Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Despite the business landscape in Alberta, International Fitness Holdings (World Health Calgary, Spa Lady and Bankers Hall Club), has made a conscious decision to invest in Alberta because they believe in the future of the province and the increasing importance of health and wellness in our lives. Given this commitment to growth, International Fitness Holdings (IFH) has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2015. “We are a people-oriented business,” said Scott Wildeman, Sr. VP of Fitness and Operations, IFH. “We are dedicated...

AyrGym will allow people to rent their home fitness equipment by the hour In a move designed to help Baby Boomers and GenXers meet the growing digital expectations of Millennials, Anytime Fitness today announced "It's time for 'Netflix and Chill' to meet 'AyrGym and Sweat,'" said Anytime Fitness CEO and co-founder Chuck Runyon. "The fact is, most home fitness equipment ends up being used as coat racks, dust magnets and cat litter platforms. We're telling people: Hey, you're already monetizing your car with Uber and your home with Airbnb. Why not your treadmill with AyrGym?" Using advanced...

Dotmar Fitness Equipment, one of Canada’s longest standing commercial fitness equipment suppliers, was honored at the recent IHRSA trade show with an induction into the Core Health and Fitness ‘Hall of Fame’. This award is given for outstanding work within the health and fitness industry across North America.  Jamie Crane, president of Dotmar Fitness was on hand to receive the award. “It’s always great to be recognized by your peers and customers for the work you have put in, and this award is really something special and means a lot to us”. Dotmar Fitness is the first Canadian...

The Canadian Fitness Industry Leadership Award is Fitness Industry Council of Canada’s (FIC) most prestigious honour. This award is given annually to a FIC member who has, throughout the years, proven to be an industry leader while operating a fitness facility. This individual is passionate about the wellbeing and promotion of the industry and has contributed significantly to its progression. FIC is very proud to announce that the 2016 recipient for Canadian Fitness Industry Leadership Award is David “Patch” Patchell-Evans. Patch is the founder and CEO of GoodLife Fitness, and president of canfitpro. “Patch...

The VP of Fitness Program Innovation with GoodLife Fitness and canfitpro was named the 2016 Women Leader Award Maureen (Mo) Hagan has received the 2016 Woman Leader Award in honour of Julie Main, from The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). Hagan, who has worked in the fitness industry for more than 30 years, is currently the Vice President of Program Innovation for GoodLife Fitness and canfitpro. “I am incredibly humbled and honoured to win this award,” said Hagan. “I got into the fitness industry because I wanted to help people be the best version of themselves....

Atlantis Inc. announces that it is now distributing the Stairmaster and Nautilus brands in the Quebec Market. Atlantis is a manufacturer of commercial strength equipment that is sold worldwide, but also represents several brands in the Quebec market in order to be able to offer a full suite of products to its customers. “Our goal is to provide customers with the perfect mix of products for their particular needs, so we’re excited to add these iconic brands to our portfolio” says Yosi Knecht, Director of Sales and Marketing. Atlantis is a Canadian Manufacturer and has been serving the fitness...