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200th Participant Enrolled in Precision Medicine Program for ALS
Posted: September 8, 2015 in Other News
CAMBRIDGE, MA – The ALS Therapy Development Institute announced that it has enrolled the 200th participant in its Precision Medicine Program (PMP). This program is the first of its kind to be created for ALS and includes multiple aspects unique to the field of precision medicine specifically aimed to discover and develop treatments for ALS. This milestone meets two-thirds of the program’s goal for enrollment of 300 participants, which was made possible by the donations received from the 2014 social media phenomenon, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Read More...
Planet Fitness Announces Second Quarter 2015 Results – Second Quarter Total Revenue Increased 26% to $79.0 Million
Posted: September 3, 2015 in Chains
NEWINGTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) reported financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2015. Second Quarter Fiscal 2015 Highlights included: Total revenue increased from the prior year period by 25.9% to $79.0 million. System-wide same store sales increased 7.3%. Net income was $11.5 million compared to $8.8 million in the prior year period. Pro forma adjusted net income(1) increased 28.9% to $12.9 million, or $0.13 per diluted share, compared to $10.0 million, or $0.10 per diluted share in the prior year period. Adjusted EBITDA(1) increased 27.5% to $31.0 million from $24.3 million in the prior year period. 38 new Planet Fitness stores added system-wide during the period. Read More...
Two MAC Clubs to Become acac Fitness & Wellness Centers
Posted: September 3, 2015 in Chains
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - Two Maryland Athletic Club (MAC) locations will soon be rebranded as acac Fitness & Wellness Centers. The MAC clubs in Timonium and Hunt Valley formally joined the acac family of clubs last month. acac owner Phil Wendel has been an investor in the MAC since its opening in 1996. The MAC and acac clubs have collaborated together for many years, and they share a passion for excellence and service. Read More...
Anytime Fitness “Turns Up The Volume” At Annual Conference
Posted: September 3, 2015 in Chains
NASHVILLE, TN - When the co-founders of a company kick-off the opening ceremonies wearing plaid purple kilts, playing air guitars and boisterously lip-synching Queen’s “We are the Champions,” you know that you’re not attending just any corporate conference. But, that’s precisely how Chuck Runyon and Dave Mortensen jump-started last week’s annual get-together, attended by nearly 2,500 Anytime Fitness franchisees, club managers, personal trainers, vendors and corporate staffers. Read More...
Precor and Spinning Join Forces to Produce Brand New Line of Spinner Indoor Cycling Equipment
Posted: September 3, 2015 in Suppliers
VENICE, CA and WOODINVILLE, WA - Mad Dogg Athletics, Inc., creators of the Spinning indoor cycling program and Spinner line of bikes, and Precor, a leading provider of personalized fitness solutions, announced an exclusive worldwide distribution agreement under which Precor will assume all commercial Spinner bike production for an entirely new line of commercial Spinner indoor cycling equipment. Read More...
ACE Survey Examines Impact Of Wearable Activity Devices On The Fitness Industry
Posted: September 3, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Whether they are counting calories, tracking steps or monitoring sleep patterns, many consumers find measuring their progress and milestones an important part of their health and fitness routine. It’s no wonder wearable devices are becoming ubiquitous, both inside and outside the gym. According to the Consumer Electronics Association, estimated revenues from fitness and activity tracking devices, which include fitness activity bands, smartwatches and smart eyewear, will reach $5.1 billion in 2015. Read More...
September 2015 Cover Story Preview: Kim Manocherian and New York Health and Racquet Club – The Home of Health, Happiness and Everyday Heroes
Posted: September 2, 2015 in Other News
The family business is an interesting concept, mixing elements from the business world and family dynamics to create an organization that offers a product or service. For some, it comes easy; for others, it is quite a challenge. In all cases, though, in order to succeed, a level of balance must be found, that of sound business concepts mixed with constructively handling possibly conflicting managerial styles. Crucially important to achieving this is communication. Going further, within the health and fitness club industry, in order to succeed, another balance must also occur, that of the relationship between the club and its member and what is offered to them across fitness, social, entertainment and other spheres. Read More...
Webinar: Effective Ways to Increase Your Club’s Retention
Posted: September 2, 2015 in Suppliers
On Tuesday, September 8, Maria Parrella-Turco, Senior Partner of New Paradigm Partners, will be hosting an educational webinar entitled Effective Ways to Increase Your Club's Retention. Read More...
Fitness Software Pioneer, Adam Zeitsiff, Joins h2 wellness As Chief Sales Officer
Posted: September 2, 2015 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - h2 wellness, a cloud-based, digital health, wellness and engagement company, announced the expansion of its executive management team with the addition of Adam Zeitsiff as Chief Sales Officer. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and GoodLife Fitness Launch Reciprocal Access to Clubs
Posted: September 2, 2015 in Chains
SAN RAMON, CA and LONDON, ON - 24 Hour Fitness, a leading health club industry pioneer, and GoodLife Fitness, Canada's largest fitness club chain, are joining forces to offer their members access to each other's clubs when traveling in North America. Read More...
