Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
Local Planet Fitness Locations Opens Doors to LA County Amid Fires
Posted: January 15, 2025 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Local Planet Fitness locations are opening their doors to anyone impacted by the LA County fires (residents, first responders, etc.) to use Planet Fitness facilities free of charge (no membership needed). Effective immediately, valid through the end of January. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Open Doors to Those Affected by the Los Angeles Wildfires
Posted: January 9, 2025 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - With the wildfires continuing to devastate Los Angeles, Crunch Fitness is providing a place for the community to charge their phones, use the wifi and take a shower, regardless of whether one is a member. Crunch Fitness locations in Los Angeles and the surrounding area that are welcoming the community are listed... Read More...
24 Hour Fitness Offers Full Club Access to Los Angeles Area Residents
Posted: January 9, 2025 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - In a show of support for Los Angeles area residents impacted by wind-driven wildfires, 24 Hour Fitness is welcoming all residents and first responders to its Los Angeles area clubs during the month of January, regardless of membership status. Many Los Angeles-area club locations remain open and available, with additional clubs being added to the list daily as power outages resolve and evacuation zone orders shift. Read More...
Planet Fitness Donates More Than $10 Million Since 2016 to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to Advance Youth Wellbeing
Posted: December 30, 2024 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces that the Company has contributed more than $10.5 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America since 2016 through its Judgement Free Generation philanthropic initiative, which aims to advance youth wellbeing and empower the next generation to foster kinder communities. In 2024 alone, Planet Fitness donated more than $1 million thanks to the support of many franchisees, members, team members and partners. Read More...
Fitness International Hosts “Feeding America Day” on December 7 at Club Studio and on December 14 at LA Fitness Locations Nationwide
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Fitness International, LLC, the owner and operator of LA Fitness and Club Studio, has partnered with Feeding America to feed families through fitness, committing to raise $150,000 for at least 9.6 million meals by the end of 2024. Read More...
Life Time Foundation Furthering Support for Improved Student Meals with Green Onion
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
CHANHASSEN, MN - In support of improved youth nutrition, the Life Time Foundation, the 501(c)(3) non-profit of Life Time (NYSE: LTH) has announced enhancements to Green Onion. Read More...
In-Shape Family Fitness Surpasses $1 Million Milestone in Fight Against Cancer
Posted: December 2, 2024 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - In-Shape Family Fitness announce that its 10th annual In-Shape Fights Cancer campaign raised $172,307 this year to bring its total contributions to $1,035,336 in the past decade. This milestone marks a significant achievement in the campaign’s mission to support cancer research, education and services through The American Cancer Society and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Read More...
USTA Foundation Announces New Advisory Board Members
Posted: November 25, 2024 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), recently announced its newest Advisory Board members. “We are excited to welcome our newest Advisory Board Members, whose diverse expertise and passion for service will undoubtedly move our mission forward,” said USTA Foundation CEO Ginny Ehrlich. Read More...
EōS Fitness Raises Over $100K for Challenged Athletes Foundation, Renews Commitment to Eliminating Barriers to Fitness
Posted: November 6, 2024 in Chains
SAN DIEGO, CA - EōS Fitness proudly presented a check for $110,000 to the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) in a powerful show of support for inclusive and active lifestyles. The donation follows joint fundraising efforts to advance CAF’s mission to provide individuals with physical disabilities resources to pursue active lifestyles and competitive sports. Read More...
Planet Fitness Supports Local Communities with Annual ‘Flexing for Good’ Volunteer Initiative
Posted: October 22, 2024 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, recently held its annual 'Flexing for Good' volunteer initiative. 'Flexing for Good' invites Planet Fitness team members and franchisees to come together and volunteer to make a positive impact in local communities across the country. Read More...
24 Hour Fitness and Angel City FC Host Fantasy Camp with City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks
Posted: September 27, 2024 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, the 40-year leader in health and fitness, announces another stage in their partnership with Angel City FC, this time with the City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), hosting a one-of-a-kind soccer fantasy camp. Read More...
Planet Fitness Inspires Nearly 3 Million High School Students to Prioritize Their Health with Annual High School Summer Pass Program
Posted: September 18, 2024 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces that nearly three million high school students signed up for its annual High School Summer Pass program, logging more than 12 million workouts this summer between June 1 and August 31. Read More...
In-Shape Family Fitness Kicks Off 10th Annual In-Shape Fights Cancer Campaign with $200,000 Fundraising Goal
Posted: September 16, 2024 in Chains
SACRAMENTO, CA - In-Shape Family Fitness launches its 10th annual In-Shape Fights Cancer campaign, a six-week-long initiative dedicated to raising funds for cancer research and support services. This year, the campaign aims to raise an ambitious $200,000, bringing In-Shape's total contribution to an extraordinary $1 million over the past decade. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Franchisee Fitness Ventures Announces Annual 9/11 Remembrance Stair Climb Challenge to Honor First Responders
Posted: September 6, 2024 in Chains
ORLANDO, FL - Fitness Ventures, one of the fastest growing Crunch Fitness franchisees, is gearing up to pay tribute to the heroic first responders who selflessly served on September 11, 2001, by hosting their annual 9/11 Remembrance Stair Climb Challenge at all of its facilities nationwide in 25 states on Wednesday September 11. Read More...
USTA Foundation Celebrates 30 Years, Raises $2.2M at Opening Night Gala
Posted: August 28, 2024 in Suppliers
FLUSHING, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), celebrated 30 years of serving up dreams during its Opening Night Gala at the 2024 U.S. Open. The annual event raised over $2.2 million to help support the more than 250 community organizations that are part of the USTA Foundation’s flagship National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network. Read More...
SportsArt Campus Challenge Second Place Winner University of Michigan Awarded Sustainable Fitness Equipment Valued at $43,000
Posted: August 21, 2024 in Suppliers
SEATTLE, WA - University of Michigan students have an exciting new sustainability effort in place in both the Intramural Sports Building and North Campus Recreation Building and it is thanks to one of its students who took the opportunity to enter the SportsArt nationwide Campus Challenge sweepstakes. This equipment is valued at $43,000 and will empower students to reduce their carbon footprint with every workout. Read More...
Planet Fitness Awards $250,000 in Scholarships to 50 Boys & Girls Clubs of America Teens In Support of its Judgement Free Generation Initiative
Posted: August 1, 2024 in Chains
ST. LOUIS, MO - Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, announces it has awarded scholarships to 50 members of Boys & Girls Clubs across the U.S., in the amount of $5,000 per recipient, with more than half (52%) representing first-generation college students. Read More...
Xponential Fitness and the American Cancer Society Collaborate to Recognize National Cancer Survivors Month in June
Posted: June 5, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - According to the American Cancer Society's Cancer Facts & Figures, 2024, it is estimated more than 2 million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States, and more than 600,000 people will die from the disease this year. This June, Xponential Fitness, a leading global franchisor of health and wellness brands, is collaborating with the American Cancer Society (ACS) for National Cancer Survivors Month, raising awareness and donations to aid research, advocacy, and patient support so that everyone has an opportunity to detect, treat and survive cancer. Read More...
Blink Fitness Partners with The OUT Foundation for Pride 2024
Posted: May 29, 2024 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, is kicking off its annual Pride celebration with a series of efforts to raise dollars and awareness in support of The OUT Foundation. The partnership will advance The OUT Foundation's work in removing the barriers that block LGBTQ+ individuals from access to and participation in health, fitness and wellness. Read More...
EōS Fitness and Project 150 Join Forces to Empower Local Youth Through Scholarship Program
Posted: April 24, 2024 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - In a powerful demonstration of community support, Project 150, a local nonprofit dedicated to assisting homeless, displaced and disadvantaged high school students, announces its third consecutive year of partnership with EōS Fitness to raise funds for its scholarship program. Read More...
