Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Blink Fitness Hosts New Girls Weight Training Event, Brings Back Popular Women in the Weight Room Series for Women’s History Month
Posted: February 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 expanding its Women in the Weight Room series this Women’s History Month to include a new event for girls ages 14 to 17. Last year’s inaugural Women in the Weight Room series was so popular that Blink will now provide girls with the opportunity to safely learn how to strength train with instruction geared toward their age and ability. Read More...
CycleBar Strengthens Hearts with Debut of New Class Format During American Heart Month
Posted: February 1, 2024 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - To celebrate American Heart Month this month, CycleBar, the largest indoor cycling brand, announces the debut of its newest class format, Strength, and partnered with the American Heart Association for the third year in a row for their Life Is Why fundraising campaign. Read More...
Planet Fitness Raises More Than $1 Million in 2023, Benefiting Long-Time Partner Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Posted: December 21, 2023 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 the company has contributed more than $9 million to Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) since 2016, raising over $1 million just this year. This fundraising effort is made possible through the generous contributions of team members, franchisees, members and through Planet Fitness' philanthropic initiative, the Judgement Free Generation, which aims to empower the next generation to promote kindness and contribute to a more inclusive, judgement free planet. Read More...
Xponential Announces Partnership with American Cancer Society
Posted: December 20, 2023 in Chains
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF) (”Xponential” or “the Company”), one of the largest global franchisors of health and wellness brands, and the American Cancer Society, the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, research and patient support, to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat and survive cancer, announce a national partnership launching in January aimed at leveraging the power of health, wellness and fitness to create waves of positive impact across the nation to fight cancer. Read More...
ACE and Special Olympics Partner to Support Fitness Inclusion
Posted: December 18, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - ACE (American Council on Exercise) and the Special Olympics have partnered to build awareness and capacity within the fitness industry to support the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Read More...
Planet Fitness Announces Return as Presenting Sponsor of New Year’s Eve Celebration in Times Square
Posted: December 6, 2023 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 it will be returning as the presenting sponsor of Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration for the ninth consecutive year, in partnership with Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment. Read More...
SportsArt to Launch Campus Challenge Sweepstakes to Inspire a New Sustainability Movement on College Campuses Nationwide
Posted: November 22, 2023 in Suppliers
SEATTLE, WA - SportsArt, a leader in sustainable fitness and green solutions for over 40 years, is inspiring the next generation of eco-leaders to create a more sustainable planet with its Campus Challenge sweepstakes that will provide one lucky, grand prize-winning campus recreation center with SportsArt ECO-POWR energy-generating cardio equipment valued at over $70,000. The nationwide sweepstakes, designed to bring awareness to sustainable living, urges college students to “accept the challenge” to live more sustainably in order to better our shared world. Read More...
EoS Fitness Raises $110,000 for Challenged Athletes Foundation, Celebrates Inclusive, Active Lifestyles for All
Posted: November 15, 2023 in Chains
PHOENIX, AZ - Dedicated to fostering an inclusive fitness community where everyone regardless of ability or fitness level can focus on their overall well-being, EōS Fitness proudly presented a check for $110,000 to the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF), a nonprofit on a mission to provide opportunities and support to people with physical disabilities so they can pursue active lifestyles and competitive sports. Read More...
In-Shape Family Fitness Raises $160,000 in 9th Annual Fight Cancer Campaign
Posted: November 8, 2023 in Chains
STOCKTON, CA - In-Shape Family Fitness, California’s premier destination for family fitness and wellness, announces that it raised over $160,000 for cancer research in October. In-Shape Family Fitness, formerly California Family Fitness and In-Shape Health Clubs now doing business under one name, has 63 clubs throughout California that all came together to raise funds for the campaign. Read More...
Blink Fitness to Host Free In-Gym 5K Turkey Trot Thanksgiving Morning
Posted: November 2, 2023 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness, the affordable fitness brand known for its commitment to an all-inclusive and inviting environment, will host its second annual Blinksgiving 5K Turkey Trot at Blink gyms across the country this Thanksgiving. Offering a twist on the popular Thanksgiving tradition, Blink’s event will give runners the option for a fun and weatherproof indoor race on the treadmill. The Blinksgiving Turkey Trot is free and open to the public; pre-registration is encouraged. Read More...
