Since the start of the new year, media outlets have been interested to learn more about the fitness industry’s struggles and what it will take to recover. Here are some of those stories. The battle to obtain financial relief for the fitness industry is not over. IHRSA continues to receive numerous media inquiries weekly and…
January 10, 2022—Myzone, the global manufacturer of wearable fitness tracking technology, has secured a $17.2 million investment from BGF, the UK’s most active growth capital investor, alongside renowned tech entrepreneur Vin Murria OBE, who also joins as Non-Executive Chair. Created in 2011 by fitness industry expert Dave Wright, Myzone has experienced impressive growth since inception…
SEATTLE, WA—January 6, 2022—SportsArt, a leader in sustainable fitness and green solutions for over 40 years, is showcasing its expanded ECO-POWR offering at CES 2022, the world’s premier consumer electronics show. The G260 Rower is on display at booth #54503 in the Sports Technology Section on Level 2 of the Venetian Expo, part of Tech…
OCONOMOWOC, WI—January 7, 2022—In a class of its own, the new B_FIT in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is a “smart club” that capitalizes on technology, premium products, and exceptional service to deliver unprecedented member experiences. Opened in October 2021 by Armah Sports Company as its “avant-garde, progressive brand,” B_FIT is defined by its technology, novelty, and futuristic approach,…
BROOMFIELD, CO—January 5, 2022—Intelivideo, a Video on Demand (VOD) and Livestreaming platform for the health and wellness industry, today announced that Adam Zeitsiff, President and CEO, has notified the company of his decision to resign effective immediately. Matt Given, Executive Chairman and former President & CEO of Intelivideo prior to Zeitsiff, will assume the roles’…
DEERFIELD, IL—January 3, 2022—With 2021 now in the history books, now is the time to reflect and embrace the full potential of the new year. While the past 12 months presented some of the most difficult challenges the fitness industry has ever faced; more gym closures, fiercer cleanliness demands, and the rise of hybrid fitness…
VANCOUVER, BC—December 22, 2021—TRAINERIZE, powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, a coach and fitness business software making health and wellness accessible by empowering fitness businesses worldwide to better engage with their members, announces the winners of its 2021 TZ Awards. Revealed at the recent TRAINERIZE online event titled The Full Circle: How a 360° Approach to…
HAGERSTOWN, MD—December 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 – recently completed over $1 million worth of renovations to its Hagerstown club located at 1121 Maryland Ave., Hagerstown, MD 21740, which originally opened in 2009. During a four-month period (which included…
A ClassPass report highlights fitness and wellness industry trends. Among the key findings, fitness reservations have grown by 329% since January 2021. We’re dialing in on some important fitness industry news to share with you. Keeping an eye out on consumer trends is vital for the fitness industry, and ClassPass just gave us all a…
SAN DIEGO, CA—December 15, 2021—The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces two new executive team members. Chris Goudeseune has been promoted to Vice President of Operations, and Lauren Shroyer, MS, ATC, has been promoted to Vice President of Product and Innovation. “We are thrilled to have both Chris and Lauren on the ACE executive team,”…
SAN DIEGO, CA—December 14, 2021—With the goal of giving individuals and communities access to health and fitness programming that positively impacts their lives, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) furthers its commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion with two new courses on how fitness managers and business owners can build more inclusive environments within the fitness…
PINEHURST, NC—The Medical Fitness Association (MFA) is pleased to announce that Kevin McHugh, COO at The Atlantic Club in New Jersey, is the 2021 recipient of the Hank Boerner Pioneer Award. This is the highest award given by MFA in memory of Hank Boerner, a founding member of MFA who passed away in 2012. Boerner was the Director of the…