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July 02, 2020

News

Obesity Elevates Risks For People With COVID-19; Physical Activity Can Cut Risk, Studies Find

Outcomes of COVID-19 are more severe for people with BMIs of 30 or more, the CDC shared in a June 25 press briefing. Physical activity, however, can help cut the risk of contracting COVID-19, according to a study in the United Kingdom.

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Mountainside Fitness, Life Time, EOS Fitness Remain Open Despite Arizona Governor’s Order To Close

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey ordered health clubs in the state to close on June 29 for the next 30 days to help curb the increase in COVID-19 cases in the state, but Mountainside Fitness, Life Time and EOS Fitness are just three club companies in the state defying the orders and remaining open. Mountainside is also filing a lawsuit to stay the governor’s order.

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Health Clubs Highlight New Protocols, Cleaning Methods For Members

As fitness facilities reopen, many operators are creating videos to highlight their efforts to reopen safely and changes members can expect when they step inside. Check out examples of some of those videos so you can gather ideas for creating your own.

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From Club Industry

COVID-19’s Impact on Membership, Programming, Club Types and Engagement

In this webinar, you will see data and hear analysis about how the last few months have affected memberships by club types (big box vs. studios) and how they have impacted cancellations, freezes, unique check-ins, chargebacks and refunds. Join us for this free Master Class webinar at 2 p.m. ET on July 23.

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A Fitness & Healthcare Industry Breakthrough in Membership Reimbursement, Engagement and Revenue Generation

Become a health and wellness 2.0 brand that generates more revenue and attracts more members with no investment or work by you and your staff. Think outside your brick and mortar footprint and embrace technology that integrates your business into the healthcare ecosystem by partnering with health insurance companies. This webinar is now on-demand with Gold's Gym International CEO Adam Zeitsiff, Humana Senior Enterprise Partnership Leader Mike Clarke, Concierge Health CEO Troy Simon and IncludeHealth CEO Ryan Eder.

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In Brief

Les Mills And AV Now Team Up To Provide State Of The Art Virtual Fitness

 

PEAR Sports Is Selected By FYT To Develop A Tele-Coaching Mobile App That Offers Flexible, Affordable 1:1 Personal Training

 

Exercise.Com Records Nearly 1-Billion Pounds Lifted Despite Gym Closures

 

New VIRALERT 3 Human Body Temperature Screening System Helps Safeguard Sports And Leisure Sites Against COVID-19 Transmission