December 22, 2023—ABC Trainerize, the member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and fitness businesses to expand their reach beyond their physical space is proud to announce the winners of its annual Best Trainer Awards. Part of ABC Fitness, the world’s biggest technology company for the fitness industry, ABC Trainerize is its dedicated…
BOSTON, MA—December 20, 2023—The number of Americans who were members of a fitness facility in 2022 increased by 3.7% to 68.9 million consumers ages six and older, a record number for the industry, and overall facility users (members plus non-member users) climbed 8.1% to 82.7 million people, according to the 2023 U.S. Health & Fitness Consumer…
SAN DIEGO, CA—December 18, 2023—Special Olympics and ACE (American Council on Exercise) have partnered to build awareness and capacity within the fitness industry to support the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). ACE educates and supports health and fitness professionals with evidence-based resources to inspire people to lead healthy, active lives and Special Olympics is…
December 15, 2024—CAROL Bike, the innovative smart exercise bike designed for cardiovascular optimization, is the winner of the “Best of Epic Equipment” category in Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Fitness Awards. The “Best of Epic Equipment” category win highlights CAROL Bike’s outstanding contribution to the fitness industry and its dedication to breaking down barriers to regular everyday exercise….
ST. LOUIS, MO—December 14, 2023—The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) today announced the Lifestyle Medicine National Training Initiative (NTI), a commitment of more than $2 million in matching funds to train and certify, at minimum, one physician in lifestyle medicine within each Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Community Health Center (CHC) across the United States. The…
DELRAY BEACH, FL—December 13, 2023—TRX, the global leader in functional training products and world-class training content, today announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Xponential Fitness brands YogaSix and Club Pilates to create a custom TRX Suspension Trainer for both brands. The launch represents the first franchise-wide rollout of custom TRX straps and highlights the ongoing partnership…
EGYM, a global leader in fitness technology, and Core Health & Fitness, home to Star Trac and StairMaster commercial fitness products, are excited to announce their strategic partnership aimed at transforming the cardio workout experience. The collaboration brings together EGYM’s cutting-edge fitness technology and Core’s innovative cardio equipment to provide gym-goers with an unparalleled workout experience….
SAN FRANCISCO, CA—Monday, December 4—The Bay Club Company (“Bay Club”) today announced the acquisition of PRO Club Inc., owners/operators of the renowned health and wellness facilities in Seattle, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth in the Pacific Northwest. Bay Club’s acquisition of the two PRO Club locations marks the company’s third major acquisition…
Washington, D.C.—November 30, 2023—The MIC Coalition today announced that IHRSA, the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of industry leaders, is the latest member to join the coalition in support of transparency and balance in the music licensing industry. IHRSA and its members join a broad-based collection of businesses that provide music in retail establishments,…
SEATTLE, WA—November 16, 2023—SportsArt, the leader in sustainable fitness and green solutions for over 40 years, is inspiring the next generation of eco-leaders to create a more sustainable planet with its Campus Challenge sweepstakes that will provide one lucky, grand prize-winning campus recreation center with SportsArt ECO-POWR energy-generating cardio equipment valued at over $70,000. The…
MANASQUAN & RED BANK, NJ—The Atlantic Club, health and fitness clubs in Manasquan & Red Bank, are pleased to announce that they have been awarded the Medical Fitness Association’s Certified Facility of the Year in recognition of its outstanding achievement in meeting the highest standards of MFA certification procedures and guidelines. The Atlantic Club is the first…
WASHINGTON, D.C.—November 9, 2023—Michael Layman, senior advisor to the Coalition to Save Local Businesses (CSLB) released the following statement in reaction to the introduction today of a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to overturn the National Labor Relations Board new joint employer rule: “The NLRB’s unworkable joint employer rule will decimate small…