Maryland-based ownership group teams in joint venture to open 35+ Planet Fitness clubs in Australia. BALTIMORE—December 19, 2019—PF Growth Partners, LLC, an award-winning franchise division of Planet Fitness, is going global. The Timonium, Md.-based company is one of three partners in Bravo Fit Holdings Pty Ltd., which recently entered into an area development agreement with…
Stay active during your holiday travel and get a jumpstart on your New Year’s Resolution with access to more than 1,000 health clubs worldwide with IHRSA’s Passport Program. BOSTON—December 18, 2019—Keeping fit while traveling during the holidays and beyond can be a challenge. To help solve this problem, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association…
TSG anticipates major growth in the Japanese Health & Fitness market. The Tokyo office is now open. AUCKLAND, New Zealand—December 13, 2019—TSG, a leading provider of business management software, integrated payment solutions, and value-added services to the Health & Fitness and Childcare markets has appointed Olivier Vandercamme to the new position of CEO, Asia. Mr….
The National Fitness Foundation, the official nonprofit of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, has announced IHRSA as a sponsor of the National Endowment for Youth Sports Launch Reception. WASHINGTON, D.C.—December 13, 2019—National Fitness Foundation Aligns with IHRSA for NEYS launch event. The National Fitness Foundation, the official nonprofit of the President’s Council…
Growth of U.K. technology scene prompts global software solutions provider to open operations in the heart of Birmingham. PLANTATION, FL—December 12, 2019—Chetu, the leading provider of world-class software solutions, today announced the extension of its European presence with the opening of its newest office in Birmingham, England. Approaching its 20th anniversary, Chetu has augmented its…
iFit is available today on NordicTrack treadmills, incline trainers, rowers, cycles, and strength products. LOGAN, Utah—December 11, 2019—iFit (“iFit”), the connected fitness streaming platform, today announced the completion of a $200 million growth equity investment led by Pamplona Capital Management (“Pamplona”). iFit is owned by ICON Health & Fitness (”ICON”), which is also the parent…
Appointments come during a major growth period for the AI Member Retention tool, Keepme. LONDON—December 4, 2019—Keepme, the leading AI Tool created to improve member retention, has recently appointed three new country leads across Spain, USA and Australia to support and lead its growth plans. Will Erb joins as the Business Development Manager for the…
John Harris hired as director of business development as Freemotion prepares to make a big impact in 2020. December 4, 2019—With 2020 set to be an exciting year for Freemotion Fitness, as it prepares to launch a series of innovative new products, John Harris has been appointed as Director of Business Development to help accelerate…
New integration helps health clubs motivate member retention and referrals. December 3, 2019—Perkville, a leading loyalty and rewards program in the fitness space, and Twin Oaks Software, a leading club management software provider, today announced an integration that makes it easy for health club owners to grow revenue with rewards. Through Twin Oaks Software and…
Networking and sharing of ideas amongst speakers and attendees made for a powerful, inspiring afternoon. BOSTON, MA — November 27, 2019 — On November 14th, women and men from across the globe came together for the IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit hosted by Athletic Business in Orlando, Florida. The event kicked off with a networking activity…
IHRSA releases second children’s book promoting physical activity BOSTON, MA—November 26, 2019—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today the publication of a new children’s book, entitled Active Cat Around the World, sponsored by Gympass. “Active Cat Around the World teaches kids that there are fitness activities in every country that are fun…
TSG acquires leading leisure industry software provider, Legend Club Management Systems, creating an unrivaled offering for the UK Health and Fitness market. LONDON—November 25, 2019—TSG, an Advent portfolio company and leading global provider of business management software, integrated payments, and value-added services to the Health and Fitness and Childcare markets, today announces that it has…