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…
New WHO-led study says majority of adolescents worldwide are not sufficiently physically active, putting their current and future health at risk. GENEVA—November 22, 2019— The first ever global trends for adolescent insufficient physical activity show that urgent action is needed to increase physical activity levels in girls and boys aged 11 to 17 years. The study,…
Elite Sports Clubs has been acquired by a group led by Peter Goldman, which currently owns Lakeshore Sport & Fitness, with two locations in Chicago, IL. November 21, 2019 – It was announced today that Elite Sports Clubs, with five locations in the greater Milwaukee area, is changing ownership. Elite Sports Clubs has been acquired…
The results of the midterm elections could bring significant changes to upcoming 2019 legislation. As a result of the midterm elections, we will see many new and old faces when the 116th United States Congress begins in January. But what does this mean for your business? A new Congress can be unpredictable, sponsoring or passing…
Partnership allows studio owners to boost member engagement, retention, and referrals. November 18, 2019—Mariana Tek, a leading provider of premium business management software for boutique fitness studios, today announced a partnership with Perkville, the #1 loyalty and rewards program in the fitness space, to provide studio owners an automated customer rewards system. This partnership will…
The new program prepares exercise professionals to help those living with chronic pain. November 18, 2019—Today, The American Council on Exercise (ACE) launched the Orthopedic Exercise Specialist Program, a new continuing education program that equips exercise professionals with the knowledge and tools to empower clients living with pain or chronic orthopedic-related conditions to return to their…
After three years, the European Sector Skills Alliance for Sport and Physical Activity project is wrapping up. What do the findings mean for the fitness industry around the world? As part of the European Sector Skills Alliance for Sport and Physical Activity—also known as the ESSA-Sport project—IHRSA, the European Observatoire of Sport and Employment (EOSE), and…
The second standalone IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit, hosted by Athletic Business was held at AB Show 2019 on November 14 in Orlando, FL. The 2019 IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit, hosted by Athletic Business, attracted dozens of fitness industry professionals for a half-day of networking, expert insights, career-building activities, and more. The event was held in…