August 12, 2019—U.S.-based fitness equipment manufacturer, Freemotion Fitness, has appointed Leopoldo Torres as Sales Director for Latin America, as it continues to drive forward its global expansion strategy. Since entering the health and fitness industry in 2005 at Sport City, Leopoldo has amassed a wealth of experience in senior roles, most recently as CEO of…
August 9, 2019—FIT INTERIORS is the Brand of Gruppo P&G Srl, a family-run company manufacturing wood and custom-made furniture, founded in 1978 in the Wellness Valley in Italy. During the 90s, FIT INTERIORS starts to work for primary companies in the Fitness and Leisure industry, manufacturing locker rooms furniture for gyms. Thanks to the wide-ranging…
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL—August 9, 2019—When Digby Watt started working as a physical therapist on the PGA Tour in 2009, most golfers had minimal fitness routines. Before hitting the first tee, they’d see a physio to get stretched out on a trainer’s table. Afterward, they might grab an ice pack on their way back to…
August 6, 2019—A new concept to increase personal fitness and improve vitality in just 20 minutes per week—fit20 USA—is announcing the official launch of its national franchise program with a grand opening of its newest studio in Stafford, VA, on Wednesday, August 14, 2019. This is a relevant, timely business and job-growth story as fit20 USA…
CLEARWATER, FL—August 5, 2019—Celebrating 30 years of innovation, HydroMassage announces the introduction of the all-new Lounge 440X, designed with a focus on recovery and wellness. “We couldn’t be more pleased to introduce this new product to mark our company’s 30th year,” commented Paul Lunter, HydroMassage Founder / CEO. “Every aspect of the new Lounge model,…
BOSTON, MA—August 2, 2019 — IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, and World Wellness Weekend are excited to announce their collaboration in promoting the third annual World Wellness Weekend, running September 21-22, 2019. On World Wellness Weekend, spas, fitness centers, salons, yoga studios, and sports organizations will open their doors to the community, offering…
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC—July 28, 2019—Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is sad to inform the tennis world of the passing of its founder, former chairman and president, Dennis Van der Meer. After a lengthy illness, Van der Meer passed quietly with his loving wife, Pat, by his side. He was 86. “Dennis was a mentor, friend,…
SAN DIEGO, CA—JULY 22, 2019—Inspire360 is proud to announce that Core Health & Fitness has launched the StairMaster HIIT Online Certification Course on the Inspire360 platform. The new StairMaster High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Online Instructor Certification Course offers an easy to follow system, comprised of interval training protocols that can be mixed and matched on…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.—July 18, 2019—ABC Financial Services, LLC (ABC), the leading provider of technology and related financial services for the health and fitness industry, announced today a series of leadership appointments designed to strengthen its long-term market positioning, including naming current President Bill Davis as CEO. Davis will also continue to serve as President and…
SHERMAN OAKS, CA—July 18, 2019—Reunify, a leading provider of member engagement and retention services to the health and fitness industry, today announced the release of its newest module, a chatbot (chat app that uses AI) called Fy. As email communication has become oversaturated, chatbots are rising in popularity for businesses to more efficiently receive and respond to customer…
States are proposing—and enacting—laws that require public spaces to have naloxone on site. Learn about the legislation IHRSA is tracking to ensure your health club is up to speed. The opioid crisis in America is at the forefront of newspaper headlines throughout the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that on average, 130 Americans…
LOS ANGELES, CA—July 15, 2019—World Gym International, the iconic global brand for bodybuilding and seriously fun fitness, has hired fitness industry veteran Jackie Mendes as the Director of Franchise Sales for North America. Jackie’s hiring is the latest investment World Gym has made to strengthen its franchise efforts in North America. “Thanks to the success…