Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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SilverSneakers Names 2024 Member of the Year, Celebrating Unwavering Dedication to Health, Fitness and Community
Posted: July 22, 2024 in Suppliers
CHANDLER, AZ - With a legacy of inspiring countless lives through fitness and friendship, SilverSneakers, the nation's leading fitness program designed for older adults, is honoring Grayling Brown of Lutcher, Louisiana, as the recipient of its prestigious 20th annual Member of the Year award. Read More...
USTA Awards More Than $100,000 in Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grants
Posted: July 19, 2024 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The USTA announces that it is awarding more than $100,000 in USTA Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grants to 56 local organizations that promote and develop the growth of wheelchair tennis and use the sport to help build stronger, healthier communities nationwide. Read More...
Myzone Launches Global Challenge Embracing Olympic Spirit
Posted: July 18, 2024 in Suppliers
PARIS - With just one week to go until Olympic Games Paris 2024, Myzone announces the launch of its first Olympics-themed challenge aimed at inspiring fitness club members around the world to reach new heights of achievement. Running from Friday 26th July to Sunday 8th September, the challenge coincides with the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Greenwood, Indiana
Posted: July 17, 2024 in Chains
GREENWOOD, IN - Crunch Franchise announces the Fall 2024 opening of Crunch Greenwood, a 50,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Greenwood, Indiana. Crunch Greenwood will be operated by Crunch Fitness franchisee Fitness Ventures LLC. Brian Hibbard, the Chief Executive Officer for Fitness Ventures LLC, has found a unique opportunity to help develop the Crunch brand through his passion for the industry. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Integrates with Upace to Enhance Workout Tracking and Training Guidance
Posted: July 17, 2024 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world's fastest-growing commercial fitness brands, announces a new integration with Upace, a leading member experience and reservations platform. This integration establishes a seamless connection between Matrix connected consoles and the Upace platform, allowing both Matrix and Upace customers to offer a unified workout tracking solution. Read More...
Daxko Launches Customer Advisory Board to Empower YMCA Movement
Posted: July 17, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces the launch of the new Daxko YMCA Customer Advisory Board. The Board, comprised of 19 esteemed YMCA leaders and Y–USA representatives, began its journey in April with a commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation within the YMCA movement. Read More...
New Position Paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Council on Exercise Details Impact of Exercise and Nutrition on American Adults
Posted: July 17, 2024 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has released a joint position paper stating that nutrition and physical activity interventions delivered by qualified nutrition and exercise practitioners can decrease risk of cardiovascular diseases and improve lifestyle behaviors among adults. Read More...
Fitness International Acquires XSport Fitness, Expanding Presence in Chicagoland, New York and Virginia Markets
Posted: July 16, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC, operator of LA Fitness, Esporta Fitness, City Sports Club and Club Studio brands, announces its acquisition of XSport Fitness, marking a significant expansion of Fitness International's offerings in the Chicagoland, New York and Virginia markets. In keeping with its mission to provide quality fitness experiences to its members, Fitness International plans to invest in and enhance these new locations, rebranding under one of its four brand names. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Announces John Lally as Newly Appointed Chair of its Board of Directors
Posted: July 16, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the appointment of John Lally as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Lally, who currently serves as the Executive Director and Head of Global Commercial Technology at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, brings a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking vision for the future of health and fitness. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2024 Election Results
Posted: July 12, 2024 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the results of its 2024 Elections, as selected by NSCA Members. These chosen individuals, nominated for their dedication and contributions to the NSCA and professional community, will help shape our future and further our mission to advance strength and conditioning research and education. Read More...
