Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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9Round Kickboxing Fitness Inks Deal to Become Karate Combat’s Official Worldwide Fitness Partner
Posted: August 23, 2023 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round, the world’s largest kickboxing fitness franchise, announces it will become Karate Combat’s Official Worldwide Fitness Partner. 9Round has a global presence with nearly 500 locations across 18 countries. Karate Combat is distributed to over 100 countries and has long-term, exclusive contracts with fighters from over 30 countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico, UK, Spain, Australia, Japan and Morocco. Read More...
Ecore’s “Essentials” Introduces Budget-Friendly Flooring Option for Functional Training Environments
Posted: August 22, 2023 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore International, a company that transforms reclaimed materials into high-performance products that make people’s lives better, has added a line of budget-friendly surfaces to its robust product portfolio. Designed for use in free weight, cardio, selectorized strength and functional training areas, the Essentials line is inspired by Ecore’s Basic Fit and Performance collections, the original composition rubber fitness floors that set the standard for excellence. Read More...
First Phase of Life Time at PENN 1 Opens with Luxurious Boutique Studios, Cardio, Strength and Training Offerings and Recovery and Rejuvenation Spaces
Posted: August 21, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, announces the opening of phase one of its 54,000-square-foot destination at PENN 1, as part of the PENN DISTRICT, located adjacent to Madison Square Garden in the heart of New York City. Read More...
Jonas Fitness Partners with 4GLOBAL to Provide Powerful Business Intelligence and Insights
Posted: August 21, 2023 in Suppliers
WEBSTER, TX - Jonas Fitness Inc., a leading fitness software and billing service provider, has joined forces with 4GLOBAL, a renowned business intelligence and reporting company, to empower health and fitness club operators with advanced insights and analytics. Read More...
The Results Are In! First Virtual Fitness Coaching App Challenge is Complete
Posted: August 18, 2023 in Chains
ROSCOE, IL - Members at Power Wellness’ managed centers have completed the first virtual fitness coaching app challenge (the “High-Voltage Challenge”). For four weeks, participating members used the Volt Guided Fitness app to access a variety of workouts, receive expert guidance from fitness specialists and view their progress and performance metrics. Read More...
Corporate Fitness Works Recognized with Two 2023 Avetta Supplier Awards: ESG Leader and Diversity Champion
Posted: August 17, 2023 in Chains
ST. PETERSBURG, FL - Corporate Fitness Works announces it has been chosen as one of the award winners for two of Avetta’s 2023 Supplier Awards: ESG Leader (Environment, Social, & Governance) and Diversity Champion. Read More...
Peloton Announces Peloton For Business, Offering Full-Service Well-Being Solutions for B2B Clients
Posted: August 17, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) announces the launch of Peloton for Business, a unified portfolio of B2B wellbeing solutions for enterprise clients, offered across seven key verticals: Hospitality, Corporate Wellness, Multi-Family Residential, Education, Healthcare, Gyms and Community Wellness. Read More...
ABC Evo Unveils Cutting-Edge CRM and Business Intelligence Solutions to Enhance Its Club Management Software
Posted: August 16, 2023 in Suppliers
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL - ABC Evo, a leading provider of club management solutions announces the launch of integrated CRM and Business Intelligence solutions at IHRSA Brazil. Part of ABC Fitness, the world's biggest technology company for the fitness industry, ABV Evo is an integrated club management solution dedicated to Latin America. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2023 Tactical Strength and Conditioning Awards Winners
Posted: August 16, 2023 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the recipients of the organization’s 2023 Tactical Awards. Nominated by the NSCA community, these distinguished awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the tactical strength and conditioning community. Read More...
VASA Fitness Promotes Brett Schell to Chief Financial Officer
Posted: August 15, 2023 in Chains
ENGLEWOOD, CO - VASA Fitness, a Great Place to Work-certified company, announces that current VASA Senior Vice President of Business Development Brett Schell has officially been promoted to Chief Financial Officer. In his time at VASA, Brett has had proven success improving the finance and real estate development processes and building cross-functional relationships to drive operational results. Read More...
Zumba and Crayola Partner to Launch “Colors of Kindness” Apparel Collection
Posted: August 14, 2023 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - Zumba and Crayola announce a new partnership and the launch of their "Colors of Kindness" apparel collection. Inspired by Crayola's iconic crayon colors, the collection features vibrant, fun designs that embody the spirit of kindness and inclusivity. Read More...
Peloton and YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago Announce Strategic Partnership to Advance Community Health, Wellbeing, and Engagement
Posted: August 14, 2023 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - Peloton and the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago announces the launch of a strategic partnership aimed at advancing community health and wellbeing, increasing member and community access to best-in-class fitness programming, and closing racial health and opportunity gaps across communities. Read More...
USTA Foundation to Award $1 Million in College Scholarships
Posted: August 14, 2023 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), announces it has granted 49 high school students a variety of college scholarships totaling $995,000. Each year, the USTA Foundation awards scholarships to deserving youth who have participated in organized youth tennis programs such as the USTA Foundation’s National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network, have demonstrated high academic achievement and require financial assistance for college matriculation. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Lincoln, Nebraska
Posted: August 10, 2023 in Chains
LINCOLN, NE - Crunch Franchise announces the upcoming winter 2023 opening of Crunch Lincoln, a $5 million, 55,000-square-foot fitness facility, with $5 million dollars' worth of state-of-the-art equipment. Crunch Lincoln is owned by Fitness Ventures, LLC, one of the fastest growing franchisees in the Crunch system with numerous locations throughout the U.S. Crunch Lincoln will be the 42nd location nationwide for Fitness Ventures, LLC, and their first location in Nebraska. Read More...
Texas Fitness Chain, TruFit Athletic Clubs, Takes Tennessee Markets On as the Company Continues to Grow While Embracing Community Partnerships
Posted: August 10, 2023 in Chains
MCALLEN, TX - TruFit Athletic Clubs, a fitness chain in Texas, recently opened their 2nd Tennessee location in Madison. Following the success of its Antioch location, and the opening of its new location, TruFit is solidifying its stance in the Tennessee fitness industry. Building upon its current success, TruFit is set to introduce two additional locations, the third in Donelson and the fourth in Murfreesboro this year, showcasing strategic growth. Read More...
Nation’s Largest Boutique Yoga Brand YogaSix Surpasses 600 Signed Franchise Agreements
Posted: August 9, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - YogaSix, the nation’s largest boutique yoga brand dedicated to providing accessible and transformative yoga experiences, has officially exceeded more than 600 signed franchise agreements, bolstering the brand’s presence throughout the United States with the concept that creates a full sensory experience accessible to all fitness levels. Read More...
Merrithew Becomes CIMSPA Approved Training Provider Partner, Expanding Pilates Education Opportunities in the UK
Posted: August 9, 2023 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew, a global Pilates education and equipment leader, announces its partnership with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) as an approved Training Provider Partner. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in Merrithew's commitment to delivering exceptional Pilates training and promoting the benefits of mindful movement throughout the United Kingdom. Read More...
Crunch Franchisee, Fitness Holdings Northeast, Acquires Aspen Athletic Clubs, Growing the Franchise to 40 Locations
Posted: August 7, 2023 in Chains
GREENWICH, CT - Fitness Holdings LLC, Crunch Fitness’ largest franchisee in the Northeast, announces the acquisition of Aspen Athletic Clubs in New York. The two clubs are spacious 30,000 square foot gyms offering premier state-of-the-art equipment and amenities. The clubs will be a great addition to Fitness Holdings’ portfolio and growth strategy to own and operate 60 clubs by the end of year 2024. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Expands Its National Footprint with Two New, Leading Edge Fitness Clubs to Serve Growing Member Community
Posted: August 4, 2023 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, an industry leader committed to creating a healthier, happier world through holistic fitness, announces two new California locations that represent the latest examples of their focus on a more well-rounded health and wellness experience for their members. Read More...
The Falls Debuts Miami’s First-Of-Its-Kind, 120,000-Square-Foot Life Time Athletic Country Club
Posted: August 4, 2023 in Chains
MIAMI, FL - In a first for Miami's shopping center scene, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier healthy lifestyle brands, debuts its one-of-a-kind, athletic country club experience at The Falls, a Simon property. The opening marks the company's second location in greater Miami and fourth in South Florida as it continues its nationwide expansion. Read More...
