Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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Planet Fitness Named to Fortune’s 2019 100 Fastest-Growing Companies List
Posted: August 22, 2019 in Chains
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the United States and home of the Judgement Free Zone, has announced it has been named to Fortune Magazine's 2019 100 Fastest-Growing Companies list, ranking 58 among the world's top three-year performers in revenues, profits and stock returns. Planet Fitness recently announced its 50th consecutive quarter of positive same store sales, ending the second quarter with 1,859 stores system-wide. The company has more than 14 million members and expects to open between 250 and 260 new locations system-wide in 2019, a record for the brand. Read More...
Xponential Fitness’ Anthony Geisler Named Entrepreneur of the Year 2019 Award Winner in Orange County
Posted: August 22, 2019 in Chains
ORANGE COUNTY, CA - Xponential Fitness, a large curator of boutique fitness brands in the world, has announced that Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Geisler, received the Entrepreneur Of The Year 2019 Award in Orange County. As the world's most prestigious business awards program for entrepreneurs, Entrepreneur Of The Year recognizes entrepreneurs who are excelling in areas such as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities, while also transforming our world. Read More...
MINDBODY Named to the Pacific Coast Business Times 2019 Central Coast Best Places to Work List
Posted: April 19, 2019 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - MINDBODY, a leading technology platform for the fitness, beauty and wellness industries, announced its selection to the Pacific Coast Business Times 2019 Central Coast Best Places to Work List. Winners were selected as a result of a survey which took into consideration work-life balance, career growth opportunities, effectiveness of management and onsite amenities, among other criteria. Read More...
Columbia Association Earns ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence from EPA and DOE
Posted: April 9, 2019 in Chains
COLUMBIA, MD - Columbia Association (CA) is proud to receive the 2019 ENERGY STAR Award for Excellence for important contributions to energy efficiency. CA will be honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy at a ceremony on April 11 in Washington, D.C. CA became an ENERGY STAR Partner and created a formal energy management program in 2012. Since then, CA’s energy use has decreased by 20%, while its carbon footprint has been reduced by more than half. CA has also engaged with the community to be more energy-efficient. Read More...
Gold’s Gym Recognized as Industry Leader During 2019 IFA Convention
Posted: March 12, 2019 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Gold's Gym, a trusted fitness authority, is the winner of this year's Global Franchise Award for Best Fitness Franchise, marking the second consecutive year the brand has been recognized as the overall winner of this award in its category. Craig Sherwood, Gold's Gym Senior Vice President of Franchise and Licensing, accepted the award on behalf of the brand during the 2019 International Franchise Association ("IFA") Convention, which was held February 24 - 27 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Announces 2019 Coach of the Year Awards; Coach Ray Ganong Named Recipient of Prestigious NSCA President’s Award
Posted: January 10, 2019 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Strength and conditioning coaches from across the nation converged at the NSCA’s Coaches Conference on January 10, 2019 in Indianapolis, IN to discover cutting-edge research and practical applications in strength and conditioning, presented by the industry’s most elite and respected experts. One of the many exciting events held during the conference was the Award Ceremony, where distinctive honors were presented to several coaches for outstanding achievement. At this event, the NSCA recognizes award winners who are selected by a volunteer committee, the NSCA’s Coaching Task Force, who determine the winners based on their contributions to the NSCA, their community and the coaching profession. Read More...
Technogym Wins the Good Design Award 2018 With SKILLBIKE
Posted: January 2, 2019 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - SKILLBIKE by Technogym has been awarded with the Good Design Award 2018, one of the world’s most recognized and oldest Design Awards program organized annually by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies. The trademarked awards were created in Chicago in 1950 by three architects: Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames and Edgar Kaufmann, Jr. Read More...
Bonita Bay Club’s Buzza and Padua Named Golf Digest “Best Young Teachers in America”
Posted: November 21, 2018 in Independents
BONITA SPRINGS, FL - Bonita Bay Club’s Steve Buzza, PGA Golf Professional and Megan Padua, PGA, LPGA Teaching Professional, have been named to the “Best Young Teachers in America” list in Golf Digest Magazine’s November issue. Buzza and Padua are also among Bonita Bay Club’s more than 20 TPI-certified golf and fitness instructors who are specially trained by the Titleist Performance Institute to help players improve their skills, strength and power. Read More...
Department of Energy Recognizes Columbia Association for Achieving Better Buildings Challenge
Posted: August 23, 2018 in Chains
COLUMBIA, MD - Columbia Association (CA) has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for achieving the ambitious 20% goal set as a partner in the Better Buildings Challenge. The Better Buildings Challenge is a DOE program that works with market leaders to encourage their adoption of cost-effective and proven strategies to improve the energy efficiency of the nation’s buildings, manufacturing plants and multifamily housing. Columbia Association instituted a robust energy management program in 2012. Through its efforts, CA has seen savings of approximately 20% across its portfolio. Participants in the Better Buildings Challenge have saved a combined $3.1 billion since 2001. Read More...
EY Announces Patrick Walsh of Town Sports International Holding Inc., Named Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 Award Winner in New York
Posted: June 14, 2018 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - EY announced that Patrick Walsh, Chairman and Chief Executive of Town Sports International Holdings Inc., (“TSI,” “Town Sports” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:CLUB) received the Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 Award in the Transformational category in New York. Entrepreneur of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs, and it’s the only competitive awards program for leaders of high-growth companies. Read More...
ACSM Presents Honor Award and Citation Awards at Annual Meeting in Minneapolis
Posted: June 12, 2018 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine recently announced several award winners at its annual meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. One Honor Award and seven Citation Award recipients were presented, and all of the winners were selected because of their significant contributions to sports medicine and the exercise sciences. “Honor and Citation award winners are selected for their outstanding performance in the areas of research and scholarship, clinical care, administrative services or educational services,” said ACSM President Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH, FACSM. “We are happy to recognize these awardees.” Read More...
Gold’s Gym Named 2018 Global Franchise Award Winner
Posted: February 21, 2018 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Gold's Gym has been named a Global Franchise Award Winner for 2018 in the category of Best Health, Beauty and Fitness Franchise. The 2018 Global Franchise Awards, sponsored by Global Franchise Magazine and chosen by a panel of judges of top franchise professionals from around the world, celebrate excellence in international franchising. Winners were selected on criteria including the brand's global intentions, the relationship fostered between franchisor and franchisee, how the brand is marketed and the extent to which a brand has advanced the cause of international franchising. Read More...
SKILLMILL Awarded “2017 Gear of the Year” by Runner’s World America
Posted: December 4, 2017 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - TECHNOGYM SKILLMILL has been chosen as the “2017 Gear of the Year” by Runner’s World America. Each year, the most important magazine for the running community selects a shortlist of products that stand out for their innovation and style, able to make running feel easier and cooler than ever. SKILLMILL is the ideal training solution for sports professionals and for those every day athletes who are dedicated to their fitness and improving their sporting performance; it allows users to experience the full speed-resistance spectrum by offering the possibility to switch from resistance-free running to an all-out sled push. Read More...
USPTA Recognizes Industry Leaders With its 2017 Awards
Posted: October 14, 2017 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) honored those members who go above and beyond in all aspects of the tennis industry during its annual General Membership Meeting on October 13 at the 2017 NEXT Generation: A Tennis Innovation Workshop, powered by USTA & USPTA at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. Read More...
MINDBODY Wins 2017 BIG Innovation Award for Branded App Solution
Posted: February 7, 2017 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - MINDBODY, Inc. (NASDAQ:MB), a leading provider of cloud-based business management software for the wellness services industry, has been named a 2017 BIG Innovation Award winner for its branded mobile app solution, Engage by MINDBODY. Read More...
Columbia Association Honored in “Best of Howard County 2016” Readers’ Choice Awards
Posted: December 8, 2016 in Chains
COLUMBIA, MD - Columbia Association (CA) was once again honored in Howard Magazine’s annual awards, in which readers vote on the best that Howard County has to offer in 74 different categories. CA received four first-place awards: Best Golf Course: Hobbit’s Glen Golf Club; Best Gym: Supreme Sports Club; Best Pool for Kids: Swansfield Pool and Mini-WaterPark; and Best Personal Trainer: Bonnie Pace. Read More...
Coronado’s Ben Press Receives USPTA Lifetime Achievement Award; Kirk Anderson Named 2016 USPTA Professional of the Year
Posted: September 30, 2016 in Suppliers
INDIAN WELLS, CA - Ben Press was honored with the 2016 George Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award by the United States Professional Tennis Association. Press who passed away Friday, September 9, was posthumously recognized during the annual awards ceremony at the USPTA World Conference at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA, on Tuesday, September 27. Kirk Anderson of Portland, Or, was also honored with the 2016 Alex Gordon Award for the USPTA Professional of the Year by the United States Professional Tennis Association. Read More...
Planet Fitness Ranked One of The Best Franchises In America By Forbes
Posted: July 1, 2016 in Chains
NEWINGTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S., ranked #4 on Forbes' annual list of America's Best and Worst Franchises in the category of best franchises with an initial investment of $500,000 and over. "We are thrilled to be acknowledged as one of the best franchises in America," said Planet Fitness' Chief Executive Officer, Chris Rondeau. "The ranking further demonstrates that our easy-to-operate model, strong store-level economics and brand strength make for a highly attractive franchise system built for growth; one that has enabled us to attract a team of passionate, successful franchisees from a variety of industries." Read More...
Cybex Receives Presidential Award For Export Successes
Posted: May 16, 2016 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker presented Cybex International with the President’s “E” Star Award for Exports at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The President’s “E” Award is the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports. Read More...
Seattle Business Magazine Names Precor Washington Manufacturer of the Year
Posted: May 11, 2016 in Suppliers
SEATTLE, WA - In its May 2016 Edition, Seattle Business Magazine has named Precor as Washington's Large Firm Manufacturer of the Year. Employing 573 local workers, Precor has a commitment to lean principles and efficient production. Precor estimates it spends $1 million to $2 million each year on machinery, equipment and automation to make improvements in machining, welding, tooling and production-line monitoring systems. It expects still more spending as it adds to its line of cross-training and fitness machines, and as it expands its networked-fitness service known as Preva, which lets equipment users track their workout histories and check progress toward goals. Read More...