By Erin Phelan Fitness Industry Council of Canada With National Health and Fitness Day on the horizon, it is time to start gathering evidence on exactly how powerful exercise truly is for improving physical and mental health! This past week, exercise made the headlines again for reducing heart disease. Every week, a new study emerges that reveals the potency of exercise in preventing and treating chronic illnesses, and improving mental health.   This week, Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC) shines a spotlight on recent studies making headline news.   1. Exercise Red ..read more

Join the canfitpro Global Trade Show and Conference 2024 from August 7-10, at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, with main events on August 9-10. Dive into their newly released Schedule At a Glance featuring 5 panels, 10+ tracks, 170+ presenters, and 190+ sessions, both in-person and online. Early Bird Rates are available for a limited time—secure your spot now at Canada’s premier fitness event!   Click here to View Schedule and Ticket Information The post canfitpro Global Trade Show and Conference 2024 first appeared on FitBizWeekly ..read more

Join IMPACT Magazine’s LIVE streamed 2024 Canada’s Top Fitness Trainers AWARDS GALA on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 6:30 PM MST / 8:30 PM EST / 5:30 PM PST. Each year IMPACT Magazine inaugurates a new class of Canada’s Top Fitness Trainers & Instructors as seen in the January Inspiration Issue. IMPACT is committed to finding and recognizing the most outstanding industry professionals from across Canada.   All in-person and virtual attendees will receive 5 complimentary SPARTAN RACE event entries anywhere in North America valued at up to $1000!   Virtual tickets are free – grab yo ..read more

(Source – EuropeActive) EuropeActive, the leading European not-for-profit health and fitness association, and Deloitte recently unveiled the key findings of the 2024 European Health & Fitness Market Report (EHFMR), which shows a strong continued growth of the sector. This joint publication with Deloitte reflects EuropeActive’s effort to further strengthen its position as the knowledge centre of the European fitness and physical activity sector by providing reliable and sound market data.   According to the report, European memberships increased by roughly 4.7 million members or +7 ..read more

Planet Fitness, Inc. today announced that it has appointed Colleen Keating as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, effective June 10, 2024. At that time, Craig Benson will resign as Interim CEO but will continue to serve as a member of the Company’s Board of Directors.   Ms. Keating is a proven executive that brings to Planet Fitness over three decades of experience across hospitality, real estate, operations and franchise management, with expertise in brand management and leading customer-facing organizations. Since 2020, she has served as CEO of FirstKey Homes LLC, currently the fou ..read more

Equinox, a high-performance luxury fitness company, announced last week an exclusive partnership with Function Health, a health platform that includes over 100 comprehensive lab tests for understanding your entire body. Together, they are introducing a paradigm shift in approaching health optimization that integrates visible physical achievements with crucial, yet often overlooked internal health markers.   Since Function Health’s 2023 beta launch, hundreds of thousands of people have sought out its proactive approach to gain the deepest understanding of their health. Including a compre ..read more

By Erin Phelan Fitness Industry Council of Canada Today, the federal government will announce its 2024 budget with the expectation they will address the housing crisis, the cost of living and climate change.   But what about physical activity?   Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC), the not-for-profit association that speaks for the Canadian fitness industry, submitted a budget proposal that had several key demands, including the proposal to revise line 33099, allowing gym memberships to be included as a medical expense on Canadian’s tax forms. All scientific research ..read more

By Jessica Rector Burnout is impacting every industry, company and role. There are no exceptions.   Leaders often find themselves in the trenches, navigating through the chaos, and driving their teams towards success. However, amidst the pursuit of goals and objectives, there’s a lurking enemy that can undermine all efforts – burnout.   In the burnout battle, we often find the great divide.   Leaders believe that their employees aren’t being impacted by burnout or that their people have everything they need to beat it.   Yet, employees are struggling in the day to day ..read more

Courtesy Canadian Federation of Independent Business The Canadian economy is expected to see positive growth in Q1 and Q2 2024, according to the latest Main Street Quarterly report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB).  Key highlights of the Main Street Quarterly report for Q1 2024:  CFIB’s forecasts in partnership with AppEco suggest the Canadian economy rebounded to 0.8% in Q1 2024 and will grow to 0.9% in the second quarter on a year-to-year basis. Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation, both total (2.8%) and excluding food and energy (2.9%), continued it ..read more

By Erin Phelan Fitness Industry Council of Canada The Fitness Industry is rooted in evolution – and AI is helping fitness business owners evolve at an accelerated pace. Whereas the analog world is not even a distant memory, AI tools are rapidly streamlining operations, reducing costs, and providing savvy fitness business owners with new ways to generate income, make their business more efficient and prevent equipment from breaking down.   AI is becoming an indispensable asset for fitness businesses looking to stay ahead of their competitors. Fitness Industry Council of Canada ..read more