Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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IHRSA Foundation and Fitness Industry Tackle Mental Health Issues
Posted: March 16, 2022 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The fitness industry is working to normalize mental health and recognize it as another element of overall wellness that needs to be exercised and cared for. With the recently released IHRSA Foundation toolkits, health clubs, gyms and studios are able to provide consumers with mental health programming and initiatives that fit their individual needs. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and Nutrishop Expand Partnership
Posted: March 16, 2022 in Chains, Suppliers
SAN RAMON, CA - 24 Hour Fitness and Nutrishop announce a new collaboration to expand their original partnership. The two industry leaders have now enhanced their relationship with the goal to expand to approximately 50 franchised Nutrishop stores in clubs nationwide over the next four years, creating a promising franchise opportunity for fitness-minded entrepreneurs while delivering a deep bench of wellness products available for sale to 24 Hour Fitness members and guests. Read More...
Power Systems Positioned for Growth With Expansion of Executive Leadership Team
Posted: March 16, 2022 in Suppliers
KNOXVILLE, TN - Power Systems is proud to announce the growth and expansion of their executive leadership team, including five internal promotions: Fergus Ahern, Jason Eason, Christy Browning, Valerie Slagle and Brian Strickland. The combined success and experience of the recently appointed executive leadership team puts Power Systems in a strong, tenured position for growth in key customer sectors including health clubs, universities/schools and local/federal government. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Welcomes to the Stage its First-Ever Chief Music Officer, DJ Steve Aoki
Posted: March 16, 2022 in Chains
BOCA RATON, FL - Orangetheory Fitness announces the appointment of world-renowned artist, DJ and producer, Steve Aoki, as its first-ever CMO – "Chief Music Officer." The newly created role enables Orangetheory to harness the power of music to excite and motivate its members along their fitness journeys with the guidance of a globally-recognized force in entertainment. Read More...
USTA Mid-Atlantic Unveils Plans for World-Class Tennis Campus
Posted: March 16, 2022 in Suppliers
LOUDOUN COUNTY, VA - The USTA Mid-Atlantic Section (USTA MAS) announces plans to build a state-of-the-art 36-court tennis campus in Loudoun County, Virginia, creating an unparalleled hub for year-round community health and wellness through tennis. As planned, the USTA MAS tennis campus will draw local, regional and national level tennis events and feature daily tennis programming, allowing the nonprofit organization to service the mission of growing the sport and attaining their vision for tennis in every community in the Mid-Atlantic region. Read More...
Technogym Opens New Boutique in Munich
Posted: March 16, 2022 in Suppliers
MUNICH, GERMANY - Technogym announces the opening of its brand-new retail store in Munich, Germany. The space has been designed to offer a real Wellness lifestyle experience and allow people to discover the best products, technologies and services for physical exercise at home. The store will also have access to experienced personal trainers and interior designers for bespoke home-gym projects and personalized consultations. Read More...
Registration is Open for IHRSA 2022
Posted: March 15, 2022 in IHRSA
MIAMI, FL - Join thousands from across the health and fitness club industry in Miami Beach at IHRSA's 41st International Convention & Trade Show, June 22-24. At IHRSA 2022, you’ll attend three inspiring keynote sessions and learn from over 125 industry experts and thought leaders. Additionally, you will be able to explore over 360,000 square feet of exhibit space, interact with more than 300 exhibits, participate in 11 exercise classes and network with over 6,000 global fitness professionals, suppliers and industry partners. Read More...
Tennis Sees Significant Growth in 2021 Participation, Equipment Sales
Posted: March 15, 2022 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA announces that tennis saw significant growth in both participation and equipment sales in 2021, which marks the second consecutive year of this trend. According to the Physical Activity Council’s (PAC) Participation report produced by Sports Marketing Surveys, which monitors more than 120 different sports and activities, more than 22.6 million people took to the courts in 2021, up approximately one million players and 4.5% from 2020. Read More...
ACSM Certification Releases 2021 Annual Report
Posted: March 15, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM Certified Professionals make a difference around the globe every day, improving lives whether they're personalizing a workout, leading a community health initiative or making rounds in a clinic. ACSM offers four certifications so professionals can gain the credibility they need to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry. ACSM's Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) has released its 2021 annual report, covering annual goals, highlights and exam statistics. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness Opens 1,500th Studio in Los Angeles Neighborhood of Mar Vista
Posted: March 14, 2022 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - On the heels of its twelve-year anniversary, Orangetheory Fitness announced the opening of its 1,500th studio. The new 3,200 square-foot studio space will feature all new state-of-the-art equipment and the proprietary in-studio and wearable fitness technology Orangetheory is known for globally, as well as beautifully adorned bathrooms with full showers and a large lobby area for members to socialize before and after class. Read More...
Statement from IHRSA CEO & President Liz Clark on Congress’s Failure to Provide Relief
Posted: March 11, 2022 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - Despite broad bipartisan and bicameral support, Congress has once again left our industry, which has been disproportionately affected by government mandates, without federal relief. The small business owners and millions of employees we represent have faced devastating losses since the beginning of the pandemic and allowing them to continue to drown is a dereliction of duty by our elected officials. As a result, they've continued to put the health of Americans on the back burner and perpetuated the devastating economic impacts of this pandemic on local studio or gym owners. Nevertheless, our industry has a lot to be proud of. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Celebrates Legacy of Joe Gold on his 100th Birthday
Posted: March 11, 2022 in Chains
VENICE, CA - In commemoration of what would've been Joe Gold's 100th birthday, Gold's Gym brought together icons of the past and the future to celebrate the incredible legacy of community he created in Venice Beach. The Gold's Gym fitness empire has created a multi-generational enduring legacy beginning in 1965, with an iconic heritage that few brands today can parallel. Uniting legends such as Arnold Schwarzenegger and Lou Ferrigno to the modern-day stars like Simeon Panda, Gold's Gym has spanned decades of history to become one of the world's largest fitness chains, without losing touch of the Venice roots at the heart of the brand. Read More...
TITLE Boxing Club CEO Todd Wadler Appointed to the Board of USA Boxing Foundation
Posted: March 10, 2022 in Chains
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The USA Boxing Foundation has announced two new members who have joined its Board: Todd Wadler, CEO of TITLE Boxing Club, and co-founder of BoxUnion; and Ike Belk, co-founder, and owner of the United State Performance Center. The two join a board focused on advancing the Foundation and its efforts to support the sport of USA Boxing and its member boxers. Read More...
Peloton Expands Team With Hire of Andrew Rendich as Chief Supply Chain Officer and Promotion of Shari Eaton to Chief People Officer
Posted: March 10, 2022 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) announces that Andrew Rendich will be joining the company as Chief Supply Chain Officer, effective March 16, and Shari Eaton, currently Senior Vice President (SVP), Global Head of People, has been promoted to Chief People Officer. Read More...
Fitness Franchise Founded by Floyd Mayweather Opens New Location in His Hometown, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Posted: March 9, 2022 in Chains
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, a best-in-class group fitness experience that combines immersive training with boxing legend Floyd Mayweather’s champion techniques, is expanding its Michigan presence by opening a new location in Grand Rapids, which also happens to be Mayweather’s hometown. Co-owned by Zachary LeMieux, this new gym is set to open in mid-March. This is the first Mayweather Boxing + Fitness for LeMieux, with plans to open more in the area later. Read More...
Power Wellness Renews Partnership with NorthPointe Wellness to Manage Fitness Facility
Posted: March 8, 2022 in Suppliers
ROSCOE, IL - Power Wellness Management (Power Wellness) has renewed its contract with NorthPointe Wellness to manage its Wellness Facility for another three years. Roscoe, Illinois and surrounding communities have benefited from this successful partnership for the past 15 years. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Relaunches Digital Solutions with Improved Interface and Additional Features
Posted: March 7, 2022 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world’s fastest growing commercial fitness brands, has reintroduced two member engagement products in their Connected Solutions portfolio. Formerly known as Workout Tracking Network, Community 360 has hit the marketplace with three tiered options, two that reflect the original offering and a new tier with additional features. Formerly known as Personal Trainer Portal, Engage 360 is available at two tiers, both built to help facilities reach their entire member base. The mobile app, now referred to as Community 360, helps facility owners build, strengthen and grow their communities by allowing them to create a virtual fitness community that connects to members wherever they exercise. Read More...
Retro Fitness Announces New State-of-the-Art Fitness Clubs Across America
Posted: March 3, 2022 in Chains
WEST PALM BEACH, FL - Retro Fitness, a leader in high-value, low-price fitness, announces the launch of its new, state-of-the-art exercise, health and fitness clubs, which will strengthen the member experience through innovative technologies, equipment and an even more enhanced community focus. The first of these newly engineered locations is now open in Tamarac, Florida, with other clubs scheduled to open throughout Florida, Texas, New Jersey and Massachusetts. The new 15,000 - 18,000 square-foot facilities are designed by renowned architect, Rudy Fabiano, who is also a franchisee and understands the direction the newly engineered clubs are headed. The design will be centered around the Retro Fitness timeless values of community, inclusion, exercise, health and fitness. Read More...
Echelon Fitness Trade-In Program Available for Commercial-Grade Connected Bikes
Posted: March 3, 2022 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Echelon, the connected fitness company revolutionizing the way people move, is offering a limited-time trade-in offer. For any Peloton bike turned in, there is a guaranteed trade-in value of up to $1,400 towards the purchase of a new commercial-grade Echelon Connect Bike. This offer includes free shipping and professional installation. Read More...
Jonas Fitness, Inc. Appoints Fitness Industry Veteran Sean Kirby as Vice President of Sales
Posted: March 3, 2022 in Suppliers
WEBSTER, TX - Jonas Fitness, a leading provider of enterprise club management software and payment solutions, has named fitness industry veteran Sean Kirby as their Vice President of Sales. Kirby joined the fitness industry in 1987 as he began his professional career with ASF Payment Solutions. Rising through the ranks, Kirby became the Vice President of Client Relations. In addition to his professional experience, his academic background includes a bachelor's degree from San Francisco State University. Read More...
