Pennsylvania Club Settles with AG Office

Jun 27, 2008 11:26 AM

YORK, 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?

Jun 26, 2008 3:25 PM

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 Hour

Jun 24, 2008 5:38 PM, 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 President

Jun 20, 2008 2:31 PM

NEW 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 Capabilities

Jun 19, 2008 1:02 PM

CHANHASSEN, 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 Pool

Jun 17, 2008 10:44 AM

AUSTIN, TX -- A 4-year-old boy died Saturday after he drowned the day before in a Life Time Fitness swimming pool....

Pennsylvania Club Shuts Down

Jun 13, 2008 2:42 PM

YORK, 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 Flooding

Jun 11, 2008 5:02 PM, 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 Suicide

Jun 10, 2008 5:38 PM

KLAMATH 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 2007

Jun 9, 2008 1:26 PM, 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. ...