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...
Vida Fitness’ Penthouse Pool Club and Lounge At The Yards To Host ALS Silent Auction on May 29
Posted: May 12, 2015 in Chains
Washington, DC – Raise the rooftop for a great cause! Join VIDA Fitness’ Penthouse Pool & Lounge at The Yards for an upscale rooftop and poolside evening on Friday, May 29 to raise funds for ALS. The social and networking event will include a silent auction to benefit Augie’s Quest, a nonprofit research initiative dedicated to finding a cure for Amyotrophic Laterals Sclerosis (ALS). Read More...
World Gym Eastlake To Host Grand Opening Celebration Benefitting The Challenged Athletes Foundation
Posted: May 5, 2015 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and serious fitness, announced the grand opening of its Eastlake fitness center. This celebration will take place on Saturday, May 9th, and will host a three-hour Spin-A-Thon benefiting the Challenged Athletes Foundation. In addition, World Gym will also host a gently used tennis shoe drive to benefit orphanages in Tijuana. Registration and check-in will take place from 8:30-9:30am, and the Spin-A-Thon will begin at 9:30am at the gym. Read More...
Midtown Athletic Club Oak Park Receives Opportunity Knocks’ 2015 Key Award
Posted: April 30, 2015 in Chains
OAK PARK, IL - Midtown Athletic Club Oak Park is the recipient of the 2015 Key Award, which recognizes Opportunity Knocks’ most outstanding community partner of the year. “They went above and beyond the call of duty,” said Opportunity Knocks Executive Director Michael Carmody. Read More...
Technogym Unveils First App to Inspire Movement and Fitness While Impacting World Hunger During Expo Milan 2015
Posted: April 30, 2015 in Suppliers
MILAN, ITALY - Technogym, a world leading company supplying products, services and solutions in wellness and fitness, launched for the EXPO MILAN 2015, the Technogym App, designed to motivate people to move more, become healthier, and help convert this movement into meals for children in countries affected by malnutrition. Read More...
ACAC Donates $83,400 to Alzheimer’s Association
Posted: April 30, 2015 in Chains
RICHMOND, VA - The Alzheimer’s Association Greater Richmond Chapter recently received a $31,710 donation from ACAC Fitness and Wellness Center as a result of their March 30 Days for $30 campaign. The campaign, which ran at ACAC’s Midltohian and Short Pump locations, provided individuals a 30-day membership for just $30 with 100% of funds being donated to the Alzheimer’s Association. Read More...
Power Systems Flexes Their Muscles For Local Habitat For Humanity
Posted: April 29, 2015 in Suppliers
KNOXVILLE, TN - Earlier this month, Power Systems employees joined several members of the Knoxville community to help Habitat for Humanity with their 2015 Blitz Build, building six houses in just seven days. The Power Systems team helped on two days of the build. Day one began with the foundation of the house, and ended with putting up the walls and getting the roof trusses put into place. Later in the week the siding was added and Power Systems employees were there to help the house take shape. Read More...
Newtown Athletic Club & Camp NAC Make a Lasting Impact On Local Family
Posted: April 9, 2015 in Independents
NEWTOWN, PA - While summer may only last three months of the year, Camp NAC works hard to maintain the feeling of community strong throughout the entire year. The Dwyers are one family that can attest to Camp NAC’s dedication to creating lifelong memories and special bonds for their campers. Read More...
Vida Fitness and City Center DC To Present Toned Up Tuesdays In April and May
Posted: April 7, 2015 in Chains
WASHINGTON, DC – Time to chase the winter blues away and tone up for summer. Beginning on April 21 and through the month of May, instructors from VIDA Fitness will lead a variety of yoga classes each Tuesday evening in The Park at CityCenter at the corner of 10th and I streets NW starting at 6:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Due to high attendance at last year’s yoga sessions and positive participant feedback, VIDA will host primarily yoga classes during the Tuesday night classes - with the exception of a Zumba class on May 5 in celebration of Cinco de Mayo. Read More...
Anytime Fitness Will Offer “Free Workout Saturdays” Throughout May
Posted: April 1, 2015 in Chains
HASTINGS, MN - More than 1,000 Anytime Fitness clubs across the United States will host free outdoor exercise classes during the month of May. The five consecutive "Free Workout Saturdays" will be led by certified personal trainers and feature fun-infused exercises like tug-of-war, relay races, obstacle courses and more designed for people of every fitness level. Read More...
