Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Power Wellness’ Employee Engagement Tips
Posted: April 21, 2020 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - Here are some employee engagement ideas to consider and tips that may be helpful as you plan to reopen... Read More...
A Small Victory: Gyms Included in Phase 1 of Reopening Plan
Posted: April 21, 2020 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - In a recent press conference, the White House Coronavirus Task Force announced that health clubs are to be included in Phase 1 of reopening. IHRSA sends gratitude to President Trump for recognizing the importance of the fitness industry. The inclusion of health clubs speaks volumes on the central and essential role health clubs, their staff and their suppliers play in enhancing the health and wellness of the population. Although reopening U.S. businesses is a process that will not happen overnight, and will differ throughout each county, this is a small step in the right direction towards normalcy. Read More...
ClubIntel Releases Report on Fitness Industry Response to COVID-19
Posted: April 21, 2020 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - The returns are in, and the story written! ClubIntel’s recently completed study entitled, The Fitness Industry’s Response to COVID-19, Insights into the Collective Improvisation, Innovation and Resilience of Global Fitness Operators, is now available for FREE to those who wish to explore the insights it offers. Read More...
Concept2 Provides Masks for Essential Workers in the Community
Posted: April 20, 2020 in Suppliers
MORRISVILLE, VT - As the coronavirus pandemic began and "Stay at Home" orders ensued, Concept2, via business contacts in Asia, and learning that PPE was available, immediately placed an order of 500,000 three-layer face masks. The goal for these masks was to get them as quickly as possible in order to provide them free of charge to the essential workers in the area. These essential workers include health care providers, first responders, and employees at grocery stores, food shelves, senior centers, childcare centers and others. Concept2 is happy to report that the masks have arrived, and the company has started distributing them. Read More...
Curves Shifts to In-Home Workouts as COVID-19 Restrictions Temporarily Close Gyms
Posted: April 14, 2020 in Chains
WACO, TX - “Change Stations Now.” For current and past members of Curves, the fitness club designed for women, this is a familiar cue, directing workout members to move to the next machine or activity in Curves’ 30-minute circuit. But, when the COVID-19 virus epidemic forced fitness centers and gyms, including Curves women’s gyms world-wide, to close suddenly and unexpectedly, Curves had to “change stations now” on a system-wide level. Fortunately for Curves owners and members, the Curves corporate team had spent the past two years implementing a new operating system, an updated website and new products and services that give owners and staff at Curves North America and Oceania enhanced access to tools like at-home workouts, mass emails, app notifications, messaging platforms, product purchases and more. Read More...
CELSIUS Launches Virtual Workout Program “Sweat with CELSIUS” and Announces Partnership with Barry’s
Posted: April 14, 2020 in Chains, Suppliers
BOCA RATON, FL - Celsius Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CELH), maker of the leading global fitness drink, CELSIUS, and a brand committed to aiding in consumers living fit, announced the launch of "SWEAT WITH CELSIUS," a virtual workout platform that is live streamed on the brand's Instagram account. To further engage with consumers, CELSIUS has partnered nationally with Barry's and their "AT HOME LIVE Instagram Series" where CELSIUS will be profiled as the official energy drink powering Barry's At Home Streaming Workouts. Read More...
ClubReady and Cross River Bank Partner to Provide Assistance to Fitness Studios in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted: April 13, 2020 in Suppliers
ST. LOUIS, MO - ClubReady, a leading provider of full-suite studio fitness and wellness club management software, and Cross River Bank, a leading innovator and provider of banking services for technology companies, has announced a new partnership to offer quick access to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to its fitness studio customers. This program offers a fully integrated online application, underwriting approval and funding process that is 100% electronically enabled, expediting the fund flow from the bank to the studio, improving the chance of getting approved before the funds are depleted. Read More...
Planet Fitness and iFit Unite to Bring New Streaming Workouts to Member’s Homes
Posted: April 13, 2020 in Chains, Suppliers
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, has announced a partnership with iFit, a leader in streaming home workouts, and the pioneer in interactive connected fitness technology with more than 275 patents. As leaders in both the in-club and at-home connected fitness industries, Planet Fitness and iFit have united to create new in-home workouts for people of all fitness levels and interests that are fun, motivating and judgement free. Read More...
Wellbeats Releases 18 New Classes to Help Stay Active at Home
Posted: April 8, 2020 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - With your members stuck at home, here are 18 new ways to refresh their fitness routine inside. The new April Content Release launches a variety of classes to help people stay active including dancing, HIIT, barre, stretching, strength training, nutrition, cycling, Pilates and step. Read More...
Blink Fitness Unlocks App Content to Keep Americans Fit from Home
Posted: April 8, 2020 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Blink Fitness has announced a free 30-day mobile app trial, open to all with no money down and no membership commitment required. Earlier this month, in light of COVID-19 and "stay at home" orders in place across the country, Blink unlocked its mobile app, typically a premium membership benefit, for all new and existing members. The brand has also teamed up with WorkWell NYC to allow all New York City government employees free access to the Blink Fitness App offerings as part of an overall discounted membership program. Read More...
