More Gold’s Gym Operators Rebrand
Two operators of Gold’s Gym are leaving the brand, including one that has had ties to Gold’s Gym since 1989....
Warrior Fitness Founders Ordered to Pay Former Employer
Two former Marines must pay a $246,000 judgment to their former employer, Pure Power Boot Camp Inc., after a judge found they had breached their duty of loyalty....
Exercise May Reduce Dementia Risk, Study Says
Aerobic exercise may reduce the risk of dementia, and it may slow the condition’s progression once it starts, according to a Mayo Clinic study. ...
Lakeshore Athletic Club Closes; Power Is Shut Off
The Lakeshore Athletic Club near Millennium Park in Chicago closed after an electric company shut off power at the club because of an unpaid bill....
Health Club Membership Growth Comes from Female, Youth Markets, IHRSA Says
The profile of the average health club member may be shifting, suggests a new analysis of the industry from the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). ...
24 Hour Faces Another RICO Class-Action Lawsuit
A lawsuit was filed last week against 24 Hour Fitness, claiming the company charges members an additional month of dues when they attempt to cancel their membership....
New Student Rec Center Opens at Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University (ACU), Abilene, TX, celebrated the grand opening of its $21 million student recreation center last Friday. ...
AED Battery Failures Play Role in Cardiac Deaths
Over 15 years, 1,284 cardiac arrest deaths have been connected to the failure of automated external defibrillators (AEDs)....
Sergeant Found Guilty of Cheating on Air Force Fitness Test
A staff sergeant at Peterson Air Force Base, in Colorado Springs, CO, has been found guilty of cheating on her physical fitness test. ...
Marines Test New Fitness Program
Marines at six U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) stations are the first to participate in the new High Intensity Tactical Training (HITT) strength and conditioning program that will be rolled out across the branch by January 2012....
Mad Dogg and Zumba Focus Efforts and Money on Brand Protection
Two vendors in the fitness industry—Mad Dogg Athletics and Zumba Fitness—work hard to safeguard their brand names from misuse....
Red Lerille: Painting the Town Red
Our 2011 Lifetime Achievement Award winner Red Lerille’s unwavering dedication to fitness has helped his health club attract an incredible share of the Lafayette, LA, market for almost 50 years....
Club Industry 2011 Show: Expect the Unexpected
The Club Industry 2011 conference and trade show is set for Chicago Oct. 12-14. Discover more about all the events, sessions and keynotes that are set for the show. ...
Ex-Starbucks Marketer John Moore Knows Creating Buzz Is Best
John Moore is not your typical marketer. He is more likely to tell you to focus on creating a good experience for your members than suggest that you create a slick new brochure for prospective members....
Jeff Skeen Has Wellness and Growth in Mind for Fitness Connection
Fitness Connection, Houston, may be the latest acquisition by Titan Fitness, McLean, VA, but it is not the only change the company made recently and it will not be the last....
TRX Named One of Best Places to Work By Outside Magazine
For the third consecutive year, a national magazine has named TRX one of the best places to work in the country. ...
Equinox Strengthens Portfolio in Acquisition of The Sports Club/LA Clubs
Real estate was a key component in Equinox’s purchase last month of four clubs from The Sports Club Co., sources say....
Several Fitness Clubs, Suppliers Make 2011 Inc. 5,000 List
Club companies and industry manufacturers and suppliers appear this year on Inc. magazine’s Inc. 5,000 list, which ranks companies based on their greatest percentage revenue growth from 2007 to 2010....
UTEP Opens New Student Rec Center
The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) opened its student recreation center this week, following a two-year, $32 million expansion project. ...
Tennis Pro Accused of Videotaping Naked Man in Locker Room
A tennis pro is due back in court next week after being charged with secretly videotaping a naked man in the men’s locker room of a club, according to multiple media reports....
Personal Trainer Summit Set for Club Industry 2011
Club operators, personal trainers and certifying agencies are being urged to participate in a new campaign, Unite into One Standard, for the continuing education and training of personal trainers. ...
ACE’s Training Model Incorporates Behavioral Science with Exercise Science
The American Council on Exercise's (ACE) new training model incorporates behavioral science with exercise science....
Ex-Life Time Fitness Employee Charged with Two More Counts of Aggravated Sexual Battery
A former Life Time Fitness employee of the company’s club in Collierville, TN, was charged last week with two additional counts of aggravated sexual battery, and local police detectives have obtained surveillance video of one of the alleged incidents....
Ohio Y Awarded City Recreation Services Contract
The YMCA of Central Ohio has taken over management of the municipal parks and recreation program in the city of Delaware, OH....
Ohio Y Closings Spark Concern
Supporters of the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati are seeking answers after it closed a location on the East side of the city and announced plans to close another location in June 2012, citing financial issues. ...
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