Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Crunch Fitness Founder and Industry Visionary Doug Levine Joins Pete Moore for the Debut of the HALO Talks Live Podcast
Posted: September 25, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Doug Levine, trailblazing fitness visionary, industry maverick, and Founder of Crunch Fitness, will give an exclusive live interview at Sid’s Gym on October 17th at 6 PM. Moderated by Pete Moore, founder of Integrity Square and HALO Talks (Health, Active Lifestyle, Outdoors), this live podcast event is an intimate opportunity for fitness professionals, facility operators, fitness employees and enthusiasts and entrepreneurs to ask questions and get answers from one of the most influential and successful figures in the space. Read More...
Precor Forms Partnership with David Lloyd Clubs
Posted: September 25, 2024 in Suppliers
WOODINVILLE, WA - Precor, a manufacturer and supplier of fitness equipment for the world’s best commercial facilities, and David Lloyd Clubs, have reached an agreement to supply a number of its clubs in the operator’s portfolio. David Lloyd Clubs is Europe’s leading premium health and wellness group, operating 133 clubs in total (104 clubs in the UK and a further 29 clubs across mainland Europe), with over 750,000 members and more than 11,500 team members. Read More...
RSPA Launches New Squash Certification
Posted: September 25, 2024 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA) formally announces a new squash certification, available to existing RSPA coaches, and for the first time, coaches new to the RSPA. This certification provides comprehensive and modern training in squash coaching. Mirroring the RSPA’s expansion into pickleball and its elevated padel certification, first-time RSPA applicants can begin their racquet sports teaching career with squash. Read More...
Merrithew Expands Educational Offerings with Launch of New Professional Development Stream
Posted: September 25, 2024 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew, a global leader in mind-body education and equipment, announces the launch of its Professional Development stream. This new educational offering is designed to provide movement professionals and enthusiasts with cutting-edge knowledge and specialized skills to enhance their careers and elevate their expertise in the ever-evolving Pilates and mind-body exercise landscape. Read More...
ABC Fitness Partners with Perkville to Bring Fresh Features and Opportunities through its Mobile App
Posted: September 24, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness, a leading technology provider for fitness businesses everywhere, has launched new integration capabilities for its ABC Ignite Engagement app, partnering with longtime referral and loyalty SaaS provider, Perkville. This partnership represents a significant move for the health and fitness technology sector, providing new features that will increase membership engagement, retention and referrals for ABC Fitness’ 30,000+ customers globally. Read More...
Zumba Partners with Spice Girl Mel B. to Launch Exclusive Class
Posted: September 24, 2024 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - Zumba, a global fitness brand known for its exhilarating dance workouts, announces an exciting new partnership with Mel B., one of the world's most iconic entertainers and a member of the legendary Spice Girls. The two are coming together to deliver a brand-new class called "Spice Up Your Moves," available exclusively on the Zumba App. Read More...
Workout Anytime’s Personal Trainer Education Approved by NASM and AFAA
Posted: September 23, 2024 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the 24/7 fitness concept with over 200 units across the U.S., announces that its personal trainer education has received approval from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). By offering these NASM and AFAA-approved academies, Workout Anytime demonstrates its ongoing commitment to supporting the growth and success of personal trainers within the industry. Read More...
Zeamo Launches Mayo Clinic Diet Plans
Posted: September 23, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Zeamo, a corporate wellness technology platform which makes it easy and affordable for today’s busy HR manager to offer engaging and all-inclusive wellness solutions, announces it has entered an agreement with the Mayo Clinic to offer their award-winning diet plans to Zeamo’s growing corporate clients and their employees with substantial cost savings. Read More...
Fitness World Canada Offers Classes in Care Homes to Promote Lifelong Fitness
Posted: September 19, 2024 in Chains
VANCOUVER, BC - Fitness World announces its first long-term community partnership with Retirement Concepts Senior Living facilities across Metro Vancouver to provide free fitness classes to residents. The pilot program proved to be a resounding success, resulting in the fitness club bringing these same free fitness classes to residents year-round across four Metro Vancouver Retirement Concepts facilities in Surrey, Langley, White Rock and Maple Ridge starting in October. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Des Moines, Iowa
Posted: September 18, 2024 in Chains
DES MOINES, IA - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa. The $5 million, 40,000 square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors this winter. Operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures, LLC, Crunch Des Moines will be located in the old Gordmans building, creating a new fitness offering for residents of Des Moines. Brian Hibbard currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, which owns and operates Crunch Fitness locations across the U.S. Read More...
