Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Crunch Franchise Brings State-of-the-Art Fitness Facility to Indianapolis, Indiana
Posted: October 16, 2024 in Chains
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Crunch Franchise announces the opening of Crunch Avon in Indianapolis, Indiana. The $5 million, 40,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility will open its doors in Spring 2025. 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...
U.S. Fitness Facility Membership Reaches Historic High
Posted: October 16, 2024 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - As more Americans prioritize their health and wellness, U.S. fitness facilities reached a record 72.9 million members in 2023, representing 23.7% of the U.S. population aged six and older, according to new data from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA). These findings are detailed in the 2024 U.S. Health & Fitness Consumer Report, which outlines trends in membership growth, participation and emerging opportunities for the industry. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Announces Integration with Welld Health to Enhance Wellness Program Offerings
Posted: October 16, 2024 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world's fastest-growing commercial fitness brands, has announced a new integration with Welld Health, an all-in-one wellness solution that harnesses verified health data to support community-based organizations. Read More...
Precor Announces Exclusive Partnership to Bring Nike Strength to Fitness Facilities in North America
Posted: October 16, 2024 in Suppliers
WOODINVILLE, WA - Precor, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announces an exclusive partnership with Dimension 6 Fitness to offer premium Nike Strength commercial-grade free weights to fitness facilities in North America. The combination of Nike Strength free weights plus Precor’s benches, racks and plate loaded strength products offers a powerful punch for operators looking to elevate their strength training floor with an iconic brand that motivates and inspires exercisers. Read More...
The Health & Fitness Association Releases 2024 State Advocacy Report
Posted: October 14, 2024 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - At a recent Health & Fitness Association strategy meeting, the HFA staff reconfirmed its Mission to inform members and the broader industry about policy issues that affect them and the HFA advocacy team's efforts to prevent legislative harm to the industry. HFA's advocacy efforts have continued to grow since the world's last crisis because threats to the industry are omnipresent and the future is unpredictable. Read More...
Merrithew Launches First-ever Spanish STOTT PILATES Workshops at Toronto Corporate Training Center
Posted: October 11, 2024 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew, a global leader in mindful movement, announces the launch of its first-ever series of Spanish-language STOTT PILATES workshops, available online through the Toronto Corporate Training Center (CTC). As part of this global initiative, the CTC will host six workshops aimed at making Merrithew’s world-class Pilates education more accessible to Spanish-speaking practitioners worldwide. Read More...
Precor Partners with Wellness USA to Introduce Advanced Red Light Therapy Solutions
Posted: October 10, 2024 in Suppliers
WOODINVILLE, WA - Precor, a leading provider of commercial fitness solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Wellness USA, a pioneer in red and infrared light therapy technologies. This collaboration marks Precor's entry into the wellness market, offering innovative red light therapy pods, saunas, beds and lounges to its global customer base. Read More...
Technogym Has Been Awarded the EcoVadis Gold Medal for Sustainability
Posted: October 10, 2024 in Suppliers
CESENA, ITALY - EcoVadis, one of the world’s leading corporate sustainability rating agencies, has awarded Technogym the gold medal. This recognition places Technogym within the top 5% of global companies. EcoVadis’ ratings and assessments demonstrate a company’s efficiency in integrating sustainability principles into its operating and management system. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Renovations at Two State-of-the-Art Fitness Facilities in Fort Myers, Florida
Posted: October 9, 2024 in Chains
FORT MYERS, FL - Crunch Franchise announces the one-day cyber sales at Crunch Six Mile and Crunch Boy Scout in Fort Myers, Florida. The $5 million upgrades and renovations to the state-of-the-art fitness facilities will begin in phases this fall. CR Fitness Holdings, LLC is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who combined have more than 150 years of experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
Life Time Unveils 46,000-Square-Foot Pickleball Expansion at Life Time Annapolis
Posted: October 9, 2024 in Chains
ANNAPOLIS, MD - Following the successful opening of Life Time Annapolis in November 2022 and the continued demand for pickleball and small group training, Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation's premier healthy way of life company, unveils an expansion at Annapolis Town Center. Read More...
