TIMONIUM, MD—Planet Fitness—one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand—celebrated the grand opening of its Parkland club (9535 Westview Drive, Coral Springs, FL, 33076), Thursday, February 23, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Free and open to the community, the festivities included the…
WASHINGTON, D.C.—March 6, 2023—Special Olympics and IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, have partnered to build awareness and capacity within the fitness industry to support the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities (ID). IHRSA and Special Olympics will focus on increasing inclusive fitness opportunities within communities globally to support people with ID in leading an active and…
NEW YORK, NY—March 2, 2023—Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym, today announced several key leadership changes that will help position the company for continued growth and success. The global fitness brand is pleased to announce that Molly Long is joining the company as Chief Experience Officer. In this new role, Long will be responsible…
VANCOUVER, COLUMBIA BRITÁNICA, 2 de marzo de 2023. Trainerize, el software de entrenamiento físico que permite a los entrenadores personales y a las empresas de fitness interactuar mejor con sus miembros, se complace en anunciar que ha sido reconocido como el mejor software de entrenamiento personal por la comunidad, el mercado, las empresas y la plataforma de reseñas G2 a lo largo de 2022. Trainerize fue el ganador del premio G2 al Mejor Entrenamiento Personal...
ORANGE COUNTY, CA—February 24—With deep sadness, Augie’s Quest shares the news that its founder, beloved leader and ALS champion, Augie Nieto, died, surrounded by his family on February 22, 2023, just seven days past his 65th birthday. Augie was the fitness industry mogul credited for the success of Lifecycle, Life Fitness and Octane Fitness brands….
EAGLE, WI—February 24, 2023—Gymlete, a leading provider of digital displays for fitness studios, is excited to announce a powerful new collaboration with SPENGA, the innovative boutique fitness studio that combines spin, strength, and yoga. Through this partnership, Gymlete will provide digital displays for SPENGA’s workout sessions, showcasing the exercises and movements in real-time for a…
MINNEAPOLIS, MN—February 20, 2023—FitnessOnDemand, a global leader in the collection, curation, and provision of high-quality, premium digital fitness content, announced today that it has been named the exclusive hardware supplier for in-studio streaming for Xponential Fitness’ more than 2,500 studios nationwide. Effective immediately, FitnessOnDemand will provide Xponential+ content for their portfolio of ten world-class brands,…
CLEARWATER, FL—February 16, 2023—WellnessSpace Brands, the company known for developing massage beds and chairs that utilize hydrotherapy, cryotherapy and relaxation methods, today announces a partnership with énergie Fitness, a leading fitness franchise brand with more than 90 locations across the UK, Ireland and Spain. énergie Fitness UK has selected WellnessSpace Brands as a recovery and wellness…
February 16, 2023—LES MILLS Strength Development is an innovative approach to group training designed to meet Gen Z demand for highly-motivating fitness experiences that bring results, strength, and empowerment. Gen Z and Millennials now make up over 80% of all gymgoers, yet many operators still struggle to engage their younger members with group workouts that…
IXONIA, WI—February 13, 2023—With fitness industry veteran Brian Weaver recently becoming vice president of sales, FITBENCH is continuing to build its dream team by adding two more sales leaders. Mike Meluch is the new director of sales, national accounts, and Matt Hennessey is the national dealer sales manager, responsible for commercial and consumer sales. “We’re…
SAN DIEGO, CA—February 9, 2023—On Thursday, February 16, ACE’s Anthony Wall, will be joined by Live to the Beat’s campaign director, Kinetra Joseph to discuss the why behind this new CDC Foundation campaign as well as how health and exercise professionals play an important role in lowering heart and stroke risk in Black communities. Also…
ORANGE COUNTY, CA—February 9, 2023—This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Iron Grip Barbell Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of innovative, heavy-duty, American-made commercial free weight equipment. “As we achieve this company milestone, we’re proud of the strong ties we’ve built with our customers and associates over the past three decades and grateful for the…