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PumpOne Partnership Provides Free Access to Online and Mobile Fitness Apps CHICAGO, March 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- With the explosive growth of smartphones and the utilization of mobile applications over the past few years, brick and mortar retailers are looking for ways to interact and engage with customers wherever they are, and fitness gyms are no different. With ever-increasing options for workout enthusiasts to access online training and workout content, it is vital for gyms...
Heywood Sports Village in Heywood, Oldham can now offer customers the chance to use its facilities on a pay as you go basis, thanks to a new business venture with the world’s most successful gym access programme, payasUgym.com. London, UK (PRWEB) January 17, 2013 Opened in 2010, the purpose-built sports centre has two swimming pools and extensive fitness facilities for a wide range of indoor and outdoor sports. A full-timetable of fitness classes are available including yoga, body...
HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Jan. 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of people will start the New Year with resolutions to lose weight and get in shape. To help more people achieve their goals, Sears, the No. 1 fitness equipment retailer in America, announces 'Drop 5,' a free fitness program designed to help anyone drop five pounds or more in just 30 minutes a day or less. According to the University of Scranton, Journal of Clinical Psychology, 38 percent of New Year's Resolutions are...
BARCELONA, Spain, Oct. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Anytime Fitness, the world's largest co-ed fitness franchise, has opened its first club in Spain. The club, located in the town of Sant Cugat del Vallès near Barcelona, is the first of three corporately-owned clubs that Anytime Fitness will open in Spain within the next several months. In early 2013, Anytime Fitness will begin selling franchise territories to qualified applicants throughout Spain. "Spanish consumers are among the...
CHICAGO, July 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Fitness Premium Members may now bring an unlimited number of guests to all locations every Saturday in the month of July 2012. Normally, Premium Membership allows one guest per visit. "We all know friends and family whom we'd like to help get in shape. This is an opportunity to share a positive, exciting Charter Fitness experience and inspire them to get active," said Dan Collins, Director of Sales, Charter Fitness. The Premium...
HASTINGS, Minn. and NEW DELHI, June 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Anytime Fitness, the world's largest co-ed chain of health clubs, has signed a master franchise agreement for India with New Delhi-based House of Fitness Pvt. Ltd. "We are extremely enthusiastic about the growth potential for Anytime Fitness in India," states John Kersh, Vice President of International Development for Anytime Fitness. "Our Indian associates from House of Fitness are well-respected and they have a solid...
Australia has a reputation for being a sporty nation. However, when it comes to spending money on healthy activities, it is the nation's growing obsession with weight loss that is driving growth in the Gyms, Sports Grounds, and Other Facilities industry. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has updated its report on the Gyms, Sports Grounds, and Other Facilities industry in Australia. Melbourne, Australia (PRWEB) June 10, 2012 Australia’s love of sport is long-lived...
NEW YORK, March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Town Sports International Holdings, Inc. ("TSI" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CLUB) today announced the appointment of Terry G. Kew as Chief Operating Officer. In his new role, which he will begin in April, Terry will be responsible for all fitness club operations for the Company, reporting to the CEO, Robert Giardina. He will advise on strategy to ensure the Company's continued growth and dedication to quality and service and oversee the...
SAN ANTONIO, Feb. 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gold's Gym International (GGI), the world's leading authority on health and fitness, announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire all 11 Spectrum Athletic Club locations in the San Antonio area. The deal is officially slated to close by the end of February 2012. With 9 clubs already serving residents throughout the market, Gold's Gym will now have a total of 20 locations in the Alamo City. "We are thrilled to bring these 11...
Online fitness equipment wholesale dealer with a huge warehouse containing an enormous selection of new, refurbished and used fitness equipment for commercial gyms, personal training studios, physical therapy centers and more. Discount Online Fitness now offers commercial grade fitness equipment at discounted prices internationally to overseas fitness equipment dealers. Anyone who re-sells fitness equipment such as a treadmill, elliptical, upright bike, recumbent bike, spin bike, stair...
