We’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the upcoming IHRSA European Congress 2020: Virtual Edition to the spring of 2021. With countries across Europe going into another round of COVID-19 related lockdowns, IHRSA has made the difficult decision to postpone the upcoming IHRSA European Congress 2020: Virtual Edition to the spring of 2021. After extensively consulting with many…
GREENVILLE, SC—November 2, 2020—9Round Franchising, LLC, the world’s largest kickboxing franchise, has been named to the 2020 Franchise Times Top 200+ list. 9Round makes the list at 285 out of 500. “It’s an honor to be named to the Franchise Times 200+ list again and I credit the recognition to our superior home office staff and our hardworking franchisees,”…
SANTA MONICA, CA—October 26, 2020—Leading U.S. based gym designers FitnessDesignGroup and world leading hospitality group Accor began collaborating on the future of fitness well before the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. Responding to the current environment, and taking cues from leading boutique studios worldwide, a new hotel gym experience has emerged that exudes energy, inclusiveness, and enjoyment…
WASHINGTON, D.C.—October 27, 2020—VIDA Fitness is launching the Personal Training & Scholarship Mentorship Program in partnership with National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM). The purpose of the program is to create more opportunities for Black aspiring personal trainers to have access to the certification program, textbooks, and mentorship necessary to launch a successful career in Washington, D.C.,…
GREENVILLE, SC —October 23, 2020—9Round Fitness, the world’s largest kickboxing chain, is partnering with the world’s largest retailer, Walmart, to offer a new collection of boxing equipment. Currently available at Walmart.com and in 600 Walmart stores nationwide, buyers can now jab and cross in confidence with 9Round branded gloves, mitts, wraps and a reflex bag. The rollout…
BOSTON, MA—October 22, 2020—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and the Medical Fitness Association (MFA) have formed a strategic partnership with a common goal of promoting exercise as a primary prevention tool and cost effective treatment option for people with chronic illnesses. As the coronavirus pandemic lingers, the health and fitness industry continues…
EDMONTON, A.B.—October 20, 2020—Keeping everyone in Canada as safe as possible and focused on their physical and mental health during an unprecedented pandemic is the guiding priority of more than 6,000 fitness clubs, gyms, and studios from coast-to-coast. Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC) has committed to meeting or exceeding government and health authority guidelines…
October 21, 2020—International fitness heavyweight Gold’s Gym has crowned group fitness expert Les Mills as one of its 2019 Vendors of the Year in recognition of their valuable partnership with the brand. Gold’s Gym franchisees from around the world ranked partners in several areas – such as customer satisfaction, support, and overall product quality –…
October 20, 2020—Freemotion announces the global launch of its brand-new iFit-powered 22 SERIES—a revolutionary full cardio range that provides the first truly interactive, connected fitness experience for commercial fitness facilities. By seamlessly integrating best-in-class product design and industry-leading, on-demand, digital content, users experience an immersive and personalized virtual training like never before. Totally interactive and…
What While much has changed in the world of health and fitness over the past few decades, one component remains the same: the American Council on Exercise exists to get people moving. In its 35th anniversary celebration, ACE is telling the stories of the exercise and health professionals who have been with the organization since the beginning…
BOSTON, MA—October 20, 2020—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released first-of-its kind data from a new national survey* of Americans with gym memberships that addresses their physical and mental state throughout COVID-19 pandemic. The full results from the study, which was conducted in collaboration with leading international insights company Kelton Global, a Material…
VANCOUVER, BC—October 19, 2020—As the leading client engagement app for personal trainers, studios, and clubs, Trainerize is upping the virtual training game with two all-new video features: on-demand video workouts and live 1-on-1 video call appointments. In the face of gym closures in early 2020, Trainerize moved the fitness industry online, setting up trainers and…