Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Club Studio Opens New Location in Walnut Creek, California
Posted: November 13, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LCC announces the opening of a new Club Studio location in Walnut Creek, California, marking the brand's continued expansion into Northern California. Club Studio on Oak Grove Road brings top-of-the-line amenities, boutique studio classes, best-in-class fitness equipment and wellness services together, in one gym, for East Bay residents. Read More...
Blink Fitness Receives Court Approval for Sale
Posted: November 13, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness ("Blink" or the "Company"), the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an inclusive and inviting environment, announces that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has approved the sale of Blink's corporate operations and New York and New Jersey locations to PureGym. On November 7, 2024, the Court also approved the sale of Blink's Chicago, Houston, and California locations to an affiliate of JTRE Holdings LLC ("JTRE"). Read More...
Maximize Your Holiday Sales with Expert PR Strategies from Nancy Trent: Join the Webinar Hosted by Peter Moore’s Halo Talks!
Posted: November 12, 2024 in Other News
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The holiday season is just around the corner, and it’s not just about gift-giving... It's a golden opportunity for gym owners and fitness businesses to boost revenue, increase membership and create memorable experiences for clients. If you’re wondering how to take full advantage of this prime time of year, you won’t want to miss the upcoming webinar from PR expert Nancy Trent, hosted by Halo Talks. Read More...
TG The Gym – El Cajon, California Slated to Open in December 2024
Posted: November 12, 2024 in Chains
EL CAJON, CA - TG The Gym announces the opening of its El Cajon location in December 2024. Presales have begun. El Cajon will serve its community of bodybuilders, powerlifters and serious fitness enthusiasts with over 20,000 square feet of indoor gym space, wellbeing training and recovery areas, red light therapy, saunas, compression therapy and first of its kind frost locker for cold therapy. Read More...
Echelon Launches New Care Division, ActiveMD
Posted: November 11, 2024 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Echelon, a global fitness and sports leader, has launched ActiveMD, a certified wellness division that is focused on care by providing a group of licensed physicians to manage customers' weight loss, immune system function and help boost metabolism. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Announces Rapid Expansion into Milwaukee
Posted: November 7, 2024 in Chains
MILWAUKEE, WI - JEM Wellness Brands is expanding into the Milwaukee area through the announcement of two new Crunch Fitness locations set to open this holiday season in Greenfield and Waukesha. With additional openings planned for Brookfield and Hales Corners in early 2025, Milwaukee residents will have even more access to Crunch's wide range of fitness options. Read More...
Fitness On Demand Partners with Corefirst to Expand Pilates and Strength Training
Posted: November 7, 2024 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Fitness On Demand (FOD) announces a partnership with Corefirst, a revolutionary Pilates brand specializing in expert coaching and resistance-based fitness equipment. With this collaboration, FOD is adding Corefirst’s unique workouts to its Flex App and Group Studio platforms, expanding its library with cutting-edge, core-strengthening content. Read More...
EōS Fitness Raises Over $100K for Challenged Athletes Foundation, Renews Commitment to Eliminating Barriers to Fitness
Posted: November 6, 2024 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - EōS Fitness proudly presented a check for $110,000 to the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) in a powerful show of support for inclusive and active lifestyles. The donation follows joint fundraising efforts to advance CAF’s mission to provide individuals with physical disabilities resources to pursue active lifestyles and competitive sports. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Brands Expand to Mexico and Japan
Posted: November 6, 2024 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - Xponential Fitness, a global franchisor of boutique health and wellness brands, continues expanding internationally. The company announces plans to bring three of its popular fitness concepts, Pure Barre, Club Pilates, and Rumble Boxing, to Mexico and Japan, respectively. These moves mark important milestones for both brands and highlight Xponential's strategy of supporting established franchisees who have already launched several locations. Read More...
Merrithew Enhances Pilates Offering and Expands Global Footprint with Acquisition of Align-Pilates
Posted: November 6, 2024 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew, a global leader in mindful movement and the creator of industry-leading education programs such as STOTT PILATES, ZENGA, Total Barre and Halo Training, announces the acquisition of T.L. Elliott & Co Ltd, owner of Align-Pilates Equipment Ltd (“Align-Pilates”), a leading brand in Pilates equipment and accessories known for providing quality, well-crafted solutions for professional studio and home use. Read More...
