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U.S. Club Statistics Relevant To Canadian Market

BOSTON- The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced that early estimates from an annual tracking study indicate health club membership in the United States increased by three percent last year, from 42.7 million members (over the age of six) in 2006 to 44.1 million in 2007, while industry revenues increased by 5% to […]

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Candid Manager - Margaret Martin, Kanata, ON

Margaret Martin

Function to Fitness

Kanata, ON

www.functiontofitness.com

1. How did you become a fitness studio owner?
In 1994, I left a great job and my own consulting company when my husband was transferred to the San Francisco area. I worked there for two years in a large hospital and later in an orthopeadic clinic. Although I enjoyed both jobs, […]

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Zumba Introduces New Youth Program

HOLLYWOOD, FL – The popular Latin fitness dance program, Zumba Fitness, has announced the creation Zumbatomic. According to CEO Alberto Perlman, Zumbatomic is a fitness dance program aimed at the youth. “It is exercise in disguise,” says Perlman. “We are starting with a home video program that introduces cartoon characters to the kids. Each character […]

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Consumer Article - The Perfect Sports Bra

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by Barb Gormley

6 Tips to Avoid Bra Buying Blunders
Don’t even bother telling Carolenna Drambalas your bra size. The owner of Carolenna Lingerie in Mississauga, ON, had you sized up moments after you walked in the door. And chances are good that it’s not the size you think you are. The key […]

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David Hardy Appointed To IHRSA Board Of Directors

With the recent appointment of David Hardy to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) board of directors, Canada now has an unprecedented three directors representing Canadian interests on the international IHRSA scene.
The other two directors are Michael Levy, chairman for a second term, (executive director of Spa Chakra Fitness) and David Patchell-Evans (CEO […]

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IHRSA and Fitness First Offer Aid and Seek Support in Music Licensing Battle

BOSTON - Threatened with 3,000% increases in fees for playing music in group exercise classes by the local association of record companies, Fitness Australia is fighting back with the help of the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and Fitness First Australia. These two organizations have pledged a total of $135,000 (USD) and are […]

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North Castle Partners Invests
in World Health Club

GREENWICH, CT – North Castle Partners, along with its co-investors, has announced that it has acquired the Alberta-based World Health Club chain. North Castle is a leading American private equity firm focused on investments in consumer-driven product and service businesses that benefit from healthy living and aging trends.
North Castle currently holds investments in Octane […]

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