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FlexIt Inc. launches best-in-class, revolutionary platform for clubs to grow their member bases. NEW YORK, NY—September 10, 2018—For fitness club owners, reaching new gym-goers and generating qualified leads is now easier than ever before. FlexIt Inc. is the new disruptive mobile app that makes it easier for users and clubs to find one another by…

At Snap Fitness franchise locations around the world, Myzone will be the go-to brand. CHICAGO, IL—Myzone is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement with Snap Fitness that requires all Snap Fitness franchises in the USA, Australia and New Zealand to install Myzone technology in their facility. This agreement will assist Snap Fitness locations…

Rolv Erik Ryssdal will step in as interim CEO of Schibsted Marketplaces. September 7, 2018—Sondre Gravir, CEO of Schibsted Marketplaces, has decided to leave the company after 11 years to take on a role as CEO of SATS Group. Gravir will depart in early October, and Schibsted CEO Rolv Erik Ryssdal will step in as…

The association aims to help health clubs in India overcome growth challenges. GOA, India—September 1 and 2, 2018—Thirty-eight of the leading fitness club owners in India came together in Goa, India, to join forces and create a new path to growth of the fitness industry and higher member penetration for the country. They set aside…

The revolutionary indoor bike designed for cyclists. August 31, 2018—Technogym—the world leading brand in fitness and wellness products, services and digital technologies and official supplier to the last seven Olympic games—introduces SKILLBIKE, the revolutionary stationary bike that enables cyclists, triathletes and cycling enthusiasts to live the emotion and challenge of outdoor experiences in an indoor…

Les Mills is partnering with leading stationary bike makers Stages Cycling to transform the gym cardio floor. Auckland, NZ—August 31, 2018—The new LES MILLS VIRTUAL BIKE presents a unique opportunity for clubs to bring a whole new element of fun and functionality to their offering for members. The LES MILLS VIRTUAL BIKE will feature built-in…

Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa opened a brand new $10 million, 40,000-square-foot facility in the heart of the Centene Clayton Campus. St. Louis, MO—August 30, 2018—When Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa first opened in St. Louis 20 ago, it ushered in two decades of being the trendsetter of the city’s upscale fitness scene. Since then,…

Injury Liability: An IHRSA Briefing Paper provides club operators with information on how to reduce risks of injury and liability in a health club setting. Boston—August 30, 2018—Injuries can happen at any time in a gym. When they do, it’s important that club staff know how to properly manage the situation and avoid liability issues….

Over $1.6 billions is flowing into new fitness startups, including ClassPass, which is about to open up access to luxurious retreats. Drumming workouts are catching fire, Club Insider talks PHIT, IHRSA champion Jim Worthington is slated to speak at the Motionsoft Technology Summit, and more fitness news. Over $1.6B Flowing to Fitness Startups Peloton, ClassPass, Tiger Global…

Looks to the future with new talent, initiatives, and creative endeavors. Peterborough, England, and Cincinnati, OH—August 23, 2018—This year officially marks several monumental milestones for leading global functional fitness equipment manufacturer Escape Fitness, including its 20 year anniversary, global Master Trainer Program, growing international talent base and Escape Your Limits podcast. From humble beginnings 20…

Anders joins Actic from H&M where he has been working the past decade, of which the two last years as Global Head of Merchandising. August 23, 2018—Actic Group has recruited Anders Carlbark as new CEO. Anders joins Actic from H&M where he has been working the past decade, of which the two last years as…