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IHRSA Offering Opportunity for Full Institute Scholarship
Posted: May 20, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA is accepting applications for the John McCarthy Merit Scholarship for the 2015 IHRSA Institute, which will be held August 4-7 at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. Applicants must be from IHRSA member clubs. Read More...
Washington DC is the Nation’s Fittest City, Report Finds
Posted: May 19, 2015 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Residents of the nation’s capital, followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul, and San Diego enjoy a variety of outdoor exercise options and have relatively low rates of smoking, obesity and diabetes. That combination of measurable health and community indicators makes them the three fittest of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. Read More...
$1 Million Scholarship Established at Philadelphia University to Honor Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau
Posted: May 13, 2015 in Chains
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Members of the Planet Fitness family joined together to donate more than $1 million to endow a new scholarship fund at Philadelphia University in honor of Planet Fitness CEO Chris Rondeau. The scholarship, announced by Philadelphia University President Stephen Spinelli Jr. at the Verizon Philadelphia University Celebration of Innovation on May 9, was a surprise to Rondeau. Read More...
ACAC Named a Top Workplace
Posted: May 13, 2015 in Chains
RICHMOND, VA - ACAC Fitness & Wellness Centers have been named a top workplace in Richmond, Virginia. The Richmond Times Dispatch teamed with Workplace Dynamics to survey and rank private, public, government and non-profit organizations with 35 or more employees. Topics for consideration included workplace environment, benefits and pay, work-life balance, and training. Employee engagement, community involvement, and how companies promote diversity also factored in the evaluation. ACAC ranked #3 among large companies in Richmond, Virginia. Read More...
Tryouts for Sportime/John McEnroe Tennis Academy Scholarship Set for June 27th
Posted: May 13, 2015 in Other News
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Young hopefuls from across Long Island will be on hand at SPORTIME Syosset, the Long Island home of JMTA, located at 75 Haskett Drive in Syosset, N.Y. on Saturday, June 27, to try out for a full scholarship to attend JMTA at SPORTIME Syosset for the 2015-2016 season. Read More...
Vida Fitness’ Penthouse Pool Club and Lounge At The Yards To Host ALS Silent Auction on May 29
Posted: May 12, 2015 in Chains
Washington, DC – Raise the rooftop for a great cause! Join VIDA Fitness’ Penthouse Pool & Lounge at The Yards for an upscale rooftop and poolside evening on Friday, May 29 to raise funds for ALS. The social and networking event will include a silent auction to benefit Augie’s Quest, a nonprofit research initiative dedicated to finding a cure for Amyotrophic Laterals Sclerosis (ALS). Read More...
Landon Cassill Hits the Road to the NASCAR Hall of Fame
Posted: May 12, 2015 in Chains
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - With summer right around the corner, Landon Cassill announced that he will run 14 miles to the NASCAR Hall of Fame immediately after competing in the Coca-Cola 600 May 24 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway to inspire fans to get active with Snap Fitness and help support a worthy cause. Read More...
New Partnership Provides Fitness Professionals With Foundation to Lead Senior Adults in Safe and Effective Exercise
Posted: May 12, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - With nearly 50 million Americans currently over the age of 65, and with that number projected to reach 83 million by 2050, there is a rapidly growing need for education to help fitness professionals safely and effectively serve the senior adult population in physical activity. To meet this need, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) teamed with EnhanceFitness, a licensed program of Senior Services, to provide its instructors with foundational knowledge to lead senior adults in safe and effective group exercise classes, helping them live active and healthier lifestyles longer. Read More...
Paul Bowman Named New CEO of Wexer Virtual
Posted: May 12, 2015 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Wexer Virtual announces that Paul Bowman has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer in succession of Rasmus Ingerslev, who will continue on the board as Executive Vice Chairman. Frank Napolitano remains Chariman of the company. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Expands Sales Team with Four New Hires
Posted: May 11, 2015 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness is excited to announce the addition of four new members to the sales team. The new hires include Bruce Kaplan and Ken Boardman, dealer business development managers; Erik Haessly, mountain west territory manager; and Curt Szado, northeast territory manager. Read More...
