Daily news shows a bright future for the fitness industry. The latest happenings, partnerships, and research related to health clubs, gyms, and studios. We’re seeing record sales numbers, significant professional partnerships, extensive research related to exercise’s impact on mental health, health clubs pushing the importance of overall wellness, and so much more. Man, there’s so…
DEERFIELD, IL—April 21, 2022—Fitness industry veteran and CEO of SCW Fitness Education, Sara J. Kooperman, JD, has earned another accolade to add to her growing list: the 2021 Most Innovating Fitness Pro Award from the Fitness Industry Technology Council (FIT-C). This prestigious honor recognizes an individual that demonstrates exceptional innovation using technology to serve their clients…
NEW ORLEANS, LA—April 21, 2022—Vedere Ventures (“VEDERE”), a global mid-market investment banking and private equity firm providing investment, merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate financial services, announced today that its client Wexer Holdings, LLC (“Wexer”), the leading global health and fitness content and technology provider for gyms, health clubs, and wellness partners, has successfully sold its…
Experience cutting-edge equipment, products, and technology from the health, fitness, and wellness industry’s top innovators at the IHRSA 2022 Trade Show in Miami Beach, FL. The health and fitness industry’s biggest event returns this June. IHRSA’s 41st International Convention & Trade Show (IHRSA 2022) is slated to take place in Miami Beach, FL, from June 22-24. Arguably,…
SAN DIEGO, CA—April 11, 2022—Health and exercise professionals engage with people from a range of cultures, identities, and backgrounds. On Wednesday, April 13, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) will host a live education session with equity, diversity, and inclusion practitioner Rory G. James, MPH, to discuss the significant role health and exercise professionals play in health…
BOSTON, MA—April 7, 2022—IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, announced fitness industry veterans Al Noshirvani and J.J. Creegan as the two nominees for service on its Board of Directors. Al Noshirvani is the owner of World Gym Clubs of Maryland and Virginia, which operates three facilities. He is also the co-founder of Motionsoft, a leading provider…
LOS ANGELES, CA—April 6, 2022—Gold’s Gym SoCal has officially opened the doors to Gold’s Gym Northridge, a new 40,000-square-foot facility in Northridge, CA. Reflecting the brand’s commitment to delivering “the best gyms in the world,” Gold’s Gym Northridge will be the cleanest and most amenity-rich gym on the market today. The facility features a multi-million-dollar investment in…
SAN RAFAEL, CA—April 4, 2022—VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa has announced its acquisition of Axiom Fitness, a four-club fitness chain in Boise, Idaho. VillaSport has initiated a major expansion effort and continues to seek new locations in the greater Boise area and in its existing markets. “We are excited about expanding to a new market…
BOSTON, MA—March 30, 2022—IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, is calling on health clubs, gyms, and studios worldwide to partake in its 2022 Global Report Survey with the chance to be featured in its bestselling—and most requested—research publication, The IHRSA Global Report. Health club, gym, and studio operators can complete the survey in just 10-15 minutes. This…
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance Advisory Council elected new leadership to serve as Chair and Vice Chair. The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) is delighted to announce the election of Andrea Bell as the new Chair and Richard Beddie as Vice Chair of the GHFA Advisory Council as it ramps up its efforts…
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance Advisory Council elected new leadership to serve as Chair and Vice Chair. The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) is delighted to announce the election of Andrea Bell as the new Chair and Richard Beddie as Vice Chair of the GHFA Advisory Council as it ramps up its efforts…
VANCOUVER, BC—March 24, 2022—Trainerize, the fitness business software making wellness accessible by empowering businesses to better engage with their members powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, is happy to announce the full lineup of the next Trainerize Collective: Fuel your clients’ success – How to Grow Your Fitness Biz with Nutrition Coaching Strategies. The free and online…