INDIANAPOLIS, IN—September 16, 2021—Upper Hand, a leading provider of fitness management software, today announced it has been named a “Noteworthy Product” by Capterra, a free online service that helps organizations find the right software. Upper Hand is a winner in 5 Capterra Shortlist categories so far this year: Best Fitness Software, Best Personal Training Software, Best Yoga Studio…
LOS ANGELES, CA—September 15, 2021—World Gym International, the iconic global fitness brand, has big plans for Texas. World Gym has signed franchise agreements for brand new gyms in Kyle and Cleburne, Texas. The two new gyms join World Gyms in Ingram Park in San Antonio, Beaumont, North Dowlen, Texas City, Burleson and a previously announced…
September 13, 2021—Junckers has signed a long-term agreement with FIBA*, basketball’s global governing body, to serve as Global Supplier of wood flooring until 2024. The announcement by FIBA was signed on 07 September 2021, detailing the multi-event partnership which will encompass FIBA’s elite international competitions in the next three years, including FIBA EuroBasket 2022, FIBA…
OCEANPORT, NJ—September 9, 2021—The Fort Athletic Club, capping a momentous and awe-inspiring multi-million dollar transformation, is pleased to announce its Ribbon Cutting celebration on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The Club’s Leadership Team will be joined by Oceanport Mayor Jay Coffey to commemorate the facility’s opening, slated for October. Scott Marchakitus, CEO of…
TIMONIUM, MD—August 25, 2021—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 – announces the opening of its Ellicott City club at 8450 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Open and staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week,…
TIMONIUM, MD—August 24, 2021—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 – announces the opening of its Delray Beach East club at 3065 S. Federal Highway, Delray Beach, FL 33483. Open and staffed daily, 5 a.m. to midnight, the 15,306-square-foot…
INDIANAPOLIS, IN—August 25, 2021—Upper Hand, a leading provider of sports and fitness management software, today announced the launch of Membership Analytics by Upper Hand, the industry’s first reporting feature to provide accessible analytical insights from membership data. This all-new reporting platform within Upper Hand allows sports and fitness business owners to understand specific factors that…
August 25, 2021—Work is underway on a major new report—The Economic Impact of the Health and Fitness Industry—commissioned by the Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA), conducted by Deloitte, supported by IHRSA, and with the World Health Organization as a key target audience. Initially covering around 60 countries, which between them account for the majority…
OCONOMOWOC, WI—August 24, 2021—As health clubs enjoy a welcome rebound after 15 months of pandemic-induced lockdowns, restrictions, and home workouts, Drive Custom Fit (DCF) in Salem, NH, is striving to “ignite the fire that’s inside” each of its approximately 800 daily visitors to its new 25,000-square-foot facility. Pursuing its mission to “fan the flame of…
August 19, 2021—Before COVID-19 shut down the world, World Wellness Weekend (WWW) reached an audience of 224 million people in 98 countries. In 2020, the pro-bono celebration grew in 109 countries and 524 cities, now reaching 130+ nations. On 18-19 September, just before the Equinox, thousands of safe, free, fun & meaningful wellness activities will…
BROOMFIELD, CO — 19 de agosto de 2021 — A Intelivideo — uma plataforma de vídeo sob demanda (VOD), transmissão ao vivo e tecnologia digital para o setor de fitness, saúde e bem-estar — anunciou hoje a sua classificação entre as 1.000 melhores empresas da lista Inc. 5000 de 2021, o ranking mais prestigiado das empresas privadas que mais crescem no país. Classificada em 766.º lugar, a Intelivideo entra na lista pela primeira vez desde...
Atualização de 20 de setembro de 2023: O Congresso resistiu à legislação que incluía quaisquer despesas adicionais relacionadas com a COVID e não aprovou um auxílio direto direcionado ao setor de saúde e fitness. Desde a publicação, a IHRSA também encerrou a sua conta Quorum. Para participar de campanhas ativas, visite o centro de ação da IHRSA. MINNEAPOLIS, MN — 12 de agosto de 2021 — A Fitness Business Association (FBA) — anteriormente Association of Fitness Studios —...