Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Statement from Health & Fitness Association CEO Liz Clark Honoring the Life of Waldyr Soares
Posted: April 10, 2024 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Health & Fitness Association President & CEO Liz Clark released the following statement to honor the life of Waldyr Soares, founder of Fitness Brasil and a longtime industry leader in Brazil and internationally... Read More...
Wexer and Corporate Fitness Works Unite For Corporate Wellness
Posted: April 10, 2024 in Chains, Suppliers
U.K. - Wexer, a leading provider of wellness content solutions, announces its partnership with Corporate Fitness Works, a leading expert in customized corporate fitness programs. This partnership marks a significant milestone in the realm of employee wellbeing, combining Wexer’s cutting-edge virtual fitness technology with Corporate Fitness Works’ tailored fitness initiatives. Read More...
Genesis Health Clubs Acquires The Sandbox Locations in Derby and Kansas City
Posted: April 9, 2024 in Chains
DERBY, KS - Genesis Health Clubs announces the acquisition of both locations of The Sandbox, effective immediately. The Sandbox locations in Derby, Kansas and Kansas City, Missouri feature acres of volleyball, pickleball and corn hole, as well as full-service restaurants and bars to complement the sports action. Read More...
ABC Fitness Chosen by Fitness World to be Strategic Partner for Cutting-Edge Member Management Solutions
Posted: April 9, 2024 in Chains, Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness, a leading tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, and Fitness World, a leading fitness organization committed to promoting health and wellness in western Canada, have partnered to elevate Fitness World's operational efficiency, member personalization and club management, ensuring an unparalleled experience for its members. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Hagerstown, Maryland
Posted: April 8, 2024 in Chains
HAGERSTOWN, MD - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Hagerstown, a 32,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Hagerstown, Maryland. Owner Chad Smith is a fitness industry veteran with almost 20 years working in the space. He has developed and opened 10 new Crunch franchises, and currently has ownership equity in 47 Crunch clubs. Read More...
Life Time Opens its First Ground-Up Pickleball Destination Featuring Eight Indoor and Seven Outdoor Courts
Posted: April 8, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - Life Time (NYSE: LTH) is celebrating National Pickleball Month with the opening of its first dedicated, ground-up pickleball development. Life Time Chanhassen Pickleball is located adjacent to the Life Time Chanhassen, Minnesota athletic country club and the company's headquarters. Spanning a total of nearly 46,000 square feet, the club features eight indoor and seven outdoor courts with accompanying viewing areas, a bar and lounge, dressing rooms, retail and more. Read More...
Life Fitness and Pavigym Join Forces to Deliver Exceptional Functional and Strength Workouts
Posted: April 4, 2024 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL and ALICANTE, SPAIN - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, and Pavigym, a pioneer leading in the design and manufacture of high-quality gym flooring, acoustic solutions and fitness concepts, announce a new partnership designed to transform group training into unforgettable multi-sensory workouts. Read More...
Daxko Teams Up with Leading Fundraising Technology Providers to Fuel Nonprofit Growth and Impact
Posted: April 3, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces new partnerships with renowned fundraising technology providers Blackbaud, Bloomerang and Funraise. This strategic move aims to enhance fundraising capabilities for Daxko customers, including YMCAs, JCCs, Boys & Girls Clubs and community rec centers, empowering them to make an even greater impact in their communities. Read More...
USTA Seeks to Make U.S. the No. 1 Tennis-Playing Nation by 2035
Posted: April 3, 2024 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The USTA announces an ambitious, multi-faceted growth strategy aimed at making the United States the number one tennis-playing nation in the world by 2035, increasing the country’s tennis-playing population to 35 million total players, or 10% of the country’s population. Read More...
Mindbody Announces Strategic Partnership with DivaDance to Elevate Dance Fitness Experience
Posted: April 2, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, announces a partnership with DivaDance, the dynamic pop-music inspired dance phenomenon. This strategic alliance is poised to revolutionize the dance fitness industry, offering an enhanced experience to the DivaDance community and beyond. Read More...
