Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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NuStep Continues to Expand Product Line with Launch of the RB8 Recumbent Bike
Posted: June 16, 2022 in Suppliers
PLYMOUTH, MI - NuStep, LLC, a leading global provider of inclusive fitness equipment used in healthcare, senior living and wellness settings, announces the launch of the RB8 Recumbent Bike, the company's fourth new product since 2019. The RB8 launch coincides with the company's recent move to a 100,000 plus square foot facility. Read More...
Hundreds of Children to Experience the Benefits of Exercise Through New Training Program from Life Time and City Parks Foundations
Posted: June 15, 2022 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - To inspire New York City kids to get outdoors this summer and benefit from exercise and healthier eating, City Parks Foundation and Life Time Foundation have partnered to introduce the first-ever Life Time Foundation New York City Kids Run. This will be a running and nutrition program for children between the ages of 9-17 across four boroughs and will bring the established City Parks Foundation Family Adventure Race back to life after a two-year pause. Both initiatives will help children living in underserved communities learn and develop new sports skills, find joy in physical activity and develop healthy habits. Read More...
WOODWAY Announces Strategic Partnership With Walkolution
Posted: June 15, 2022 in Suppliers
WAUKESHA, WI - Woodway USA has officially formed a strategic partnership with Walkolution GmbH. The strategic partnership aims to introduce the novel and innovative workspace treadmill, manufactured by Walkolution GmbH, and powered by Woodway USA, to the North and South American markets. Read More...
F45 to Open First Hotel Studio at Hilton Austin
Posted: June 15, 2022 in Chains
AUSTIN, TX - F45 Training Holdings Inc. (NYSE: FXLV) (“F45” or the “Company”), the fastest growing fitness franchisor in the world according to Entrepreneur in 2022, announces plans to break ground on a new fitness studio at the downtown Hilton Austin, its first in a hotel. Set to open this fall, the new studio will span 1,236 square feet and will follow the same high-intensity, circuit-based format with which the fitness brand has become synonymous. Read More...
Gold’s Gym DC Metro Becomes the Latest ABC Fitness Solutions Partner to Deploy ABC IGNITE
Posted: June 14, 2022 in Chains
LITTLE ROCK, AR and WASHINGTON, D.C. - ABC Fitness Solutions, LLC (ABC), a leading provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, and Gold's Gym DC Metro, part of the iconic Gold's Gym brand, have announced a new technology partnership. The agreement sees Gold's Gym DC Metro (GGDC) consolidating many of its technology functions with ABC by deploying ABC IGNITE, its flagship suite of club management solutions. Read More...
9Round Fitness Names Trifecta as Official Meal Delivery Partner in the United States
Posted: June 14, 2022 in Chains
GREENVILLE, SC - 9Round, the world’s largest kickboxing chain, has formalized a partnership with Trifecta, the nation’s largest organic meal delivery service. As a result, members can now get freshly made, customized macro-balanced meals with the highest quality ingredients delivered right to their door. Read More...
Ecore Launches First Vinyl Sports Floor with High-Performance Rubber Backing, a Suite of New Athletic Surfacing Products
Posted: June 14, 2022 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - The latest high-performance flooring products from Ecore are designed to raise the game of today’s modern sports facilities and health and wellness spaces, from the courts and workout areas to the locker rooms. Developed per ASTM F2772 Class I and Class II certification guidelines for indoor sports floor systems, Ecore has engineered a comprehensive and cohesive lineup of five unique surface options. Read More...
Altamont Capital Partners Exits Investment in Excel Fitness, a Leading Planet Fitness Franchisee
Posted: June 13, 2022 in Chains
PALO ALTO, CA - After six years of partnership with Excel Fitness, Altamont Capital Partners has exited its investment with a sale of the company to Olympus Partners. As part of that transaction, completed last month, Excel's management team and founders, along with Altamont, established a bonus pool that provided every employee at the company, more than 1,500 individuals, with a payment at closing, in recognition of their contributions. Read More...
Wellbeats’ Von Bank Wins EY Entrepreneur of the Year Heartland Award
Posted: June 13, 2022 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Wellbeats, a LifeSpeak company, announces that President and CEO, Jason Von Bank, has been selected as regional winner of the prestigious Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 Heartland Award. Von Bank, who also serves as COO of LifeSpeak, was selected by an independent panel of judges based on criteria that included entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes. Read More...
SilverSneakers Opens Nominations for Annual Member of the Year Awards
Posted: June 13, 2022 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN, TN - SilverSneakers, the nation's leading community fitness program for seniors by Tivity Health (Nasdaq: TVTY), announces it is accepting nominations for the 18th annual SilverSneakers Member of the Year Awards. This prestigious national award honors SilverSneakers members who positively impact and inspire others through healthy behaviors, physical activity at home or in the gym, mental enrichment and social engagement. Read More...
Life Fitness New Zealand Secures Distribution of FITBENCH
Posted: June 9, 2022 in Suppliers
OCONOMOWOC, WI - Life Fitness New Zealand has added FITBENCH to its suite of premium brands and vast fitness equipment options for commercial and consumer customers. Suitable for small group training, group classes and functional workouts, FITBENCH is a fully-loaded, adjustable workout bench that facilitates virtually endless exercises and quick transitions. Read More...
TRX Implements Value-Maximizing Sales Process with Comprehensive Financial Restructuring
Posted: June 8, 2022 in Suppliers
ORANGE COUNTY, LOS ANGELES and SAN FRANCISCO, CA - TRX, a global leader in functional training products and world-class training content, announces that it has initiated a process to identify a new strategic partner to support the company in executing its future growth strategy. To facilitate the sale, TRX has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California, Santa Ana Division. The company will continue to operate in the ordinary course of business, fulfilling its commitments to employees, customers, vendors and other partners. Read More...
StretchLab, Global Leader in Assisted Stretching, Celebrates 200th Studio Opening
Posted: June 8, 2022 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - StretchLab, the nation’s largest and fastest-growing assisted stretching franchise, announces the grand opening of its 200th studio in Huntington Beach, California. In less than five years of franchising, the wellness leader has experienced explosive growth across the globe, bringing assisted stretching to the mainstream in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand and securing over 700 signed franchise agreements. Read More...
Snap Fitness Announces “Earn Your Apple Watch” Program
Posted: June 7, 2022 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - In a strategic move that further sets them apart as a leader in the fitness space, Snap Fitness announces the global launch of the "Earn Your Apple Watch" program, the first of its kind in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Ireland. The program rewards Snap Fitness members for frequent visits to their Snap Fitness club, and closing their Activity Rings on Apple Watch, allowing them to earn credits when they track their workouts via the Snap App. Read More...
Peloton Appoints Liz Coddington as Chief Financial Officer
Posted: June 6, 2022 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON) announces it has appointed Liz Coddington as the company's Chief Financial Officer, effective June 13, 2022. Ms. Coddington brings more than 20 years of experience in financial planning and analysis and operational finance and has a proven track record of driving growth and building high-performance finance teams. She succeeds Jill Woodworth, who has decided to step down as Peloton's Chief Financial Officer after serving the company since 2018. Read More...
USPTA Elects to Not Reapply for USTA Accreditation
Posted: June 2, 2022 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - After lengthy and thoughtful consideration, the United States Professional Tennis Association, Inc. (USPTA), an independent non-profit trade association, has elected to not reapply for full accreditation from the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the nation’s governing body over the sport. Read More...
9Round Honors Top Franchisees at 2022 World Convention
Posted: June 2, 2022 in Chains
GREENVILLE, SC - 9Round, the world’s largest kickboxing chain, announced the winners of the brand’s most prestigious awards during its 2022 World Convention held in Orlando, Florida, this month. These awards include the CEO Award, the Net Promoter Score (NPS) Award and the Trainer of the Year Award. Read More...
Mercedes Club and Fitness Forever Join Over 100 Clubs in Converting to ABC Fitness Solutions in 2022
Posted: June 2, 2022 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness Solutions, LLC (ABC), a leading provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, announces that two fitness clubs, Mercedes Club in New York and Fitness Forever in Hawaii have successfully completed their technology and management solution conversion and are now realizing benefits of a holistic club management solution. Year to date, there have been over 100 conversions from legacy vendors to ABC. Read More...
UFC GYM Announces Partnership with Piatt Companies to Expand Footprint in Pennsylvania with State-of-the-Art Location in Pittsburgh
Posted: June 1, 2022 in Chains
PITTSBURGH, PA - UFC GYM, the first major brand extension of UFC, announces that the company has partnered with Western Pennsylvania real estate developer and management company Piatt Companies (formerly Millcraft Investments) to develop a new 40,000-square-foot UFC GYM Pittsburgh facility. The multi-million-dollar club will be located in Downtown Pittsburgh. Read More...
NYC Pure Barre and CycleBar Studios Reopen and Rebuild Community Efforts
Posted: June 1, 2022 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Pure Barre, the fastest, most effective full-body barre workout franchise, and CycleBar, the world’s first and largest indoor cycling franchise, recently reopened their studio doors to all of New York City. Both boutique fitness brands recently reopened individual studio locations as well as dual studios, giving New Yorkers the best of both barre and indoor cycling. Read More...
