Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Experience Life Magazine Wins Six National FOLIO: Awards
Posted: October 24, 2015 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - A finalist in nine categories, Experience Life magazine won six top awards at the 2015 FOLIO: Eddie and Ozzie Awards, one of the nation’s most prestigious awards program. The awards recognize the very best in editorial and design in the magazine-publishing industry. Read More...
Big Ass Fans Helps Fund Cancer Center
Posted: October 23, 2015 in Suppliers
LEXINGTON, KY – Big Ass Fans announced it has raised $25,000 for a new, state-of-the-art cancer treatment suite at University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center. The company last month began donating 5% of all sales in the state of Kentucky until $25,000 was reached. The promotion was conducted in partnership with Dr. Jonathan Feddock, a radiation oncologist at University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center. Read More...
ACE Study Examines Effects Of Boks Before-School Physical Activity Program
Posted: October 22, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Today, approximately one in three elementary school students in the United States is classified as overweight or obese, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Moreover, about 50% do not meet the recommended 60 minutes of large muscle movement most days of the week and only 4% of American schools provide daily physical education. ACE enlisted the aid of Wayne Westcott, Ph.D., Director of Exercise Science at Quincy College in Quincy, MA and a noted youth fitness expert, to conduct a study to evaluate the effectiveness of a free before-school physical activity program called Build Our Kids’ Success (BOKS), which was designed to combat physical inactivity among youth. Read More...
Latest IHRSA Profiles of Success Reports Revenue Growth of 5.3% for Leading Health Clubs
Posted: October 21, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released its annual Industry Data Survey (IDS) results and the accompanying publication, IHRSA Profiles of Success. The report provides a detailed analysis of the annual performance of leading health and fitness clubs, including key performance metrics such as revenue and membership growth, payroll, member retention, non-dues revenue, and EBITDA. Profit center analysis as well as income statement and balance sheet data are also provided. Read More...
Life Time Expands Into Pennsylvania With Opening of Life Time Athletic Mount Laurel
Posted: October 20, 2015 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN & MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. - The unrelenting quest for fitness and a healthy lifestyle is readily apparent throughout Philadelphia and South Jersey. 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 will mark its expansion into the state with the October 21 opening to all of Life Time Athletic Mount Laurel. Read More...
Planet Fitness to Open First Dominican Republic Location in Santo Domingo
Posted: October 15, 2015 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 the upcoming opening of its first club in the Dominican Republic. This marks the Company’s second international expansion, with its first international locations opening in Canada within the past year. Read More...
ClubCorp Reports Record Third Quarter Results, Tightens 2015 Outlook and Accelerates Club Reinvention
Posted: October 15, 2015 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - ClubCorp - The World Leader in Private Clubs (NYSE: MYCC) - announced financial results for its fiscal-year 2015 third quarter ended September 8, 2015. The third quarter of fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 consisted of 12 weeks. Year-to-date results of fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014 consisted of 36 weeks. All growth percentages refer to year-over-year progress. Revenue was up 24.9%, while adjusted EBITDA increased 21.2%. ClubCorp tightens its 2015 adjusted EBITDA range to be between $232 and $236 million. ClubCorp is accelerating capital investment on reinvention at several acquired Sequoia Golf clubs. Read More...
October 2015 Cover Story Preview: Wareing’s Gym… The Oldest Health Club in America
Posted: October 14, 2015 in Other News
During all of my travels across America, visiting literally thousands of clubs, I've never come across a situation like this one, in which the late John Wareing, Founder of Wareing's Gym, has been memorialized with a beautiful monument that was created and installed by members of his Virginia Beach, Virginia community in memory of Wareing. John Wareing was a war hero, a Virginia Beach police officer and trainer, a strong man, a friend and confidant, a fitness guru and a comic... John Wareing was a man who changed the lives of thousands of Virginia Beach, Virginia citizens for the better, and he was memorialized with a larger than life statue on the beach at 17th Street and Boardwalk. He was also known as the unofficial strongest man in the Navy. Read More...
Planet Fitness to Open First Club in Mt. Pleasant, MI in December 2015
Posted: October 13, 2015 in Chains
MT. PLEASANT, MI - Planet Fitness, the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgement Free Zone and affordable prices, announced a December opening for a new club in Mt. Pleasant, at 2135 Mission St. The club will offer special pre-sale memberships for just $1 down and $10 a month with no commitment. The pre-sale office will be open Monday, November 2, 2015 with the club scheduled to open by the end of the year, marking the chain's first location in Mt. Pleasant. Read More...
“What’s All the Rage?” Fitness Industry Trends Around the Globe
Posted: October 13, 2015 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ClubIntel, The American Council on Exercise (ACE), and International Health, Racquet and Sportclub Association (IHRSA) released the extended version of the International Fitness Industry Trend Report, “What’s All the Rage?” This report follows the recently released Executive Summary of the study and offers in-depth exploration and segmentation of over 90 industry trends across three broad categories: programs, services and training protocols; equipment and facilities; and technology. Read More...
