Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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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...
24 Hour Fitness Partners With Angel City Football Club as Founding Level Partner to Champion Community Wellness and Youth Soccer Development
Posted: March 7, 2024 in Chains
CARLSBAD, CA - 24 Hour Fitness, a leading health club industry pioneer with over 275 locations across the United States, headquartered in Southern California announces a partnership with Angel City Football Club (ACFC). This collaboration aims to foster community wellness, promote women's fitness, and support youth soccer development, marking a significant step forward in both organizations' commitment to health and inclusivity. 24 Hour Fitness joins as a multi-year Founding Level Partner. Read More...
