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December 14, 2021

News

COVID-19 Can Infect Fat Cells, Study Finds

The study could help explain why obese people seem to experience greater health issues when they contract COVID-19, the study’s authors noted.

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Simple Interventions Increase Gym Visits, Study Finds

Monetary rewards helped to increase gym visits but so did telling members that the majority of Americans exercise and it is a growing trend, according to the Behavior Change for Good (BCFG) study that the University of Pennsylvania conducted with 24 Hour Fitness.

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IHRSA Eliminates 4 Senior-Level Positions

In an open letter to the industry, Liz Clark shared some of the accomplishments of IHRSA during her first 100 days as IHRSA CEO as well as restructuring of the trade organization that involved the elimination of four senior-level people who had been with IHRSA for many years.

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From Club Industry

Mobile App: Take the Future of Fitness Virtual Events with You

Explore and view the Future of Fitness virtual event sessions on Club Industry’s mobile app. Workout, run or commute while listening to experts in the industry who offer insights on topics that will help you move your business to a more profitable future. Download for free at the App Store or Google Play.

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Club Industry Report: The Future of Technology in the Fitness Industry

Club Industry’s latest report, “The Future of Technology in the Fitness Industry,” is now available for free download. The report offers insights on how technology is changing sales, marketing and training as well as thoughts from sponsors about technology’s impact on the business.

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In Brief

F45 Partners with Swoop Funding to Help International Franchisees Secure Growth Capital

Snap Fitness Adds New Talent as it Gears Up for Aggressive Growth Strategy

Kian’s OT Growth Partners Announces the Promotion of Fred Bryant to Chief Executive Officer

The Godfather of Fitness, Jack LaLanne's Legacy Continues in New Book

Hyperice and Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel Partner up to Offer Holistic Wellness Experience for Guests

Confidence In UK Fitness and Leisure Sector Safety Remains Very High as Operators Show Less Than One COVID-19 Case Per 100,000 Visits Since April Reopening

TRX Training Announces Global Partnership with Zara

American Council on Exercise Expands Exercise Professional’s Development with Newly Launched Courses on Inclusivity

ReferAll and EXi Collaborate to Offer Customers Online Exercise Delivery Solution

Origin Teams Up with Excelsior Development Technologies for Advanced Fitness Training

Force of Nature Launches EPA-Registered All-in-One Cleaner, Disinfectant, Sanitizer, and Deodorizer for Commercial Use