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Home / 2016 / November

Archives November 2016

The Most Important Trend in Fitness


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 03 Nov 2016   Posted by Yosi Knecht

Where will the industry be in 3-5 years from now? This question, although extremely difficult to answer accurately, is something that every fitness business owner should be wrestling with on a daily basis. Of course, one of the biggest challenges a business owner faces is planning for the future. Every day is a whirlwind, and taking time to think about and strategize for the future never seems to be possible. The future, however, doesn’t care if you have time for it or not, it’s coming whether you prepare for it or not. Right now, wearables are the biggest trend in the industry according...

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Top Fitness Trend for 2017 is Wearable Technology


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 01 Nov 2016   Posted by Fitness Business Canada

Annual forecast predicts what you’ll see in fitness next year Won’t leave home without your fitness tracker? If so, you’re part of a rapidly growing segment of consumers using technology to collect daily health metrics. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has announced its annual fitness trend forecast and, unsurprisingly, exercise pros say wearable technology will again be the top fitness trend in the coming year. The results were released in the article “Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2017” published today in the November/December issue of ACSM’s Health &...

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The Ultimate List of 150 Canadian Physical Activities: ParticipACTION initiative


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 01 Nov 2016   Posted by Fitness Business Canada

ParticipACTION is challenging all Canadians to try out 150 unique physical activities that define us as Canadian. Canadians will be asked to help choose the 150 physical activities across sport, recreation and daily life that should be included on the list, from basketball to snow shovelling. In January 2017, the ParticipACTION 150 Play List will launch. Through a digital platform and more than 100 community events, Canadians will be challenged to complete as many physical activities on the list as possible. They will be able to track their efforts online, find out how their efforts compare to those...

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Orangetheory Fitness Opens 500th Studio Amongst Historic Growth


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 01 Nov 2016   Posted by Fitness Business Canada

Fitness Company Celebrates by Announcing Erin Andrews as Brand Ambassador for 2017  Orangetheory® Fitness, the scientifically backed and fast-growing fitness franchise, today announced it opened its 500th studio in Seattle-Ballard, Washington at 2032 NW Market Street, continuing its surge of explosive growth. In fact, the brand has seen a 69 percent increase in studio openings in 2016 from the same time last year. To celebrate this milestone, Orangetheory Fitness is bringing Fox Sports broadcaster and ABC’s Dancing With The Stars television host, Erin Andrews, on board as Brand Ambassador...

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InTouch Technology Announces Partnership with Powerhouse Gym International


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 01 Nov 2016   Posted by Fitness Business Canada

InTouch Technology is pleased to announce it's recent partnership with Powerhouse Gym International as Preferred Vendor for their 300 franchisees across 39 US states and 20 countries. This comes during a time of significant growth for both companies. "InTouch is very pleased to align with Powerhouse Gym International supporting their clubs with industry leading solutions. Our combined commitment to growth makes us great partners!” says Dana Milkie, President & CEO of InTouch Technology. "We are very excited to have formalized our relationship with InTouch.  We have been utilizing...

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Les Mills International Moves U.S. Headquarters to Chicago


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 01 Nov 2016   Posted by Fitness Business Canada

Les Mills, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Les Mills International, will relocate the company’s U.S. headquarters to Chicago, Illinois in the first quarter of 2017. The move will increase operational efficiencies, allowing the company to grow more quickly and deliver better service and results to its 3,500 U.S. customers spanning all 50 states. Established in Auckland, New Zealand in 1968 by four-time Olympian Les Mills, Sr., Les Mills inspires millions of people to get moving every week by combining great music and cutting-edge science into 20 different group exercise, adult team training and youth...

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