Mondays can be a drag, but if gym owners can encourage more people to start exercising at the beginning of the week, Mondays could become the best days to set and go after fitness goals. Boston—September 10, 2018—It turns out that there is a large body of evidence to support the importance of motivation Monday….
FlexIt Inc. launches best-in-class, revolutionary platform for clubs to grow their member bases. NEW YORK, NY—September 10, 2018—For fitness club owners, reaching new gym-goers and generating qualified leads is now easier than ever before. FlexIt Inc. is the new disruptive mobile app that makes it easier for users and clubs to find one another by…
At Snap Fitness franchise locations around the world, Myzone will be the go-to brand. CHICAGO, IL—Myzone is pleased to announce it has reached an agreement with Snap Fitness that requires all Snap Fitness franchises in the USA, Australia and New Zealand to install Myzone technology in their facility. This agreement will assist Snap Fitness locations…
Rolv Erik Ryssdal will step in as interim CEO of Schibsted Marketplaces. September 7, 2018—Sondre Gravir, CEO of Schibsted Marketplaces, has decided to leave the company after 11 years to take on a role as CEO of SATS Group. Gravir will depart in early October, and Schibsted CEO Rolv Erik Ryssdal will step in as…
Mills brings four decades of experience in market development, technology exploitation, and global business management. Paris—September 3, 2018—As of today, Russel Mills joins Business at OECD as Secretary General and will lead the engagement with its global constituency of leading national business organizations, their respective member companies, and with the OECD and member governments on…
The association aims to help health clubs in India overcome growth challenges. GOA, India—September 1 and 2, 2018—Thirty-eight of the leading fitness club owners in India came together in Goa, India, to join forces and create a new path to growth of the fitness industry and higher member penetration for the country. They set aside…
The revolutionary indoor bike designed for cyclists. August 31, 2018—Technogym—the world leading brand in fitness and wellness products, services and digital technologies and official supplier to the last seven Olympic games—introduces SKILLBIKE, the revolutionary stationary bike that enables cyclists, triathletes and cycling enthusiasts to live the emotion and challenge of outdoor experiences in an indoor…
The 19th Annual IHRSA / Fitness Brasil Latin American Conference & Trade Show had some memorable events. Check them out. The 19th Annual IHRSA / Fitness Brasil Latin American Conference & Trade Show went off without a hitch. From August 30 to September 1 In São Paulo, an estimated 16,000 fitness experts and professionals came…
Les Mills is partnering with leading stationary bike makers Stages Cycling to transform the gym cardio floor. Auckland, NZ—August 31, 2018—The new LES MILLS VIRTUAL BIKE presents a unique opportunity for clubs to bring a whole new element of fun and functionality to their offering for members. The LES MILLS VIRTUAL BIKE will feature built-in…
Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa opened a brand new $10 million, 40,000-square-foot facility in the heart of the Centene Clayton Campus. St. Louis, MO—August 30, 2018—When Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa first opened in St. Louis 20 ago, it ushered in two decades of being the trendsetter of the city’s upscale fitness scene. Since then,…
Injury Liability: An IHRSA Briefing Paper provides club operators with information on how to reduce risks of injury and liability in a health club setting. Boston—August 30, 2018—Injuries can happen at any time in a gym. When they do, it’s important that club staff know how to properly manage the situation and avoid liability issues….
Over $1.6 billions is flowing into new fitness startups, including ClassPass, which is about to open up access to luxurious retreats. Drumming workouts are catching fire, Club Insider talks PHIT, IHRSA champion Jim Worthington is slated to speak at the Motionsoft Technology Summit, and more fitness news. Over $1.6B Flowing to Fitness Startups Peloton, ClassPass, Tiger Global…