TIMONIUM, MD—April 19, 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—celebrated the grand opening of its Rockville club (5520 Randolph Rd., Rockville, MD), Thursday, April 12. Approximately 200 people gathered for the festivities, which included the following: Planet Fitness Rockville recently relocated from a…
WOODBURY, MN—April 11, 2023—Anytime Fitness, the world’s largest fitness club brand and fastest-growing fitness franchise, announced today the launch of its AF SmartCoaching technology and AF App. AF SmartCoaching will provide Anytime Fitness members with personalized coaching that can now be accessed via the app anytime, anywhere. The tech rollout is part of the brand’s…
BOSTON, MA—April 6, 2023—Health and fitness industry professionals turned out in force for the IHRSA 2023 Convention & Trade Show in San Diego March 20-22. An impressive 8,500 participants from 82 countries connected with more than 330 exhibitors at the industry’s leading sales, networking, and educational event. IHRSA President & CEO Liz Clark delivered a President’s Address…
DALLAS, TX—April 6, 2023—EoS Fitness, a national fitness brand rapidly expanding, increased its Texas presence overnight bringing its national footprint to 75 open gyms with the acquisition of Houston-based Texans Fit, a five-gym chain founded by the Houston Texans and fitness company M6 Football. Rich Drengberg, EoS Fitness CEO, said this acquisition is part of the…
WASHINGTON, D.C.—March 23, 2023—IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, today released the following statement regarding a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposal dealing with cancellation methods for certain services and memberships. Liz Clark, IHRSA president & CEO, criticized the Biden Administration and FTC for applying a “one size must fit all” assumption to a rule dealing with…
LITTLE ROCK, AR, & SAN DIEGO, CA—March 20, 2023—Today, ABC Fitness unveiled a new corporate identity and details of its strategic plans to deliver tailored services to all segments of the fitness market in a move that cements its position as the fitness industry’s leading technology and related services provider. Outlining a new “branded house”…
SAN DIEGO, CA—March 20, 2023—The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is now an International Organization for Standardization (ISO)/IEC 17024 accredited Certification Organization. This is the highest internationally accepted benchmark of quality for a certification organization. With this accreditation, all four of ACE’s certification programs—Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Heath Coach, and Medical Exercise Specialist—are accredited…
LITTLE ROCK, AR—March 16, 2023—ABC Fitness Solutions, LLC (ABC), the leading provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, today announced it has reached a new four-year agreement with Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness…
March 14, 2023—The new Beyond Trailer 8’ is here from BeaverFit, the leaders in outdoor fitness. This innovative mobile solution allows fitness professionals, clubs and facilities to expand training to new locations without expanding their real estate footprint. “All of our Beyond Trailers allow you to expand your reach beyond your walls,” said Alex Roodhouse, BeaverFit…
WASHINGTON, D.C.—March 14, 2023—IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, today applauded newly introduced bipartisan legislation that will improve Americans’ health and fitness by allowing flexible spending and health savings accounts to be used for physical activity products and services as well as youth sports. The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act is led by…
BOSTON, MA—March 13, 2023—With one week left until the health and fitness industry’s leading Convention & Trade Show begins, it’s time to make plans to ensure you get the most out of IHRSA 2023. The event brings together a who’s who roster of supplier partners, owners, and employees, operators, franchisors, global brands, and industry experts…
TIMONIUM, MD—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—celebrated the grand opening of its Parkland club (9535 Westview Drive, Coral Springs, FL, 33076), Thursday, February 23, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the community, the festivities included the…