7 million, or $0.10 per diluted share in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 11.8% to $26.5 million from $23.7 million in the prior year period. 26 new Planet Fitness stores were opened system-wide during the period. Read More...
November 2015 Cover Story Preview: Franciscan Omni Health & Fitness
Posted: November 11, 2015 in Other News
This month’s cover story, featuring Franciscan Omni Health & Fitness, concludes our 22nd year of publication and is our 263rd monthly edition! At this time in our industry’s history and potential future, I can think of no better topic than the successful integration of health, fitness and wellness services. In fact, as I think back on some of this year’s cover stories, this topic has been a very common theme this year, specifically. In January, after touring the facility in person, I wrote about Cincinnati Sports Club, a health partner of The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. In March, we featured The Claremont Club, a facility in Claremont, California that is helping spinal cord-injured patients live more normal lives. In May, we featured the Edge, a 6-club chain in Vermont that is successfully working with the UVM Medical Center on an array of programs. And, in July, we featured Power Wellness, a company that specializes in the building of health and wellness facilities nation, and now, worldwide. Read More...
Planet Fitness To Take Over Times Square With ‘Judgement Free’ New Year’s Eve Celebration
Posted: November 11, 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 known for its Judgement Free Zone, non-intimidating atmosphere and affordable prices, 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...
Life Fitness SYNRGY360 Training System Evolves to Help Fitness Facilities of All Sizes Provide Small Group Training Workouts
Posted: November 11, 2015 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, is driving the evolution of functional fitness forward with the launch of new spaces and on-demand video links for its multi-purpose SYNRGY360 training system. The first in the industry to combine multi-jungles with functional training, this evolution of the SYNRGY360 training system provides increased training options and limitless workout versatility consistent with today’s hottest exercise trends. Read More...
The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and PRIVIT Announce Partnership, Unveil New PREP Profile to Promote Health and Safety of Athletes
Posted: November 10, 2015 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Built on a shared vision, the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and PRIVIT have announced a strategic alliance focused on implementing best practices that improve athlete health and safety. Leveraging the strengths of both ACSM and PRIVIT, the partnership’s first offering is the ACSM PREP Profile. Powered by Privit, PREP Profile is an online pre-participation physical evaluation (PPE) tool that will vastly improve efforts to protect the health and safety of all athletes. Read More...
IHRSA European Congress Attracts Over 550 from 42 Countries
Posted: November 9, 2015 in HFA
MARSEILLE, FRANCE - The 15th anniversary of IHRSA’s annual European Congress concluded in Marseille with more than 550 participants from a record 42 countries and six continents. “IHRSA is especially grateful to our local host, Christophe Andanson, president of FHRSA, and his staff,” said Joe Moore, President and CEO of IHRSA. “Their tremendous support with all aspects of the event – helping us find a beautiful venue, promotion, coordinating special activities – helped to ensure that the Congress was a great experience for all.” Read More...
Johnson Health Tech Acquires 2nd Wind Exercise Equipment
Posted: November 9, 2015 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Johnson Health Tech (JHT), one of the world’s largest and fastest growing fitness equipment manufacturers, and producer of the brands Matrix, Vision, and Horizon, announced that it has acquired 2nd Wind Exercise Equipment, North America’s largest specialty fitness equipment retailer with 58 retail locations throughout 11 states. Read More...
ACE Scholarships Awarded To Over 1,000 Veterans To Help With Transition To New Careers In Fitness After Military Service
Posted: November 5, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Every year, thousands of military men and women are faced with the battle of finding a new career when their active duty service in the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard comes to an end. More than two thirds of U.S. veterans consider finding a job the greatest challenge in transitioning from military to civilian life, and difficulties are largely attributed to unemployment and health challenges, according to Prudential’s research on veteran’s employment challenges. Read More...
World Gym Expands Into Greater China
Posted: November 4, 2015 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, has entered into an agreement with World Gym Taiwan to begin developing World Gyms in Greater China, to include China, Hong Kong, Macau, and of course, continued growth in Taiwan. Read More...
Greg Johnson of Sacramento, California, Named Top Personal Trainer To Watch In Fifth Annual Competition From Life Fitness
Posted: November 3, 2015 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Ten of the world’s top personal trainers converged from all corners of the globe came together at David Lloyd Club Turó in Barcelona, Spain, on October 30 as finalists, but only one trainer emerged the winner. Life Fitness announced that Greg Johnson of Sacramento, CA, has won the Life Fitness 2015 Personal Trainers to Watch competition. Read More...
