Category: Sports and Fitness
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2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games Athletes and U.S. Army General Lead Torch Parade at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. /PRNewswire/ — Walt Disney World Resort proudly hosted 2022 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games athletes on Thursday, celebrating the arrival of the Warrior Games with a parade at Magic Kingdom Park. Commanding General of United States Army’s Training and Doctrine Command General Paul E. Funk joined several athletes in serving as Grand Marshals for the Disney…
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Nearly One-Third of All Gym-Goers Have Still Not Returned to the Gym Since the Pandemic
UpSwell Marketing’s recent fitness survey revealed many still have not returned to the gym and don’t currently have plans to rejoin MARIETTA, Ga. /PRNewswire/ — UpSwell Marketing, a full-service marketing agency focused on helping gyms attract new members and improve member retention, today released the results of their recent fitness consumer survey. These insights help to uncover…
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KIRCO and Phoenix Senior Living Announce Completion and Opening of Madison Crossings in the Huntsville, Ala. Area
TROY, Mich. and HUNTSVILLE, Ala., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — KIRCO and Phoenix Senior Living today announced the completion and opening of Madison Crossings, an independent living and memory care community located in Madison, Ala., just 10 miles outside of downtown Huntsville. Operated by Phoenix Senior Living, Madison Crossings offers 105 independent living apartments and 27 memory care residences and began…
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CrossFit Names Don Faul As CEO
Eight-Year CrossFit Veteran Brings Passion for Methodology; Expertise in Building Consumer Businesses; Commitment to Supporting Affiliate Owners, Coaches, Athletes, and Members BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — CrossFit LLC today named Don Faul, an accomplished executive with more than eight years of CrossFit experience, as the company’s new CEO. A former U.S. Marine Corps platoon commander, Faul…
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The Third Option is Highlighting San Diego Public Park Tennis Celebrating 100-year Anniversary with Record Growth and Achievement
SAN DIEGO /PRNewswire/ — Public park tennis in San Diego began a hundred years ago this month when players raised $5,000 to build what is now the Balboa Tennis Club. The number one racket sport in the country is also the fastest-growing, with 6.8 million new and returning tennis players in 2020 alone—a growth spurt of 22%. Research claims it…
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Life Time Reaches 30 Years of Inspiring Health and Happiness
From first opening in 1992 to nearly 160 athletic country clubs and more than one billion visits, countless stories of extraordinary transformation, life-altering events and strong community serve to warm the heart CHANHASSEN, Minn., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Life Time (NYSE: LTH), the nation’s premier healthy lifestyle brand, opened its first club in a Brooklyn Park, Minn. strip mall 30…
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Hank Debuts Platform to Connect Adults 55+ with In-Person Experiences and Community
Brand raises $7 million in seed round led by General Catalyst NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — Hank, a new digital platform connecting adults 55+ with people and activities in their community, officially debuted today. The company also announced it has raised $7 million in seed funding led by General Catalyst and Resolute Ventures. By connecting individuals with in-person events and like-minded people, Hank is redefining…
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HALO Hydration welcomes tennis phenom, Ashlyn Krueger, to Team HALO’s impressive roster
Tennis ace joins roster of celebs and prominent investors in HALO on their mission to inspire the world to hydrate better. NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — HALO Hydration is pleased to welcome Ashlyn Krueger to the team. Ashlyn is well on her way to the upper echelons of the WTA Tour while transitioning from a successful junior career winning back-to-back Orange Bowl Championships. In the summer of 2021, Ashlyn won the…
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Hundreds of Children to Experience the Benefits of Exercise Through New Training Program from Life Time & City Parks Foundations
Initiative will culminate with one mile run on New York City Triathlon Weekend July 23; Life Time Foundation grants $20K to City Parks Foundation NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — To inspire New York City kids to get outdoors this summer and benefit from exercise and healthier eating, City Parks Foundation and Life Time Foundation have partnered to introduce the first-ever Life…
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Former Super Bowl Champion Invests in at Home Connected Fitness Brand, Jaxjox
Vernon Davis To Create Exclusive Workout Content For JAXJOX AI-Powered Fitness Platform SEATTLE /PRNewswire/ — JAXJOX, a leader in connected fitness technology, today announced former NFL tight-end and Super Bowl Champion, Vernon Davis as an investor and brand partner. Davis, a 14-year NFL veteran turned entrepreneur, was one of the first users of JAXJOX’s connected home gym, InteractiveStudio, and…