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Xponential Fitness Bulks Up | Orange County Business Journal
CEO Anthony Geisler’s IPO Bet Pays Off; Boutique Operator Eyes Hotels, Apartments Orange County Business Journal – The LG partnership, on top of deals the company secured last year with Lululemon Athletica Inc. (Nasdaq: LULU), Aktiv—a gym designer for...
Omnichannel Fitness: Shifting The Balance Of Where We Exercise
The popular fitness industry topic of “omnichannel fitness” stems from consumer demand and expectation for access to services and guidance from their fitness membership beyond the gym or studio. Consumer demand for fitness is no longer relegated to only the health...
Campus Recreation: Designing to Motivate
It’s more important than ever before for campus recreation fitness facility design to appeal to trends in the industry, and of course the students they are meant to serve. Recent studies show that just 40% to 50% of college students are physically inactive. More...
Illume | Multifamily
Project Name: Illume Location: Washington, DC Market Segment: Multifamily Project summary: This luxury apartment building in Washington DC has it all. With rooftop pools and views of the Capitol building, a top-of-the-line fitness facility was a must. This project...
Verde Esterra Park | Multifamily
Project Name: Verde Esterra Park Location: Redmond, WA Market Segment: Multifamily Facility Size: 3,714 square feet Project Summary: In April 2020, Esterra Park, a 30-acre master-planned community, was created. With buildings for offices, apartments, and hotels this...
Creating a Branded Boutique Fitness Experience for Fitness Amenities
For decades now, consumers in the fitness industry have been seeking out workout experiences that fulfill their need for movement, community, and achievement. Providing exercise equipment like mats and dumbbells is one thing, but providing unique, immersive branded...
Partner Highlight: SOFITCO | Matt Miller
Bio: Matt Miller is based out of Atlanta, GA and comes to SOFITCO with over 18 years of experience in the fitness and recreation industry. Prior to joining SOFITCO, Matt managed college and university fitness/recreation centers at North Carolina State University, UAB,...
Partner Highlight: Fitspace Design | Dave Greene
Bio: Dave has over three decades of experience in the fitness industry, 20 of those years were owning and operating his own clubs. He started Greenefit Gym Design eight years ago and started a new partnership that then transformed Greenefit to Fitspace Design. Dave is...
Onward for Outdoor Fitness | Club Solutions Magazine
Outdoor fitness has a place in 2023, according to Club Solutions Magazine. Eric Schmitz, the president of California Athletic Clubs, says, “For the clubs that are fortunate to be in a climate and have the space that allows for an enjoyable outdoor fitness experience I...
QNTM Fit Life | Boutique Studio Gym
Project Name: QNTM Fit Life Location: Nashville, Tennessee Market Segment: Boutique Studio Project summary: This iconic gym in downtown Nashville has it all! We collaborated on a design to showcase a statement to members and zoned for dedicated functional performance...
Keep Your Heart Healthy with Functional Training
Your heart is a muscle and can be kept strong by living a healthy lifestyle that includes exercise and functional training. Your heart’s main function is to move blood throughout the entire body. Your heart controls the rhythm and speed of your heart rate and...
Health and Wellness Benefits of Outdoor Workouts
If you are looking for a health and wellness boost, step outside! Simply being out in nature provides a host of mental, physical, and recovery benefits. Even a few minutes a day can improve our mood and our health, leading to reduced stress, better sleep, and less...
