Escape Fitness launches new HIT HUB functional frame to unleash the athlete in everyone Cincinnati, OH — March 15, 2018 — Escape Fitness is launching its newest space efficient frame-based solution for functional training for boutiques, studios and gyms looking to offer challenge, community, novelty and results to their experience-seeking member bases. HIT HUB is a…
Industry leaders team up to deliver experience rich training environments for clubs and corporations alike Minneapolis — March 19, 2018 — FitnessOnDemand™ today announced partnerships with Aktiv Solutions and FitnessDesignGroup to provide a comprehensive design and implementation experience for its virtual fitness customers. The partnership will allow FitnessOnDemand to expand their range of competencies by…
New IHRSA research shows that more than 70 million consumers visited health clubs in 2017 and 60.9 million Americans are health club members. Boston — March 16, 2018 — Health clubs attracted more than 70 million consumers in 2017, a record-high since IHRSA began tracking health club consumer statistics in 1987. The number of individual members…
New resource allows current and future clients to easily find technology solutions that are combined with Perkville’s customizable rewards program. OAKLAND, Calif—March 13, 2018—Perkville, the #1 loyalty and rewards program in the fitness space, today launched a new Integrated Partners Marketplace that allows gym and health club owners to find technology solutions that are integrated…
At IHRSA 2018, the Les Mills International team will demonstrate the next generation Virtual. Key to this is the new, easy-to-use LES MILLS Virtual App and a choice of high-resolution screens that provide a simple set-up and high-quality experience. March 12, 2018 – But consider this: as virtual becomes more prevalent in the fitness industry,…
Wexer – which now serves clients in almost 50 countries on five continents – has strengthened its team with new appointments across all markets. March 12, 2018 – Off the back of 300% revenue growth over three years, and a doubling in the number of licenses sold in 2017 versus 2016, digital fitness market leader…
PHIT will pass if the omnibus spending bill—set for March 23—includes the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act. September 20, 2023 Update: Since publishing, IHRSA has retired its Quorum account. To participate in active campaigns, visit the IHRSA action center. BOSTON, MA—March 8, 2018—Last week, Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA) introduced the Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (H.R. 5138). This Health Savings Accounts…
A Health Savings Accounts (HSA) reform bill introduced in the House includes the PHIT Act. With your help, we can pass PHIT in the latest omnibus spending bill this month. September 20, 2023 Update: Since publishing, IHRSA has retired its Quorum account. To participate in active campaigns, visit the IHRSA action center. Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA) has…
The 2018 Physical Activity Council Participation Report is now available, and even though it indicates 82.4 million Americans are inactive, there has been a noticeable increase in participation rates for many sports and activities. March 6, 2018 – The 2018 Physical Activity Council Participation Report on sports and activities in the U.S. shows that 28% of the population,…
Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is pleased to announce three new members of the PTR Board of Directors were elected at the organization’s Annual General Membership Meeting. Hilton Head Island, SC — Feb. 27, 2018 — Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is pleased to announce three new members of the PTR Board of Directors were elected at…
The partnership will further integrate Perkville Rewards Program with Virtuagym solutions, empowering gym owners and members with customizable rewards. Amsterdam — Feb. 26, 2018 — Virtuagym, provider of the all-in-one coaching and management platform for fitness clubs, today announced its partnership with Perkville, the #1 loyalty and rewards program in the fitness space. This move will…
More than 400,000 fitness professionals provide exercise instruction and services in the U.S. Boston — February 23, 2018 — Today, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released the U.S. Fitness Professional Outlook, a new report that analyzes trends in the fitness instructor market. This report also examines employment growth for fitness professionals since 2003, along…