Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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The American Council on Exercise Celebrates its 35th Anniversary by Recognizing Four of its First Certified Health and Exercise Professionals
Posted: October 21, 2020 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - While much has changed in the world of health and fitness over the past few decades, one component remains the same: the American Council on Exercise exists to get people moving. In its 35th anniversary celebration, ACE is telling the stories of the exercise and health professionals who have been with the organization since the beginning and who experienced the evolution of the fitness industry from its early focus on dance aerobics group fitness to its more comprehensive approach, which includes health coaching. Read More...
Facilities of Merit Honor Awarded to Power Wellness’ Piedmont Wellness Center
Posted: October 15, 2020 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - Power Wellness has managed Piedmont Wellness Center in Fayetteville, Georgia since the facility opened its doors in December 2019. The beautiful facility was designed by Perkins&Will architects and will be featured in the October issue of Athletic Business after being awarded the coveted Facility of Merit Award. Read More...
TRUE Fitness Technology Acquires Octane Fitness
Posted: October 14, 2020 in Suppliers
ST. LOUIS, MO - Frank Trulaske, CEO of TRUE Fitness Technology, Inc. (TRUE), a global provider of premium fitness equipment, has announced that TRUE has acquired Octane Fitness from Nautilus, Inc. Octane Fitness (Octane), a leader in elliptical design, was founded in 2001 and has been dedicated to manufacturing premier, low-impact cardio products, serving both the residential and commercial markets. Read More...
Kristin Carrico Named Senior Vice President of Customer Experience at Mindbody
Posted: October 14, 2020 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading technology platform for the wellness industry, has announced the latest addition to its leadership team with the hiring of Kristin Carrico as Senior Vice President of Customer Experience. Carrico is a seasoned executive with a wide variety of experience working with successful start-ups, multinational corporations and publicly traded technology companies. Read More...
ACE Welcomes Dr. Laurie Whitsel and Dr. Antonio Williams to its Board of Directors
Posted: October 9, 2020 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Laurie Whitsel, Ph.D., FAHA, Vice President of Policy Research and Translation for the American Heart Association (AHA) and senior advisor to the Physical Activity Alliance, and Antonio Williams, Ph.D., Associate Professor and Associate Department Chair at Indiana University School of Public Health, have joined the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as members of its Board of Directors effective October 9, 2020. Read More...
USTA and Genesis Health Clubs Partner to Grow Tennis Participation
Posted: October 6, 2020 in Chains, Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - USTA and Genesis Health Clubs has announced a strategic partnership that brings together the national governing body for tennis in the United States with one of the largest health and tennis club companies in the country. Through this relationship, both parties will combine resources to continue growing the sport of tennis, with a particular focus on attracting new youth and adult players. Read More...
Subject Line Tips for Health Club Email Marketing
Posted: October 4, 2020 in Suppliers
Even the most well-crafted email is worthless to you if it never gets opened. That’s why your email subject line should never be an afterthought. The goal of the subject line is to capture your audience’s attention and leave them wanting more. In this article, we’ll go over a few tips for writing engaging subject lines that will make your health club email marketing campaign a success. Read More...
ABC Fitness Solutions Unveils Rebranding
Posted: October 1, 2020 in Suppliers
SHERWOOD, AR - ABC Fitness Solutions, formerly known as ABC Financial Services, has unveiled a corporate rebranding that reaffirms the company’s commitment to the health and fitness industry, supported by powerful, new club management and member engagement capabilities atop the market-leading billing and payment services that ABC is known for. Read More...
Intelivideo Names Adam Zeitsiff President and CEO
Posted: October 1, 2020 in Suppliers
BROOMFIELD, CO - Intelivideo, a video on demand (VOD) and digital technology platform for gyms and health clubs, has announced the appointment of Adam Zeitsiff as the company's new President and CEO, effective immediately. Zeitsiff, who most recently served as President and CEO of global fitness icon Gold's Gym, is stepping into this new role as Matt Given, exiting CEO of Intelivideo, transitions to serve as chairman of Intelivideo's Board of Directors. Read More...
Jon Canarick and Alison Minter Named Managing Partners of North Castle Partners, LLC
Posted: October 1, 2020 in Suppliers
GREENWICH, CT - North Castle Partners has announced that Jon Canarick and Alison Minter have both been promoted from Partners to Managing Partners of the firm. Together with founder and Managing Partner, Chip Baird, Canarick and Minter now comprise North Castle's Management Committee. North Castle is a leading private equity firm focused on consumer businesses that promote healthy, active and sustainable living. Read More...
