Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Fitness World Canada Launches Active Community Initiative, Bringing Free Fitness Classes to a Senior Living Facility in Surrey
Posted: April 17, 2024 in Chains
VANCOUVER, BC - Fitness World Canada and Rosemary Heights Seniors Village have joined forces to provide free fitness classes to residents of the assisted living community. Read More...
ClassPass Announces Best of ClassPass Awards, Top Fitness and Wellness Businesses of 2023
Posted: April 17, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - ClassPass, a leading fitness and wellness membership, unveils the winners of the 2023 Best of ClassPass Awards, recognizing the top fitness studios, gyms, salons, spas and instructors from the past year that go above and beyond for the industry and their communities. Read More...
Planet Fitness Names Colleen Keating Chief Executive Officer
Posted: April 16, 2024 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), announces that it has appointed Colleen Keating as the Company's Chief Executive Officer, effective June 10, 2024. At that time, Craig Benson will resign as Interim CEO but will continue to serve as a member of the Company's Board of Directors. Read More...
New York City’s Largest Indoor Pickleball Destination Opens in The Penn District as Life Time Expansion Continues
Posted: April 15, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - As New Yorkers' passion for pickleball and all things wellness continues to grow, Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is bringing an entirely new experience to office workers, commuters and neighborhood residents in the heart of The Penn District with the opening of Life Time PENN 1. Read More...
Life Fitness Demos Symbio, an Award-Winning Cardio Line with Next-Gen Biomechanics, to International Fitness Industry at FIBO 2024
Posted: April 15, 2024 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, demoed a new generation of cardio, strength training, and digital product innovations at the 2024 FIBO Global Fitness Trade Show in Cologne, Germany, April 11 - 14. Read More...
Snap Fitness scoops silver at prestigious TITAN Business Awards
Posted: April 12, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Snap Fitness, a global fitness powerhouse with more than 1,000 franchises and one million members, has won silver at the coveted TITAN Business Awards in the Products and Services category. The TITAN Business Awards celebrate business excellence globally, acknowledging organizations that continually push the boundaries of excellence. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Erie, Pennsylvania
Posted: April 11, 2024 in Chains
ERIE, PA - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Erie, a 45,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Erie, Pennsylvania. Crunch Erie will be located at the former Tops Friendly Market, creating a new offering for Erie residents. Read More...
Fitness Connection Expands Reach with the Grand Opening of Newest Gym in Morrow, Georgia
Posted: April 11, 2024 in Chains
MORROW, GA - Fitness Connection announces the grand opening of its 47th gym nationwide and second club in Georgia, a testament to its commitment to providing top-tier fitness experiences nationwide. The new Morrow gym promises to be the ultimate fitness destination, living up to its motto, "Your GYM Come True." Read More...
Equinox Partners with Function Health to Bring Comprehensive Lab Testing to the Forefront of High-Performance Living
Posted: April 11, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Equinox, an authority in high-performance luxury living, announces an exclusive, groundbreaking partnership with Function Health, the first health platform that includes over 100 comprehensive lab tests for understanding the entire body. Together, they are introducing a paradigm shift in approaching health optimization that integrates visible physical achievements with crucial, yet often overlooked internal health markers. Read More...
Jay Worthy Joins Myzone as Group CEO
Posted: April 10, 2024 in Suppliers
U.K. - Jay Worthy has been appointed as Group CEO at Myzone to steer the company through its next period of innovation and international growth, having previously been President of Life Fitness and Vice President at Brunswick Corporation. Read More...
