Member Press Releases

SANTA MONICA, CA—June 1, 2023—Aktiv Solutions, the leader in functional fitness facility design and supply, announced today the latest addition to its proprietary GYM RAX line of premium functional training gym equipment: FORMATM, a state-of-the-art strength-based equipment line. The new offering extends Aktiv’s commitment to providing fitness facilities with increased innovation and specialized movement-based training…

LONDON, ONTARIO—June 1, 2023—Fitness is having its moment, and teens are here for it. More than ever, junior high and high school students are hitting the gym after school and on weekends, learning from each other, gym staff, and following online workout content. Gyms offer social connection and mental and physical benefits that keep teens…

SAN FRANCISCO, CA—May 2023—Active Wellness, LLC, a leading fitness design and services company who strategically partners with hospital systems to deliver medical fitness joint venture developments and turnkey operations, is proud to announce its newest partnership with NorthBay Health, a leading hospital system in Solano County, CA. Together, they will reopen its wellness center as…

DUBLIN, IRELAND—May 23, 2023—ABC Glofox, one of the fastest-growing fitness business management software platforms for boutique and franchise businesses, today announced it’s been selected by Black Box, to continue to support its network of franchisees as it expands throughout Mexico and beyond. Part of ABC Fitness, the biggest fitness technology company in the world, ABC Glofox provides…

TIMONIUM, MARYLAND—May 22, 2023—Planet Fitness—one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand—celebrated the grand opening of its Marysville (Smokey Point) club (2517 172nd St. NE Marysville, WA 98271), May 10. Approximately 150 people attended the festivities, which included the following: Open and staffed 24 hours…

LITTLE ROCK, AR—May 9, 2023—Today, ABC Fitness (ABC), the leading provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, has announced a partnership with Les Mills, the world’s largest provider of group fitness programs, to offer its world-class on-demand video classes via ABC IGNITE and ABC TRAINERIZE. This partnership allows club operators to provide highly engaging…

BETHPAGE, NY—MAY 9, 2023—Polar Electro, the world leader in personal guidance for fitness, sport, and health, today announced Peggy Ang as the President of Polar USA. Ang joins the company with over two decades of marketing and business experience across B2B, B2C, and D2C sectors. Most recently, she was Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice…

CHARLESTON, SC—May 4, 2023—Scrubzone USA, a new IHRSA Industry Partner, has announced the installation of its first automated hand washing machine at Ethos Athletic Club in downtown Charleston, SC. Club members can now enjoy a simple, efficient, and easier way to wash their hands before and after they enter the gyms facilities while reducing the spread of…

ATLANTA, GA—May 2, 2023—Xplor Triib, the premier gym management software for the functional fitness community has today announced its official partnership with NCFIT, a leading fitness programming and coaching development provider. NCFIT is the first programming partner integrated with Xplor Triib, providing gyms with best-in-class affiliate programming and coaching development resources for CrossFit and functional fitness….

CHICAGO, IL—May 2, 2023—Power Plate, the global leader in vibration technology, today announced it is the official Vibration Technology sponsor of Life Time Pickleball. Through this sponsorship, Power Plate will provide its equipment in Life Time (NYSE: LTH) clubs nationwide to offer whole-body vibration to help pickleball players warm up faster and recover quicker, reduce…

LITTLE ROCK, AR—April 25, 2022—In March, during IHRSA 2023, ABC Fitness announced its commitment to deliver innovative technology solutions to various segments of the fitness industry through distinct yet integrated and complementary platforms—ABC IGNITE, ABC GLOFOX, ABC EVO, and ABC TRAINERIZE. Today, it is excited to announce that ABC GLOFOX and ABC TRAINERIZE have launched an integration that…

CLEARWATER, FL—April 25, 2023—WellnessSpace Brands, the company known for developing an industry-leading suite of experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage Beds and Lounges, CryoLounge+ Chairs, and RelaxSpace Wellness Pods, announces a partnership with RSG Group, one of the global leaders in fitness and the parent company of well known fitness facilities like Gold’s Gym, McFIT, JOHN REED and HEIMAT, to become part of its Global Vendor Program….