Health and Fitness Club Industry News
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Echelon Fitness Debuts Expansive New Commercial Catalog, Studio Software + Connected Equipment
Posted: February 26, 2024 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Echelon, a global fitness, wellness and sports leader, is rolling out a full suite of next level connected fitness experiences geared towards the commercial marketplace building on the brand’s already successful consumer and commercial portfolio. Echelon will spotlight the impressive lineup at IHRSA’s 2024 Show. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Doubles Down on Women’s Soccer Support with San Diego Wave FC in 2024
Posted: February 23, 2024 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - 24 Hour Fitness announces it has extended and expanded its partnership with San Diego Wave FC, delivering a premium level of support and enthusiasm with the 2023 NWSL Shield winners as the new back of kit partner. This is 24 Hour Fitness' flagship partnership with women's soccer teams in 2024, intended to foster better representation in sport and to drive stronger community connections in 24 Hour Fitness' hometown. Read More...
ABC Trainerize Partners with WRKOUT to Empower Personal Trainers to Monetize Product Recommendations
Posted: February 23, 2024 in Suppliers
VANCOUVER, B.C. - ABC Fitness, a key tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, announces the launch of TZ Storefront, a new partnership between ABC Trainerize and WRKOUT that empowers coaches and fitness professionals to support their clients’ wellness goals while launching a passive income stream through product recommendations. Read More...
ACSM Announces 2024 Certified Professional of the Year
Posted: February 23, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Brian Cleven, M.S., ACSM-CEP, LAT has been named the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Certified Professional of the Year of the Year for 2024. Cleven received the award during the 2024 IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago, Illinois. Read More...
Planet Fitness Chief Financial Officer Tom Fitzgerald to Retire
Posted: February 22, 2024 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the "Company"), announces that Tom Fitzgerald, Chief Financial Officer, has informed the company of his intention to retire at the end of August 2024. In connection with this transition, the company will conduct a comprehensive search to identify a new CFO with the assistance of a leading executive search firm. Read More...
Crunch Franchise Announces Crunch Steele Creek, its Newest Location in Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted: February 21, 2024 in Chains
STEELE CREEK, N.C. - Crunch Franchise announces the grand opening of Crunch Steele Creek, a 44,000-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness facility in Steele Creek, North Carolina. Crunch Steele Creek will take the place of a former Club Fitness facility and will be the fifth Crunch location to open in Charlotte. Crunch Steele Creek is owned by CR Fitness Holdings LLC. CR Fitness is operated by Vince Julien, Geoff Dyer, Tony Scrimale, and Jeff Dotson, who have more than 150 years of combined experience in the fitness industry. Read More...
TruFit Athletic Club Unveils 4th Tennessee Location, Amplifying Statewide Presence
Posted: February 21, 2024 in Chains
SAN ANTONIO, TX - TruFit Athletic Clubs kicked off the year with the inauguration of their 40th club and fourth Tennessee location in Murfreesboro. The three-day celebration began with TruFit's CEO, Steve Diniaco, and esteemed members of the Chamber of Commerce, including representatives from Senator Blackburn's office, leading the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Read More...
Freemotion Fitness and Aktiv Solutions Forge a Transformative Strategic Alliance
Posted: February 21, 2024 in Suppliers
LOGAN, UT and SANTA MONICA, CA - Freemotion Fitness, renowned for its cutting-edge fitness equipment, and Aktiv Solutions, a leading expert in functional fitness facility supply and design, have entered into a strategic partnership. The multifaceted alliance underscores the two companies’ shared commitment to innovation and market expansion. Read More...
Workout Anytime Closed Out 2023 with 30 Franchise Units Sold, Plans for Ambitious Expansion in 2024
Posted: February 19, 2024 in Chains
ATLANTA, GA - Workout Anytime, the 24/7 fitness franchise with nearly 200 locations across the world, wrapped up 2023 with nearly 30 franchise units signed and nearly 20 new locations open across the country. In 2024, the Workout Anytime team hopes to continue its upward trajectory with 50 new units sold and 25 clubs opened by the end of the year. Read More...
Augie’s Quest to Cure ALS – Remembering Augie
Posted: February 19, 2024 in Other News
Join us in honoring Augie's legacy this February, as we celebrate Augie’s birthday on February 15 and the date he left his body on February 22. We celebrate ALS: A Love Story, which encapsulates love, hope and unity within the ALS community, reflecting our shared strength and resilience. Augie’s Quest lives on as Augie lived. We stay true to his vision, his heart, and his relentless focus on driving breakthroughs in ALS research. We believe incurable is unacceptable and we exist to fund the top science to change lives. We invite you to join us this month to celebrate and share stories of love from individuals living with ALS and their loved ones. We invite you to join our Quest. Read More...
