LA Fitness Faces Racial Discrimination Lawsuit
LA Fitness, Irvine, CA, is being sued by a VIP guest of a member in Florida on the grounds of racial discrimination....
Star Trac Parent Company Gets Nautilus TreadClimber
Core Health and Fitness LLC, the corporate holding group for the Star Trac and StairMaster brands, has signed a license with Nautilus Inc. to produce the TreadClimber for the commercial fitness market....
The Sports Club Co. Reports Higher Revenue as Sale to Equinox Is Finalized
Third quarter 2011 revenue for The Sports Club Co., Los Angeles, increased 7.2 percent compared to the same quarter last year, the company announced just one day after Equinox completed its acquisition of the company....
Yoga Helps with Chronic Low Back Pain, Study Says
Individuals who suffer from chronic low back pain can get relief by doing yoga,but the relief is no greater than that from doing conventional stretching exercises. ...
Oregon Kroc Center Facing Financial Problems
The Kroc Center in Salem, OR, has stepped up its fundraising efforts and is investigating ways to cut operational costs after seeing its membership figures drop by nearly half since summer 2010....
Life Time Revenue, Net Income Grow in Third Quarter 2011
Life Time Fitness grew revenue by 11.4 percent to $265.4 million in third quarter 2011 compared to $238.3 million in third quarter 2010. Net income for the quarter grew 15.4 percent to $27 million compared to $23.4 million in the corresponding period last year....
Cybex Faces Another Equipment Liability Lawsuit
A lawsuit filed by the family of a girl who claims she was injured using Cybex equipment was moved last Friday from a circuit court to a United States District Court in Tennessee....
Cybex Reports Another Quarter of Sales Growth
Cybex International Inc., Medway, MA, reported net sales for third quarter 2011 of $33.5 million, a 15 percent increase compared to $29.2 million for the same period last year, according to financials released by the company....
Man Files Sexual Harassment Lawsuit against 24 Hour Fitness
24 Hour Fitness, San Ramon, CA, has been sued by a male employee on claims of sexual harassment by a California club’s female manager....
Ohio State Named Fittest U.S. College
Men’s Fitness magazine has given Ohio State University (OSU), Columbus, OH, the top spot for 2011 in its annual Fittest Colleges in America list. ...
Illinois Pools Closed Due to VGB Compliance Issues
Several public pools in Illinois have been forced to close after missing the state’s Oct. 1 deadline for compliance with the federal Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGB). ...
Planet Fitness to Sponsor ‘The Biggest Loser’
Planet Fitness has reached an agreement with NBC to become the official gym sponsor of the reality TV show “The Biggest Loser.”...
Court Rules in Favor of TSI in Negligence Lawsuit
A New York state trial court has ruled in favor of Town Sports International (TSI) in a case involving an injury to a club member who was working with a personal trainer....
HealthFitness Client Wins Innovation Award for Wellness Program
The state of Nebraska, which is a HealthFitness client, recently received the 2011 Innovations Award from The Council of State Governments for its wellness program. ...
XSport Fitness Introduces Low-Price Option as It Expands
XSport Fitness, Chicago, is opening five new clubs and introducing a low-price option at its express clubs. ...
Cybex Fights to Remain Listed on NASDAQ
Officials from Cybex International, Medway, MA, will appear before a NASDAQ Stock Market panel on Nov. 10 to present a plan to regain compliance with NASDAQ’s listing rule....
ClubSport Oregon Remodels to Attract Endurance Athletes
Endurance athletes may have a new place to call home for their training at ClubSport Oregon....
YMCA to Manage Arizona County Community Center
An Arizona county is handing over the management of a second municipal community center to the local YMCA. ...
Life Time, TSI, Crunch Announce Club Openings
Life Time Fitness, Town Sports International (TSI) and Crunch have each announced new clubs within the past week....
High-End Health Clubs Use Creative Methods to Attract Members
High-end clubs such as The Houstonian have remained afloat even as the economy remains sluggish. In-city private membership clubs that offer high service levels and expensive pricing also have fared well during the past few years....
University Recreation Centers Seek Sponsors
Corporate names are finding their way into university rec centers as directors pursue sponsorships....
The 2011 Best of the Best Health Club Program Winners
This year’s winners of Club Industry’s Best of the Best competition have something special that stood out from the other entries, despite some stiff competition in each category. ...
Seniors Create a Loyal Membership Base for Pilates Studios
Seniors citizens may not be the first demographic that Pilates programming directors target, but many Pilates studio owners have found this market to be a valuable part of their programming. ...
Clubs, Manufacturers Can Lessen Lawsuit Possibilities
Every club operator and fitness equipment manufacturer lives with the threat of liability lawsuits. Club operators in most states can protect their businesses with member waiver forms. But manufacturers are a bit more vulnerable. ...
Layout, Lighting and Locks Minimize Health Club Locker Room Thefts
Locker rooms can be one of the most difficult places in a club to protect. However, there are some steps club operators can take to minimize thefts....
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