Snap Fitness Partners with Online CompaniesCHANHASSEN, MN -- Snap Fitness, a franchisor of small 24-hour fitness clubs, has entered partnerships with three companies that expands the club’s online offerings to members. The partnerships with Bioceutica, Health Solutions Ltd. and HyperStrike give club members access to a package of customizable, Web-based health and wellness planning tools that supplement the traditional, in-club workout experience, the company says.... President’s Council Challenges All Americans to Get FitWASHINGTON, DC -- The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is launching the first-ever National President’s Challenge in March. The six-week fitness challenge will encourage all Americans to be active 30 minutes a day, five days a week. This is the first time in the council’s 50-year history that the challenge is calling on the nation—not just children—to get fit and adopt healthier lifestyles. ... Mastrov Resigns as 24 Hour ChairmanBy: By Stuart Goldman, managing editor SAN RAMON, CA -- Mark Mastrov, the founder of 24 Hour Fitness, has resigned as the company’s chairman of the board, effective Jan. 31, according to a company statement sent to Club Industry’s Fitness Business Pro.... TSI’s COO ResignsNEW YORK -- Randall Stephen, chief operating officer at Town Sports International (TSI) resigned today, according to a brief statement from the company. The statement did not give a reason for his resignation or any details on who would replace him.... New Personal Training Franchise LaunchesBy: By Pamela Kufahl, editor ANAHEIM, CA -- After 12 years in business, Mike Salerno is launching a franchise version of his personal training studio, Precision Fitness, Anaheim, CA. Salerno had three facilities, but he recently sold two of them to franchisees so that he could concentrate on franchising the business. He plans to have 10 franchises open by the end of this year, focusing initially on California. ... Better Business Bureau Receiving More Fitness-Club ComplaintsARLINGTON, VA -- The number of complaints received by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) for fitness clubs has increased more than 90 percent in the last five years, according to a recent BBB study.... ACE Predicts Fun for 2008SAN DIEGO -- This year promises to be filled with water aerobics, boxing clubs and spicy Latin dancing.... Nonprofits, Private Studios More Appealing Than Club Chains, Survey SaysBy: By Stuart Goldman, managing editor YONKERS, NY -- Readers of Consumer Reports gave higher marks to private studios, nonprofit organizations, local community centers and office fitness facilities over most national health-club chains other than Life Time Fitness in Consumer Reports National Research Center’s first health club survey.... More Clubs Now Focus On the Needs of SeniorsBy: Sandy Coffman It's January, and your club is probably experiencing the biggest influx of new members in any month of the year. That's exciting, but we all know that... First WordGet Your News Here I was pleased to see that so many of you found our Web site valuable last year. During 2007, the traffic to our site continued to increase.... Brick Bodies Purchases RightsTo Planet Fitness Club LocationsBy: Stuart Goldman Dover, Nh Victor and Lynne Brick, owners of the Brick Bodies chain in Maryland, recently purchased the rights to several Planet Fitness locations in their... 73 MillionThe number of U.S. households that now have discretionary income. That number is up about 57 million from 2002. The percent of the U.S. population with... Club Makes Its Home Next To Auto ShopBy: Stuart Goldman Montello, Wi A new fitness club offers members a chance to work out while their cars get worked on. The Body Zone, a 2,000-square-foot club in Montello,... Health Clubs Go DigitalBy: Kelsey Garrison Pittsburgh, Pa Digital signs are making their way into clubs. ClubCom, a provider of digital signs and digital media networks, has its products in more... Clubs Compete Better With New Design, DecorBy: Bruce Carter As the health club industry evolves and faces growing competition, interior design and dcor have become more important than ever to a club's success.... Athletic Business Show Speakers Talk a Little Football in OrlandoBy: Stuart Goldman Orlando Football wasn't far from the minds of the attendees and keynote speakers at the Athletic Business Conference and Expo held Nov. 29-Dec. 1 at the... In BRIEFMichael J. Gerend is the new president of Life Time Fitness, Eden Prairie, MN, according to an announcement from the company. Gerend had been chief operating... Diabetes KnockoutBy: By Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor Fitness facilities and the treatment of diabetes go together like peas and carrots. That was the message of the marketing campaign of the YMCA of Greater... Now DownloadingBy: By Amy Florence Fischbach, contributing writer Soon, paper could become almost pass at health clubs. Digitization of information is increasing in many industries, including the fitness industry, as... A Workout Would Be Worth the WaitBy: Stuart Goldman One last thought about unusual locations for fitness facilities. It seems that health clubs are appearing almost everywhere you go these days even in... The State of '08By: By Pamela Kufahl, editor As the new year begins, many people in the fitness industry are already wondering what the industry will look like when the year ends. With a slowing... Members Don't Feel the ValueBy: Pamela Kufahl, editor Pam.Kufahl@penton.com As the new year begins and your clubs swell with members, two consumer publications have come out with stories that should make everyone in the industry... Troubles for Former Club Owner IncludeCredit Card Fraud, Trademark InfringementBy: Stuart Goldman Hudson, Nh The owner of a fitness club that closed its doors on Dec. 19 faces criminal charges for unlawfully charging $14,000 to another person's credit... Gold’s Gym Announces Year-End ResultsDALLAS -- Gold’s Gym International announced that it is ending 2007 with a company-record number of club openings and new franchises. During the 12-month period, the company unveiled more than 60 new Gold’s Gyms around the world and signed more than 75 new franchise agreements. ... Personal Trainer Charged With First-Degree MurderSAN JOSE, CA -- A personal trainer at Fitness USA in Milpitas, CA, will be arraigned on Friday in Santa Clara (CA) County Superior Court for charges of first-degree murder of one of his clients, according to the San Jose Mercury News.... |
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