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Health clubs are an extension of health care: Andrew Alfano, CEO of our customer Retro Fitness which operates 120 clubs in 12 different states, talks with CNBC about the importance of keeping people fit and healthy during the COVID-19-related closures of gym facilities. Alfano and other fitness industry leaders have been actively working to get more financial relief to gyms and fitness businesses throughout the country. According to the Retro Fitness CEO, six thousand health clubs have already shuttered their doors since the pandemic began in 2020, and will not be reopening. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=367883984434856

A winner in Amarillo: Congratulations to our customer Amarillo Town Club SW for being voted Best Fitness Center/Gym, Best Yoga Studio, and Best Weight Loss Center. This year's Best of Amarillo award made it nineteen years in a row for ATC! https://www.facebook.com//a.2819854595/10158728912254547/

A very big shout out to our customer Planet Fitness for awarding $225,000 in scholarships in September to forty-five Boys & Girls Club teens for their efforts to promote a kinder and more inclusive world. This year marks a major milestone for Planet Fitness’ Judgement Free Generation charitable initiative in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The scholarship program has reached the milestone of awarding its 100th scholarship since the start of the program four years ago, representing a total of $500,000 in scholarships to date. Scholarship recipients were selected based on multiple criteria, including a personal essay, staff recommendation and video submission that demonstrated how each youth actively promotes these values. http://www.clubinsideronline.com//planet-fitness-awards-2/

PUSH factor: We like this simple and easy-to-remember message from our customer Penn Training and Fitness Center about staying focused on goals! https://www.facebook.com//a.45275330306/4722437891130277/

Grow spurt: Congratulations to our customer Anytime Fitness on their recent ranking in Entrepreneur magazine’s first Top Growth Franchises list. This list recognizes the 150 companies with the greatest positive franchise unit growth in North America over a three-year period, based on data submitted for Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 ranking. Thanks to its exceptional growth, Anytime Fitness was ranked #19. Within each of our Anytime Fitness locations is a small community of li...ke-minded individuals owners, trainers, staff and members who are determined to enjoy healthier, happier and more active lifestyles, said Stacy Anderson, president, Anytime Fitness. We are grateful to have so many people around the world who trust Anytime Fitness to help them achieve their fitness and wellness goals. http://www.clubinsideronline.com//anytime-fitness-named-a/ See more

Big win: Congratulations to our customer Santa Barbara Athletic Club for being voted as the Best Health Club in Santa Barbara in The Santa Barbara Independent Best Of Reader’s Poll for 2020!

Community-minded: A happy nod of appreciation to our customer The Hub Gym of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma for holding charity bootcamps every month to raise money for community organizations including school supplies, helping women and children who have suffered from abuse and domestic violence get started on new lives, and other local charity organizations in need.

Light Brigade: A hearty nod of appreciation to our customer Crystalized Training/Revfit Gym in Lafayette, Louisiana for their raffle sale to support Light ON ABA, a non-profit organization that offers learning services and assistance to children on the autism spectrum and their families. This past summer, the building where the organization was located had been destroyed by Hurricane Laura which inflicted an estimated $14 billion in damages on southwestern Louisiana and southeastern Texas near the Gulf of Mexico. A portion of the proceeds from the RevFit Gym raffle sale will be given to Lights On to aid in their rebuilding. https://www.facebook.com//a.55380378802/3568918073178042/

Show of strength: There is never a one-size-fits-all solution about what strength equipment to include on a fitness floor. Our customers Castle Hill Fitness, Results Fitness, Cincinnati Sports Club, Franco's Health Club & Spa and VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa Roseville all weigh in with interesting insights about choosing the right strength equipment for membership demographics, floor space, staying on top of fitness trends and partnering with reliable equipment vendors. https://clubsolutionsmagazine.com//choosing-the-right-stre

Winning streak: Major congratulations to our customer Ames Fitness Center for being selected by the Ames Tribune newspaper last month as the best fitness center in Ames, Iowa. And it was the thirteenth year in a row that Ames Fitness has been chosen the winner in best fitness center/best fitness classes! https://www.facebook.com//a.4119609973/10157081692077303/

Almost there: Congratulations to our customer Power Wellness for the successfully reopening over 20 managed medical fitness centers nationwide, helping re-employ over 1,200 team members. Based in Lombard, Illinois, Power Wellness is the nation’s largest management company in the medical fitness industry. Founded in 1996, the firm operates over 30 specialized fitness centers throughout the United States including Illinois, South Dakota, Michigan, Florida, West Virginia, Pennsy...lvania, Ohio and other states. It also operates one center in Japan. Power Wellness expects to reopen the remainder of their clients’ locations in New Jersey, New York, Michigan and Pennsylvania in the coming weeks. http://www.clubinsideronline.com//power-wellness-safely-r/

Encouraging numbers: A thank you to our customer Star Fitness Center for posting this fact sheet from IHRSA (International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association) and MXM (a technology and knowledge transfer company which specializes in member tracking within the fitness industry) which shows how well gym safety practices have robustly beaten back the COVID-19 virus. The study was conducted with 2,873 fitness facilities throughout the country from May 1 through August 6, 2020. For more information: https://www.prnewswire.com//national-study-confirms-its-sa

Jars of joy: A warm hug to our customer Fuel Fitness Missoula, MT for raising $2045-and-counting to support the Jaydn Fred Foundation. For every membership in September (Childhood Cancer Awareness month), Fuel Fitness donated $5 towards the foundation which helps support families with children who have ongoing medical needs and have to travel to receive their cancer treatments.

Workin' it: Congratulations to our customer Worx of Wenatchee Valley on last's months lifting of gym closures in the State of Washington. Blair McHaney of Worx gives the lowdown on the new mandated guides about face coverings, group exercise classes in October, 25% limited capacity, and hygiene protocol. https://www.youtube.com/watch

The value of gym life: Atlantic Magazine's September 8, 2020 article "Why Americans Really Go to the Gym" sheds some interesting light on why gym members love going to their gyms. Hint: it's for more than exercise because, as the article states, "Months later, however, it’s become clear that for many former gym-goers, streaming classes and newfound running habits haven’t been able to fully replace their old routines." https://www.theatlantic.com//gym-reopenings-corona/616165/

Special collaboration: a big shout-out to our customer In-Shape Health Clubs for their partnership with The Special Olympics Northern California and Nevada to provide free virtual fitness classes and sponsorships for In-Shape’s virtual races. In-Shape Coaches have created a safe and motivating environment with workouts that infuse fun into fitness while accommodating athletes ranging from nine-65 years old and varying fitness levels. In-Shape is committed to keeping Califo...rnia healthy despite the toll this shutdown has taken on our business. Our partnership with the Special Olympics to provide access to free fitness classes, without charging membership dues for the last five months, is another example of how our team always does the right thing, said Francesca Schuler, CEO of In-Shape Health Clubs. http://www.clubinsideronline.com//in-shape-health-clubs-p/

Open season: Now that the governor of Michigan allowed gyms to reopen (albeit under restricted guidelines) in September after several months of closure, we congratulate Great Lakes Health & Fitness, CrossFit ReviveR, Troy Community Center, Endurance Fitness Center of Kalamazoo, and many, many of our customers in the Wolverine State on their perseverance and positive attitudes. https://www.clubindustry.com//michigan-gyms-can-reopen-sep

Blood work: a shout out to our customer Dynamic Fitness - Pearland, Texas for getting behind an all-important community blood drive on September 2 by Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center to replace 600 donation units of blood supplies lost after Hurricane Laura.

Midwest movement: Congratulations to our customer Genesis Health Clubs for their recent acquisition of all seven of The Athletic Clubs, located in Nebraska, Kansas and Iowa. Genesis Health Clubs now has 57 locations across six states: Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma and Iowa, making it the largest health club and tennis organization in the Midwest and one of the top five largest tennis organizations in the United States, according to the company. Opportuniti...es like this don’t come along very often, Genesis Health Club owner Rodney Steven said, noting that the purchase had been in the works since last year. The Athletic Clubs are a strong, amenity-rich organization that fits our model perfectly, and they are present in key markets for us. This helps us to really consolidate and strengthen our footprint in an almost perfect way. You couldn’t make up a better acquisition for us. See more

Surface treatment: Here at National Gym Supply we know about the all-important commitment that our customers have to keep their gyms and fitness facilities sanitized and sparkling clean. To help them get their shine on, we offer the Premier90X Durable Surface Protection biostatic cleaning product. It provides 30-90 days of protection against viruses, bacteria and germs after only one application! https://www.gympart.com/itemdesc.aspx?ic=LA7002