Fitness Franchise Industry News & Announcements

TGA challenges young people’s creativity with national T-shirt contest.
El Segundo, CA (PRWEB) May 23, 2013 - Over the past ten years, TGA Premier Golf and Tennis has been enriching the lives of youth across the country through its innovative after-school youth sports programs.
In celebration of this milestone, TGA did what it does best: It gave young people the opportunity to express themselves, but this time, it wasn’t on the golf course or tennis court, but through artistic impression. Students were challenged to design a T-shirt that would be used nationally in 2013 summer camps to mark the 10th anniversary.
This unique activity gave TGA students the opportunity to design a colorful themed T-shirt that expressed what TGA and ten years of fun and learning the sports of golf and tennis meant to them...

May 22, 2013 // Franchising.com // PRO Martial Arts, the nation’s fastest growing Martial Arts concept, announces today that it has signed an agreement with Dominick and Sarah Lochi to develop a dojo in the Denver, Colorado market.
Dominick comes to PRO Martial Arts with a background as a restaurant manager. Sarah has a background in the corporate world. They both have a strong work ethic, great communication skills and enjoy working with the public and managing a goal oriented team. The Lochi's are excited about the opportunity to take control of their financial future as they develop their first dojo. PRO Martial Arts is happy to have Dominick and Sarah as part of our growing family of character development and leadership training centers and looks forward to helping them accomplish their dreams...

Dr. Chad Updike is a proud sponsor of the Tri-4-Schools series of races in the Madison, WI area.
(PRWEB) - May 20, 2013 - AlignLife of Waunakee is proud to announce that it is a 2013 race series sponsor of the Tri-4-Schools children’s triathlon. Tri-4-Schools is a nonprofit organization that uses athletic events as a platform to get kids active and fight childhood obesity. Their events aim to teach children about setting and achieving goals, fitness, nutrition, sportsmanship and self-confidence. Tri-4-Schools hopes to instill the basics of a healthy lifestyle in children ages 14 and under so they can make healthy choices that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Childhood obesity is one of the largest problems facing America today...

Kickboxing Fitness Chain Fights its Way into Contention with 30-minute Training Regimen; Continues National Growth with One-of-a-Kind Franchise Opportunity
May 20, 2013 // Franchising.com // GREENVILLE, SC – Not since Jane Fonda helped trigger the aerobics explosion in the 1980s has any form of cardiovascular fitness captivated the country so convincingly as boxing and kickboxing. And as more and more health enthusiasts are donning boxing gloves and kicking up a storm, 9Round is bringing them boxing and kickboxing fitness training in a 30-minute, full body circuit format.
With 48 centers currently open and operating in 19 states – including an additional 30 locations in various stages of development – 9Round is seeking to have a total of 100 centers by the end of 2013...

Arizona-Based Company Attracts Rochester Regional Developer to Introduce Innovative Active Aging Centers Concept to Improve Overall Health and Function for Older Adults
May 20, 2013 // Franchising.com // CHANDLER, Ariz. – ActiveRx, a Chandler, Ariz.-based company that is redefining aging by facilitating meaningful lifestyle changes that can improve the overall health and function for millions of older adults, has announced the finalization of a new regional development agreement for western New York and Pennsylvania.
The announcement was made by Matt Essex, founder and chief executive officer of the rapidly expanding company that currently has ActiveRx Active Aging Centers open or under development in Arizona, California, Colorado, Illinois, Michigan, South Carolina and Texas...

National fitness and nutrition program unites with country to support runners, their families and all of Boston.
SARASOTA, FL May 1, 2013 – Baby Boot Camp and Karna Fitness will donate $4,168 to The One Fund - Boston, the foundation collecting money to support victims of the April 15 Boston Marathon bombings.
Baby Boot Camp & Karna Fitness offered “Running Stronger for Boston” T-shirts and tank tops through its online store, with all profits donated to The One Fund Boston (onefundboston.org). Babybootcamp.com’s online store sold more than 350 in less than a week.
“With five Baby Boot Camp & Karna Fitness owners who offer their own running programs in the Boston area, we recognize this tragedy has affected many of our instructors and clients,” Baby Boot Camp & Karna Fitness CEO Kristen Horler said...

Early Morning Classes and Showers Help Commuters Start the Day Right
PEEKSKILL, N.Y. - May 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - CKO Kickboxing, one of the fastest growing health fitness franchises, will open its newest fitness kickboxing gym at 8 John Walsh Boulevard, Suite 326, Peekskill, NY, across from the Charles Point Marina on Monday, May 20, 2013. The high quality, cross training gym provides a family friendly setting to Westchester County residents who are looking for an alternative to Pilates, yoga, martial arts and spinning classes.
"We're excited to offer cardio boxing classes in Peekskill," said Jen Zelop , who along with Jen Clark and John Heagle are franchisees of CKO Peekskill.
The 8,000 square-foot gym features 53 heavy bags and is open 6 days a week...

TITLE Boxing Club® Reaches Company Milestone with Opening of Fishers, Indiana Location
May 16, 2013 // Franchising.com // OVERLAND PARK, Kan. – Capitalizing on the $20 billion fitness industry, TITLE Boxing Club announced today the opening of their 100th club location, signifying a new company milestone for the quickly growing fitness concept that began franchising less than three years ago.
The largest boxing franchise in the nation will open its 100th club in Fishers, Ind. on May 15. This club is owned by Dan Hannay and will boast the brand’s POWER HOUR workout that burns up to 1,000 calories per hour. The Fishers club will be the second location in Indiana for the brand. Another club, also owned by Hannay, is already operating in Indianapolis...

Melbourne, FL - May 14 2013 - Kinderdance® International has been recognized by Bonds Top 100 Franchises in the annual 2013 5th edition. Bonds Top 100 Franchises is the industry’s most respected authority on franchise selection process picks Kinderdance as a proven franchise performer!
Kinderdance®, established in 1979 is a nationally recognized dance, gymnastics and fitness program for children age’s two to twelve. Their 124 Franchisees currently teach over 12,000 children weekly at over 800 various locations in 30 states and 9 countries. Classes are held on site in child care centers, recreation centers, hospitals, military bases, bowling alleys, fitness centers and many other locations that have space that can be utilized as an additional learning center...

FRANKLIN, N.J., May 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - As more and more people told their friends about their weight-loss success stories by working out at CKO Kickboxing in Franklin, NJ, it was only a matter of time before the fast-growing fitness center would need to find a bigger place to hold classes.
That time is now.
The popular fitness center will hold Grand Opening festivities on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from noon to 4 p.m. at CKO Kickboxing-Franklin at 44 Ed Mitchell Avenue, adjacent to Shop Rite, according to franchisees Darlene Pallay and Joe Pallay .
There will be plenty of activities for children, including a balloon artist on stilts, face painting and games. Light refreshments and beverages will be available.
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AlignLife of Wauwatosa is proud to announce that it will be offering a free, very informative lecture with its Director of Nutritional Services, Dr. Sara Mahalko, on Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00pm at AlignLife of Wauwatosa.
(PRWEB) May 14, 2013 - AlignLife of Wauwatosa is proud to announce that it will be offering a free, very informative lecture with its Director of Nutritional Services, Dr. Sara Mahalko, on Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00 pm at AlignLife of Wauwatosa, located at 8812 W. North Ave.
It is unknown to most that toxins we are exposed to on a daily basis store in fat cells, slowing one’s ability to lose weight, while creating hormone imbalances, fatigue, mood disorders and many well known chronic disease. Every American is exposed to millions of toxins in the food we eat, the air we breathe and the environment in which we live...

Curves Member and Club Donations Benefit Local Food Banks and Children's Charity "Blessings in a Backpack"
Donations Total Approximately 77 Million Lbs. Since Inception of Food Drive
WACO, Texas - May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Curves International, a leader in the weight management category and the largest weight loss and fitness franchise in the world, announced today that the 2013 Curves 15th Annual Food Drive across U.S. and Canada brought in more than the anticipated 100,000 donation goal, confirming that the Company will donate 10% of March 2013 profits to national charity Blessings in a Backpack. Blessings in a Backpack is a non-profit organization that ensures that impoverished elementary school children are fed on the weekends throughout the year...

May 09, 2013 // Franchising.com // EDINA, Minn. – Welcyon, Fitness After 50, a new slant on the fitness industry that caters to the 50-plus crowd, recently announced its membership in the International Franchise Association’s (IFA) VetFran Program.
The company will begin offering a $10,000 discount off its $30,000 franchise fee to qualified veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces who want to own a Welcyon franchise.
“VetFran is the perfect way to thank the men and women who served our country and protect the free enterprise system under which we live,” said Suzy Boerboom, co-founder and CEO of Welcyon, who comes from a family with a long history of military service.
Boerboom’s father was a World War II veteran, and her husband and Welcyon co-founder is a Vietnam veteran...

NEW YORK - May 9, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - US Fitness Group of McLean, Virginia is firing up more cutting edge fitness options and bringing the world-famous, Crunch Fitness, to the acclaimed Reston Town Center. The club is due to open in the Fall of 2013.
Crunch, the health club chain best known for making serious fitness fun through unique programming and cutting-edge training, brings their 'No Judgments' philosophy and fusion of fitness meets entertainment to join this community of shopping, dining and entertainment. Crunch is known for creating unique programming that caters to an exceedingly diverse membership and has raised the bar for the entire fitness industry. Crunch provides members with the most innovative fitness equipment and classes, along with industry-leading instructors and expert personal trainers...

The iLoveKickboxing.com fitness franchise opened 80 locations in their first 8 months of franchising. An executive from the company revealed why he thinks entrepreneurs are "jumping" on the opportunity.
New York, NY (PRWEB) May 07, 2013 - iLoveKickboxing.com, referred to on their website as a "Low-Cost, Kick-Butt Fitness Franchise That's a Ton of Fun to Own", has caught the eye of many entrepreneurs looking for a franchise opportunity. With 80 locations opened within 8 months of franchising, it's no surprise why. But the question is: how are they opening so many locations so quickly?
"I think I can shed some insight into that," Scott Ferrari, Director of Franchise Development stated. "The biggest problem most businesses face is getting new customers...

Join Participating Planet Fitness Locations Nationwide from May 8th-15th For Just $10 Down and then Only $10 A Month; Initial Enrollment Fee Donated to Support the Cause
Submit nominations for the "Mom Nom" Best Mom on the Planet sweepstakes for the chance to win a year membership at Planet Fitness
NEWINGTON, N.H. - May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - This Mother's Day, $10 never meant so much. Planet Fitness, the innovative health club franchise known for its Judgement Free Zone® and friendly prices, today announced that the company and participating franchisees are sponsoring the brand's fourth annual Mother's Day promotion to raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation® (BCRF), an independent not-for-profit organization committed to funding scientific research to achieve prevention and a cure for breast cancer...

May 08, 2013 // Franchising.com // LOS ANGELES - Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first wall-to-wall trampoline playing court, announces the location of its first Richmond park. The innovative company has signed a lease and will be opening at 1345 Carmia Way, Richmond, VA 23235 in late 2013. The 37,500 square foot facility will be home to one of the largest trampoline parks in the country.
Sky Zone will defy gravity with its newest park, offering Richmond area residents the ultimate 3-D play experience. The all-trampoline walled courts are designed for optimal air time with popular activities such as Open Jump, offering a court of connecting trampolines where the sky is the limit, 3-D Dodgeball, for a fresh new take on that favorite childhood pastime and SkyRobics, an innovative fitness class that tones, strengthens and trains those looking to get a jump start on their fitness routine! Freestyle flyers can also practice their moves as they soar into the Foam Pit...

CARLSBAD, Calif. – April 29, 2013 – As part of a global initiative to help stamp out childhood obesity, Jazzercise, Inc. will be hosting free Kids Get Fit events at schools worldwide in honor of National Fitness Month in May. Jazzercise, Inc. has tasked its family of 7,800 instructors to host interactive Kids Get Fit assemblies at schools in their communities to spread the message that fitness can and should be fun.
Kids Get Fit is a free community outreach program designed to help school districts promote kids’ fitness as a way of life. It was established as a part of the Junior Jazzercise program to teach children the importance of establishing healthy habits at an early age that last a lifetime.
“Junior Jazzercise is a personal commitment and passion of mine, and I have always recognized the importance of promoting kids fitness,” said Jazzercise Founder and CEO Judi Sheppard Missett...

HASTINGS, Minn - May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - Though summer's in sight, more and more of us are feeling less and less sunny about our bodies – and anticipate enjoying the season less as a result.
A new survey of more than 1,000 adults commissioned by Anytime Fitness found that 76 percent of survey participants feel the same or worse about their bodies this year compared to last year and 45 percent dread the beach or feel more self-conscious, after slacking off their fitness routines or gaining weight in the past 12 months.
In fact, one in three Americans (33.7 percent) has a low or very low body image, which coincidentally mirrors the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control indicating that more than a third of U.S...

May 02, 2013 // Franchising.com // LOS ANGELES - Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline Park, creator of the world's first all-trampoline, walled playing court, is getting ready to open its newest franchise in Westlake, OH in June, 2013. The brand new 29,000 square foot facility will include three 3-D Dodgeball courts, a SkySlam Basketball court, Foam Zone and huge Open Jump court. Sky Zone will hire 70 employees over the coming months in preparation for the opening.
Sky Zone will defy gravity with its newest park, offering Cleveland residents the ultimate 3-D play experience. The all-trampoline walled courts are designed for optimal air time with popular activities such as Open Jump, offering a court of connecting trampolines where the sky is the limit, 3-D Dodgeball, for a fresh new take on that favorite childhood pastime and SkyRobics, an innovative fitness class that tones, strengthens and trains those looking to get a jump start on their fitness routine! Freestyle flyers can also practice their moves as they soar into the Foam Pit...