Continue efforts to protect club operations, build next generation leadership, and unlock a new wave of growth. BOSTON, MA—January 30, 2019—The country’s health is at stake. Many citizens and communities are suffering from sedentary lifestyles that fuel epidemic levels of lifestyle-related illnesses. Chronic diseases now cost the U.S. an estimated $2 trillion annually in medical costs and…
MINDBODY was selected as this year’s honoree due to their outstanding achievements, innovation and support of the health and fitness industry. BOSTON, MA—January 30, 2019—IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, is pleased to announce MINDBODY is the 2019 Associate Member of the Year. The Associate Member of the Year Award is presented annually…
Participating clubs will receive recognition in The IHRSA Global Report, an IHRSA bestseller. BOSTON, MA—January 30, 2019—To ensure IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association maintains the most up-to-date research on the global fitness club industry, IHRSA has launched The 2019 Global Report Survey today. Industry leaders who participate in the survey will be…
With over 160,000-member downloads worldwide, MYE AppAudio is the fitness industry’s most widely used TV Audio Streaming app. VALENCIA, CA—January 29, 2019—MYE Fitness Technologies to roll out their popular AppAudio TV Audio streaming app in select 24 Hour Fitness locations, announced Tony Garcia, MYE president and CEO. “The initial 30 locations have received great response…
The new space is an impressive training environment to enable a range of functional training users to fully experience the Escape brand and equipment. VERSOIX, Switzerland—January 24, 2019—To enhance its rapid growth, distributor Fitspro recently opened the largest Escape Fitness-themed headquarters in all of Switzerland—and most of Europe—housing dedicated training rooms, a conference suite, changing…
The pay-as-you-go fitness app announces that AccuWeather users will be driven to FlexIt facilities based on city-specific weather conditions. NEW YORK CITY—January 22, 2019—FlexIt—the mobile-based solution that allows users to only pay for the gym time they use—announces its partnership with AccuWeather. Through this partnership, AccuWeather users will be encouraged to use various FlexIt fitness facilities…
Garner has expertise in management of all sales, marketing, and financial aspects of an organization. LITTLE ROCK, AR—January 17, 2019—ABC Financial (ABC) is pleased to announce the addition of Kyle Garner as Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Paul Schaller, ABC Financial’s Chief Executive Officer announced the news today. With over twenty years of…
Founder partners with industry-focused private equity firm to power next chapter of TRX’s ongoing mission as the global leader in functional training solutions and programming. SAN FRANCISCO, CA—January 16, 2019—TRX is pleased to announce it has successfully recapitalized the business with a strategic growth capital investment from Equity38, LLC (“Equity38”). Structured as a management buyout…
This agreement provides IHRSA with the opportunity to strengthen and extend its network and expertise in the United Kingdom. Boston, MA—January 15, 2019—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and Reps UK, the Register of Exercise Professionals (REPs UK) have entered into an agreement as strategic partners. This agreement provides IHRSA with the opportunity to…
Even as states are returning to session, IHRSA is already hard at work talking to lawmakers across the country. As state governments return to session, so do worries about how tax legislation might affect your health club’s revenue in the coming year. Jeff Perkins, IHRSA’s assistant vice president of government relations, shares his insights on…
Together the organizations will lead the industry in business management education for the fitness marketplace. LITTLE ROCK, AR—January 14, 2019—ABC Financial (ABC), the leading software and payment processing provider to the health and fitness industry, announced their partnership with Perform Better, the leader in functional training equipment and education. Together the organizations will lead the…
Hobson comes to PPR with a tremendous background in racquet sports, marketing, sales and management. HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC—January 10, 2019—Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR) is pleased to announce the hiring of its first full-time employee. As Member Services Manager, Nicole Hobson will serve more than 1,000 PPR members—and counting—with the quality and commitment expected in…