Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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ClubReady and UFC Gym Announce Renewed Partnership to Support Rapidly Expanding Fitness Franchise
Posted: May 9, 2019 in Chains, Suppliers
ST. LOUIS, MO - ClubReady and UFC GYM announced a renewed partnership to support the rapidly expanding fitness franchise's mission to provide training programs for all levels and ages. As the brand continues to grow, UFC GYM will implement ClubReady's full suite solution to manage club operations, member acquisition and member engagement. Read More...
Matrix Convenes New Campus Recreation Advisory Board
Posted: May 9, 2019 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, the fastest-growing brand in Campus Recreation, is committed to working closely with industry leaders to be on the forefront of innovation while creating a feedback loop that feeds into their philosophy continuous improvement. Beginning in 2018, Matrix put their commitment into action by developing their first ever Campus Recreation Advisory Board. Matrix worked closely with recreation and wellness consultants CORE Unlimited, LLC to convene a board of industry leaders. The goal was to provide insight on industry trends, product development and best practices. Read More...
PTR Celebrates 30 Years of Wheelchair Tennis
Posted: May 9, 2019 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is pleased to announce it has been hosting the Wheelchair Tennis Championships on Hilton Head Island for 30 years! The world’s top players and Paralympics winners, as well as all levels, including first time players, compete in this event, which is part of the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour and sanctioned by the United States Tennis Association (USTA Fall Southern Championship) and the International Tennis Federation (ITF). Read More...
ABC Financial Names Rachana Jain as Chief People Officer
Posted: May 8, 2019 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Financial Services, LLC (ABC Financial), the leading software and payment processing provider to the health and fitness industry, announced the appointment of Rachana Jain as Chief People Officer. Rachana will be responsible for overseeing the advancement of the organization’s People Objectives while partnering with the business on improving ABC’s market share. Read More...
MINDBODY Acquires Bowtie.ai
Posted: May 8, 2019 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - MINDBODY, a leading technology platform for the wellness industry, announced the acquisition of Bowtie.ai (Bowtie), an automated AI-driven virtual receptionist solution for appointment-based businesses. Bowtie automatically books clients, answers questions and enables live chat over SMS and web. Read More...
Life Fitness to be Acquired by KPS Capital Partners
Posted: May 6, 2019 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announced that its parent company, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC), has entered into a definitive agreement with KPS Capital Partners, LP (“KPS”) under which KPS will acquire Brunswick’s Fitness business and related brands, including Life Fitness. KPS is a leading investment firm focused on manufacturing and industrial companies across a diverse array of industries. Read More...
Josh McCarter Promoted to President of MINDBODY
Posted: May 1, 2019 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - MINDBODY, a leading technology platform for the wellness industry, announced the promotion of Josh McCarter to President of MINDBODY. McCarter joined MINDBODY as Chief Strategy Officer following the company’s acquisition of Booker in 2018, where McCarter served as CEO and co-founder. Read More...
Life Fitness Launches Innovative Digital Out-of-Home Advertising Platform
Posted: May 1, 2019 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announced the launch of Life Fitness Media, its first venture in creating an innovative digital advertising platform. This new offering will leverage its large installed base of cardio equipment to effectively deliver unique forms of content to the thousands of fitness- and wellness-minded consumers who work out on Life Fitness equipment every day. Read More...
ACE Simplifies Options, Pricing for Aspiring Certified Personal Trainers
Posted: May 1, 2019 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has simplified and made more compelling its choices for those exploring investment in a certified personal trainer study program. Read More...
Orangetheory Fitness to Use Augmented Reality to Promote Wonder Woman Race Affiliation
Posted: April 30, 2019 in Suppliers
VANCOUVER and FARGO, N.D. - Imagination Park Technologies Inc. (CSE: IP) (OTC: IPNFF), the company bringing augmented reality experiences to consumers and sports fans globally, announced that Orangetheory Fitness will don its super hero cape and bring an augmented reality experience to the people of Fargo, North Dakota. Starting next week until June 30, Orangetheory will launch a campaign to promote Orangetheory's affiliation with the Wonder Woman Run Series. Read More...
