SportsArt is pleased to announce a partnership with Xtreme CSC, a chain of fitness facilities based in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Xtreme CSC gyms combine strength and conditioning with functional training, as well as offer complete nutritional support to their members. Their newest gym located in Cashel, Ireland, opened fully-equipped with over 30 pieces of SportsArt equipment.

“We are delighted and very proud to announce this long term partnership with such a new and exciting brand,” says Roger Eldergill, UK Country Manager. “Their ethos and ambitious brand development matches that of SportsArt  - our exciting range of innovative new Cardio, fixed resistance and free weights  will allow Xtreme CSC  to appeal to the widest continuum of user.  

SportsArt has been chosen over fierce competition to support the rollout of over 100 Xtreme CSC clubs. Early on in negotiations, it was made clear that one of our strengths is our focus on people. Despite being a global company, SportsArt brings a family feeling to the table – a trait installed in all employees by Paul Kuo, Chairman and Founder of SportsArt – and that makes a real difference.

“SportsArt’s mission of embracing your best self really resonated with our own,” says Connor Crotchett, Owner of Xtreme CSC, “They continue to impress us with the strength of their equipment and their quality of service. We are excited to continue working and developing this partnership with SportsArt.”

To learn more about SportsArt, visit us.gosportsart.com. For inquiries regarding working with us, contact Ivo Grossi at igrossi@gosportsart.com (United States), Roger Eldergill at roger.eldergill@gosportsart.com (United Kingdom) or Giorgio Gervasoni at g.gervasoni@gosportsart.ch (International).

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (Sept. 27, 2016) — Dr. Jack Groppel, an internationally recognized authority and pioneer in the science of human performance, will become the Health & Wellness Advisor for the Tennis Industry. As the representative and spokesperson on the Tennis Industry Association (TIA) Board of Directors, Dr. Groppel will work with industry partners, including the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), International Health, Racquet, & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), and others, on strategies to best convey the health and fitness messaging of tennis.

Dr. Groppel, who is the co-founder of the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, has a long history in tennis, including 16 years as chair of the National Sport Science Committee for the USTA.

“I’m thrilled to be able to give back to the game that has given me so much,” Dr. Groppel said. “I look forward to working with the Tennis Industry Association and all of the industry partners in helping to highlight the health, fitness and wellness benefits tennis can offer people of all ages.”

“With Jack’s background and expertise in fitness performance and health, the entire tennis industry will benefit from the strategic support he’ll bring,” said TIA President Jeff Williams.

Dr. Groppel is the co-chair of the Global Alliance for Health & Performance and is professor of Kinesiology & Community Health at the University of Illinois. He’s addressed the issue of worksite wellness and performance at U.N. and U.S. Congress policy events, and represented the worksite wellness industry at the Surgeon General’s Call to Action on Walking and Walkable Communities.

“We are very fortunate in the tennis industry to have someone of Dr. Groppel’s experience and caliber helping to push all the great benefits of tennis and reasons to play this sport,” said TIA Executive Director Jolyn de Boer. “No one has published more articles and research on the health benefits of tennis than he has.”

In March, Dr. Groppel was a key presenter at the TIA State of the Industry Forum during the Miami Open, held in conjunction with the third annual TIA Tennis Owners & Managers Conference, on using the health and fitness benefits of the sport to get more people active and playing tennis.

In April, the tennis industry became the first sports industry to endorse the new National Physical Activity Plan (NPAP) and the CEO Pledge for Physical Activity when the plan was unveiled in Washington, D.C. The NPAP was announced in a press conference at the National Press Club, followed by a Congressional briefing at the U.S. Capitol. During the announcement, the sport of tennis was cited by Dr. Groppel as “the first of hopefully many entire sports to endorse this pledge and this plan.”

This past August, Dr. Groppel participated in the annual TIA Tennis Forum in New York City during the US Open. As the National Spokesperson for the CEO Pledge for Physical Activity (part of the National Coalition for Promoting Physical Activity), Dr. Groppel expanded the Pledge with the signing by International Tennis Federation President David Haggerty and USTA President Katrina Adams.

Along with his position with the Johnson & Johnson Human Performance Institute, Dr. Groppel is the co-chair of the Health Enhancement Research Organization (HERO) Health, Performance & Productivity Study Committee. He wrote the book “The Corporate Athlete” on achieving the pinnacle of corporate performance, and he’s been featured in the New York Times, Fortune, Forbes, Shape, Fast Company and Huffington Post, among other publications. 

About the TIA

The Tennis Industry Association is the not-for-profit trade association and unifying force in tennis whose mission is to promote the growth and economic vitality of the sport. The TIA works closely with its industry partners and in support of the USTA’s efforts to increase tennis participation. Core TIA activities include producing more than 70 U.S. and global research reports annually on participation and consumer/trade research; developing business tools and resources; and organizing education and networking events including the TIA Tennis Forum and Summit, Leadership meetings and the T.O.M. Conference. Visit TennisIndustry.org or call 866-686-3036.

Boston, MA / September 26^th, 2016: EverybodyFights (EBF), a boxing fitness company headquartered in Boston, MA and co-founded by George Foreman III, announced today that they’re opening their second location in the Financial District on One Federal Street. The gym is slated to open in “early 2017”, but the gym, which will be known as “EBF FIDI” will start offering virtual tours and opening up their popular “First 500” group. The First 500 promotion only happens once at an EBF facility, and is exclusive to early adopters. Members of the group receive special member benefits, such as, discounted and locked-in rate, their exclusive member number represented on a team jersey and boxing gloves, special event invitations, and more.

EBF FIDI will feature the BOXFIIT™ training program, which George Foreman III developed himself by absorbing the art of boxing from his father, George Foreman Sr., and during his own 16-0 professional career. There will be three class room environments, including a BOXFIIT BAG room (boxing), BOXFIIT TRAIN room (circuit\/boot camp), and BOXFIIT ROAD room (cycling/cardio). The gym will also feature a boxing ring, an open gym circuit which highlights a strength-cardio-boxing circuit, personal training services, Mittwork and boxing technique classes. As for amenities, the gym will offer a pro-shop, coffee lounge, and a full-service locker room. All of the trainers are BOXFIIT certified and trained personally by George Foreman III.

“The Financial District is the perfect spot for our next gym,” says George Foreman III. “After spending time in the area and getting a feel for the vibe, I noticed a few things about the people: they’re busy, work very hard, expect the best, and they're very competitive. BOXFIIT is an efficient and fun workout that will fit their schedule. I can't wait to see the competitive side of FIDI really shine when it comes to the bragging rights of owning your number and the exclusivity of the first 500 group.”

"For us it’s about always being and partnering with the ‘best in class’," says Anthony Rich, President at EverybodyFights "EBF FIDI offers just that: a first class location, landlord, environment, culture and a truly special space with lots of room and high ceilings, which is important to support the BOXFIIT experience. We are excited to bring the fight to the neighborhood and change the way people view fitness in Boston’s Financial District."

To get access to the EBF FIDI First 500 club, and obtain your exclusive member benefits and lock-in the a number and deal, or to schedule a virtual tour, go to: www.everybodyfights.com/fidi.

About One Federal Street:

One Federal Street, owned and managed by Tishman Speyer, is located in the heart of the Financial District (FiDi) in Boston, MA.

David Downing and Jesse Baerkahn of Graffito SP represented the property in the transaction announced today.

About EverybodyFights®:

EverybodyFights was born out of the belief that anything worth having is worth fighting for, every single day. Our unique BOXFIIT™ classes are designed to find the inner fighter in all of us, building physical confidence and self-esteem. Our community is made up of trainers and fighters engaged in and out of the class, with gear that functions with their fitness and lifestyle. What we do is so much more than throwing punches. In addition to serving a community of fighters, we offer FightFuel™ nutrition counseling, branded apparel and gear known as Fight Swag, and BOXFIIT™ trainer certifications. EverybodyFights also provides franchise and studio opportunities for businesspeople and current gym owners. It's not just our name, it's our belief: EverybodyFights®. To learn more, visit: www.everybodyfights.com.

[London, ON]— GoodLife Fitness announced today that the company will hire 600 new Associates in clubs across Canada, by the end of August 2017. The Canadian owned and operated company will open 15 GoodLife Fitness clubs across the country. In November GoodLife will also celebrate the grand opening of a new 60,000 square foot Home Office, in London, Ontario.

GoodLife Fitness, which was named one of Canada’s Top 10 Most Admired Corporate Cultures and Achievers 50 Most Engaged Workplaces in North America, is looking to hire a variety of positions in clubs across Canada. The positions include: Fitness Advisors, to help new members find the membership option that aligns with their personal goals, knowledgeable and certified Personal Trainers, General Managers, Assistant General Managers, Fitness Managers, Club Administrators, front-desk Motivators and JUMP! Child Minding Associates.

“It’s a very exciting time for us, as we look to grow the GoodLife Fitness family by 600 people over the next year,” said David ‘Patch’ Patchell-Evans, Founder and CEO of GoodLife Fitness, who was recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired CEOs in 2015. “When I opened my first club in 1979, it was a small 2,000 square foot location in London and all I knew is that I wanted to care for people and help them experience the incredible benefits of exercise,” continued Patch. “Even as we’ve grown to become the fourth largest chain in the world and largest in Canada, it’s still so important to us that the people joining our team are caring, knowledgeable and share our passion for helping others be the best version of themselves.”

GoodLife Associates receive a number of substantial benefits when they join the company. On top of receiving a free GoodLife membership, they also receive a complimentary membership for their spouse as well as two discounted friends and family memberships. There are also comprehensive group benefits for anyone working over 24 hours per week, and significant discounts to training and development through canfitpro, Canada’s largest fitness education organization. Additional benefits include access to the GoodLife Rewards Program where Members and Associates can take advantage of savings on products and services from more than 170 leading brands.

“I started with GoodLife over 20 years ago and it’s been incredible to watch our company grow while our culture remains the same as the day I joined the team,” said Alana Free, GoodLife Fitness Vice President of People and Culture. “Our entire company revolves around seven core values: caring, trust, integrity, passion, peak attitude, happiness and personal fitness,” continued Free. “One of the best things about working for GoodLife is that because we are constantly growing and evolving to help our Members, the growth potential for our Associates is unlimited.”

GoodLife Fitness also puts a focus on recognition and rewards for Associates. The company hosts a Top 500 club Associate recognition event, length of service recognitions incentive trips and numerous holiday and department social events. The biggest recognition event happens every year in August when GoodLife hosts their annual awards gala at Roy Thompson Hall in Toronto. This past summer’s gala was hosted by TV Host and Comedian Jessi Cruickshank with a musical performance by rapper Kardinal Offishall.

To learn more about what it’s like to work at GoodLife Fitness visit ichangelives.goodlifefitness.com/work-at-goodlife

Anyone interested in applying to positions at GoodLife Fitness can visit www.jobs.goodlifefitness.com  

Click on the following links to hear current GoodLife Fitness Associates speak about their role in the clubs:Fitness Advisor, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Motivator

Members and future Members interested in learning about new clubs can visit: www.goodlifefitness.com/upcoming-locations/.

About GoodLife Fitness

Proudly Canadian since 1979, GoodLife Fitness is the largest fitness club chain in Canada and the fourth largest overall in the world. With over 365 clubs from coast-to-coast, including GoodLife Fitness, Énergie Cardio, Fit4Less by GoodLife and ÉconoFitness Clubs, approximately 14,400 employees and more than 1.25 million members, GoodLife is helping to transform the health and wellness of 1 in 28 Canadians every day.

With the mission of "making good coaches great and great coaches even better", Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning has launched a global Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) certification. With over 1,500 coaches certified across the United States, England, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Japan and Dubai, the feedback so far has been incredible.

Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning, was recently named the #1 Gym in America by Men’s Health Magazine. Having trained hundreds of elite and professional athletes, thousands of young athletes, along with tons of kids and adults just looking to get in better shape, Mike Boyle and his facility are known in the sports performance and fitness world as the originator of functional strength training. The focus now is on becoming the new "Gold Standard" in the fitness industry by certifying coaches and trainers around the globe through the Certified Functional Strength Coach (CFSC) certification.

Boyle has always questioned the validity of fitness certifications because most consist of only a written test, or weekend seminar. The lack of emphasis on program design, coaching strategies and ability to properly demonstrate skills correctly does not always result in quality fitness professionals. The CFSC has quickly become the gold standard for Strength and Conditioning coaches around the world due to it's comprehensive and practical approach.

CFSC certification requirements include a 1-Day CFSC On-Site-Training and practical exam along with studying the course materials that are provided online and passing an online exam before attending the practical event. A major component missing in many strength and conditioning certifications is the absence of a "practical" component. With the CFSC, it is required for applicants to not only attend an On-Site- Training, but also to pass a practical exam at the end of the day. To pass the certification, each coach must prove that they can make the moves, are capable of demonstration, are able to give clear and concise coaching cues, and be proficient in the world renowned MBSC systemized approach to coaching and programming.

Included in the certification fee is the availability to access the valuable online

database of lectures, movement videos, and Mike Boyle’s Advances in Functional Training eBook. Having the study material online makes all information easily accessible and affordable. During the practical event the MBSC program is broken down step by step and includes; the warm up, Functional Movement Screen (FMS), corrective circuit, medball progressions, plyometrics, and functional strength training.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — October 12, 2016 — Netpulse, the #1 provider of mobile apps for health clubs, announced today that its mobile platform now integrates with InTouch Technology’s lead management solution. The integration enables health clubs to automatically track mobile referrals and guest passes by seamlessly creating and updating leads in the club’s sales management system. This initiates customized prospect follow up and reminders for the club’s sales team, which decreases the chance of missed sales opportunities. [1] 

“Netpulse is the clear industry leader for creating mobile apps for clubs, so we felt that it was important for our customers to continue expanding our integration and relationship with them,” said Dana Milkie, President and CEO of InTouch Technology. “Digital lead generation via mobile apps is a priority for sales departments in health clubs. Netpulse and InTouch Technology customers will immediately benefit from a stronger lead management solution.”

The InTouch integration makes Netpulse’s innovative Mobile Referral and Mobile Guest Pass products even more powerful. By automatically turning a referral into a recorded lead and then initiating the proper follow up, Netpulse and InTouch work together to ensure referred leads are followed up with in a timely manner.

“Integrating InTouch with Netpulse will make referral and membership sales for health clubs easier and more effective,” said John Ford, President of Netpulse. “Where the Netpulse Club Mobile App motivates members to make referrals with reward points and ease of use, the InTouch lead management system makes it easy for sales teams to follow up on these referrals and ultimately sell more memberships.”

With Mobile Referrals, members can use their smartphone contacts to send text message invitations to try the club. Prospects then use a Mobile Guest Pass to frictionlessly check-in. All of this activity is logged into InTouch’s lead management system.

The integration is now available. Visit www.netpulse.com or www.intouchfollowup.com for more information.

About Netpulse

Netpulse is the #1 provider of mobile apps for health clubs. With thousands of customers globally, Netpulse provides the fitness industry's most robust mobile platform for engaging members. The platform connects the most popular wearables, tracking apps and club technology into one seamless, personalized mobile experience. Industry leaders such as Planet Fitness, Goodlife Health Clubs, UFC Gym and Gold's Gym leverage the Netpulse platform for their digital offerings. Learn more at www.netpulse.com.

About InTouch Technology

InTouch is the leading provider of sales and member management solutions for the health and fitness industry. Our best-in-class software, tools and solutions help clubs improve sales

Intouch ver: VANCOUVER, BC — October 12, 2016 — Prospect and referral lead management for health clubs just got easier. Now, clubs that use Netpulse’s mobile apps and InTouch Technology’s lead management solution can benefit from a new partnered integration that seamlessly creates and updates leads based on their Guest Pass status. This initiates customized follow up conversations meaning no more missed sales opportunities.

New York, NY – October 14, 2016 - Gym Source is proud to announce that UM Holdings Ltd has acquired a majority equity position in Gym Source, the nation’s oldest and largest distributor of high end fitness equipment. UM is owned by John Aglialoro, former Chairman of Cybex International. Aglialoro will join Richard Miller, Gym Source’s founder and CEO, to leverage the company’s leadership position to grow, both organically and through acquisition.

Miller commented, “John Aglialoro is well known in our industry as a dynamic and creative leader. We share the same position to expand the Gym Source footprint and to bring the company’s fitness expertise to homes, health clubs, multi-unit housing and other fitness facilities across the country.”

About Gym Source

Gym Source is the nation’s oldest and largest specialty distributor of fitness equipment.  The company has 33 retail locations from Florida to New Hampshire and serves customers in all 50 states and 47 countries. Gym Source offers a full range of fitness products, including treadmills, strength training equipment and ellipticals, both for commercial and home use. The company takes great pride in its reputation as America’s #1 fitness equipment expert and its exceptional post-sale delivery and customer service. Gym Source has made over 2 million fitness equipment deliveries to its nearly 400,000 customers.

Seville, Spain and Boston, MA USA – October 17, 2016: IHRSA, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association has announced that Gabriel Saez, Chairman and CEO of Ingesport / GO FIT in Spain, is the recipient of IHRSA’s 2016 European Club Leadership Award. The award was presented on Monday, October 17, in Seville, Spain during the association’s 16th Annual European Congress.

The IHRSA European Club Leadership Award annually recognizes a leader in the European fitness club industry who has done the most to advance their company and the industry through strong leadership and performance. 

Saez founded his company in 2009 at the height of the global economic recession. Since then, the company has grown to 14 clubs, with four more under construction, and serves 180,000 members.

“Children are the future—a fact that is not lost on Gabriel,” said Rasmus Ingerslev, chair of the IHRSA Board of Directors, in presenting the award. Noting that more than 20,000 children are served by Saez’s clubs through family and school programs, Ingerslev added, “Gabriel believes that the earlier we encourage children to be active, the better our chances of creating a healthier world.”

Among Saez’s most notable accomplishments is his role in helping to create a national federation—Spain Active—to bring together the Spanish industry. The goal of the organization is to influence the government to support policies that encourage healthy lifestyles.

The IHRSA Awards Program seeks to “recognize, celebrate, and inspire.” For more information about IHRSA’s annual industry awards, including prior recipients and open applications, please visit IHRSA.org/awards.

About IHRSA

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is a not-for-profit trade association representing health and fitness facilities, gyms, spas, sports clubs, and suppliers worldwide. IHRSA and its members are dedicated to making the world healthier through regular exercise and activity promotion. IHRSA's events provide a vast array of speakers on business and corporate culture, instructional sessions on all aspects of succeeding in the health club industry, social events to mix and mingle with peers, and the most spectacular trade shows in the industry. IHRSA's mission is to grow, protect and promote the health and fitness industry, and to provide its members with benefits that will help them be more successful.

About the IHRSA European Congress

IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association hosts an annual meeting for leaders in the European Health Club Industry. With an average of over 500 of the industry’s business leaders in attendance, the annual IHRSA European Congress offers one of the best networking opportunities for the industry in Europe. The event features seminars presented by an array of speakers from within and outside the industry, with a dual focus on improving operational performance and seizing new opportunities. Learn more at ihrsa.org/congress.

The 2016 IHRSA European Conference is sponsored by American Council on Exercise (ACE), Anytime Fitness, LLC , eGym GmbH, GANTNER Technologies, GYMPASS, Innov8 Wellness Ltd., Johnson Health Tech. Co., Ltd. / MATRIX FITNESS, Keiser Corporation, Les Mills International, Life Fitness, miha bodytec GmbH, milon industries GmbH, MINDBODY, MYZONE, National Strength & Conditioning Association Spain (NSCA), Netpulse, OJMAR, PaceMaster, Perfect Gym Solutions S.A., PILOXING,Polar, Precor, QualiCert - Qualitop International, Technogym SpA, T-Innova, Thinkerly S.r.I., Thomas Wellness Group, Virtuagym. Wattbike Ltd, Wexer Virtual and Zumba Fitness, LLC.  

UFIT Conference and Launch of UFIT Spain– took place at the Hotel Barcelo, Renacimiento de Sevilla in Sevilla, Spain today, the 17^th of October 2016. The conference was supported by IHRSA and run in conjunction with the IHRSA European Congress. Universal Fitness Innovation & Transformation (UFIT) is a global social change movement, led by the UNESCO Chair in the Institute of Technology Tralee, Ireland, aiming to increase fitness opportunities for all, in particular people with disabilities.

Catherine Carty, Manager of the UNESCO Chair in Inclusive Fitness, Sport, PE and Recreation opened this highly informative and inspiring conference by providing an overview of the UFIT programme. Dr. Javier Pérez Tejero (CEDI), the lead of UFIT Spain, underlined the significance of this revolutionary initiative and its development and brought potential future Spanish taskforce members with him that are eager to roll out the UFIT programme in Spain. The official UFIT “SIVA” song and an inspiring message from its producer, Pati Umaga, concluded the welcoming address, and later inspired dancing of the attendees.

The conference included two keynotes. The first by Colin Milner who addressed the “The Aging Opportunity” and the second by Scott Goudeseune who discussed “Why [we should] do UFIT?”. The two panel discussions, involving leading global experts, got to the crux of UFIT. Some of the topics explored: the needs, the benefits, the barriers and the opportunities of inclusivizing fitness and of implementing UFIT.  The first panel, ‘Just do UFIT’ was chaired by Jay Ablondi and included Scott Goudeseune (ACE, USA), Dr. Javier Pérez Tejero (CEDI, Spain) and Kilian Fisher (IHRSA, International) who shared their experiences and vision. On the second panel, Fred Hoffman led Mariusz Damentko (Special Olympics Eurasia), Lauren R. Darensbourg (President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition, USA) and Graham Melstrand (USREPS/ CREPS, USA & Canada) on an exploration of ‘the Business Case’.  One of the many key messages was made by Lauren R. Darensbourg stating ”UFIT enables fitness professionals to open up their eyes to diverse group populations.” Gerard Masdeu Yélamos (UFIT Global Coordinator) then presented the global UFIT experience. In the closing address by Catherine Carty highlighted “the momentum and willingness to drive inclusion across the fitness industry is evident and energizing.” Dr. Javier Pérez Tejero then officially launched UFIT Spain and brought the conference to a great end uniting the Spanish taskforce with each other and also taskforce members of other countries.

For more information on the individual speakers please follow this link to access the official programme : http://www.justdoufit.com/2016-ufit-conference/

The UNESCO Chair in Inclusive Fitness thanks all partners and supporters, and looks forward to seeing the UFIT programme carried out in various parts of the world. Moreover, the UNESCO Chair is excited to see many more federations, organisations, groups and individuals signing the Marseille Declaration. For further information, please have a look at our websites and social media or contact us directly if you are interested in signing the Marseille Declaration or if you have any other questions in relation to the UFIT conference or launch: gerard@justdoufit.com

Award winning wearable technology platform MYZONE^® is expanding its global presence with the launch of direct operations in Sweden.

Cited across the media as one of the hottest wearables of 2016, MYZONE^® is working with more than 3,500 facilities across 32 countries. The move into Sweden will allow the brand to better serve the Scandinavian market.

MYZONE^® has appointed Mattias Nilsson as Business Development Manager for the Nordic region. He joins the team with extensive experience in heart rate technology following four years as a Key Account Manager for Swedish heart rate system provider Activio.

“The Scandinavian market for wearables is growing rapidly and has been over the last two to three years,” says Nilsson. “Scandinavian people are very connected, boasting some of the highest percentage per capita in the world when it comes to mobile phone ownership. When you already carry a small computer in your pocket, it’s not that big a step to start using smart wearables. MYZONE^® is a complete eco system for clubs and operators. It provides all communications for operators as well as a direct connection with a smart phone making MYZONE^®the global leader in smart technology.”

“MYZONE^® offers 24 hour support five days a week from our European/American and Australasian offices,” says Dave Wright, creator and CEO of MYZONE^®. “This enables us to not only provide support for operators but also their members, taking the stress of the digital application away from the club. MYZONE^® is a total digital solution for an operator that is completely interoperable with other suppliers and tech, making life easier for operators with different brands of equipment.”

Located in Sweden, Nilsson will be responsible for MYZONE^®’s operations in the Nordic region including marketing, sales, management and partnerships.

MYZONE^® will be exhibiting at the Fit For Life Wknd show in Stockholm on 25-27 November.

For more information on MYZONE^® in Scandinavia, please contact sweden@myzone.org

For more information on MYZONE^® visit www.myzone.org

Boston, MA - October 19, 2016: The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), in collaboration with the Monday Campaigns, has released the Monday Mile Starter Kit for health club operators. Move It Monday, an international fitness campaign run by the Monday Campaigns, focuses on encouraging people of any fitness level to start their week by being physically active on Monday. As part of Move It Monday, the Monday Mile encourages people to walk a mile every Monday as part of their physical activity routine.

The new Monday Mile Starter Kit is designed to help health clubs promote the Monday Mile in their facilities, and to leverage the program to boost engagement. The toolkit includes:

• Instructions on how to jumpstart a mile walking program with club members and prospects
• Tips for incorporating the Monday Mile in multiple types of settings in addition to the health club, such as a school, workplace, or community setting
• Sample social media posts
• Route planning tools
• Graphics to use around the club and route

This is the second IHRSA Member Benefit created jointly by IHRSA and the Monday Campaigns. In 2014, IHRSA and the Monday Campaigns released the Move It Monday Toolkit for IHRSA members, focused on harnessing the power of Monday's motivation to be more active and engaged with the club all week long. Both IHRSA and the Monday Campaigns are excited about another opportunity to work together to help get more people active in their communities.

Peggy Neu, The Monday Campaigns president, said, “It’s exciting to partner with IHRSA, this time encouraging the association’s members to use our Monday Mile Starter Kit to get more people walking. With the Monday Mile, individuals and communities can jumpstart their week on a healthy track. Everyone benefits from the exercise, as well as from the camaraderie that walking together brings.”

Joe Moore, IHRSA President & CEO, echoed this sentiment, saying “It is great to work with the Monday Campaigns to create tools our clubs can use to engage with their members and help them meet their goals. Walking can be a great entry point to more physical activity or a good way to cool down from a tough class, as well as an opportunity for social interaction and community building. IHRSA clubs are well positioned to get more people moving and walking in their communities with this new resource.”

The toolkit is available for IHRSA members at ihrsa.org/monday-mile.

About IHRSA

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is a not-for-profit trade association representing health and fitness facilities, gyms, spas, sports clubs, and suppliers worldwide. IHRSA and its members are dedicated to making the world healthier through regular exercise and activity promotion. IHRSA’s mission is to grow, promote and protect the industry; and provide its members with benefits that will help them be more successful. IHRSA maintains a leadership role in advancing physical activity, which is critical to America’s health and the battle against obesity and disease. IHRSA supports policies that promote more active lifestyles to foster a more fit America.

Contact pr@ihrsa.org with media inquiries.

About the Monday Campaigns

The Monday Campaigns is a non-profit public health organization associated with Johns Hopkins, Columbia and Syracuse universities that dedicates the first day of every week to health. Every Monday, individuals and organizations join together to commit to the healthy behaviors that can help end chronic preventable diseases.

Contact cdumaual@mondaycampaigns.org with media inquiries.

October 20, 2016 - Boston, MA, USA: IHRSA 2017, the association’s 36th Annual International Convention & Trade Show will take place March 8-11, 2017, at the L.A. Live Complex in Los Angeles, California—a favorite destination for IHRSA members.

At this year’s event, convention attendees can look forward the 2-day IHRSA trade show, and 4-days of outstanding keynote presentations, multiple receptions and networking events, and more than 150 educational sessions, workshops and tutorials presented by industry experts and leading business professionals. And, the IHRSA 2017 Convention will once again include special events like the IHRSA Financial Panel; the Women’s Leadership Summit (sponsored by American Council on Exercise [ACE]); the 12th annual Bash for Augie’s Quest, and the Industry Leadership Council Summit (sponsored by ABC Financial).

IHRSA 2017 Keynotes

The inspiring thought-leaders and experts in technology, business, and innovation who address convention attendees have, for many, become a highlight of each annual IHRSA Convention. The four IHRSA 2017 Keynote Presenters are:

• WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8 | 10:30am-12:00pm; Relationship Revolution: Building Better Connections in the Digital Age; Seth Mattison, Founder & Chief Movement Officer, FutureSight Labs; Sponsored by MYZONE

• THURSDAY, MARCH 9 | 8:30am-9:45am; Forget BIG Data – Small Data Defines the Future; Martin Lindstrom, Author, Change Agent and Brand Futurist, DENMARK; Sponsored by Technogym

• FRIDAY, MARCH 10 | 8:30am-9:45am; Viral Business: Inspiring Customer Loyalty; Johnny Earle, Branding Expert, and Founder, Johnny Cupcakes; Sponsored by Matrix Fitness

• SATURDAY, MARCH 11  | 11:30am-12:30pm; Relationship Revolution: Building Better Connections in the Digital Age; Soraya Darabi; Co-Founder, Zady

Sponsors

IHRSA 2017 is made possible by the following sponsors. Confirmed sponsors as of October 19 include: ABC Financial, American Council on Exercise (ACE), Anytime Fitness LLC, ASF Payment Solutions, Augies Quest, Balanced Body, ChinaFit, CSI a division of Daxko, eGym GmbH, Fitness Brasil, Fitness Business Canada, Fitness Industry Council of Canada, Healthy Learning, Intel Corporation, Intenza Fitness North America, InTouch Follow-Up, Iron Grip Barbell Company, Jonas Fitness, Inc., JumpSport Fitness Inc., Listen360, Management Around Sports, Master Lock Company LLC, Matrix Fitness, Mercado Fitness, Merrithew, MINDBODY, MostFit, MYE Inc., MYZONE, Netpulse, NuStep Inc., Ojmar, Parisi Speed School, Polar, Power Systems Inc., Precor Incorporated, RealRyder, SportsArt, Technogym SpA, Total Gym, TRUE Fitness, TRX, Twin Oaks Software, VFP and Zumba Fitness.

Additional Information

Additional information about IHRSA 2017, including the agenda, travel information, and how to register, exhibit, or sponsor can be found at ihrsa.org/convention, or by calling IHRSA at 800.228-4772 or +1.617.951.0055.

Press passes are available for verified trade and consumer media, including fitness, health and wellness bloggers. To inquire about media access and begin the verification process, please contact Shannon Vogler at smv@ihrsa.org.

About IHRSA

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is a not-for-profit trade association representing health and fitness facilities, gyms, spas, sports clubs, and suppliers worldwide. IHRSA's events provide a vast array of speakers on business and corporate culture, instructional sessions on all aspects of succeeding in the health club industry, social events to mix and mingle with peers, and the most spectacular trade shows in the industry. IHRSA's mission is to grow, protect and promote the health and fitness industry, and to provide its members with benefits that will help them be more successful.

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association’s (IHRSA) 16^th annual European Congress wrapped up on 20 October in Seville, Spain, with more than 500 delegates from 29 countries.

“IHRSA is especially grateful to Maria Angeles and her team at MAS, who served as the local host for the event,” said Rasmus Ingerslev, Chair of the IHRSA Board of Directors, in his opening remarks. “They helped us find a great venue, advised on local attractions, and arranged the club tours—a highlight of the Congress for many attendees.”

In his opening keynote address, sponsored by Technogym, David Robertson, Ph.D., told attendees, “Whether you are a start-up or a Forbes 500 firm, sustainable innovation can be your key to success. Radical thinking can put you out of business—innovation doesn’t necessarily need to disrupt or change the game drastically.” Robertson is an author, professor of practice at the Wharton School, and a global innovation and IT consultant.

Marcos Eguillor, managing partner of BinaryKnowledge and professor at IE Business School, delivered the closing keynote address, sponsored by Keiser Corporation. “In the current market situation, it is no longer enough to offer good service—you need to adapt your business to a customer that is familiarized with technology, accustomed to mobility, and claiming services in line with the twenty-first century,” Eguillor said.

Among the many highlights of the programme were:

• The presentation of the IHRSA European Club Leadership Award to Gabriel Saez Irigoyen, Chairman and CEO of Ingefit/ GO FIT, Spain.
• The 3rd Annual IHRSA Europe CEO Forum, which was run in conjunction with the Congress.
• The Second UFIT (Universal Fitness Innovation & Transformation) Conference. UFIT is a global social change movement, led by the UNESCO Chair in the Institute of Technology Tralee, Ireland, aiming to increase fitness opportunities for all, in particular people with disabilities.
• More than a dozen additional seminars presented by industry operators and experts on a range of topics pertinent to the running of a successful health club. 
• A Sponsor Showcase and seminars that helped club executives and leading suppliers to connect one-to-one.
• A tour of some of Seville's leading health clubs.
• The announcement that the 2017 IHRSA European Congre

For full coverage of the European Congress, visit http://www.ihrsa.org/blog/category/european-congress.

To see photos of the event, visit http://www.ihrsa.org/blog/2016/10/20/the-2016-ihrsa-european-congress-in-photos.html.

Congress sponsors included:

The IHRSA European Congress is sponsored by: American Council on Exercise (ACE), Anytime Fitness, LLC, eGym GmbH, GANTNER Technologies, GYMPASS, Innov8 Wellness Ltd., Johnson Health Tech. Co., Ltd. / MATRIX FITNESS, Keiser Corporation, Les Mills International, Life Fitness, miha bodytec GmbH, milon industries GmbH, MINDBODY, MYZONE, National Strength & Conditioning Association Spain (NSCA), Netpulse, OJMAR, PaceMaster, Perfect Gym, PILOXING, Polar, Precor, QualiCert - Qualitop International, Technogym SpA, T-Innova, Thinkerly S.r.I., Thomas Wellness Group, Virtuagym. Wattbike Ltd, Wexer Virtual and Zumba Fitness, LLC.

About IHRSA

IHRSA, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association is a not-for-profit trade association representing health and fitness facilities, gyms, spas, sports clubs, and suppliers worldwide. IHRSA and its members are dedicated to making the world healthier through regular exercise and activity promotion. IHRSA's events provide a vast array of speakers on business and corporate culture, instructional sessions on all aspects of succeeding in the health club industry, social events to mix and mingle with peers, and the most spectacular trade shows in the industry. 

(October 24, 2016) Boulder, CO— Active Interest Media, Inc. (AIM, www.aimmedia.com) today announced it has acquired IDEA Health & Fitness Association (www.ideafit.com), the world’s leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

The acquisition of IDEA Health & Fitness Association —with its well-established brands, world-renowned events, multi-media platforms, access to loyal audiences, and rich content and video archives—deepens and extends AIM’s portfolio, furthering the company’s continued diverse growth.

Founded in 1982 by Peter and Kathie Davis, IDEA Health & Fitness Association is a multi-platform fitness company that holds several major events a year, including the annual IDEA® World Convention—the largest fitness conference in the world. IDEA also has partnerships with some of the best-known fitness organizations including ACE, Zumba, TRX, and more. Their fitness directory features over 250,000 fitness professionals and is the only directory that verifies credentials with over 200 certification and training groups. IDEA also holds well-attended specialty events including IDEA World Fitness BlogFest, an invitation-only event with top social influencers. They publish several print and digital publications including IDEA Fitness Journal, the leading magazine for fitness professionals. IDEA’s website, www.ideafit.com, is the most visited fitness professional website in the world.

“Peter, Kathie and their team have created a remarkable company that has played a key role in building the modern-day fitness industry. They have done this by supporting fitness professionals with incredible events, educational content through multiple print and digital channels (magazines, membership, digital libraries, newsletters, video and online courses), and liability insurance,” said Andy Clurman, President and CEO of AIM. “We can now offer a clear career path and great content to the millions of fitness enthusiasts AIM reaches through its consumer brands such as Oxygen, Clean Eating, Yoga Journal, and Muscle and Performance.”

Peter Davis, CEO of IDEA, said “We’ve long admired AIM’s leadership in the consumer and B-to-B enthusiast space, and have talked for years about the best way to join forces and inspire the world to fitness together.”

Peter Davis will continue in a leadership role with AIM working with his team overseeing the integration of the companies.

The software and technology arm of IDEA (ClubConnect and CoursePlus) were not included in this transaction and will operate under the new brand, Inspire360.

About Active Interest Media, Inc.
One of the world’s largest enthusiast media companies, Active Interest Media (aimmedia.com) produces leading consumer and trade events, websites, magazines, films and TV shows that reach 40 million readers, fans, and attendees in 85 countries. AIM produces the world’s largest boat shows, led by the annual Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show, as well as the World Series of Team Roping, the second-richest equestrian competition in the world. Our brands include Yoga Journal, Backpacker, SKI, Skiing, Vegetarian Times, Anglers Journal, Yachts International, Sail, Power & Motoryacht, Black Belt, American Cowboy, Spin to Win Rodeo, Practical Horseman, Dressage Today, Oxygen, Clean Eating, Log Home Living, Old House Journal, Cabin Living, Woodsmith, Garden Gate, and more. The company’s six divisions—the Equine Network, Home Group, Healthy Living Group, Marine Group, Outdoor Group, and Creative Home Group—also operate thriving B2B platforms, online universities, and retail events. Core competencies include lead generation (through our Qualified Buyer Program), marketing services (through our in-house agency, Catapult Creative Labs), and video production; Warren Miller Entertainment is the most successful adventure-film company in history, and AIM Studios is a seven-person unit dedicated to digital video. Active Interest Media’s customers are smart, engaged, and loyal, and they look to our brands for trustworthy information and services that will inspire and enable them to enjoy their passions. 

About IDEA Health & Fitness Association 
IDEA Health & Fitness Association is the world's leading organization of fitness and wellness professionals. We deliver world-class content and continuing education to fitness professionals through three channels: our seven publications, including the award-winning IDEA Fitness Journal; our world-class fitness conferences; and hundreds of streaming videos and DVD courses available on our website www.ideafit.com. Additionally, with IDEA FitnessConnect, we have created the largest national industry-wide directory linking over 250,000 fitness professionals to more than 16 million consumers. Through IDEA professionals in over 80 countries, we Inspire the World to Fitness®.

October 27, 2016 – Rockville, MD – Motionsoft, the leader in software, payment processing, and back office support services for the fitness, health and wellness markets today announced the closing of its Series C funding round.  The round included investments by existing investors Route Sixty-Six Ventures as well as from co-founders Al Noshirvani and Hossein Noshirvani, and Edison Partners.

“Motionsoft has experienced strong growth across the enterprise market with our MoSo™ club management software and our outlook for 2017 and beyond is equally strong. Its something we’re really proud of.  Our engineering teams have advanced the capabilities of our club management software with industry leading billing, reporting, and scheduling solutions.  Our focus is to make member management and payment processing integrated, faster, and easier for club owners and operators, and the members they serve,” noted Al Noshirvani, Chairman and Chief Strategy Officer, Motionsoft.

Motionsoft will use the expansion capital to grow sales and market MoSo™, an enterprise software solution designed for large fitness operators, and MoSoClub™ a robust cloud-based gym software platform with integrated payment processing for facilities that have outgrown their existing member management software.

Motionsoft will also use the funds to hire more professional staff and grow the firm’s successful Full Service and accounts receivables offerings that launched in early 2016.

“As CEO, my focus will be to use these funds to align our corporate strategy and operational goals so that Motionsoft continues to build upon and cultivate our team’s hard work and dedication in developing software to support our customers’ commercial success while delivering unmatched value and innovative solutions for the fitness, health and wellness markets,” expressed John Cramp, CEO, Motionsoft.

“We see Motionsoft as an industry leader in the delivery of member management and payments solutions for the fitness, health and wellness markets. The company is helping club owner and operators realize the value of cloud-based software solutions and we are confident that the executive team will successfully advance its core products as well as broaden and deepen their sales pipeline,” noted Ryan Katz, Managing Partner, Route Sixty-Six Ventures.

To demo Motionsoft’s software, payment processing, back office support services, and accounts receivables solutions visit Motionsoft.net or follow Motionsoft’s fitness, health and wellness technology Tweets on Twitter @motionsoft.

About Motionsoft

Founded in 1985, Motionsoft is the leader in software, processing and back office support services for single location studios and gyms, multi-unit clubs and franchises, corporate wellness programs, university recreation centers as well as hospital wellness centers.  Motionsoft’s comprehensive software solutions are used by more than 2,500 innovative businesses that require technology-driven member, facility and payment processing solutions.  Motionsoft’s software suite includes MoSo™, an enterprise software solution designed for large fitness operators and MoSoClub™, a club management software solution for small and mid-sized businesses.  Motionsoft’s integrated gateway for payment processing, MoSoPay™, processes $2.5 billion annually while supporting over 5 million gym memberships in the U.S. and Canada.  Motionsoft Full Service™ is the fitness industry’s most powerful member services and accounts receivables solution that helps clubs keep their past due members active while getting member accounts current.  Motionsoft is also the host of the annual industry event Motionsoft Technology Summit.  You can learn more about Motionsoft by visiting http://www.motionsoft.net or follow @motionsoft.

About Route 66 Ventures

Route 66 Ventures is a private investment firm focused on helping entrepreneurs shape the financial services landscape of tomorrow by providing Venture Capital and Credit solutions to emerging financial technology and services companies.  For more information, visit http://route66ventures.com.

About Edison Partners

For 30 years, Edison Partners has been helping CEOs and their executive teams navigate the entrepreneurial journey and build successful companies. Through the unique combination of expansion capital and the Edison Edge platform, consisting of strategic advisory, the Edison Director Network, and executive education, Edison employs a holistic approach to nurturing invention and creating value for growth stage businesses ($5 to $20 million in revenue) in financial technology, healthcare IT, enterprise IT, and marketing technology industries. Edison investment objectives also include: buyouts, recapitalizations, spinouts and secondary stock purchases.

Edison’s active portfolio has created aggregate market value exceeding $5 billion. Its long-tenured team based in Princeton, NJ manages more than $1 billion in assets throughout the eastern United States. For more information, visit http://www.edisonpartners.com.

Top tier health clubs reinvested more than one out of every five revenue dollars, posted 6% net membership growth in 2015

BOSTON – November 2, 2016 - Today, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released its annual Industry Data Survey (IDS) results and the accompanying publication, IHRSA Profiles of Success. The report provides a detailed analysis of the annual performance of leading health and fitness clubs, including results in key metrics such as revenue, membership growth and retention, traffic, payroll, non-dues revenue, and EBITDA. Club reinvestment and profit center analysis as well as income statement and balance sheet data are also provided.

"IHRSA's annual Industry Data Survey results show how leading club operators stand out, posting strong performance in financial and membership indicators,” said Jay Ablondi, IHRSA's executive vice president of global products. “According to the latest survey, club operators who allocated nearly 22% of total revenue to club reinvestment, including fitness equipment, office, and facility & grounds, outperformed the overall sample in terms of net membership growth, retention, and revenue growth.”

Ninety club companies, representing more than 4,800 locations, participated in the IDS. Overall, clubs posted revenue growth of 4.1% from 2014 to 2015. Member retention and net membership growth were recorded at 71.4% and 2.4%, respectively. As a whole, participating clubs indicated reinvesting 5.6% of total revenue. Top performers, who typically reinvested 21.5% of total revenue, posted revenue growth of 4.9%, net membership growth of 6.2%, and had a member retention rate of 77.8%.

Profiles of Success also provides performance analysis for eight health club profit centers. Key profit center findings include:

• All clubs reported generating a median of 8.4% of total revenue from personal training and 1.1% of total revenue from small group training.
• In addition to personal and small group training, the top performing profit centers among all responding clubs are racquet, spa, and pro-shop/retail.
• Multipurpose clubs generated 4.8% of total revenue from racquet.
• Fitness-only clubs generated a greater percentage of total revenue from pro-shop/retail than multipurpose clubs (2.6% vs. 1.5%).

“With Profiles of Success, club operators can compare their performance results across profit centers, membership growth and traffic as well as income and expense categories,” said Melissa Rodriguez, IHRSA’s senior research manager. “Along with The IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report, Profiles is an annual must-have publication for any club operator seeking to better understand health club performance, improve insights on fitness consumers, and, ultimately, grow their business.”

Profiles of Success is based upon membership and financial data for 2015 and 2014, provided voluntarily by 90 club companies, representing 4,865 facilities. The report provides key performance indicators for several club types: fitness-only, multipurpose, independent, and multi-chain facilities as well as breakouts by club size and monthly dues. A snapshot of health club consumer participation and demographics are also included. In addition, the publication contains a profit center section that analyzes revenue streams from personal and small group training, racquet sports, spas, pro shop/retail, food & beverage, children's/youth programs, and aquatics/pool.

The report is also available in three parts for those who don’t need the full publication:

• Part 1: Executive Summary and Industry Outlook
• Part 2: Membership Pricing, Payroll, and Facilities
• Part 3: Financial and Operating Performance

Profiles of Success may be purchased at ihrsa.org/profiles. The entire PDF can be purchased for $499.95 ($249.95 for IHRSA members). The three separate parts are available for $179.95 each ($89.95 each for IHRSA members).

The IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report is available at ihrsa.org/consumer-report for $199.95 ($99.95 for IHRSA members).

For more information or questions, contact IHRSA Research, research@ihrsa.org, or call + 1-617-951-0055.

About IHRSA

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is the trade association representing health and fitness facilities, gyms, spas, racquet and sports clubs, and suppliers worldwide. Its mission is to grow, promote and protect the health and fitness industry. As one of the world's leading authorities on the commercial health club industry, IHRSA regularly conducts industry and consumer research, along with club operator studies. For more information on IHRSA research, visit ihrsa.org/research

Vancouver, B.C. | November 3, 2016 - SNFW Fitness BC Chairman and CEO Leonard Schlemm is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Smith to President and COO of Steve Nash Fitness Clubs and UFC Gym. 

Smith joined the SNFW organization in 2010, relocating to British Columbia from the US to assume the position of Vice President of Sales and Fitness. In 2014, he was named Chief Operating Officer, managing operations for the brands 21 locations across BC, and was instrumental in the successful launch of the first UFC Gym located in Kelowna. 

Announcing Mr. Smith's appointment, Chairman Leonard Schlemm states: "Chris is an exceptional leader with deep industry knowledge and experience who has done a truly impressive job since he initially joined the company. With four new clubs opening over the next six months, we are excited to have Chris take on the additional role of President."

Chris Smith brings over 18 years of industry acumen and leadership skills to his new role, where he will oversee the company’s sales, operations, finance, marketing and senior management teams while continuing to lead the company’s expansion of both Steve Nash Fitness and UFC Gym in the market.  

Smith began his career at the US based 24 Hour Fitness Clubs, directing the day to day operations of 125 locations as District Manager and Divisional VP of Operations. He then joined Bally’s Total Fitness as Director of Fitness for clubs across Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona and Colorado, before joining the SNFW Fitness BC organization in British Columbia. 

November 8, 2016: San Diego, CA — Peter Davis, co-founder of IDEA Health & Fitness Association, announced today the formation of Inspire360, a new software company focused on ClubConnect, the health club-focused platform that powers the education for the world’s top health clubs.
 
ClubConnect previously operated under the IDEA brand and spun-off into its own company when one of the world’s largest enthusiast media companies, Active Interest Media (AIM), acquired IDEA in October. Under an agreement with AIM, ClubConnect will continue to provide clubs with best-in-class IDEA content, continuing education courses, and certification verification. Ravi Sharma has been promoted to VP of Sales for Inspire360. The rest of the ClubConnect staff and software development team have also been moved to the new company.
 
The ClubConnect platform launched in 2013 and has grown to 4,500 club locations with clients including LifeTime Fitness, Gold’s Gym, and Anytime Fitness. It is the fastest growing club software platform in the industry and has significantly increased the success of clubs, trainers, and members around the world.
 
Jason Davis, President of Inspire360, said “AIM’s acquisition of the IDEA association (events, membership, and publications) really allows us to put 100% of our focus on ClubConnect. We’ve got a super smart, energetic team that’s been together for years. And with the operating agreement with AIM, our users will continue to access everything they’ve been counting on. Further, having just launched ClubConnect 2.0, we’re already at work on a game-changing member-facing platform in 2017. We are very excited for what is to come!”
 
In addition to ClubConnect, Inspire360 also provides CoursePlus, the fitness-focused learning management system (LMS) that is private-labeled to world class education companies such as EXOS, Gray Institute, ACSM, and TRX.
 
About Inspire360
 
Inspire360 is dedicated to providing inspired software that is fanatically focused on helping health clubs and organizations in the fitness and wellness industry achieve remarkable things. Originally developed under IDEA Health & Fitness Association, the company builds on decades of experience in the health and fitness industry to deliver world-class software to educate fitness professionals and enhance profits for health clubs. Its two flagship products, ClubConnect and CoursePlus, are used by some of the most respected names in fitness, like the American College of Sports Medicine, EXOS, Lifetime Fitness, and Gold’s Gym. For more information, visit www.inspire360inc.com.

(DENVER, CO) – Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa in Clayton, MO is embarking upon a spectacular new era in fitness. As the city plans for a $770 million corporate campus development, Wellbridge Athletic Club & Spa will continue to serve as the neighborhood’s heartbeat. And do it in style. The existing 35,000 sq. ft. luxury club will be replaced by a striking 40,000 sq. ft. athletic club, just steps away from its current entrance.

Wellbridge COO JoAnna Masloski said she can’t wait to begin such an exciting project. “Being able to stay in the center of the community while so much growth is taking place is an incredible opportunity. We intend to create an atmosphere that matches the city’s energy and also feels like a home away from home.”

When Masloski mentions atmosphere and “feel,” she knows what she’s talking about. “We have recent experience building an industry-leading club that caters specifically to its surrounding community and what those members want. The timing of this build couldn’t be better for us to incorporate what we’ve learned, and then present Clayton residents with the absolute finest.”

The new club will provide a more efficient design and flow that offers the customer better amenities and an even better experience. Proposed plans include:

:: Hot yoga studio and anti-gravity wall
:: Expansive functional training space
:: 25-meter pool
:: Energy Café specializing in made-to-order smoothies and juices from all natural ingredients
:: Covered parking
:: Expanded childcare area with additional age-appropriate programming
:: Concept studio featuring the latest in fitness trends

Of course there is also a renowned spa that will continue to be open to the public.

“We’ve been a part of this neighborhood for decades” Masloski added. “It’s nice to know that relationship will continue with a brand new club that reflects Clayton’s progress and vision.”

About Wellbridge

Wellbridge owns and operates 21 premier athletic and tennis clubs in Albuquerque; Atlanta; Bel Air and Baltimore Maryland; Boston; Boulder and Denver Colorado; St. Louis and Tampa. The company offers an unwavering commitment to member service and innovative programming including strength and cardio training, group fitness, personal training and spa services. Since its inception in 1983, Wellbridge has created a culture that puts members first; inspiring active lifestyles and professional advice to create positive relationships that last. For more information, visit www.wellbridge.com or contact Glen Strandberg at 303.813.7861 or gstrandberg@wellbridge.com.