Gov. Ron DeSantis said that gyms can help people lower complications from COVID-19 To view this email as a web page,
click here News By Pamela Kufahl, Content Director A report prepared for the White House Task Force on COVID-19 recommended that states in “red zones” where COVID-19 cases are increasing at the highest rates should close all gyms among other businesses, but Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back on that advice for his state, saying gyms are helping people remain healthy. read more | | By taking a few minutes out of your day today, you can help to show the public and government officials that health clubs, studios, YMCAs, JCCs, parks and rec facilities, and university rec centers are taking COVID-19 seriously and are taking steps to ensure COVID-19 is not being spread in fitness facilities. Join the industry in this effort. read more |
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| | Genesis Health Clubs has acquired The Athletic Clubs, expanding its club count to 57 and growing its presence in three of the six states in which it operates: Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska. read more |
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| | D1 Training, Nashville, Tennessee, plans to open 13 locations through franchising by the end of 2020, the company announced. read more |
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| From Club Industry | 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. read more |
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