Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Chains
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World Gym: A Global Fitness Odyssey Returns Home
Posted: March 15, 2024 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - In the ever-evolving world of fitness, few names resonate as powerfully as World Gym. With a legacy that spans decades, World Gym has become synonymous with strength and a commitment to excellence. But, the World Gym concept, much like the individuals who walk through its doors, has embarked on its own journey of transformation. Refined and improved overseas, this iconic brand has now made its return to the U.S., bringing with it a global perspective on fitness that is both invigorating and inspiring. Read More...
World Gym Australia Elevates Member Experience with Pioneering AI Initiative: Coach Welly
Posted: November 17, 2023 in Chains
AUSTRALIA - With an innovative approach towards increasing member engagement, iconic gym brand World Gym Australia has joined forces with the Australian health tech innovator Coach Welly. The alliance promises to personalize member experiences using AI, aimed at strengthening customer loyalty and satisfaction. This is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2024. Read More...
World Gym Announces New Vice President of Franchise Development
Posted: March 13, 2023 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym, the iconic, globally recognized gym brand and originator of the full-service gym model that has for over four decades empowered millions of people around the world to improve their lives through fitness, recently appointed Eric O'Connor as Vice President of Franchise Development. O'Connor, with his vast background in franchising and as a private business owner, will play a key role in shaping the company's growth and development plans, with the goal of onboarding hundreds of new units in the next five years. Read More...
World Gym Appoints New Vice President of Marketing
Posted: February 15, 2023 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym, an iconic, globally recognized gym brand and originator of the full-service gym model that has, for over four decades, empowered millions of people around the world to improve their lives through fitness, has appointed Brea Ballard as Vice President of Marketing. Ballard will drive growth at World Gym through the creation and execution of impactful marketing initiatives. Read More...
World Gym Introduces High-Octane Signature Gym Model Featuring the Revolutionary Studio X
Posted: October 4, 2022 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - With over 230 franchise locations on six continents, World Gym International, the iconic, globally recognized fitness franchise brand, with its roots tracing back to the early days of Muscle Beach, has announced the introduction of a game-changing gym model: "World Gym Signature." The fitness landscape is rapidly evolving. Consumers are returning to the gym and are looking for a better experience, not a cheaper one. This new gym model is designed for those seeking a full-service facility but with a remarkable focus on results in an inspiring environment. Read More...
World Gym Introduces Innovative, New Gym Model with Game Changing, Next Generation Features
Posted: July 27, 2022 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - With over 230 franchise locations on six continents, World Gym International, the iconic, globally recognized fitness franchise brand, with its roots tracing back to the early days of Muscle Beach, has announced the introduction of an innovative, new strength-only gym: "World Gym Legacy." The format is designed to meet the growing needs of today's consumer, while also providing new and existing franchisees with an attractive, smaller-sized footprint and strong unit economics. Read More...
U.S. Vets Housing Facility Benefits from Gift Courtesy of World Gym
Posted: May 25, 2022 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym, originator of the full-service gym model and a great American fitness brand, has provided all the equipment for a new gym at the U.S. Vets housing facility, an organization committed to ending veteran homelessness by providing housing, mental health support, job counseling and more. Read More...
World Gym Selects ASF and Club OS as Designated Software Solutions to Support Club Management and Member Relations
Posted: October 13, 2021 in Chains
DENVER, CO - ASF Payment Solutions and Club OS, collectively a club management and marketing lead tracking and CRM solution for fitness clubs and gyms, announce that both solutions were selected to support World Gym International, the iconic global fitness brand. World Gym named ASF as the designated supplier for club management and billing software and Club OS as the designated supplier of customer relationship management software for their North American operations. Both ASF and Club OS are part of EverCommerce, Inc. (Nasdaq: EVCM) EverWell solutions group. Read More...
World Gym International Adds Franchises in Two New Texas Markets
Posted: September 15, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global fitness brand, has big plans for Texas. World Gym has signed franchise agreements for brand new gyms in Kyle and Cleburne, Texas. The two new gyms join World Gyms in Ingram Park in San Antonio, Beaumont, North Dowlen, Texas City, Burleson and a previously announced gym in Houston. World Gym Kyle will be owned and operated by Leyon Greene, a former professor of meteorology who saw the pandemic as an opportunity to go into business for himself while doing something he loved. Greene is currently scouting locations for his World Gym and hopes to be open in just a few months. Read More...
World Gym Partners with Myzone as its Official Wearable Technology Provider
Posted: September 9, 2021 in Chains, Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym and Myzone announce a partnership where Myzone will be World Gym's official wearable technology provider. Using Myzone’s heart rate monitors and digital platforms, the World Gym community now has unlimited access to host challenges for members using technology that adapts to any ability and levels the playing field. Member challenges are just one way that Myzone helps to boost member retention and creates a more engaging experience for athletes. Read More...
World Gym International Hires Expert Franchise Marketer Adam Kirschman to Grow Revenue for Franchisees
Posted: September 7, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, an iconic global fitness brand, has named Adam Kirschman as its Vice President of Marketing. As World Gym’s Vice President of Marketing, Adam will lead World Gym’s marketing and creative teams while driving revenue growth for the franchise network and supporting the franchise development team in recruiting new franchisees. Read More...
World Gym Anywhere Offers Members More Fitness Options with Workouts Powered By Soulbody Fitness
Posted: July 21, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International has expanded its collection of workouts on its on-demand training platform, World Gym Anywhere, with workouts from SoulBody Fitness. World Gym Anywhere subscribers now have access to SoulBody Fitness classes like SoulBody Barre, SoulBody Unhitched, SoulBody ZenBurn and SoulBody Power. Read More...
World Gym Commemorates 45th Anniversary with a Global Exercise Event on July 31
Posted: July 20, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic fitness brand, is celebrating its 45th Anniversary with a Global Group Exercise event called, “Gorilla Week Goes Global” on Saturday, July 31st. World Gym locations across six continents will be hosting their Group Exercise special event to celebrate the anniversary. Gyms will be posting photos and videos on their social media channels with #GorillaWeekGoesGlobal. Read More...
How to Prepare An Initial Budget For Your Gym
Posted: June 7, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - Budgeting can be one of the hardest, but most crucial, parts of starting a gym. After all, even though your end goal might be sharing your love of fitness, the bottom line is a health club is a business and must be run as such. Before you dig into the details of your expenses, opening and operating costs and revenue, here are a few high-level considerations to help... Read More...
World Gym International Appoints Jared Deptula as Franchise Business Coach
Posted: May 6, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global fitness brand, has appointed Jared Deptula as its Franchise Business Coach. As World Gym’s Franchise Business Coach, Deptula will help both new and existing franchisees improve all areas of their business to achieve significant growth and profitability and therefore value creation. Read More...
World Gym International & Champions + Legends Announce Strategic Partnership for CBD Sport Supplements
Posted: April 8, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global fitness brand and Champions + Legends, a premium manufacturer of hemp-derived CBD-based sport supplements for preparation, performance and recovery, announce a new partnership for the supply, distribution and education of the Champions & Legends product line. The partnership with Champions + Legends is one of many new initiatives World Gym International has launched to provide its franchisees and their members with the best possible fitness programming, nutritional guidance, recovery tools and supplements in the gym, at home or on the go. Read More...
World Gym International Introduces All-New World Gym Athletics
Posted: April 1, 2021 in Chains
LOS ANGELES, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global fitness brand, announces the All-New World Gym Athletics, a complete health and fitness training solution built for the everyday athlete. The All-New World Gym Athletics is now available at World Gym locations across the United States, Brazil, Canada and Australia. Read More...
World Gym International Selects Life Fitness as a Preferred Partner
Posted: March 23, 2021 in Chains, Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness has signed a partnership agreement to be a preferred equipment supplier to World Gym International. Under the agreement, Life Fitness will supply World Gym facilities with select premium cardio and strength training equipment from its Hammer Strength and SCIFIT brands, in addition to its Life Fitness SPARC and Arc Trainer cardio products. Read More...
World Gym Tucson to Open in 2021
Posted: January 13, 2021 in Chains
NEWPORT BEACH, CA - World Gym International, an iconic global fitness brand, will open its first Arizona gym in Tucson in Summer 2021. World Gym Tucson will be a brand new 20,000 square-foot flagship fitness facility with state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. Read More...
World Gym Launches On-Demand Fitness Platform
Posted: December 17, 2020 in Chains
NEWPORT BEACH, CA - World Gym International, the iconic global fitness brand, has announced that it has started beta-testing World Gym Anywhere, a new on-demand fitness training platform. The new training platform is available on mobile phones, tablets, desktops, laptops and televisions and is delivered using Intelivideo. Read More...
