HFA Press Release

Lawmakers start filing bills while most sessions are out. That’s why we’re getting a head start on monitoring and tracking potentially harmful legislation for the fitness industry. State sessions are winding down, but that doesn’t mean we’re sitting around. Election Day is right around the corner, and with it, the ability of state legislators to…

According to The IHRSA Indian Health Club Report, India ranks fifth in market size among Asia-Pacific health club markets, but there is room for continued growth. BOSTON—September 17, 2018—Today, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released The IHRSA Indian Health Club Report, produced in collaboration with Deloitte China. This research publication contains an…

The award is given for business excellence in the international fitness, beauty, and wellness industries. EASTON, MD—September 16, 2018—Hearthstone Health + Fitness has been honored with an inaugural 2018 MINDBODY Visionary Award, given for business excellence in the international fitness, beauty and wellness industries. “The MINDBODY Visionary Awards are our way of celebrating the business…

Kendig will lead the effort to strengthen the talented team and bring in innovations while continuing to focus on servicing the diverse needs of members and staff alike. GLASTONBURY, CT—September 14, 2018—Gary Kendig, Chief Operating Officer, has dedicated his career to hospitality and fitness center management in the pursuit of improving lives through service excellence…

Partnership to create pop-up “Urban Explorer” shops. TRX, the global leaders in functional training equipment, have partnered with Bloomingdale’s on the debut of its Carousel, an immersive, rotating pop-up shop with an “Urban Explorer” theme that takes consumers on a tour of the urban wilderness, bringing a chic outdoor aesthetic into the concrete jungle with…

Mondays can be a drag, but if gym owners can encourage more people to start exercising at the beginning of the week, Mondays could become the best days to set and go after fitness goals. Boston—September 10, 2018—It turns out that there is a large body of evidence to support the importance of motivation Monday….

FlexIt Inc. launches best-in-class, revolutionary platform for clubs to grow their member bases. NEW YORK, NY—September 10, 2018—For fitness club owners, reaching new gym-goers and generating qualified leads is now easier than ever before. FlexIt Inc. is the new disruptive mobile app that makes it easier for users and clubs to find one another by…

At Snap Fitness franchise locations around the world, Myzone will be the go-to brand. CHICAGO, IL—Myzone is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement with Snap Fitness that requires all Snap Fitness franchises in the USA, Australia and New Zealand to install Myzone technology in their facility. This agreement will assist Snap Fitness locations…

Rolv Erik Ryssdal will step in as interim CEO of Schibsted Marketplaces. September 7, 2018—Sondre Gravir, CEO of Schibsted Marketplaces, has decided to leave the company after 11 years to take on a role as CEO of SATS Group. Gravir will depart in early October, and Schibsted CEO Rolv Erik Ryssdal will step in as…

The association aims to help health clubs in India overcome growth challenges. GOA, India—September 1 and 2, 2018—Thirty-eight of the leading fitness club owners in India came together in Goa, India, to join forces and create a new path to growth of the fitness industry and higher member penetration for the country. They set aside…

The revolutionary indoor bike designed for cyclists. August 31, 2018—Technogym—the world leading brand in fitness and wellness products, services and digital technologies and official supplier to the last seven Olympic games—introduces SKILLBIKE, the revolutionary stationary bike that enables cyclists, triathletes and cycling enthusiasts to live the emotion and challenge of outdoor experiences in an indoor…