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New York Sports Clubs Staff Saves Life
WESTCHESTER, NY -- Two trainers at New York Sports Clubs saved a member’s life with the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED)....
Sport & Health Acquires Virginia World Gym
McLEAN, VA -- Sport & Health Clubs recently acquired a former World Gym in Gainesville, VA. ...
Bally, Life Time Announce Club Openings
OVERLAND PARK, KS -- Two large club operators, Bally Total Fitness, Chicago, and Life Time Fitness, Chanhassen, MN, recently announced club openings....
Army Soldier Dies After Collapsing on Treadmill
FAYETTEVILLE, NC-- A soldier stationed at U.S. Army Fort Bragg collapsed on a treadmill at The Eutaw Spa and died....
In-Shape Health Clubs Purchases Modesto YMCA
MODESTO, CA -- In-Shape Health Clubs purchased the indebted YMCA of Stanislaus County in Modesto, CA, for an undisclosed amount. The Y’s 47,518-square-foot facility closed in February because of financial concerns....
New iPod Nano Raises Privacy Concerns for Health Clubs
OVERLAND PARK, KS -- Although the new iPod Nano released earlier this month has features such as a built-in pedometer designed for gym goers, the addition of a video camera to the music-based device is causing privacy concerns at some health clubs....
Robious Sports Purchased by Private Equity Firm
RICHMOND, VA -- Robious Sports & Fitness was sold by its hospital owner to a private equity firm last week, according to media reports....
National Health and Fitness Events Set
LIBERTYVILLE, IL -- Two national health and fitness events aimed at families and women will be held later this month. The Family Health & Fitness Day is slated for Saturday, Sept. 26, and the National Women’s Health & Fitness Day is scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30....
Clubs Report Steady to Improved Performance in July
BOSTON -- Member clubs of the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) reported steady to improved performance in July. ...
TSI Tabs Pepsi Executive as New VP
NEW YORK -- Town Sports International (TSI) announced today it has named former PepsiCo executive J. Russell Findlay to its new position of vice president, sales and marketing....
