Fitness Industry Roundup: A Gym Comes Back from Devastation
A Massachusetts health club rebuilds two years after a destructive fire, smartphone use in gyms becomes a contentious issue, and more fitness industry news.
Rachel Valerio
Fitness Industry Roundup: ‘Gym-timidation’ Is Real
Working out around others can be daunting. But luckily, with the rise of new technology, innovative business leaders, and a push to create a more inclusive gym environment, it’s becoming easier to get active.
Fitness Industry Roundup: The Virtual Reality Gym Experience
The first virtual reality gym opened in San Francisco, and a new study finds that people who know about the perils of inactivity are more likely to exercise—raising the question: Is knowledge power?
Fitness Industry Roundup: Gym Design Meets Instagram
A growing number of gyms are recognizing the business value of incorporating “Instagram-worthy” design.
Fitness Industry Roundup: 2019’s Top Trends
ACSM released its yearly survey predicting 2019's top fitness trends, boutique studios are becoming “anchor tenants,” and more news.
Fitness Industry Roundup: U.S. Scores D-minus for Kids’ Fitness
A new report gives U.S. kids a D-minus on the amount of physical activity they perform—but gives hope for the future.
Fitness Industry Roundup: Gyms Support Veterans, Hurricane Victims
Stone Creek Club & Spa’s Support Our Troops campaign will be promoted at this year’s AB Show, O2 Fitness helps those affected by Hurricane Florence, and more fitness news.
Fitness Industry Roundup: 6 Reasons the Industry Is Booming
Crunch Fitness CEO Ben Midgley identifies six key factors driving growth, SoulCycle launches a concert series, and the IHRSA Passport Program gets an upgrade.
Fitness Industry Roundup: At Beijing Gym, Oxygen Is on Tap
Purified air gyms are trying to offset air pollution in China, In-Shape Health Clubs launches a cancer-fighting fundraiser, IHRSA’s next Women’s Leadership Summit announces panelists, and more.
Fitness Industry Roundup: U.K. Fights Obesity with Older PTs
The U.K. is facing an inactivity epidemic among people over 55 and officials want older personal trainers to help alleviate the problem.