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Excel Fitness Fights Brain Cancer Step by Step

According to the American Brain Tumor Association, there are about 90,000 people diagnosed with a primary brain tumor each year, with brain cancer ranked the fifth most common cancer. Statistics like these underscore why Excel Fitness felt it was important to build awareness and raise funds for the local brain cancer community.

Runners hit the pavement on May 6 at the Head for the Cure 5K in North Texas. Three members of Excel’s Frisco Planet Fitness® team showed their support for the important cause by setting up a table at the 5K and cheering on runners. They handed out freebies to race participants, including keychains and bracelets, encouraging runners to cross the finish line.

The race is an annual event hosted by the Head for the Cure Foundation. This organization helps brain cancer patients and their families by providing support, building awareness on brain cancer and raising funds through 5Ks and other fundraising events to support clinical research and programs. The funds from the Head for the Cure 5K went to the UT Southwestern O’Donnell Brain Institute and Grey Matters North Texas Brain Tumor Support Group. Thanks to the Excel Fitness team, the local brain cancer community received support and hope.

in Member News  by 07 Nov 2024

Eclipse Fitness Group Shares Its Patriotism with Team Red, White & Blue

Eclipse Fitness Group partnered with Team Red, White & Blue, a nonprofit that helps improve veterans’ lives through fitness. Starting July 5, the franchisee group celebrated “Team Red, White & Blue” Day every Friday of every month. During these days, Eclipse Fitness welcomed all members of Team Red, White & Blue to workout in all its Planet Fitness® clubs in Georgia and Florida for free. The partnership will last indefinitely, allowing veterans in these clubs to have an affordable way to stay fit. Eclipse Fitness donated $7,000 to Team Red, White & Blue to support the great cause.

“We are thrilled to join forces with Team Red, White & Blue, a charity that shares our commitment to supporting veterans and promoting fitness. Together, we are dedicated to empowering those who have served and enriching their lives through health and community,” said Paul Cook, regional director of operations at Eclipse Fitness Group.

On top of offering free workout days on every Friday, Eclipse Fitness is giving veterans with Team Red, White & Blue the option to join PF®’s clubs for only $1 down, $15 or $24.99 per month with no annual fee and no commitment using a special promo code.

in Member News  by 07 Nov 2024

Eclipse Fitness Group Soaks Up Rays at Summer Sun Run 5K for Fall Grand Opening

Summertime is the perfect time for Planet Fitness® franchisees to take advantage of the warm weather and volunteer at outdoor events. Eclipse Fitness Group took time to soak up the sunshine rays by being the sponsor of the Summer Sun Run 5K in early June in Kennesaw, Georgia. The race included a 1-mile fun run, a Tot Trot and the 5K.

As the sponsor of the race, the brand’s logo was on the banner at the finish line and on the back of the T-shirt that all the participants received at the end of the race. They also had a tent at the event along with the spinning wheel, which race attendees could spin to win PF®-branded prizes.

The 5K run was a part of the Fit City Kennesaw initiative, in which residents are encouraged to be more active and take part in wellness-related activities. Eclipse Fitness Group has two PF clubs in downtown Kennesaw, with another club opening in the city in the fall. With approximately 150 runners at the race, the event offered a great opportunity to spread awareness of the group’s newest club opening this fall. Additionally, all race winners who placed walked away with tons of PF-branded swag. The franchise group plans on continuing to support the city’s healthy initiative by participating in the race next year.

“We love playing a significant role in fostering community engagement and promoting a healthy lifestyle among residents. These events not only bring people together but also contribute to the economic development of the local area by attracting visitors and boosting tourism. The Summer Sun Run 5K, sponsored by the City of Kennesaw, serves as a platform for promoting fitness and well-being while creating a sense of unity among participants,” said Paul Cook, the regional director of operations with Eclipse Fitness Group.

in Member News  by 07 Nov 2024

Baseline Fitness Refreshes Local Fire Department’s Gym with Equipment Donation

Planet Fitness® franchisees are constantly making good use of used equipment. Like many things, used fitness equipment can be recycled and donated to a good cause. When Baseline Fitness’s Des Moines club location was looking to get rid of its old equipment, the group decided to generously donate it to the Des Moines Fire Department.

The franchise group donated nine elliptical machines to the fire department. The group has six clubs in the Des Moines area, making the local first responders an obvious choice for the equipment donation.

The local fire department was incredibly thankful for the group’s generosity. “You know with tight budgets and things like that, it was a perfect combination of they had some equipment they were willing to part with, and we had some that we could definitely use,” Des Moines Fire Department Capt. Chad Smeines told reporters at Who13 Des Moines.

Baseline Fitness was honored to give back to a group of first responders who help the local community members – many of whom are members of the Des Moines PF®  location.

in Member News  by 07 Nov 2024

Ohana Growth Partners’ Lynne Brick Wins Health & Fitness Association Award

The Planet Fitness® system is made up of many highly successful individuals, who are often recognized for their hard work and dedication. The Health & Fitness Association, previously IHRSA, honored Lynne Brick with its 2024 Julie Main Award for Women in Leadership at the 2024 Health & Fitness Association Convention & Trade Show.

Lynne Brick is the vice president of fitness, owner and former president of Ohana Growth Partners, and the president/owner of Brick Bodies Fitness. She is also the co-founder of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation, along with her husband, Victor Brick. The two established the foundation in honor of Victor’s brother, who struggled with schizophrenia. They wanted a way to help others facing mental health challenges. The foundation encourages self-care approaches, such as exercise, nutrition and mind-body practices, to treat mental health problems and promote mental wellness. The duo stays busy, as they both sit on the Board of Advisors for John Hopkins Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences.

Lynne is also involved with the PFIFC and franchisee community. She was previously on the IFC Member Experience Committee and currently serves on the Government Relations Committee.

During the awards ceremony, Lynne was recognized for her embodiment of the awards meaning. “IHRSA celebrates the legacy of Julie Main by presenting the 2024 Woman Leader Award to a woman who exemplifies what Julie Main stood for: courage, perseverance, excellence and professionalism. This year’s honoree, Lynne Brick, embodies the award not only through the entrepreneurial spirit that she exemplifies in the years of work at Brick Bodies, which she co-founded with her husband, Victor, but also through their efforts as one of the largest Planet Fitness franchisees.”

Previously, Lynne received the 1990 IDEA (The Association for Fitness Professionals) International Instructor of the Year and 1994 BodyLife International Presenter of the Year awards. The Bricks also earned the inaugural PF Franchisee of the Year, and they both sat on the original Franchise Advisory Council. Additionally, the Bricks were 2020 Debra Simon Leadership in Mental Health award recipients.

Lynne said she was “honored to receive the Health & Fitness Association’s Woman Leader of the Year Award in honor of Julie Main,” adding that she has “always been inspired by Julie and so many other women leaders who have had crosses to bear and yet persevere in spite of adversity.”

in Recognitions  by 17 Jul 2024