Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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canfitpro 2019 will make you sweat on August 16 & 17
Posted: July 11, 2019 in Suppliers
TORONTO, CANADA - Come workout and sweat at Canada's largest fitness event, canfitpro 2019. The canfitpro 2019 trade show will be take place on Friday, August 16 and Saturday, August 17, with this year's admission being completely free. Trade show passes are available in advance. As Canada's leader in fitness education, more speakers from the fitness industry around the world have been added to the trade show this year. canfitpro 2019 trade show now has a larger, more diverse agenda with over 65 inspiring sessions featuring prominent leaders and speakers; new experiential trade show zones highlight Group Fitness, Health & Nutrition, Power & Performance and Technology & Innovation. Read More...
USTA Foundation Receives $180K From Chase for 12 NJTL Chapters
Posted: July 10, 2019 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), announced that for the sixth consecutive year, it has partnered with longtime U.S. Open sponsor Chase to award 12 National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapters with a $15,000 grant each in support of year-round tennis and education programming through the A.C.E. (Academic Creative Engagement) curriculum, the Foundation’s signature academic initiative. Chase has awarded more than $750,000 to select NJTL chapters within its six-year partnership with the Foundation. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Celebrates the 2019 Annual Award Recipients
Posted: July 9, 2019 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Health and fitness professionals from across the world will converge on the NSCA’s National Conference on July 10, 2019 in Washington, DC to discover cutting-edge research and practical applications in strength and conditioning, presented by the industry’s most elite and respected experts. One of the many exciting events that will be held during the conference is the Award Banquet where distinctive honors are given to several professionals for outstanding achievement. The NSCA is proud to announce this year’s award recipients... Read More...
Life Fitness Names Chris Clawson New Chief Executive Officer; Augie Nieto Joins Board of Directors
Posted: July 8, 2019 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness has announced the appointment of Chris Clawson as CEO. Clawson served as President of Life Fitness from 2010 to 2016, and most recently, he was Chairman of the Sports and Fitness Industry Association. He succeeds Jason Worthy, effective immediately. It was also announced that Augie Nieto, Founder of the modern-day Life Fitness company, will be a co-investor in the business and will be appointed to its Board of Directors. Read More...
SilverSneakers Announces National Inspiration Award Winner
Posted: July 8, 2019 in Suppliers
CHANDLER, AZ - SilverSneakers by Tivity Health, the nation's leading community fitness program for older Americans, announced the national winner of the 2019 SilverSneakers Richard L. Swanson Inspiration Award. Greensboro, North Carolina resident Lonnie Cathey has been named the winner of the 15th annual award, which is presented to one member who has improved their life through a healthy lifestyle that incorporates fitness and social interaction, while helping others navigate their own fitness journeys. Read More...
Professional Pickleball Registry Collaborates on USAPA Youth Playbook for Pickleball
Posted: July 3, 2019 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) is pleased to announce a collaboration with USAPA on its newly released Youth Pickleball Playbook. PPR provided the layout and design for USAPA Let’s Play Pickleball Playbook. The playbook is designed to help teachers, coaches, recreation leaders, afterschool staff and ambassadors implement pickleball in any recreational setting, including schools, parks, youth centers and racquet/paddle facilities. Read More...
Four Ways to Beat the Summer Slowdown
Posted: July 3, 2019 in Suppliers
The dreaded summer season is upon us. Most fitness clubs expect it; owners, managers and sales staff fear it. With the weather heating up, people want to take their workouts outside, so they quit. Or, equally as frustrating, they come try your club and say they will join in the Fall. The whole process leaves us with fewer members and less revenue. But, how can we avoid the regular summer slowdown and keep the dollars flowing in these historically quiet months? Here are a few ideas that you can put into play in your club. Read More...
Pete Moore and Integrity Square HALO Talks With Club Insider’s Norm and Justin Cates
Posted: July 2, 2019 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Club Insider has become the "gatekeeper of the industry's history," says Assistant Publisher, Justin Cates... and anyone who truly knows the HALO space knows he's not exaggerating! If you haven't yet had the pleasure of meeting Justin's Dad, Norm Cates... perhaps you haven't been around long enough and you're missing out! Norm is one of the Founders of IHRSA, and he served as IHRSA's 1st President in 1981. He now has 44 years of health, racquet and sports club industry experience under his belt. In 1993, he began Club Insider and has built the company from the ground up. Justin spent the past 11 years working with his Dad to take things to the next level and by all accounts, they have succeeded! Listen now to learn more about this great team, Club Insider, the history of IHRSA, and some thoughts on the cyclical nature of the fitness world. Read More...
ClubReady Announces YogaSix as Newest Client to Build Fitness Business for the Future
Posted: July 2, 2019 in Suppliers
ST. LOUIS, MO - ClubReady announced YogaSix will be joining as their newest client as they focus on building their fitness business for the future. YogaSix is the only national yoga brand to franchise as a modern take on this ancient practice, which dates back more than 1,000 years. They believe that everyone deserves the timeless experience and benefits of a yoga practice that is energizing, empowering and fun. Read More...
Gym Launch Co-Founders Pledge $1-Million to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘After-School All-Stars’
Posted: July 2, 2019 in Suppliers
AUSTIN, TX - Alex and Leila Hormozi, co-founders of Austin-based Gym Launch, pledge to donate $1-million to Arnold Schwarzenegger's After-School All-Stars, making it the largest donation in the organization's history. The pledge was made at the seventh annual Westime Charity Evening at Schwarzenegger's Los Angeles home. This marks the Hormozis' third milestone in a larger goal to raise a total $2.7-million for After-School All-Stars over the next three years. To date, the Hormozis have raised $200,000 for the organization. Read More...
