If you can’t make it in-person to IHRSA 2021, you can still join in on the fun from your home or office and access a wealth of resources to help your business thrive. It’s time to get together again, and while we wish everyone could join us in person at IHRSA’s 40th Anniversary International Convention &…
SAN DIEGO, CA—September 17, 2021—The American Council on Exercise (ACE) promoted Sarah Beavins to the role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Beavins has more than two decades of marketing experience in higher education, nonprofit and advertising agencies. “ACE is thrilled to have Sarah on the ACE team,” said Scott Goudeseune, Chief Executive Officer of ACE. “With proven success…
MUNICH, GERMANY—September 17, 2021—EGYM receives $41 million in growth equity to accelerate the digitization of the fitness and health industry. EGYM, a leading global fitness technology developer, has received $41 million in a Series E financing round from Mayfair Equity Partners, a leading tech and consumer growth investor. Following the investment, Mayfair Equity Partners will own…
INDIANAPOLIS, IN—September 16, 2021—Upper Hand, a leading provider of fitness management software, today announced it has been named a “Noteworthy Product” by Capterra, a free online service that helps organizations find the right software. Upper Hand is a winner in 5 Capterra Shortlist categories so far this year: Best Fitness Software, Best Personal Training Software, Best Yoga Studio…
LOS ANGELES, CA—September 15, 2021—World Gym International, the iconic global fitness brand, has big plans for Texas. World Gym has signed franchise agreements for brand new gyms in Kyle and Cleburne, Texas. The two new gyms join World Gyms in Ingram Park in San Antonio, Beaumont, North Dowlen, Texas City, Burleson and a previously announced…
September 13, 2021—Junckers has signed a long-term agreement with FIBA*, basketball’s global governing body, to serve as Global Supplier of wood flooring until 2024. The announcement by FIBA was signed on 07 September 2021, detailing the multi-event partnership which will encompass FIBA’s elite international competitions in the next three years, including FIBA EuroBasket 2022, FIBA…
OCEANPORT, NJ—September 9, 2021—The Fort Athletic Club, capping a momentous and awe-inspiring multi-million dollar transformation, is pleased to announce its Ribbon Cutting celebration on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The Club’s Leadership Team will be joined by Oceanport Mayor Jay Coffey to commemorate the facility’s opening, slated for October. Scott Marchakitus, CEO of…
TIMONIUM, MD—August 25, 2021—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 the opening of its Ellicott City club at 8450 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Open and staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week,…
TIMONIUM, MD—August 24, 2021—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 the opening of its Delray Beach East club at 3065 S. Federal Highway, Delray Beach, FL 33483. Open and staffed daily, 5 a.m. to midnight, the 15,306-square-foot…
INDIANAPOLIS, IN—August 25, 2021—Upper Hand, a leading provider of sports and fitness management software, today announced the launch of Membership Analytics by Upper Hand, the industry’s first reporting feature to provide accessible analytical insights from membership data. This all-new reporting platform within Upper Hand allows sports and fitness business owners to understand specific factors that…
August 25, 2021—Work is underway on a major new report—The Economic Impact of the Health and Fitness Industry—commissioned by the Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA), conducted by Deloitte, supported by IHRSA, and with the World Health Organization as a key target audience. Initially covering around 60 countries, which between them account for the majority…
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…