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Twin Oaks Named IHRSA Associate Member of the Year
Posted: January 12, 2015 in HFA, Suppliers
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association today announced that Twin Oaks, a leading provider of club management software solutions is the 2015 Associate Member of the Year. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Will Be Presenting Sponsor of New, Nationwide Nutrition Revolution 5K Event Series
Posted: January 6, 2015 in Chains
SAN RAMON, CA - Alliance for a Healthier Generation and 24 Hour Fitness are joining forces to give families the power to live healthy, active lives. Through a partnership announced today, the Alliance and 24 Hour Fitness will launch Nutrition Revolution 5K, an event series in ten cities across the country that will educate and inspire children and adults to eat healthier and move more in 2015. Read More...
Life Fitness Brings the Future of Fitness to 2015 CES
Posted: January 5, 2015 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - “Connected fitness” via wearables, one of the biggest trends at this year’s CES, has made fitness tracking simpler, but not necessarily streamlined – until now. For tracking to be most accurate, popular apps and wearable devices need access to an exerciser’s workout data from fitness equipment like treadmills and stationary bikes. That’s the idea behind LFopen, the industry’s only truly open platform technology, featured by Life Fitness at 2015 International CES (Sands, booth #74710) and utilized in exhibitor booths across the show, including Samsung Electronics. Read More...
Town Sports International Announces Participation in the ICR XChange Conference
Posted: January 5, 2015 in Chains
NEW YORK, NY - Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:CLUB), a leading owner and operator of fitness clubs operating under the brand names New York Sports Clubs, Boston Sports Clubs, Washington Sports Clubs, Philadelphia Sports Clubs and BFX Studio, today announced that management will participate in the 17th Annual ICR XChange Conference held at the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes in Orlando, Florida. Management is currently scheduled to present on Monday, January 12, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Read More...
Power Systems Acquired By PlayCore
Posted: January 5, 2015 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - PlayCore Holdings, Inc. (PlayCore), a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of a broad range of play and recreation products, today announced the acquisition of Power Systems. Read More...
ECORE International Acquires Centaur Floor Systems
Posted: January 2, 2015 in Suppliers
ECORE International LANCASTER, PA – Effective January 2, 2015, ECORE International, a company that transforms reclaimed waste into unique performance surfacing, will acquire all outstanding membership interests in Centaur Floor Systems, a California limited liability company (LLC), from John Donati, its sole member. “John will continue to manage the Centaur business, while championing the promotion […] Read More...
Equinox Launches 2015 Ad Campaign, Explores The Consequences Of A Good Workout With “Equinox Made Me Do It”
Posted: January 1, 2015 in Chains
NEW YORK, NY - Equinox, the upscale fitness and high performance lifestyle leader, unveiled today its 2015 ad campaign: an evolution of last year’s ‘Equinox Made Me Do It’ narrative, created by Wieden+Kennedy New York. The first iteration of the campaign highlighted unbridled confidence and lowered inhibitions as consequences of a good workout. This year, the campaign builds on that narrative, celebrating the aftermath of an Equinox workout – pushing boundaries and disrupting preconceived notions – in a positive, unapologetic way. Read More...
Town Sports International Holdings Adopts Stockholder Rights Plan
Posted: December 31, 2014 in Chains
NEW YORK, NY - Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq:Club), announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a stockholder rights plan and declared a dividend distribution of one preferred share purchase right on each outstanding share of the Company's common stock. Read More...
State Names Concept2 as a Vermont Green Business
Posted: December 30, 2014 in Suppliers
MORRISVILLE, VT - Concept2 is proud to announce that they have been named a Vermont Green Business by the State of Vermont for our environmental stewardship and sustainability efforts. The Vermont Green Business Program provides assistance to businesses desiring to “green up” their operations and recognizes businesses of all sizes for meeting a set of environmental standards. Read More...
BFX Studio Adds Premium Access To Luxury Private Training Facilities
Posted: December 23, 2014 in Chains
NEW YORK, NY - BFX Studio, the boutique brand of Town Sports International, announced a new premium reservation program - BFX Private Access - for clients. The new concept allows fitness enthusiasts to book time working out in a semi-private environment within its Private Sessions personal training spaces. Read More...
