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Burn Boot Camp Ends Year With Entrance into 40th State, Achieves Record Ranking
Posted: December 16, 2021 in Chains
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Burn Boot Camp, a leading boutique fitness franchise, ends the year with significant growth as the brand is projected to wrap up 2021 with over 60 signed agreements and a break into its 40th state by bringing a location to Eagle, Idaho. Burn Boot Camp now has 300 gyms open and operating and will continue the momentum with a robust roster in Q1, including its first location in the greater New York City area slated to open in January. Read More...
Kevin McHugh Receives 2021 MFA’s Hank Boerner Pioneer Award
Posted: December 15, 2021 in Independents
PINEHURST, N.C. - The Medical Fitness Association (MFA) announces that Kevin McHugh, COO at The Atlantic Club in New Jersey, is the 2021 recipient of the Hank Boerner Pioneer Award. This is the highest award given by MFA in memory of Hank Boerner, a Founding Member of MFA who passed away in 2012. Boerner was the Director of the North Mississippi Medical Wellness Center for 20 years. Read More...
Mountainside Fitness Commits to $30,000 Donation to St. Mary’s Food Bank This Holiday Season
Posted: December 15, 2021 in Chains
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - With a commitment to health that goes far beyond the fitness center, Mountainside Fitness is teaming up with its members as it commits to donate at least $30,000 to St. Mary’s Food Bank. Mountainside will donate 100% of all proceeds for one day, December 20th, 2021, which will include any sales within its café, pro shop, supplements, personal training and new memberships. All of the 19 Valley-wide locations will work together to reach the goal of $30,000 in a single check to St. Mary’s Food Bank prior to the Christmas holiday. Read More...
Life Time Expansion Continues with Planned, New Athletic Resort within McKinney’s Craig Ranch Development in Late 2022
Posted: December 15, 2021 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. ("Life Time") (NYSE: LTH), one of the nation's premier Healthy Way of Life brands, announces plans to open a new 100,000-square-foot athletic resort destination as part of the 80-acre mixed-used Craig Ranch development in McKinney, Texas. Life Time came to an agreement with the former owners of Craig Ranch Fitness & Spa for the closure and purchase of the club. Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, the destination will reopen as one of Life Time's iconic athletic resorts, its 12th in the Dallas-Fort Worth greater market area, following the early 2022 opening of Life Time Frisco. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Welcomes Two New Executives
Posted: December 15, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces two new Executive Team members, Chris Goudeseune has been promoted to Vice President of Operations, and Lauren Shroyer MS, ATC, has been promoted to Vice President of Product and Innovation. Read More...
Reimagining IHRSA: An Open Letter From President and CEO, Liz Clark
Posted: December 13, 2021 in IHRSA
As we head into the holiday season grappling with yet another COVID variant, I hope that you, your colleagues, and your families remain healthy. I have recently wrapped up my first 100 days as IHRSA’s CEO and wanted to share some experiences, observations and actions underway to accelerate the modernization of our association. My first few months in this great industry have been amazing. I’ve learned a lot, heard from many of you, and worked with my IHRSA colleagues and our engaged board to chart a course to advance our association and our industry. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Expands Exercise Professional’s Development with Newly Launched Courses on Inclusivity
Posted: December 13, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - With the goal of giving individuals and communities access to health and fitness programming that positively impacts their lives, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) furthers its commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion with two new courses on how fitness managers and business owners can build more inclusive environments within the fitness industry. These courses are part of ACE’s Taking Action with ACE series. Read More...
Level 5 Capital Partners Acquires 112 Owned or Sub-Franchised Orangetheory Fitness Studios Across Michigan, Illinois, Utah and Missouri
Posted: December 10, 2021 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Level 5 Capital Partners ("Level 5" or "L5"), a leading consumer private equity firm, announced that its franchisee platform, L5 Fitness, has acquired a collection of 112 owned and sub-franchised Orangetheory Fitness studios. This acquisition marks an expansion and strengthening of the L5 Fitness platform in Michigan, Illinois, Utah and Missouri. Read More...
Premium Fitness Club MOVATI Athletic Selects ABC Fitness Solutions for Enterprise Mobile App
Posted: December 9, 2021 in Independents, Suppliers
FRISCO, TX - The fitness industry has responded to changing consumer demands for integrated digital training solutions that provide flexibility and expertise on demand. Providing an enhanced member experience is top of mind for MOVATI Athletic, and ABC's IGNITE Engagement was the right technology to expand MOVATI's personal training online services to provide a fitness experience beyond the club that fits their clientele lifestyle and expectations. Read More...
Freemotion Launches New, GENESIS Dual Cable Cross – Inclusive Use, Making Strength Training Accessible to All
Posted: December 9, 2021 in Suppliers
LOGAN, UT - Freemotion Fitness is introducing a new GENESIS Dual Cable Cross that meets Inclusive Use standards, helping facilities provide people with disabilities opportunities to train. The G624-IU GENESIS Dual Cable Cross features an open design, making it wheelchair accessible. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2022 Coach of the Year Awards
Posted: December 9, 2021 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce the recipients of the organization’s 2022 Coach of the Year Awards: Professional Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year: Dan Dalrymple, CSCS, RSCC*E; College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year: Liane Blyn, MS, CSCS, RSCC*E; Assistant College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year: Ryan Metzger, MS, CSCS, RSCC. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Newest Location in Southgate, Michigan
Posted: December 8, 2021 in Chains
SOUTHGATE, MI - Crunch Franchise has announced the upcoming January 2022 opening of Crunch Southgate, a $4 million, 30,000-square-foot fitness facility nestled in Wayne County. Crunch Southgate is owned by fitness trio Adam Hourani, James Wiese, and Kevin LaFerriere. With Adam Hourani and James Weise being Michigan residents themselves, the team plans to open 28 locations in Michigan. Read More...
Merrithew Partners with Sports Village as an Official Pilates Equipment Distributor in Qatar
Posted: December 8, 2021 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew, a global leader in mind-body education and equipment, announces a partnership with Sports Village as an official equipment distributor in Qatar, expanding its reach in the Middle East. Through this partnership with Sports Village, an experienced fitness equipment distributor based in Doha, fitness professionals, home users and studio, gym, hotel and spa owners can expect faster shipping and more competitive pricing without importation fees on Merrithew’s industry-leading Pilates and mind-body equipment and accessories. Read More...
Mike Dowse to Step Down as USTA CEO on March 1
Posted: December 8, 2021 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. and ORLANDO, FL - In a statement from USTA President, Mike McNulty, USTA CEO and Executive Director, Michael Dowse, is resigning his position, effective March 1. Read More...
Self Esteem Brands to Automate Revenue Management Processes with BillingPlatform
Posted: December 7, 2021 in Chains
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Self Esteem Brands, the world's largest health and wellness franchisor, announces that it has BillingPlatform, the revenue management solution for today's innovative business models, as its billing and monetization solution after a thorough competitive review. As part of a multi-year agreement, Self Esteem Brands will use BillingPlatform to automate and further scale its billing and revenue recognition processes and maintain a high-quality experience for its franchisees and their members while continuing to rapidly grow the business. Read More...
TITLE Boxing Club/BoxUnion Enter into Partnership with TIDL Sport
Posted: December 7, 2021 in Chains
SANTA MONICA, CA - TITLE Boxing Club/BoxUnion, the nation's leading fitness boxing company with more than 140 clubs and tens of thousands of members across its two brands, will be the first fitness studios in the nation to offer TIDL Plant Powered Cryotherapy Spray for on-site post-training relief and recovery. The spray is the flagship product of TIDL Sport, a company formed by Conor McGregor and The Anthos Group. Read More...
TRUE Fitness Names Matt Hacker New Chief of Operations
Posted: December 7, 2021 in Suppliers
ST. LOUIS, MO - TRUE Fitness, manufacturer of commercial cardio and strength equipment since 1981, has named Matt Hacker as Chief Operating Officer, replacing Ward Petito effective immediately. The company thanks Ward for his loyalty and years of service and wishes him much success in the future. Matt has most recently served as Chief Financial Officer for TRUE and has been with the company for over 20 years. His knowledge and experience strengthen TRUE’s ability to serve its customers around the world. Read More...
Planet Fitness Returns As Presenting Sponsor of Times Square’s Iconic New Year’s Eve Celebration
Posted: December 6, 2021 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announced that it will again return as the presenting sponsor of Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration for the seventh consecutive year, in partnership with Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment. Revelers will return to Times Square to ring in a "Judgement Free" 2022 with festive purple and yellow New Year's Eve party hats complete with a silky material with gold beads hanging from a holographic brim. Planet Fitness will also be featured on the 50th anniversary of "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2022." Read More...
Fitness On Demand Launches New Workouts From Crunch Live
Posted: December 1, 2021 in Chains, Suppliers
CHANHASSEN, MN - Fitness On Demand announces the introduction of Crunch Live to its platform. Crunch Live is an online extension of the collective energy that has been happening for over two decades, across the country each and every day. It’s an approach to fitness that gives people the tools they need to reach their goals, whatever they may be, and along the way, have a whole lot of fun doing it. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Signs Master Franchise Agreement in New Zealand for CycleBar, StretchLab and Rumble
Posted: December 1, 2021 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF), a curator of leading boutique fitness brands across multiple verticals, announced that it has recently signed a Master Franchise Agreement in New Zealand for three of its brands: CycleBar, StretchLab and Rumble. The agreement provides the Master Franchisee with the opportunity to license at least 30 studios across the three brands to potential franchisees in New Zealand over the next 10 years. Xponential has over 2,000 open studios worldwide, operating in 10 countries and across four continents. Read More...
