An Open Window Into the New Year
It is clear that technology, along with trends pointing towards consumers increasingly embracing health and wellness, will continue to drive fitness in 2022.
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TRAINERIZE Announces Best Fit Pros of 2021
TRAINERIZE, the leading online coaching platform powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, announces the best coach and fitness business award winners of 2021 during the December TRAINERIZE Collective summit.
Planet Fitness Hagerstown Reopens After Completing $1M Renovation
The now 21,250-square-foot club features a new PF Black Card Spa area, updated strength and cardio equipment, TRX suspension training, and renovated locker rooms and entry way.
American Council on Exercise Welcomes Two New Executives
“We are thrilled to have both Chris and Lauren on the ACE executive team. Each individual brings a myriad of expertise and knowledge to ACE and will be essential to helping ACE grow and fulfill our mission.” — Cedric X. Bryant, ACE President and Chief Science Officer
Kevin McHugh Receives 2021 MFA’s Hank Boerner Pioneer Award
The Medical Fitness Association’s highest award is given in memory of an MFA founding member.
American Council on Exercise Expands Development With Exercise Inclusivity Courses
The new courses are aimed at building more inclusive environments in fitness with help from managers and business owners and will provide continuing education credits for exercise professionals and health coaches.
TRUE Fitness Names Matt Hacker New Chief of Operations
Matt Hacker has been with the company for over 20 years. His knowledge and experience strengthen TRUE’s ability to serve its customers around the world.
9Round Finalizes South Korea Expansion Deal, Renews Middle East Agreement
In addition to the 17 countries where 9Round is currently open and operating, the brand has secured agreements for future expansion in six additional countries outside of the Middle East and South Korea.
Fitness Industry Council of Canada Thrilled as Government Supports Fitness Facilities
Bill C-2 will provide targeted support benefits such as wage and rent subsidies for fitness facilities—financial assistance programs that excluded the fitness industry before this announcement.
Vedere Ventures Client Textey Successfully Sold to Blackthorn.io
"We are excited about this transaction and are grateful to our customers, partners, and the team at Blackthorn.io who will build on our legacy of helping the Salesforce community adopt SMS solutions.” — Clint Lee, Textey Founder & CEO