Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Life Fitness Introduces a New Way to Navigate Cardio Workouts
Posted: February 13, 2015 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment manufacturing, introduces the Explore Console with the QuickNav Dial, an intuitive turn and push-button technology that provides a streamlined, contemporary interface for cardio machines. Read More...
Life Time Fitness to Expand to Massachusetts in Summer 2015
Posted: February 11, 2015 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN & WESTWOOD, MA - Officials from Life Time – The Healthy Way of Life Companysm (NYSE:LTM) announced the planned summer 2015 opening of the company’s first exquisite sports, professional fitness, family recreation and spa resort in Massachusetts. Life Time Athletic Westwood will be located at 44 Harvard Street in Westwood, MA. The comprehensive, family-friendly destination is part of the new University Station development. Read More...
Gainesville Police Department Honors Joe Cirulli With Community Service Award
Posted: February 11, 2015 in Independents
GAINESVILLE, FL - The Gainesville Police Department (GPD) recognized Joe Cirulli and Gainesville Health & Fitness with a Community Service Award. Read More...
Miramont Lifestyle Fitness Earns Medical Fitness Facility Certification
Posted: February 10, 2015 in Chains
FORT COLLINS, CO - Miramont Lifestyle Fitness announced today that its Central club, located at 2211 South College Avenue, Fort Collins, has become a Certified Medical Fitness Facility by the Medical Fitness Association, the country’s leading organization dedicated solely to medically integrated wellness and fitness facilities. Miramont Lifestyle Fitness is the only facility to be certified in the state of Colorado. This certification is a significant step forward in providing for the health of the entire community and to the individuals taking responsibility for their personal healthcare. Read More...
The 19th Annual IHRSA Financial Panel: Is the Health Club Industry Winning in the Financial World? And, Is It Sustainable?
Posted: February 10, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - This year’s financial panel discussion, once again moderated by Rick Caro, President, Management Vision, features financial experts with recent relevant club involvement. Read More...
Midtown Athletic Clubs Unveil Best-In-Class Coaches Training Program
Posted: February 9, 2015 in Chains
CHICAGO, IL - Fitness industry studies indicate that roughly eight out of every 10 personal trainers will move on to another fitness club each year, if not out of the profession entirely. Read More...
Gold’s Gym To Offer Free 12-Week Personal Transformation Plans For America
Posted: February 9, 2015 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Gold’s Gym, the world’s leading authority on health and fitness, is leveraging its five decades of fitness expertise to help battle obesity and get the country in shape. Beginning today, the company is offering everyone in America a customized 12-week workout and nutrition plan for free. Read More...
IHRSA Launches Health Promotion & Wellness Track for IHRSA 2015
Posted: February 5, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - A new feature attendees of IHRSA 2015, IHRSA’s 34th Annual International Convention will experience is a series of new sessions on Health Promotion & Wellness geared specifically to help club operators make the most of health promotion opportunities in their club setting. Read More...
Planet Fitness Adds To Leadership Team And Appoints Jessica Correa As Senior Vice President Of Marketing
Posted: February 4, 2015 in Chains
NEWINGTON, NH - Planet Fitness, the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgement Free Zone® and affordable prices, today announced that Jessica Correa has joined the Planet Fitness leadership team as Senior Vice President of Marketing, reporting directly to Chief Executive Officer Chris Rondeau. Correa will oversee the company's overall marketing initiatives to support business growth, enhance brand equity, build consumer awareness and support Planet Fitness franchisees. Read More...
ACSM Announces Name Change for Exercise Physiologist Certifications
Posted: February 4, 2015 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announced today that the names of two ACSM exercise professional certifications will be revised to better represent the scope of practice and expertise of the exercise professionals holding these titles. The new titles, ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist, will replace ACSM Certified Health Fitness Specialist and ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist, respectively. Read More...
