TIMONIUM, MD—August 7, 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—has recently upgraded two of its locations. Planet Fitness Reisterstown (11989A Reisterstown Rd., Reisterstown, MD 21136) originally opened in November 2011, and just completed $1.1 million worth of renovations. The 16,783-square-foot facility…
TIMONIUM, MD—August 4, 2023—Planet Fitness Franklin (1113 Murfreesboro Road #252, Franklin, TN, 37064) hosted a two-hour meet & greet with University of Alabama Softball Athlete and Franklin native, Jenna Johnson on July 31. Over 200 members and nonmembers alike checked into the club to pose for pictures and get autographs from Johnson, and also enjoy free workouts and…
IXONIA, WI—August 2, 2023—FITBENCH has released its highly anticipated Next Generation FITBENCH ONE, a versatile fitness bench for health clubs, boutique studios, and vertical market facilities that sets new standards in innovation and design. Incorporating valuable customer feedback, this re-engineered and re-designed bench boasts improved features along with the brand’s commitment to exceptional quality and performance….
BOSTON, MA—July 31, 2023—August may be summer recess for the U.S. Congress, but for IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, it offers an opportunity to launch a grassroots campaign urging co-sponsorship of the PHIT Act of 2023 (H.R. 1582/S. 786). The PHIT Act would allow Americans to use their Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and…
BOSTON, MA—July 24, 2023—IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, is calling upon leaders at health clubs, gyms, and studios worldwide to participate in its 2023 Global Report Survey with the chance to be featured in the most requested research publication, The IHRSA Global Report. Completion of the survey takes just 10-15 minutes. The deadline to participate in…
July 21, 2023—BeaverFit has partnered with SPENGA to be the new provider of the ‘strength pod,’ an equipment storage and racking system used by the rapidly growing fitness franchise. Also known as the BeaverFit Single Post, this functional training solution maximizes exercise and storage capabilities in a compact design. “By partnering with BeaverFit, SPENGA is now…
ZURICH—July 12, 2023—BODDY, the leading tech startup at the intersection of travel and wellness, is pleased to announce the successful closing of its Seed Round, raising $2.2 million in capital. This significant investment further strengthens BODDY’s position as a key player in the travel and wellness space and propels its growth trajectory. The lead investor is…
SANTA MONICA, CA—July 11, 2023—Aktiv Solutions, the leading expert in functional fitness facility supply and design, and PLUNGE, the innovative wellness brand that created the unique plunge product, announced today a collaboration to bring cold water recovery treatments to fitness facilities of all types. This dynamic collaboration introduces PLUNGE’s premium and coveted cold water therapy…
BOSTON, MA—July 6, 2023—The IHRSA European Congress celebrates its 20th edition with a return to the beautiful city of Lisbon, Portugal. The premier leadership event will be held 17-19 October at the Lisbon Congress Centre and will offer live translation in several languages. “After a three-year hiatus, it’s an exciting time to be returning to…
SAN DIEGO, CA—July 6, 2023—The IDEA World Convention Scholarship Program, funded by Kathie and Peter Davis, founders of IDEA Health & Fitness Association (IDEA) and the IDEA Foundation (now the American Council on Exercise, or ACE), announced five 2023 award recipients who will attend this year’s IDEA World Convention in Los Angeles between July 12-16,…
July 5, 2023—AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS—Virtuagym, global provider of the leading all-in-one health and fitness software solution, has launched Virtuagym AI Coach. The new product is driven by Artificial Intelligence and instantly creates tailored workouts for users based on their specific requirements, inputted via a chat interface. The Virtuagym AI Coach enhances the fitness experience by delivering…
WOODBURY, MN—June 29, 2023—Self Esteem Brands (SEB), the parent company of a global portfolio of fitness, health, and wellness franchise brands with more than 5,500 locations around the world, announced today it will bring Basecamp Fitness and Waxing the City studios to Las Vegas. Leading the growth is multi-unit operator Steve Polk, an Anytime Fitness…