Clubs at the TopClubs at The Top This issue contains the Top 100 clubs list, an interesting look at who is moving up in the industry and who may be moving down. This... Mastrov Approves of Bally's Hiring of Former 24 Hour COOBy: Stuart Goldman Chicago When Bally Total Fitness announced last month that it had appointed 24 Hour Fitness Chief Operating Officer Michael Sheehan as its new chief executive... Life Time Announces Financing For Corporate HQ, Kansas ClubBy: Stuart Goldman Chanhassen, Mn Last month, Life Time Fitness received some capital to help with its growth strategy. The company announced a new $34 million credit facility... Crunch Hires New PresidentBy: Pamela Kufahl New York A former restaurant company executive is getting a crash course in fitness as the new president and chief financial officer of Crunch. The New... In BRIEFHealth and fitness industry sales and marketing professional Eddie Tock has launched a new company, Eddie Tock Health Club Sales and Marketing Consulting.... Washed AwayBy: By Stuart Goldman, managing editor, and Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor The extent of the damage caused by flooding in Iowa this summer won't be known for several weeks, perhaps even months. The rising waters from the Cedar,... Weighing the Pros, Cons Of 24-Hour Key-Card ClubsBy: Karen Woodard-Chavez The 24-hour fitness center is one of the fastest-growing fitness franchises, billing itself as an alternative to oversized and overpriced health clubs.... Using Softer Lighting in Clubs Can Be a Bright IdeaBy: Bruce Carter Have you noticed that sometimes you seem to look better than other times? Perhaps you look younger, healthier or thinner. How can you look better in a... Top 100: Peak PerformersBy: By Pamela Kufahl, editor Most people would probably shout from the mountain top when they finally reach the pinnacle. However, in the fitness industry, shouting about your achievements... Net ProfitsThe introduction begins quietly as the letters T-H-E appear on the computer screen, as though they are drawn by a paint brush. Then the music kicks in... For Seniors, It's Time to Get Serious About HumorBy: Sandy Coffman About nine years ago, we made a big deal about the health club industry entering the new millennium. We talked about the challenges of new technology... Hands OnBy: By Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor When people come into the spa at Old Palm Golf Club's fitness center in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, it's most likely that they're coming in for a massage.... Pennsylvania Club Settles with AG OfficeYORK, PA -- The owners of Leader Health and Fitness, which abruptly closed June 9, reached a settlement with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General to send club and pool members refund checks. The office expects to send out the checks later this summer, according to The York Daily Record.... What is Therapeutic Sports Massage?Therapeutic sports massage is a type of massage technique that focuses on treating soft tissue aches, pain and injuries that are associated with recreational activities. ... Bally Plucks New CEO From 24 HourBy: By Stuart Goldman, managing editor CHICAGO -- A loss for 24 Hour Fitness is Bally Total Fitness’ gain. Bally announced today it has appointed Michael Sheehan as its new chief executive officer, effective July 1. Sheehan had been the chief operating officer at 24 Hour since 2005 and was with that company the last seven years, also serving as an executive vice president.... Crunch Hires PresidentNEW YORK -- Crunch has hired Michael R. Jacobs as president and chief financial officer. Jacobs has more than 25 years experience in operational management, retail development and corporate expansion. He will oversee the management of Crunch’s 30 locations in the United States. ... Life Time Increases Credit CapabilitiesCHANHASSEN, MN -- Life Time Fitness announced Wednesday a new $34 million credit facility to provide permanent financing for its corporate headquarters in Chanhassen, MN, and a fitness club in Overland Park, KS.... Boy Dies After Drowning at Life Time PoolAUSTIN, TX -- A 4-year-old boy died Saturday after he drowned the day before in a Life Time Fitness swimming pool.... Pennsylvania Club Shuts DownYORK, PA -- Leader Health and Fitness in York Township, PA, abruptly closed Monday, leaving several hundred members out in the cold as the summer pool season heats up.... Clubs in Iowa Affected by FloodingBy: By Stuart Goldman, managing editor, and Jennipher Shaver, senior associate editor DES MOINES, IA -- This week’s floods in the Midwest, particularly in Iowa, have affected for-profit and nonprofit fitness facilities throughout the state. While some fitness centers have reduced hours or programming, others have closed due to water damage or evacuation orders.... Boxing and Fitness Club Owner Commits SuicideKLAMATH FALLS, OR -- The owner of Klamath Falls Boxing and Fitness died from an apparent suicide Monday, the same day he was to report to jail on sex charges involving a 15-year-old girl, according to multiple media reports.... U.S. Health Club Memberships Decrease in 2007By: By Pamela Kufahl, editor BOSTON -- In 2007, the United States had 41.5 million health club members, according to the “2008 IHRSA Global Report: The State of the Health Club Industry” from the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association. ... Snap Fitness Announces Minority Equity InvestmentCHANHASSEN, MN -- Last month, amid rumors that Snap Fitness was for sale, CEO and founder Peter Taunton said he had no desire to sell a majority share of the company. But Taunton did not rule out finding a minority partner. On June 3, the company announced a minority equity investment from Summit Partners. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.... IHRSA Moves on Washington, DCBy: Pamela Kufahl Washington, Dc Last month, more than 140 health and fitness industry leaders from 26 states gathered in Washington, DC, to speak with their respective... Americans Lack Confidence to Administer CPR/AED, Survey SaysBy: Stuart Goldman Dallas In Correlation with the inaugural National CPR/AED Awareness Week, which took place June 1-7, the American Heart Association released a survey... |
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