Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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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...
Global Fitness Participation Reached New Heights in 2023
Posted: September 18, 2024 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The global fitness industry reached new milestones in 2023 as more people than ever embraced health and fitness across key regions. According to data collected by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and published in its 2024 HFA Global Report, several established markets reported record membership levels and fitness penetration, while many emerging markets displayed robust potential for further development. Read More...
Planet Fitness Inspires Nearly 3 Million High School Students to Prioritize Their Health with Annual High School Summer Pass Program
Posted: September 18, 2024 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces that nearly three million high school students signed up for its annual High School Summer Pass program, logging more than 12 million workouts this summer between June 1 and August 31. Read More...
Club Automation Launches Integration with Edge to Drive Member Engagement and Employee Recognition
Posted: September 18, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces a partnership with Edge to offer an integration with Club Automation. Edge, an employee-driven growth solution, boosts both member and staff engagement by rewarding employees for positive customer interactions and outcomes. Together the companies aim to enhance member engagement, improve operational efficiency and drive staff performance in fitness clubs. Read More...
Club Studio Opens New Location in Citrus Heights, California
Posted: September 17, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC announces it has opened a new Club Studio location in Citrus Heights, California on Sunrise Boulevard, bringing top-of-the-line amenities, boutique studio classes and wellness services together in one gym. With an investment of approximately $10M, the club boasts a dynamic, modern and elegant interior space and equipment. Read More...
