OCONOMOWOC, WI—August 24, 2021—As health clubs enjoy a welcome rebound after 15 months of pandemic-induced lockdowns, restrictions, and home workouts, Drive Custom Fit (DCF) in Salem, NH, is striving to “ignite the fire that’s inside” each of its approximately 800 daily visitors to its new 25,000-square-foot facility. Pursuing its mission to “fan the flame of…
August 19, 2021—Before COVID-19 shut down the world, World Wellness Weekend (WWW) reached an audience of 224 million people in 98 countries. In 2020, the pro-bono celebration grew in 109 countries and 524 cities, now reaching 130+ nations. On 18-19 September, just before the Equinox, thousands of safe, free, fun & meaningful wellness activities will…
BROOMFIELD, CO—August 19, 2021—Intelivideo—a video on demand (VOD), livestreaming and digital technology platform for the fitness, health and wellness industry—announced today its ranking in the top 1,000 of the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Ranked No. 766, Intelivideo finds itself on the list for the first time since…
September 20, 2023 Update: Congress resisted legislation that included any additional COVID-related spending and failed to pass direct targeted relief to the health and fitness industry. Since publishing, IHRSA has also retired its Quorum account. To participate in active campaigns, visit the IHRSA action center. MINNEAPOLIS, MN—August 12, 2021—The Fitness Business Association (FBA) – formerly the Association of Fitness Studios –…
AUSTRALIA—August 6, 2021—The first of seven free webinars with Dr. Cam McDonald will launch the Virtual Fitness and Recreation Technology Summit on Thursday, August 12. The additional bonus to the first webinar are presentations from Barrie Elvish, CEO of Fitness Australia, and John Holsinger, Asia-Pacific Director of IHRSA, who will give updates on the state…
August 2, 2021—Myzone is proudly teaming up with the Women in Fitness Association (WIFA) for its Run the World campaign this October, helping to empower women in the fitness industry and raise money for charity. Run the World is a virtual race taking place twice a year, powered by WIFA. This October, anyone can get…
DEERFIELD, IL—August 3, 2021—SCW Fitness Education, the largest provider of continuing education in the world, establishes the SCW Diversity Task Force designed to recruit and mentor presenters of color along with varying ethnic backgrounds to create unity and inclusion in the fitness industry. It comprises a varied group of high-quality, loyal leaders joining together to…
SEATTLE, WA—July 28, 2021—Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, has awarded a $5,000 college scholarship to Alizabeth B. Ashton of Centralia, WA. The 18-year-old recently graduated from Rochester High School and will start classes this fall at Eastern Washington University….
SAN DIEGO, CA—July 28, 2021—Jay Blahnik, internationally recognized fitness expert and Apple’s senior director of fitness technologies, and Tuoyo Louis, MPH, MBA, co-founder and managing partner of Seae Ventures, have joined the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as members of its board of directors effective July 1, 2021. “I have worked alongside ACE throughout my career, and…
IRVINE, CA—Hyperice, the industry leader in recovery technology and pioneer of percussion, vibration, dynamic air compression and thermal technology, today announced the acquisition of Core, a mental wellness company that invented the first meditation training device and app of its kind. The acquisition highlights Hyperice’s commitment to mental wellness as a critical pillar to overall health,…
GREENVILLE, SC—July 21, 2021—9Round Franchising, LLC, the world’s largest kickboxing fitness franchise, recently celebrated its 2020 CEO award winners at the 9Round Virtual Convention. “Our CEO award winners embody the 9Round mission completely,” said Shannon Hudson, founder and CEO of 9Round. “They embrace the challenges of owning a business while continuing to provide the best…
LOS ANGELES, CA—July 20, 2021—World Gym International, the iconic fitness brand, is celebrating its 45th Anniversary with a Global Group Exercise event called, “Gorilla Week Goes Global” on Saturday, July 31. World Gym locations across six continents will be hosting their Group Exercise special event to celebrate the anniversary. Gyms will be posting photos and…