ClubConnect is the leading health club-focused platform that powers the education for the world’s top health clubs. SAN DIEGO, CA— December 12, 2018—ClubConnect, the fastest growing club software platform in the fitness industry, is proud to announce that YMCA Maryland has joined its platform today. ClubConnect is the leading health club-focused platform that powers the…
David Stalker will help drive European expansion ISLE OF MAN—December 3, 2018—Myzone, the leading provider of wearable technology solutions for the Global fitness sector, has appointed industry legend and ex-CEO of UKActive, David Stalker as Chief Executive Officer for the EMEA region. David has spent his career in the Leisure and Health and Fitness industry….
If club operators can work more closely with medical professionals to recommend exercise to patients, everybody wins. IHRSA’s new member resource gives clubs the tools they need to make the ask. BOSTON—November 27, 2018—The medical community and the fitness industry share two common goals. The first is to encourage more people to be healthy, and…
As Diretrizes de Atividade Física para Americanos foram atualizadas. Saiba como a sua academia pode usar as novas diretrizes para construir relações mais fortes com os seus membros. Muita coisa aconteceu desde 2008. Nesse período, os atletas competiram em mais cinco Jogos Olímpicos, as primeiras licenças para carros sem condutor foram concedidas nos EUA e os americanos...
It’s now more critical than ever to write to your senator and ask them to help pass PHIT by adding it to moving legislation. BOSTON, MA—December 4, 2018—Congress is in session for just a few weeks in December—referred to as a lame-duck session. During this short window, Congress needs to pass a spending bill and…
Technogym’s social challenge, involving fitness clubs all over the world to raise awareness in the fight against obesity and sedentary lifestyle, is back for the sixth year running! CESENA, Italy—December 3, 2018—Technogym—the world leading brand in wellness products, digital services and official supplier to the last seven Olympic games—is proud to announce that the “Let’s…
The latest feature fits in with the existing Myzone offering for clubs, bringing even greater value to the Myzone System for operators. November 29, 2018—As we near the end of 2018, Myzone is getting ready to release the final new features from the 2018 road map. MZ-Book is the latest feature be launched and like…
Health clubs in China serve 4.5 million members, and many of the country’s cities are among the fastest growing fitness markets in the region. BOSTON—November 29, 2018—Today, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released The IHRSA Greater China Health Club Report, produced in collaboration with Deloitte China. This research publication contains an in-depth…
With Russian and foreign shareholders of RFG, the consortium will support its growth in Russia, the CIS and Europe. MOSCOW—November 28, 2018—A consortium of investors including the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), Russia’s sovereign wealth fund, Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala Investment Company, and other leading Middle Eastern investment funds have announced investments in Russian Fitness Group…
Standing-room-only congressional briefing underscores importance of new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. WASHINGTON, D.C.—November 20, 2018—Congressional aides, proponents of physical activity, and others crammed into Room 2253 of the Rayburn House Office Building last week to learn more about the new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans and why exercise matters in public policy—just days after…
G-Max is a series of novel exercise machines focused on working out and improving strength for the gluteus muscles. November 15, 2018—United States Patent and Trade Office (USPTO) has published the patent application for the G-MAX machine. G-Max is a series of novel exercise machines focused on working out and improving strength for the gluteus…
SCW Fitness Education is the largest provider of continuing education conferences in the fitness industry with nine regional (MANIA) events every year. DEERFIELD, IL—November 15, 2018—SCW Fitness Education is the largest provider of continuing education conferences in the fitness industry with nine regional (MANIA) events every year. Reaching over 10,000 fitness professionals face-to-face and another…