Star Trac Downsizes, Plans Consolidation 

IRVINE, CA -- One week after it announced the resignation of its president, Star Trac continued to change the structure of its company....

Gold’s Franchisee President Steps Down 

SUGAR HILL, GA -- Blair McHaney is stepping down as president of the Gold’s Gym Franchisee Association (GGFA)....

Tanning Beds Increase Cancer Risk, New Study Finds 

MINNEAPOLIS -- A University of Minnesota study links indoor tanning beds to increased risk of melanoma, the most serious form of skin cancer....

Star Trac President Resigns 

IRVINE, CA -- Star Trac announced that Steve Nero has resigned as the company’s president and chief operating officer....

Owner Tied to Clemens Closes Center 

HOUSTON -- Shaun Kelley, who has been linked to the Roger Clemens steroids case, has closed his Shaun Kelly Weight Control center in Houston....

Pool Entrapment Deaths Down in 2009 

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) received no reports of pool entrapment fatalities in 2009...

LA Fitness Faces Class Action Suit 

PHILADELPHIA -- LA Fitness is the subject of a class-action lawsuit involving cancellation policies with its monthly membership contracts....

Air Force Hiring Civilians for FACs 

WASHINGTON, DC -- The Air Force is increasing civilian employees at 60 bases to staff newly created Fitness Assessment Cells...

Washington, DC, Fittest Metro Area Again 

INDIANAPOLIS -- For the third year in a row, the Washington, DC, metropolitan area is the fittest in the United States....

Fort Worth Closes Pools, Cites Shortfall 

FORT WORTH, TX -- The City of Fort Worth plans to close six of its seven public swimming pools this summer because of a $45 million budget shortfall...

Beusman to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award 

OVERLAND PARK, KS -- Curt Beusman is the recipient of Club Industry’s 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award. ...

Planet Fitness Raises $213,000 for Breast Cancer Research 

NEWINGTON, NH -- As a result of a Mother’s Day promotion, Planet Fitness donated more than $213,000 to breast cancer research....

Ohio Owner Pleads Not Guilty to Sales Tax Charge 

TOLEDO, OH -- The owner of clubs in Toledo, OH, pleaded not guilty Tuesday to failing to pay state sales tax for his businesses....

Oregon Gold’s Gyms File for Bankruptcy 

SALEM, OR -- Companies operating Oregon Gold’s Gyms that had been ordered to post a bond or be forced to shut down filed for bankruptcy....

Clubs Sue Over Pool Bidding Process 

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -- A group of clubs filed suit against the City of Charlottesville, claiming it unlawfully bid out new pool construction....

House Introduces Healthy Choices Act 

WASHINGTON, DC -- Last week, Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) introduced the Healthy Choices Act in the U.S. House of Representatives. ...

Students Pass Rec Center Operations Fee 

THIBODAUX, LA -- Students at Nicholls State University recently approved a fee to fund operations at their new recreation center. ...

TSI Implements Sustainability Program 

NEW YORK -- Town Sports International Holdings Inc. (TSI) has launched an EcoSteps initiative, a fully integrated sustainability program....

Police, Fire Recruits Less Physically Fit 

JACKSON, MS -- Local police and fire departments are having trouble finding trainees who can pass the physical training test....

Lakeshore Faces Foreclosure Lawsuit 

CHICAGO -- Lakeshore Athletic Clubs faces a $26.9 million foreclosure lawsuit on one of its Chicago clubs....

Man Charged with Sexually Assaulting 6-Year-Old Girl in New Mexico Club 

ALBUQUERQUE, NM -- A member of a New Mexico health club was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl at the club....

Air Force Observes Fitness Month 

WASHINGTON, DC -- In honor of Air Force Fitness Month this May, fitness facilities planned healthy activities for troops and their families....

Texas A&M Opens New Rec Center 

KINGSVILLE, TX -- Campus administrators held a soft opening for the new $12 million rec center at Texas A&M University-Kingsville last week. ...

Cybex Halts Infringements on Products 

MEDWAY, MA -- Cybex International Inc. has responded to infringements of its intellectual property rights related to its products...

JCC Assists Flood Victims in Tennessee 

BELLEVUE, TN -- Some 250 flood victims from the Nashville, TN, area found shelter at the Gordon Jewish Community Center after weekend flooding...

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