Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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IHRSA Global 25 Report Highlights World’s Top Health Clubs
Posted: June 22, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA – The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced the release of The IHRSA Global 25, which lists the top 25 health club companies worldwide ranked by membership, number of locations and revenue. Read More...
The Bay Club Company Acquires Santana Row Location
Posted: June 22, 2015 in Chains
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The Bay Club Company, a California-based active lifestyle corporation, announced the addition of a 36,000 square-foot club in Santana Row, Silicon Valley’s premier shopping, dining, living and working destination. The new property rounds out The Bay Club Silicon Valley campus to include three locations: Bay Club Cupertino, Bay Club Santa Clara, and now, Bay Club Santana Row. Read More...
Joe Moore Speaks About Exercise
Posted: June 18, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - We often think of weight loss in terms of "calories in, calories out". But it's not that simple, and it hasn't really ever been. In his most recent Huffington Post article, Joe Moore discusses the benefits of exercise and why it's about oh so much more than a calorie equation. Read More...
ACAC Introduces Edge, A New Fitness Studio Concept
Posted: June 18, 2015 in Chains
RICHMOND, VA - ACAC Fitness & Wellness Centers are pleased to introduce EDGE, a new fitness studio concept. The 11,500 square-foot studio will offer unique training experiences, including sports performance programs designed by Mike Curtis, Division One Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach and former head strength coach of the NBA’s Memphis Grizzlies; high-intensity, boutique-style cycling classes; and specialized yoga programs, such as hot Vinyasa, Yin Yoga and aerial yoga. Read More...
Los Angeles Athletic Club Partners With Noted Designer, Timothy Oulton, To Recreate Historic Fourth Floor Blue Room
Posted: June 18, 2015 in Independents
LOS ANGELES, CA - Adding glamour and a note of intrigue to the largest renovation in its recent history, Los Angeles Athletic Club (LAAC) has partnered with internationally-renowned designer, Timothy Oulton, to recreate the historic Blue Room on the building's fourth floor. Read More...
Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. Announces Departure of Chief Executive Officer
Posted: June 18, 2015 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. ("TSI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:CLUB), one of the leading owners and operators of health clubs located primarily in major cities from Washington, DC north through New England, operating under the brand names "New York Sports Clubs," "Boston Sports Clubs," "Washington Sports Clubs", "Philadelphia Sports Clubs" and "BFX Studio," today announced that the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer Dan Gallagher is leaving the Company, effective June 19, 2015. Read More...
Barcelona Club To Host Global Final For Life Fitness Personal Trainers To Watch Competition
Posted: June 17, 2015 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in fitness equipment manufacturing, has announced that David Lloyd Club Turó Barcelona in Spain will serve as the global stage for the 2015 Personal Trainers to Watch live competition. On Friday, October 30, the competition’s top 10 international finalists will come together for a live judging event to determine the top personal trainer in the world. Read More...
MYE AppAudio Integrated With the Netpulse Club Mobile App Provides TV Audio on Apple and Android Smartphones
Posted: June 16, 2015 in Suppliers
STEVENSON RANCH, CA - The MYE AppAudio app has been integrated with the Netpulse Club Mobile App, enabling members to enjoy TV audio on their Apple and Android devices, announced Tony Garcia, MYE Entertainment President. “Partnering with Netpulse to integrate AppAudio provides our mutual customers, and new customers, with the ultimate total club app solution,” said Garcia. “The integration of MYE AppAudio with the Netpulse Club Mobile App enables current customers, including Gold’s Gym, Retro Fitness, YMCAs and many others, to expand their entertainment offering by simply activating AppAudio within their club mobile app. Members simply select MYE TV Audio from the Netpulse app to enjoy TV audio anywhere in the club.” Read More...
Apply For The IHRSA Board of Directors
Posted: June 12, 2015 in HFA
The IHRSA Board of Directors is an experienced, intelligent team of industry leaders. They have chosen to serve IHRSA in particular and the fitness industry in general by providing guidance, strategic direction and insight that has lasting global impact. Read More...
American College of Sports Medicine Adds DuPont Nutrition & Health and Polar as Offical Corporate Partners
Posted: June 11, 2015 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announced strategic corporate partnerships with DuPont Nutrition & Health and Polar. DuPont Nutrition & Health is a premier specialty food ingredient and nutrition science leader to food, beverage and dietary supplement industries while Polar is the leading pioneer of heart rate monitors and wearable sports devices for fitness enthusiasts and athletes. Read More...
