(OAKLAND, CA, January 5, 2018) – 2017 marked another incredible year of accomplishment and impact for the Association of Fitness Studios (AFS).  As the only membership community dedicated solely to the business of fitness studios/gyms and entrepreneurial fitness professionals, AFS made great strides in delivering a wide range of new and enhanced products, services and benefits to this fastest growing fitness market segment.

AFS’ 2017 successes were built on the highly effective base growth and development delivered in its three previous full years of existence - accomplishments in Research, Industry Relationships, and Digital Development.  These three operational “legs” continue to drive AFS’ forward thinking initiatives. 

(OAKLAND, CA, MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, December 4, 2017)  – The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) today proudly announced that Health IQ Insurance Services (Health IQ), the fastest-growing life insurance company for health conscious individuals, has joined AFS' associate membership and sponsorship ranks.

Through this relationship, Health IQ will provide fitness professionals and studios with the opportunity for their customers to receive special life insurance rates, rewarding them for their healthy behaviors and lifestyle choices. 

(OAKLAND, CA, CINCINNATI, OH, November 16, 2017)  – The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) today proudly announced and welcomed the addition of Escape Fitness to its membership and sponsorship ranks. 

Escape Fitness, founded in 1998, has built a reputation for developing exciting and engaging training experiences. Through its equipment, gym designs and group training programs, Escape encourages and empowers fitness professionals and their clients to ‘Escape Their Limits’ – a mentality that is the foundation of its every offering.