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…
The Bay Club Company (Bay Club), announced Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire five properties from Leisure Sports, Inc. and enter into a development relationship for future opportunities. This agreement between two tradition-rich companies—both Northern California-based brands—creates a premier membership offering throughout the West Coast. As part of the agreement, Bay Club will merge ClubSport properties in…
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…
Breaks record by 15% thanks to generous and engaged community. STOCKTON, CA—November 14, 2018—In-Shape Health Clubs, California’s top community destination for health and fitness, announced today it raised $153,500 for cancer research during its annual Fight Cancer campaign—a 15% increase on last year’s record breaking campaign. Funds will go to the American Cancer Society and…
Two premier active-lifestyle companies, Bay Club and ClubSport, combine to bring greater access and benefits to their members. SAN FRANCISCO, CA—November 13, 2018—The Bay Club Company (“Bay Club”), announced Tuesday that it has agreed to acquire five properties from Leisure Sports, Inc. and enter into a development relationship for future opportunities. This agreement between two…
The first standalone IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit was held at AB Show 2018 on November 8. Here’s a taste of the day’s events. The IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit was held at AB Show 2018 in New Orleans on November 8. Nearly 80 leaders from across the health and fitness industry attended the event, which was…
Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club will kick off December by connecting the community with our servicemen and servicewomen in Cherry Hill and surrounding areas through Cycle 4 Service CHERRY HILL, NJ—November 12, 2018—CHHRC, Cherry Hill Health & Racquet Club is hosting Cycle 4 Service, an indoor cycling event in honor of our service men…