Crunch Fitness, the health club chain renowned for fusing fitness and entertainment, today announced the appointment of Dan Gallagher as its new Chief Financial Officer. NEW YORK— February 5, 2018—Crunch Fitness, the health club chain renowned for fusing fitness and entertainment, today announced the appointment of Dan Gallagher as its new Chief Financial Officer. Former…
Products featuring new Circle Fitness branding to be unveiled at IHRSA. Fort Wayne, IN — February 2, 2018 — In response to continued growth and market expansion, Green Series Fitness, a Brigadoon Fitness company, will change its name to Circle Fitness USA, rebrand its products, launch a new company website and introduce an updated corporate identity. “As…
Dr. Art Curtis will be honored with the Dale S. Dibble Distinguished Service Award during IHRSA 2018 in San Diego. Boston — January 31, 2018 — IHRSA, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association is pleased to announce that the Dale S. Dibble Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Dr. Art Curtis during IHRSA 2018,…
Following its ongoing international expansion, fitness technology provider Virtuagym has moved to new offices in both Amsterdam and Medellín. Amsterdam — January 31, 2018 — Following its ongoing international expansion, fitness technology provider Virtuagym has moved to new offices in both Amsterdam and Medellín. With now more than 200 employees, including recent hires in C-Level executive…
Coming onboard for Wexer Asia Pacific is well-known local figure Ryan Hogan, who joins from Australian Fitness Network where he served as CEO. January 30, 2018 — Following a strong growth phase in 2017, and with ambitions for significant ongoing growth in 2018 and beyond, digital fitness specialist Wexer has created a number of new roles to…
By combining the traditional in-person approach of a brick and mortar fitness club with the convenience and affordability of online training, Trainerize is helping fitness clubs sell personal training services to up to 70% of their members. VANCOUVER, BC — January 29, 2018 — Trainerize, the leading personal training software, is empowering fitness clubs to challenge the…
IHRSA has announced the 2018 award recipients for the Associate Member of the Year Award, the Outstanding Community Service Award, and the Woman Leader Award in honor of Julie Main. All three award recipients will be honored during IHRSA 2018 in March. Boston — January 17, 2018 — IHRSA, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association,…
Sadly, we at IHRSA lost one of our own on Saturday. Bill Dussor, director of meetings & trade shows emeritus, passed away on January 13 after a long battle with colon cancer. While Bill was respected and well-liked by the many industry leaders that have served on the IHRSA Board of Directors during his tenure…
A new multi-purpose fitness facility uses a unique technology that warms the core to stand out from the crowd. To be frank, this week’s roundup doesn’t revolve around one specific theme, and, for the most part, the stories don’t correlate with one another. In my defense, does good fitness industry news need to match up…
If you’re a reporter writing a story on the fitness industry, contact IHRSA to request a copy of the 2018 IHRSA Health Club Media Report, which contains the latest data on health club activity, trends, and usage. Boston — January 10, 2018 — To ensure that members of the media have the most up-to-date and compelling…
MFN, a leading national online resource directory of fitness and allied healthcare professionals announced the company’s corporate rebrand from Medical Fitness Network to MedFit Network. Costa Mesa, CA — January 1, 2018 — MFN, a leading national online resource directory of fitness and allied healthcare professionals who provide services for prevention, treatment and rehabilitation of chronic…
While Americans are planning their New Year’s resolutions, IHRSA is urging Congress to pass PHIT—a bill that would support people in their healthy living efforts Boston — January 4, 2018 — While Americans nationwide are planning out their New Year’s resolutions to get in shape and lead healthier lives, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association…