Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
Chelsea Piers Selects the New Life Fitness’ Ultra-Premium Immersive Cardio Line, Symbio, for their Chelsea Piers Fitness Flatiron Club
Posted: March 31, 2024 in Chains, Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL and NEW YORK, N.Y. - Chelsea Piers has extended its relationship with Life Fitness, selecting the global leader in commercial fitness equipment to outfit its newest fitness club, Flatiron in Manhattan. A longtime partner of choice for Chelsea Piers, Life Fitness will equip the Flatiron Club with the newly launched SymbioTM cardio product line, which offers exercisers the highest standard of design and performance. Read More...
EGYM Acquires Hussle
Posted: March 28, 2024 in Suppliers
MUNICH/LONDON - EGYM, a global fitness technology and corporate health innovation leader, has acquired Hussle, a leading player in the UK’s corporate fitness market. By joining forces, EGYM further expands its leading position in the booming market of Europe with its corporate fitness network EGYM Wellpass. Read More...
USPTA Announces Provisional Accreditation by USTA
Posted: March 28, 2024 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) announces it has received provisional accreditation by the United States Tennis Association (USTA). The USTA Accreditation Program is focused on raising the standards for the way in which tennis is delivered in the U.S. Recognizing that certified teaching professionals deliver the majority of tennis programs in the U.S., one of the goals of the accreditation program is to increase the quality and quantity of certified teaching professionals in the country. Read More...
USTA is First NGB to Partner with President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition
Posted: March 28, 2024 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - Tennis is the healthiest sport in the world, and today, the United States Tennis Association (USTA), alongside Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff and special guests from the White House, announced that the USTA is the first National Governing Body (NGB) to partner with the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness and Nutrition (PCSFN). Read More...
Fitness On Demand Strengthens Team as it Prepares for Further Growth in 2024
Posted: March 27, 2024 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Fitness On Demand, a leading digital fitness and engagement platform, has strengthened its leadership team by appointing Nick Gustafson as Marketing Director as it prepares for another year of significant growth. Read More...
TRX Hosts Grand Opening of Global Headquarters and Training Center in Delray Beach
Posted: March 23, 2024 in Suppliers
DELRAY BEACH, FL - TRX, a global leader in functional training products and world-class training content, hosted the official grand opening of the company's new global headquarters and functional fitness gym, the TRX Training Center. The TRX Training Center is a world-class fitness destination for functional training, HIIT, yoga and other full-body workouts. Read More...
Dan Santorum Leaves PTR After Four Decades of Service
Posted: March 22, 2024 in Suppliers
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL - After four decades of dedicated service, Dan Santorum is departing PTR. Dan has been an instrumental part of PTR’s global growth and success. PTR plans to promptly begin a search for a new CEO. In the interim, Karl Hale, former PTR Board Chair, will step in and assume, on an interim basis, the CEO responsibilities as PTR works through the search process. Read More...
ACSM Releases 2023 Certification Annual Report
Posted: March 21, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The 2023 ACSM Certification Annual Report is now available for download. Gain insights into how ACSM's certification portfolio performed, updates on the ACSM Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) strategy for lifelong learning, and highlights of CCRB's advocacy and outreach efforts in collaboration with the Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals (CREP) and the Physical Activity Alliance. Read More...
ALS Therapy Development Institute, Answer ALS and Microsoft Announce Groundbreaking Data Sharing Collaboration
Posted: March 20, 2024 in Suppliers
CAMBRIDGE, MA - The ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), Answer ALS and Microsoft announce a collaboration that will bring together the two largest existing clinical and omics data sets relating to ALS. Through this partnership, comprehensive data collected through ALS TDI’s ALS Research Collaborative (ARC) will be added to Neuromine, an innovative data portal launched in 2021 by Answer ALS and powered by Microsoft Azure. Read More...
10 Fitness Amplifies Member Results Through Expanded MyZone Partnership
Posted: March 19, 2024 in Chains, Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - 10 Fitness announces the growth of its successful partnership with MyZone, enhancing the fitness experience and delivering remarkable results for its members. The collaboration between 10 Fitness and MyZone brings a suite of benefits that propels members towards their fitness goals. 10 Fitness is committed to providing cutting-edge resources like MyZone to help members enjoy their fitness journey while achieving tangible results. Read More...
Ramona Husaru Named USPTA Chief Development Officer
Posted: March 14, 2024 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. announces the promotion of Ramona Husaru to Chief Development Officer from her prior position as director of education and certification. In her new role, Ramona will lead the organization’s learning development, growth initiatives and strategic partnerships for all racquet sports, including tennis, pickleball, padel and platform tennis, under the organization’s mission to elevate the standards of racquet sports professionals. Read More...
ClassPass Expands Inventory and Begins Testing Food & Beverage Offerings
Posted: March 12, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - ClassPass, a leading fitness and wellness membership, announces the launch of food and beverage offerings onto the roster of experiences bookable through ClassPass. This exciting addition marks a significant milestone in ClassPass' mission to encourage people to live inspired lives every day by seamlessly connecting them to soul-nurturing experiences. Read More...
Therabody Expands Investment in Science with $10 Million Research Pledge, Scientific Partnerships and Official Scientific Advisory Board
Posted: March 12, 2024 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - Therabody, a leader in wellness technology, announces the investment of more than $10M to fund initiatives that will continue to drive innovation and the scientific validation of their products. The company also announced the formalization of their Scientific Advisory Board, and significantly, a partnership with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the global research leader in the field of exercise, physical fitness and sports medicine. Read More...
Merrithew Commemorates 35 Years of Evolving Mindful Movement
Posted: March 7, 2024 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - This year, Merrithew, Leaders in Mindful Movement, proudly celebrates its 35th anniversary. Beginning as a studio in Toronto, Merrithew has grown into a globally recognized brand, known for its excellence in mind-body education and equipment. Today, the company has trained over 80,000 students across more than 135 countries. Read More...
ACE Expands Partnership with Precision Nutrition to Launch Vital AI Education to Health and Exercise Professionals
Posted: March 7, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - In a dynamic era where technology continues to revolutionize the health and fitness industry, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is proud to expand its partnership with Precision Nutrition to launch the AI Bootcamp for Coaches. This first-of-its-kind, on-demand course is designed to equip health and exercise professionals with the essential skills to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools effectively into their professional business and practice. Read More...
ABC Fitness Launches #ABCFit40 Campaign Celebrating 40 Million Members and 40 Years in the Fitness Technology Industry
Posted: March 6, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness, a key tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, introduces #ABCFit40, an interactive campaign celebrating the company’s 40 years of business. Today, the company is impacting 40 million lives in over 100 countries by supporting people on their fitness and wellbeing journeys whether they are working out in gyms or studios, or tracking healthy habits with their personal training. Read More...
Myzone’s Unique Heart Rate Training Ecosystem Now Available Through Apple and Android Smart Watches
Posted: March 6, 2024 in Suppliers
U.K. - Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users to experience all the benefits of Myzone’s world renowned heart rate training biome through their pre-owned Apple or Android smart watch. Read More...
Life Fitness Delivers on the Future of Fitness, Debuting State-of-the-Art Cardio Line with Next-Gen Biomechanics, Symbio, at IHRSA 2024
Posted: March 5, 2024 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, will unveil a new generation of cardio, strength training, and digital product innovations at the 2024 IHRSA Convention & Trade Show. Life Fitness' latest innovations builds on the company's 55-year legacy as a cornerstone in gyms and fitness facilities around the world. Notably, the first-of-its-kind ultra-premium cardio line, Symbio, will debut at IHRSA 2024, following the company's announcement of the four-machine collection in November 2023. Read More...
Club Automation Introduces Innovative Member Experiences and New Technology at IHRSA 2024
Posted: March 5, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Club Automation, a leader in management solutions for member-based businesses like health clubs, athletic clubs and racquet sport fitness clubs, will showcase its latest advancements at the upcoming IHRSA 2024 conference in Los Angeles, California. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Debuts Additional Booth, New Equipment and Applicable Education at IHRSA 2024
Posted: March 4, 2024 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness returns to the IHRSA Convention & Tradeshow to highlight new offerings, present research-backed education and celebrate IHRSA’s pivotal change. Show attendees and members of the media are invited to meet with Matrix (Booths 1400 and 1200) at IHRSA 2024, March 6 - 8 in Los Angeles, California at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Read More...
