CLEARWATER, FL—March 15, 2022—XTRAFIT, the Cologne, Germany-based operator of 15 health clubs, has partnered with HydroMassage to provide members with a solution for wellness and post-workout recovery. HydroMassage is now offered to all XTRAFIT members as part of the PLUS membership package for €30 per month as well as the FLEX membership package for €40…
SAN DIEGO, CA—March 2, 2022—American Council on Exercise (ACE) expands its partnership with Inspire Fitness Academy, who will serve as ACE’s new international agent. Inspire Fitness Academy will expand ACE’s growth and impact in the Middle East region, in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, and Lebanon. This is ACE’s first-ever agent in…
OCONOMOWOC, WI—March 1, 2022—In pandemic-impacted gyms, personal exercise space is valuable real estate, so equipment that boasts extreme efficiency by way of physical footprint, neat organization, and quick and simple transitions between exercises is a smart investment that pays dividends. For these reasons and more, Life Fitness Australia has added FITBENCH to its portfolio of premium fitness…
TIMONIUM, MD—February 22, 2022—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 – announces further expansion in the nation’s capital. Planet Fitness Gallery Place is scheduled to open in June at 783 7th St NW, Suite H, Washington, D.C., 20001. It…
LOS ANGELES, CA—February 22, 2022—YBell Fitness, Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Y Bell Group Pty Limited, adds to its growing collection of accolades with two new 2022 honors: the Men’s Health Home Gym Award and, for the second consecutive year, the Women’s Health Fitness Award. Both distinctions recognize the patented 4-in-1 YBell. “We are thrilled that leading fitness experts continue to…
DEERFIELD, IL—February 16, 2022—SCW Fitness Education, the leading provider of continuing education for fitness professionals, and IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, proudly announce an enhanced strategic partnership for 2022. The goal of this SCW-IHRSA relationship goes far beyond the expansion of educational workshops and lectures held at the seven Health & Fitness Business Summits…
GREENVILLE, SC—February 16, 2022—9Round Franchising, LLC, finalized plans for continued development across Asia with two master franchise agreements: one in Indonesia and one in Vietnam. Idham Switriadji, Indonesia’s master franchisee, opened the country’s first 9Round location in Jakarta in January 2022. Hyun Soo Lee, Vietnam’s master franchisee, is set to open the first Vietnamese location…
VANCOUVER, BC—February 15, 2022—Trainerize, powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, the fitness business software making wellness accessible by empowering businesses to better engage with their members, is happy to announce its recognition as the best personal training software from the community, marketplace, business and review platform, G2. The criteria for this particular recognition consists of review…
SAN DIEGO, CA—February 14, 2022—On Thursday, February 17, Dr. Antonio Williams, American Council on Exercise Board of Directors member, will be joined by Deputy Director Pamela Price of The Balm in Gilead to discuss the intersection on public health and places of worship. Also joining the panel of speakers is ACE Certified exercise professional and owner of Fit…
GREENVILLE, SC—February 14, 2022—9Round Franchising, LLC, today announced Kelly Tope as the Sr. Director of Franchise Development. Bringing over 25 years of franchising experience to the position, Tope will play an integral part in advancing the development and growth of 9Round and implementing new sales strategies. “Kelly brings to 9Round a wealth of knowledge from…
February 2022—As the fitness industry was clawing its way back to pre-pandemic performance, omicron impacted members and staff in a way no one had planned for. The financial impact is huge, so it is welcome news that the new Virtual Technology Summit will be offered for free thanks to the amazing sponsors and supporters. “I…
BIRMINGHAM, AL—February 10, 2022—Daxko announced today that it acquired VFPnext, which joins Motionsoft, Club Automation, and CSI Spectrum in the Club Division of Daxko. VFPnext is a thought leader in sales enablement and marketing automation that drives some of the largest brands in the club industry. VFPnext joins Daxko to continue expanding the most extensive tech-based community…