Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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InTouch Announces Nico Bot as New CEO
Posted: September 17, 2015 in Suppliers
VANCOUVER, BC - InTouch Technology Inc., a global leader in solutions to acquire and retain members for the Health & Fitness sector, announced that its Board of Directors appointed Nico Bot, co-founder of InTouch, the company's new Chief Executive Officer in addition to his continued role as a board member. Read More...
Planet Fitness Appoints David P. Berg To Board Of Directors
Posted: September 17, 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 appointment of David P. Berg to the Planet Fitness Board of Directors, effective immediately. Read More...
Fitness Industry Trends Around the Globe Examined
Posted: September 16, 2015 in Suppliers
BOSTON, MA and SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE), the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and ClubIntel released the inaugural International Fitness Industry Trend Report, “What’s All the Rage?” This study explores the offerings of fitness professionals and gym operators around the world and quantifies the data to reflect growth in trends over the past two years. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Expansion Into Atlanta, GA
Posted: September 15, 2015 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Crunch Franchise announces expansion into Atlanta, Georgia. The renowned gym chain best known for making serious fitness fun through innovative group fitness programming and cutting-edge training offerings will introduce its 'No Judgments' philosophy to the Atlanta area with the opening of its first club in Johns Creek. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Super-Sport Club Opens in Woodland Hills, CA
Posted: September 14, 2015 in Chains
WOODLAND HILLS, CA - The Village Westfield Topanga expansive outdoor shopping mall became home to the new Woodland Hills 24 Hour Fitness Super-Sport Club. Greeted with much fanfare as a regional economic engine, The Village opened this week. The celebration continued with the official Grand Opening of the 24 Hour Fitness Super-Sport Club, Saturday, September 19, 9:00AM – 5:00PM., 21945 Erwin Street, Woodland Hills. The community celebration was free and open to the public. Read More...
Snap Fitness Donates $15,000 to Folds of Honor
Posted: September 11, 2015 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - To commemorate its special “Snap Serves” summer campaign, Snap Fitness hosted a check presentation ceremony to celebrate its $15,000 donation to Folds of Honor, a foundation that provides scholarships to the families of soldiers killed or disabled in active duty. Read More...
Gold’s Gym “Golden Plate Awards” Serves Up 2nd Annual Winners
Posted: September 10, 2015 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - For the second year in a row, Gold’s Gym, a leading authority on health and fitness, has partnered with celebrity chef Robert Irvine for the “Golden Plate Awards” to reveal the best bets and bites when it comes to dining out. The Golden Plate Awards recognizes ten of the healthiest food choices, including appetizers, entrees, and to-go options, at some of the nation’s most popular restaurant and café chains to help consumers make informed decisions about ”eating clean.” Read More...
Big Ass Fans Donates 5% of Kentucky Sales for Cancer Center
Posted: September 10, 2015 in Suppliers
LEXINGTON, KY - Big Ass Fans will donate 5% of all Kentucky sales to help finish raising funds for a state-of-the-art cancer treatment suite at the University of Kentucky's Markey Cancer Center. The new radiation implant suite will provide comprehensive care for cancer patients using brachytherapy, an advanced form of treatment that delivers radioactive implants directly into cancerous tissue. Read More...
US Surgeon General Launches Campaign With National Call to Action on Walking
Posted: September 9, 2015 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The United States Surgeon General issued a call to action to address major public health challenges such as heart disease and diabetes. Step It Up! The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Promote Walking and Walkable Communities articulates the health benefits of walking while addressing the fact that many communities unacceptably lack safe and convenient places for individuals to walk or wheelchair roll. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Celebrates Grand Opening of Six Denver Area Locations
Posted: September 8, 2015 in Chains
SAN RAMON, CA - 24 Hour Fitness is preparing simultaneous community celebrations at six of the recently acquired Bally Total Fitness Clubs in the Denver area that now have upgraded amenities and facilities representative of the 24 Hour Fitness brand. The Grand Openings take place September 12 - 13, 2015. Read More...
