BOSTON, MA—January 26, 2024—IHRSA—the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of industry leaders—has hired Katie Philipp as Manager of Education & Events. In her role, Katie will develop the curriculum for IHRSA’s headlining events, which include the IHRSA Convention & Trade Show and the European Congress. She will solicit presenters from inside and outside…
WARREN, RI—January 23, 2024—WaterRower Inc., a renowned innovator in the fitness equipment industry, announced the acquisition of CityRow, the pioneering rowing and omnichannel fitness brand. This strategic move by WaterRower follows a fruitful partnership since CityRow’s inception in 2014, marking a significant milestone in the $87 billion fitness industry and a meaningful combination of two…
DENVER, CO—January 19, 2024—EGYM is fortifying its leadership team with two highly esteemed top managers in the fitness industry: the former CEOs of Life Fitness, Chris Clawson, and Precor, Rob Barker. Chris Clawson will assume the newly appointed position of General Manager Gymtech at EGYM in mid-February. Rob Barker will serve as a strategic advisor…
TIMONIUM, MD—January 16, 2024—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 that its Wheaton club is now open at 2201 Randolph Rd., Wheaton, MD 20902. Located in the Glenmont Shopping Center, the 28,919-square-foot space features state-of-the-art cardio machines and strength equipment, a 30-Minute Express Circuit, fully equipped locker…
NEW YORK, NY—January 9, 2024—Renowned motivational speaker, event host, and fitness industry expert, Dane Robinson is set to captivate millions of viewers on NBC’s Today Show. The feature is scheduled for Monday, January 29, at 9 a.m. EST and will take place at 30 Rockefeller Center. The Today Show, a staple of morning television, is…
ST. LOUIS, MO—January 3, 2024—A partnership has emerged between premium fitness equipment provider TRUE Fitness and Ireland’s prominent West Wood Clubs. Out of seven potential vendors, West Wood Club senior management chose TRUE Fitness as their preferred partner to install a range of cardio and strength equipment at half of their health clubs. West Wood…
December 22, 2023—ABC Trainerize, the member engagement mobile app and software platform that allows coaches and fitness businesses to expand their reach beyond their physical space is proud to announce the winners of its annual Best Trainer Awards. Part of ABC Fitness, the world’s biggest technology company for the fitness industry, ABC Trainerize is its dedicated…
BOSTON, MA—December 20, 2023—The number of Americans who were members of a fitness facility in 2022 increased by 3.7% to 68.9 million consumers ages six and older, a record number for the industry, and overall facility users (members plus non-member users) climbed 8.1% to 82.7 million people, according to the 2023 U.S. Health & Fitness Consumer…
SAN DIEGO, CA—December 18, 2023—Special Olympics and ACE (American Council on Exercise) have partnered to build awareness and capacity within the fitness industry to support the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). ACE educates and supports health and fitness professionals with evidence-based resources to inspire people to lead healthy, active lives and Special Olympics is…
December 15, 2024—CAROL Bike, the innovative smart exercise bike designed for cardiovascular optimization, is the winner of the “Best of Epic Equipment” category in Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Fitness Awards. The “Best of Epic Equipment” category win highlights CAROL Bike’s outstanding contribution to the fitness industry and its dedication to breaking down barriers to regular everyday exercise….
ST. LOUIS, MO—December 14, 2023—The American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM) today announced the Lifestyle Medicine National Training Initiative (NTI), a commitment of more than $2 million in matching funds to train and certify, at minimum, one physician in lifestyle medicine within each Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and Community Health Center (CHC) across the United States. The…
DELRAY BEACH, FL—December 13, 2023—TRX, the global leader in functional training products and world-class training content, today announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Xponential Fitness brands YogaSix and Club Pilates to create a custom TRX Suspension Trainer for both brands. The launch represents the first franchise-wide rollout of custom TRX straps and highlights the ongoing partnership…