Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Big Ass Fans Helps Fund Cancer Center
Posted: October 23, 2015 in Suppliers
LEXINGTON, KY – Big Ass Fans announced it has raised $25,000 for a new, state-of-the-art cancer treatment suite at University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center. The company last month began donating 5% of all sales in the state of Kentucky until $25,000 was reached. The promotion was conducted in partnership with Dr. Jonathan Feddock, a radiation oncologist at University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center. Read More...
October is “Exercise is Medicine On Campus Month”
Posted: September 23, 2015 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The college years are notorious for unhealthy habits. Are you looking for a way to bring some fun, healthy activities to your school? Kick off the school year by promoting Exercise is Medicine on your campus! Similar to Exercise is Medicine Month in May, Exercise is Medicine on Campus (EIM-OC) Month celebrates EIM among colleges and universities, promoting physical activity and celebrating the EIM movement during the month of October on college and university campuses. Read More...
Tens of Thousands of Americans to Commit to Healthy Way of Life on 1/1/16
Posted: September 22, 2015 in Chains
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - As American’s continue to battle the bulge --more than one third are considered obese according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-- Life Time, The Healthy Way of Life Company is hoping to stem the tide with Commitment Day Festival, a national movement focused on encouraging and inspiring positive change January 1-3, 2016. Read More...
Curves Supports Breast Cancer Awareness Month for 15th Consecutive Year
Posted: September 21, 2015 in Chains
WOODWAY, TX - Curves International, Inc., one of the largest chains of fitness centers for women in the world, announced that participating Curves are offering a special enrollment price of $30, and that every dollar of the enrollment fee will be donated to a cancer charity that is working to find a cure for breast cancer. To-date, Curves across North America have raised nearly $15 million in the past 15 years to support breast cancer research or care. Read More...
Power Systems Donates Equipment To Knoxville Schools And Businesses
Posted: August 11, 2015 in Suppliers
KNOXVILLE, TN - In an effort to improve physical fitness in the community, Knoxville-based Power Systems has donated over $130,000 in resistance bands to area schools, businesses, and organizations. These products come in a variety of styles and resistances, offer a full-body workout, and are extremely versatile, making them an ideal product for all ages and ability levels. Read More...
The 4th Annual Kid’s TRI at Newtown Athletic Club
Posted: August 3, 2015 in Independents
NEWTOWN, PA - Early in the morning on Sunday, August 2, hundreds of children and parents lined up at the registration table to check in for the 4th Annual Kid’s TRI at Newtown Athletic Club (NAC). This year’s kid’s triathlon was better than ever, with a redesigned course, post race after party and awards for the top finishers in each age group. Read More...
Town Sports International Offering Free Workouts Once the Temp Hits 90 Degrees
Posted: July 28, 2015 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Town Sports International (TSI), the owner of New York, Boston, Washington, and Philadelphia Sports Clubs, is encouraging residents to take their workout indoors to escape the heat. Starting Tuesday, July 28, 2015, through Monday, August 31, 2015, all club locations will open their doors to the public for free workouts every time the temperature hits 90 degrees or above. Read More...
Power Systems Celebrates 10th Year Of Giving To Local Charity, KARM
Posted: July 20, 2015 in Suppliers
KNOXVILLE, TN - Over the past 10 years, Power Systems has held annual collection drives for employees to donate to the Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM). During the month of June, Power Systems employees donated personal hygiene products to be donated to KARM. Employees were challenged to bring in at least one of the items on the list. Such items included, shampoo, deodorant, soap, toothbrushes, baby diapers, wipes and toilet paper. All of the donated items were delivered to KARM earlier this month. Read More...
ClubSport, Renaissance ClubSport, The Quad, and The Studio Fitness Clubs Donate $20,000 to Navy SEAL Foundation
Posted: July 15, 2015 in Chains
PLEASANTON, CA - Leisure Sports announced that its family of fitness clubs --ClubSport, Renaissance ClubSport, The Studio, and The Quad-- raised over $20,000 by hosting specialty classes and events in benefit of the Navy SEAL Foundation. The funds were awarded to Navy SEAL Ambassador Mark Kendall on Monday, July 13, at ClubSport Pleasanton. Read More...
Rafael Nadal, John McEnroe To Compete At 2015 Johnny Mac Tennis Project Benefit at SPORTIME Randall’s Island
Posted: July 9, 2015 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - It will be a great night of tennis for a great cause when 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal joins Hall of Famer and fellow former World No. 1 John McEnroe, plus other tennis stars, legends and celebrities, on Wednesday, August 26, for a gala evening to benefit the Johnny Mac Tennis Project. The benefit night will take place at SPORTIME Stadium on Randall’s Island. Read More...
