New location offers non-intimidating Judgement Free Zone, extremely low prices, free fitness training included in all monthly memberships, and more. Mill Creek, WA—June 2018—Planet Fitness Growth Partners, LLC, a franchisee of one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S. and home of the Judgement Free Zone, today announced its…
A new Tinder feature matches users who visit the same places (including gyms), Jim Worthington goes on air to discuss his plans as IHRSA board chair, and a Crunch Fitness campaign honors veterans. This week’s roundup features top fitness retreats for an exotic and relaxing experience, a new way to find love through technology, and…
PLYO FIVE includes five boxes in one efficient footprint to provide multiple programming options for large groups, small groups and one-on-one training. Cincinnati, OH—May 31, 2018—Escape Fitness recently launched its newest tool for plyometric training, PLYO FIVE, which is an extension of its popular plyo family of products. PLYO FIVE includes five boxes in one…
The rewards program is an opportunity to demonstrate appreciation by rewarding clients for referring people to NutriMost Wellness & Weight Loss. San Francisco— May 31, 2018—NutriMost Wellness & Weight Loss has revealed Perkville, the #1 loyalty and rewards program in the wellness space, as its preferred vendor for member rewards. NutriMost, an advanced and highly unique approach…
Genesis Health Clubs continues explosive growth with the addition of two Kansas City clubs, bringing total club count to 47, with 20 in the greater Kansas City area. Wichita, KS—May 31, 2018—Rodney Steven II announced today via his official Twitter account that Genesis Health Clubs will acquire both Kansas City-area World Gym locations and begin a major remodeling…
New fitness association aims to build its membership base of over 50,000 by end of 2018. Pune, India—May 30, 2018—As of May 29, 2018, United Health & Fitness Forum (UHFF) has 30 fitness clubs as its constituent members with a cumulative total membership base of over 35,000. UHFF members include Talwalkars, ABS, Gold’s Gym, Solaris,…
The just-released report reveals updated and in-depth analysis on global revenue, number of facilities, and number of club members for nearly 70 markets. Boston—May 29, 2018—Today, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced that global health club industry revenue totaled $87.2 billion in 2017, as more than 201,000 clubs served 174 million members….
Tech ventures are aiming high in the fitness industry, exercisers are surfing without the ocean, GDPR takes effect, and more. This week, we take a look at three schools that were awarded a $100K fitness center with the help of an IHRSA member, Gold Gym’s goal to continually grow its legacy, and how GDPR can…
MedFit TV is a collection of educational videos, webinars, and interviews with leading experts in their related fields and inspirational people who’ve improved their quality of life through exercise, nutrition and/or allied health services. COSTA MESA, CA—May 24, 2018—The MedFit Education Foundation (MFEF), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), announced the launch of MedFit TV. MedFit TV is a…
Continued industry growth in Brazil will be a key contributor to reaching the global initiative of 230 million health club members by 2030. Boston, MA, and São Paulo, Brazil—May 24, 2018—IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, and Fitness Brasil announced that the two organizations have agreed to formally extend their long-standing partnership for,…
The new IHRSA Asia-Pacific Health Club Report shows more than 25,000 clubs generated $16.8 billion in revenue. Boston—May 23, 2018—Today, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released The IHRSA Asia-Pacific Health Club Report (Second Edition), sponsored by Perfect Gym and produced in collaboration with Deloitte China. This research publication contains an in-depth analysis of the fitness…
Annual leading international business awards program presents TRX the highest acknowledgement recognizing innovative ideas in marketing and communications. SAN FRANCISCO—May 21, 2018—TRX, the global leaders in functional training equipment, education and technology in partnership with HYFN, its digital creative and media agency, earned three Awards of Excellence in the 24th Communicator Awards presented by the…