BIRMINGHAM, Ala., May 2, 2024 — Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness, and wellness industry, today announced the appointment of Jeff VanDixhorn as its Chief Executive Officer. With over 25 years of leadership experience in health and wellness, VanDixhorn brings valuable expertise as both a club operator and a…
Halmstad, Sweden – May 7, 2024 – Eleiko, a leading global provider of strength equipment, is pleased to announce the release of its Annual Sustainability Report for the fiscal year 2023. The report highlights Eleiko’s dedication to environmental stewardship and sustainability practices across its operations – an essential element of our vision for A Stronger…
WASHINGTON, DC–May 7, 2024–The 55,294 health club and studio locations in the United States have a $22.4 billion economic impact on the country’s economy, according to new data analysis prepared by the Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA) and released today to coincide with the HFA Fly-In and Advocacy Summit in Washington, DC. The data…
Dallas, TEXAS – BHOUT, an innovative exergaming fit-tech company, has chosen ABC Fitness, the number one tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, as their exclusive international member management solution. With studio expansion plans for Portugal and Europe, BHOUT will leverage ABC Fitness’ ABC Glofox for their current members and for presales as they continue their…
NEW YORK, NY — Zeamo, a corporate wellness technology platform for HR managers and business owners to manage employee fitness benefits, and Healthy Contributions, a provider of wellness programs for small-to-mid-sized businesses, health insurance providers, benefit networks, and more, have teamed up to offer Anytime Fitness memberships at participating U.S. locations to Zeamo’s growing corporate…
HAMPTON, N.H., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT) (the “Company”), today announced that it has appointed Colleen Keating as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective June 10, 2024. At that time, Craig Benson will resign as Interim CEO but will continue to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of…
Jay Worthy has been appointed as Group CEO at Myzone to steer the company through its next period of innovation and international growth, having previously been President of Life Fitness and Vice President at Brunswick Corporation. After a series of global leadership roles across the industry, Worthy led Life Fitness through a successful private equity transaction in 2019 before…
Health & Fitness Association President & CEO Liz Clark today released the following statement to honor the life of Waldyr Soares, founder of Fitness Brasil and a longtime industry leader in Brazil and internationally: “Waldyr Soares was a giant in Brazil and throughout the world as an advocate, educator, mentor, and spokesperson for the international…
Eleiko’s modular storage solutions adapt to the facility’s and the lifter’s needs for the ultimate lifting experience. Eleiko, renowned for its cutting-edge innovations in strength training equipment, announces the expansion of its Prestera Strength System to incorporate modular storage solutions for free weight equipment and training tools. This development transforms gym organisation, effectively addressing challenges…
[April 9, 2024] The Health & Fitness Association proudly announces its inaugural Fly-In and Advocacy Summit, scheduled for May 7-8, 2024, in Washington, D.C. As the sole industry advocate in the nation’s capital, this historic event marks the first opportunity for health and fitness industry stakeholders to convene on Capitol Hill under the association’s new…
Munich/London—27 March 2024—EGYM, the global fitness technology and corporate health innovation leader, has acquired Hussle, a leading player in the UK’s corporate fitness market. By joining forces, EGYM further expands its leading position in the booming market of Europe with its corporate fitness network EGYM Wellpass. Wellpass’ vision is to provide all employers with qualified…
[March 26, 2024] The health and fitness industry is calling on members of Congress and their staff to ignite change and join the fourth annual Congressional Physical Activity Challenge to promote health and well-being to the nation. Organized by the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA), the nation’s largest coalition dedicated to advancing regular participation in physical…