Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Theragun Introduces Theragun University, A Percussive Therapy Training Program, Launching With Genesis Health Clubs
Posted: January 21, 2020 in Chains, Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - Theragun, Inc., a leader in hand-held percussive therapy devices, announced the launch of Theragun University, premiering the program with its partnership with Genesis Health Clubs. Theragun University is the education division of Theragun, leading the industry in providing proprietary certification courses for personal trainers, massage therapists, chiropractors and physical therapists. With master trainers in over 12 countries, Theragun University delivers certification courses in-person and through digital online classes. To date, Theragun has trained over 1,000 professionals worldwide in live certification courses. Read More...
REX Growth Sees Justin Tamsett Join the U.S. Team
Posted: January 18, 2020 in Suppliers
GARRISON, N.Y. - In 2020, Justin Tamsett, one of the industry’s thought leaders will be joining the REX Chairs Team in the U.S. An industry veteran of 30 years, JT has had the REX license in Australia since 2005 and conducted over 200 meetings in Australia and New Zealand. He has spoken in 22 countries, and in 2020, he will speak for the 15th consecutive year at IHRSA. He is the owner of The Fitness Business Podcast, which has become the go to fitness podcast on the planet. Read More...
InBody Partners with Orangetheory Fitness to Advance Technology Offerings with Body Composition Analysis
Posted: January 16, 2020 in Chains, Suppliers
CERRITOS, CA - Orangetheory Fitness continues to seek out innovative ways for members to track progress by leveraging new technology. Starting today, members can take a 15 second InBody Test, a research-backed body composition analysis. The InBody Test allows members to get an accurate and reliable breakdown of their body composition, objectively measuring and tracking their progress in key areas including: muscle mass, body fat percentage and metabolic rate. Read More...
Successful Health Care Entrepreneur, Kyle Rolfing, Joins Wellbeats’ Board of Directors
Posted: January 16, 2020 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Wellbeats has announced that Minnesota entrepreneur, Kyle Rolfing, will join the company’s Board of Directors effective immediately. Rolfing has an extensive history of innovation in health care, including co-founding Definity Health, RedBrick Health, and most recently, Bright Health, companies that revolutionized consumer-directed health care and workplace wellbeing. Read More...
PTR Receives USTA Provisional Accreditation; Re-Accredited by USCCE
Posted: January 13, 2020 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) had announced that it has received provisional accreditation from the United States Tennis Association (USTA). USTA’s accreditation program sets uniform standards for the development of those new to the profession and will include ongoing coaching education for all certified professionals who are members of accredited organizations. PTR also announced that it has been successfully re-accredited by the United States Center for Coaching Excellence (USCCE) and National Council for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE) at Level 5 accreditation for its PTR Master of Tennis - Performance program. Read More...
ClassPass Raises $285 Million to Accelerate International Growth and Scale Corporate Program
Posted: January 8, 2020 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - ClassPass, a leading global fitness and wellness marketplace, has announced the close of a $285 million Series E investment. The round, which was led by L Catterton and Apax Digital, with additional participation by existing investor Temasek, follows the successful expansion by ClassPass into 28 countries and the signing of more than 1,000 leading employers into its corporate wellness program. Read More...
Eric McMahon Named New NSCA Coaching Program Manager
Posted: January 6, 2020 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association announces that Eric McMahon, MEd, CSCS, RSCC*D, has been named the organization’s new Coaching Program Manager. In this role, McMahon will represent professional, collegiate, high school and private sector coaches who are part of the NSCA’s community. Read More...
MFA Certification Success: Five Centers Achieve Perfect Scores in 2019
Posted: January 3, 2020 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - Power Wellness is proud to announce that five facilities that applied for recertification in 2019 all scored 100%. Congratulations to the following medically-integrated fitness centers on their perfect score: Chelsea Wellness Center; Northwestern Medicine Delnor Health & Fitness Center; Orland Park Health & Fitness Center; Valley Health Wellness & Fitness Center; and Virtua William G. Rohrer Center for HealthFitness. Read More...
PTR and iTPA Sign Partnership Agreement
Posted: January 2, 2020 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is proud to announce a new partnership with International Tennis Performance Association (iTPA). The partnership provides PTR members around the world access to the most comprehensive tennis-specific fitness, education and certification. With the accelerated advancement of PTR’s coach education offerings and requirements, partnering with iTPA offers an ideal enhancement to PTR Certification. Read More...
Tivity Health Presents New Offerings for SilverSneakers Members in 2020
Posted: December 30, 2019 in Suppliers
CHANDLER, AZ - SilverSneakers by Tivity Health, (Nasdaq: TVTY), the nation's leading community fitness program designed for seniors, has announced the launch of new healthy living solutions for members starting in 2020. Along with continued access to nearly 18,000 fitness locations nationwide, seniors can choose from a variety of program options that suit their interests, abilities and lifestyle. Read More...
