Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Peloton Exits Owned-Manufacturing and Expands Partnership with Leading Taiwanese Manufacturer Rexon
Posted: July 12, 2022 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON) ("Peloton" or the "Company") announces it is exiting all owned-manufacturing operations and expanding its current relationship with leading Taiwanese manufacturer Rexon Industrial Corp. The shift is a natural progression in Peloton's strategy to simplify its supply chain and focus on technology and best-in-class content to continue driving the business forward as the leading global connected fitness company. Read More...
Arlington, Virginia Named ‘Fittest City’ in 2022 American Fitness Index Ranking
Posted: July 12, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Arlington, Virginia, has been named “America’s Fittest City” in the annual American Fitness Index rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health. The ACSM / Elevance Health Foundation Fitness Index evaluated America’s 100 largest cities using 34 evidence-based indicators. Rounding out the top 10 fittest cities are Madison, Wisconsin; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Washington, D.C.; Seattle, Washington; Irvine, California; Portland, Oregon; St. Paul, Minnesota; Denver, Colorado; and Chicago, Illinois (first time in the top 10). Read More...
Club Pilates Signs Master Franchise Agreement in the United Kingdom
Posted: July 11, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Club Pilates, the world’s largest Pilates brand, announces it has signed a Master Franchise Agreement in the United Kingdom (UK), including England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The agreement gives the Master Franchisee the opportunity to license at least 50 Club Pilates studios over the next 10 years. The new studios will bring Club Pilates’ international reach to 11 countries outside of North America. Read More...
9Round Ranked a Top Low-Cost Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine
Posted: July 11, 2022 in Chains
GREENVILLE, S.C. - 9Round Fitness has been ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2022 list of the Top Franchises for Less Than $150,000, designating the brand as a top low-cost franchise. Rankings are based on the score brands received in Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list, where 9Round has been ranked for the past 10 years. Read More...
Mayweather Boxing + Fitness Announces New COO
Posted: July 11, 2022 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, a revolutionary group fitness concept founded by undefeated boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather, announces their new COO, Ralph Yarusso, an executive and USAF Veteran, who's currently Chairman of the IFA VetFran Committee. With an extensive background in the franchise industry, Yarusso will help propel the brand forward as it continues to grow both nationally and internationally. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Board of Directors Elects David Nixon as Chair
Posted: July 11, 2022 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - David Patrick Nixon, Executive Chairman of InformedDNA, has been elected by the American Council on Exercise’s (ACE) Board of Directors as Chair of the Board. He will preside over the 501(c)(3) non-profit Board of Directors for one year. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2022 Election Results
Posted: July 8, 2022 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the results of its 2022 Board of Directors elections, as voted on by NSCA Members. These chosen individuals, nominated for their dedication and contributions to the Association and greater strength and conditioning community, will shape the future of the NSCA. The Members elect Jay Dawes, PhD, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, TSAC-F,*D, FNSCA and Disa Hatfield, PhD, CSCS,*D to join the NSCA Board. Additionally, the Members elect John F. Graham, MS, CSCS,*D, RSCC*E, FNSCA and James Tufano, PhD, CSCS,*D to the Nomination Committee. Read More...
IHRSA 2022 Reconnects Global Fitness Industry
Posted: July 7, 2022 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - For the first time, fitness industry professionals gathered in Miami Beach, Florida to attend IHRSA’s 41st International Convention & Trade Show. The theme of this year’s event rallied around moving forward, together. At IHRSA 2022, attendees networked --some for the first time since 2019-- tried out a myriad of equipment and products at the Trade Show, and learned invaluable lessons and information during education sessions. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Owner Rodney Steven II Receives Prestigious IHRSA Advocate of the Year Award, Rallies Industry to Pass the PHIT Act
Posted: July 7, 2022 in Chains, IHRSA
WICHITA, KS - Genesis Health Clubs Owner and President Rodney Steven II has been awarded the Advocate of the Year award by the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). The award reflected Steven’s relentless efforts to organize and motivate the fitness industry to advocate for itself on the national stage as it recovered from the severe shock of the pandemic and associated consumer demand and government-mandated shutdowns. Read More...
Crunch Franchise and Undefeated Tribe Announce New Location in Beaumont, Texas
Posted: July 6, 2022 in Chains
BEAUMONT, TX - Crunch Franchise and Undefeated Tribe announce the planned opening of a new $4.5 million, 30,000-square foot, 24/7 gym with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities in Beaumont, Texas. The modern, expansive club will begin pre-selling memberships at a discount this winter. Read More...
Life Time Appoints Donna Coallier to Board of Directors
Posted: July 6, 2022 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time," "we," "our," "us," or the "Company") (NYSE: LTH) announced that Donna Coallier has been appointed to serve on its Board of Directors effective July 1, 2022. Additionally, Ms. Coallier will serve on the Company's Audit Committee beginning August 15, 2022. With the addition of Ms. Coallier, Life Time's Board will have 12 members. Read More...
TITLE Boxing Club Knocks Out Signed Agreement in Sacramento, Increases California Presence
Posted: July 6, 2022 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - TITLE Boxing Club, the franchise of boutique fitness clubs specializing in boxing and kickboxing classes, has signed a franchise agreement to bring a second location to Sacramento, California. This is TITLE's first agreement since being acquired by BoxUnion last year and comes after months of behind-the-scenes strategic planning and innovation to the brand's franchise opportunity. Read More...
Wellbeats Partners with Launch My Health
Posted: July 6, 2022 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Wellbeats, a LifeSpeak company, announces a new partnership with food as medicine company Launch My Health. This partnership will give employers who offer Wellbeats as part of their workplace wellness initiatives access to six new nutrition and culinary programs that support employees in preventing, managing and improving chronic diseases. Read More...
Seniors Want Virtual Fitness Programming
Posted: July 1, 2022 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - It’s commonly thought that seniors aren’t tech-savvy, that many find the internet perplexing and most are unlikely to adopt innovative digital products and services. When it comes to fitness and health, however, Power Wellness has found the opposite to be true... Read More...
Regymen Fitness Looks to Orlando for Expansion
Posted: June 30, 2022 in Chains
BATON ROUGE, LA - Regymen Fitness, a boutique gym offering an array of workouts with the technology to support its success, has announced their plans to expand into the Orlando market. The company currently has 20 locations throughout North America. Read More...
Myzone Wins App of the Year at FIT Summit Awards of Excellence
Posted: June 30, 2022 in Suppliers
U.K. - Myzone has been awarded App of The Year in the FIT Summit Awards of Excellence. At a ceremony in Singapore, among fitness industry leaders from around the world, Myzone won the accolade against strong competition, as part of The FIT Summit World Health, Fitness & Wellness Festival. Read More...
NASM and NPTI Expand Collaboration to Offer Personal Training Certification at 100+ Locations
Posted: June 30, 2022 in Suppliers
GILBERT, AZ - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a global leader in fitness education content and certifications, is expanding its collaboration with one of the country’s best-known personal training schools, National Personal Training Institute (NPTI), to offer more aspiring personal trainers a comprehensive, hands-on education experience. Read More...
Planet Fitness Awards $250,000 in Scholarships to 50 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Teens For Their Efforts in Promoting a Kinder and More Inclusive World
Posted: June 29, 2022 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 the recipients of its annual Judgement Free Generation scholarship, which recognize teens for their commitment to promoting kindness and contributing to a more judgement free planet. Fifty deserving Boys & Girls Clubs of America teens were each awarded $5,000, over half (56%) of whom will be first-generation college students. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Appoints Karl Sanft As President And Chief Executive Officer
Posted: June 29, 2022 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness announces that Karl Sanft has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. For the past three years, Sanft has served as Chief Operating Officer of 24 Hour Fitness, overseeing operations of the company's nationwide network of clubs and leading initiatives that provide transformative fitness experiences to nearly 2 million loyal club members and guests. Read More...
USTA Foundation Awards Nearly $3 Million in Grants to 155 NJTL Chapters
Posted: June 28, 2022 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), has awarded grants totaling nearly $3 million to 155 National Junior Tennis and Learning chapters (NJTL) in 41 states and the District of Columbia. The grants are designated to support under-resourced youth through tennis and education programs designed to improve health, build character and strive for academic excellence. In addition to these NJTL grants, the USTA Foundation awards individual player grants, scholarships and additional funding throughout the year. Read More...
