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UFC Gym to Open 46,000-Square-Foot Signature Gym in La Mirada, CA
Posted: April 23, 2015 in Chains
LA MIRADA, CA - UFC GYM is pleased to announce plans to open a new signature gym in La Mirada, CA, offering the community a new way to approach fitness and Train Different in an ultra-modern facility. The 46,000-square-foot location will be the largest UFC GYM to date, and a preview center is now open and enrolling members in advance of the anticipated opening in Fall 2015. The new La Mirada UFC GYM will be located at 14920 La Mirada Blvd, with the enrollment center operating adjacent to the future home of the club at 15078 Rosecrans Ave in the Albertson's shopping center. Read More...
Health Club Industry Continues Impressive Growth
Posted: April 22, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - More than 63 million Americans utilized a health club in 2014, up 2.3% from 2013 when 62.1 million consumers indicated using a health club. Total U.S. health club memberships exceeded 54 million. Read More...
ACE Study Focuses on Safety of Bikram Yoga by Measuring Heart Rate and Core Temperatures During Class
Posted: April 22, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - In a new independent study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), researchers found that a large number of the participants reached a very high core temperature of greater than 103 degrees F during a Bikram yoga class. Notably, well-established sports medicine guidelines state that exertion-related heat illnesses can occur at a core temperature of 104 degrees F. Read More...
ECORE Issues Environmental Product Declarations for 12 Products
Posted: April 20, 2015 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore International, a company that transforms reclaimed waste into unique performance surfaces that make people's lives better, recently demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by issuing Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for twelve products. Read More...
Life Time Fitness and Target to Launch Exclusive “C9 Challenge” Group Fitness Class
Posted: April 16, 2015 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life CompanySM (NYSE: LTM) and Target (NYSE: TGT) announced the launch of “C9 Challenge,” an innovative Group Fitness class that also highlights C9 Champion, Target’s exclusive activewear line for men, women and kids. Read More...
Planet Fitness Opens New Location in Downtown Boston
Posted: April 16, 2015 in Chains
BOSTON, MA – Planet Fitness, the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgement Free Zone and affordable prices, announced the opening of its newest club in downtown Boston. The new corporately owned location is located at 17 Winter Street near Downtown Crossing. Read More...
MERRITHEW Launches Eco-Friendly Fitness Line for Kids
Posted: April 15, 2015 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Children who participate in mindful movement can experience a host of physical, mental and emotional benefits including better concentration at school, enhanced confidence and a strong sense of self-discipline. Global fitness company, MERRITHEW, Leaders in Mindful Movement, leads the charge to keep kids active and healthy, introducing their new line of children’s products, designed with exercisers-in-training in mind. Read More...
Life Time Fitness Announces Early Termination of HSR Waiting Period for Proposed Acquisition by Affiliates of Leonard Green & Partners and TPG
Posted: April 14, 2015 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: LTM), The Healthy Way of Life Company, announced that it has received early termination of the required waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, as amended, with respect to its proposed acquisition by affiliates of Leonard Green & Partners and TPG. Read More...
100th Patient Enrolled in World’s First Precision Medicine Program for ALS
Posted: April 14, 2015 in Other News
CAMBRIDGE, MA – The ALS Therapy Development Institute announced that it has enrolled the 100th patient in its Precision Medicine Program (PMP). This milestone marks a significant step in the program, which after now includes over 500 people interested in participating and 280 pre-screened for enrollment. Nearly 200 additional people living with ALS (PALS) or healthy volunteers have been scheduled for participation before the end of the year. 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. Read More...
Jonas Fitness President Honored With Outstanding CEO Award by Long Island Business News
Posted: April 14, 2015 in Suppliers
LONG ISLAND, NY - The executive team at Jonas Fitness, Inc. announced that their President, Adam Zeitsiff will receive the Long Island Business News (LIBN) “Outstanding CEO” award at a gala being held on May 14, 2015 in Woodbury, NY. Read More...
