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AFS CEO Josh Leve to Host Webinar for Medical Fitness Network

(OAKLAND, CA, COSTA MESA, CA, September 9, 2016) – The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) and the Medical Fitness Network (MFN) have announced that Josh Leve, founder and CEO of AFS will be a featured presenter in the industry-acclaimed MFN Wellness Webinar Series.

The webinar, entitled The State of the Fitness Studio Industry:  What You Need to Know, will take place Tuesday, October 4 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. Pacific time.

MYZONE Joins AFS As Member and Sponsor

(OAKLAND, CA, CHICAGO, IL, September 7, 2016) – The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) today proudly announced and welcomed the addition of MYZONE to its associate membership and sponsorship ranks.

MYZONE, one of the global fitness industry’s most prominent brands, is an accurate heart rate monitoring system that lets your members compete together and track exactly how hard they’re working. Now in over 3,000 health and fitness facilities worldwide, MYZONE leads the “wearables” category.

Orangetheory Leads Fitness Companies on Inc. 5000

Orangetheory Fitness, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., leads several fitness companies on the recently released Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. Inc. magazine ranked companies based on greatest three-year revenue growth from 2012 to 2015.

Orangetheory Fitness is No. 60 on this year’s list with a three-year growth of 4,308 percent and $47.1 million in 2015 revenue. The Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based company moved up from No. 399 in 2014 and No. 415 in 2015. It also is No. 3 among top Miami companies, No. 5 among top Florida companies and No. 9 among top health companies on the Inc. 5000.

Functional Aging Institute Latest Company To Join AFS

(OAKLAND, CA, WEST LAFAYETTE, IN, August 29, 2016) – The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) today proudly announced and welcomed the addition of the Functional Aging Institute (FAI) to its membership and sponsorship ranks.

With a focus on training and programming for the senior market, FAI works with fitness professionals and studios to help them safely and effectively access the 80 million Baby Boomers (with an additional 10,000 people turning 65 every day).

Total Gym Latest Fitness Supplier To Join AFS

(OAKLAND, CA, SAN DIEGO, CA, August 26, 2016) – The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) today proudly announced and welcomed the addition of Total Gym to its associate membership and sponsorship ranks.

Total Gym, one of the fitness industry’s most prominent brands, provides world-class commercial fitness equipment that meets clients where they're at in their fitness journey and takes them where they want to go. Employing the most current exercise philosophies of functional training, Total Gym uses the exerciser's own body weight for resistance.

MMA Guru Phil Ross Joins AFS

(Oakland, CA, August 12, 2016) – The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) today proudly announced and welcomed the addition of mixed martial arts expert and renowned author Phil Ross to its associate membership ranks.

Ross, owner/operator and chief instructor of American Eagle MMA & Kettlebells in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, is one of the world’s most recognized experts in the martial arts field. He has worked with athletes, coaches, and American armed forces, is a best selling author, and has won more awards than are countable.

AFS, Pure Solutions Revitalize Supplement Program for Studio Owners

OAKLAND, CA, TAMPA, FL, August 3, 2016 - The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS) is proud to announce their new partnership with the Pure Solutions division Bio Lab Naturals. Bio Lab, a high quality, national supplement company, will provide studio owners with a unique opportunity to build their businesses and offer additional services to their clients.

According to AFS’ groundbreaking 2015 Fitness Studio Operations & Financial Benchmarking Study, the majority of studio and gym owners are missing out on a substantial source of revenue, given the multi-billion dollar level of the supplement industry.

Brand New Reports Coming Soon!!!

2019 Fitness Studio Operating & Financial Benchmarking Report

The 2019 report is our most ambitious yet, including a financial breakdown of studios by region, studio type, and size to get the most accurate data possible.

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2019 Fitness Studio Trend Report

To ensure a variety of feedback, AFS canvassed its Advisory Council, vendor partners, and leading studio and gym operators to reveal their top trends for 2019!

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2018 Fitness Studio Operating & Financial Benchmarking Report

From coast to coast, the 2018 report canvassed the US to get the most accurate data possible. The 2018 report shows the studio market continues to thrive and become increasingly revenue efficient.

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2018 Fitness Studio Trend Report

To ensure a variety of perspectives AFS canvassed it’s Advisory Council, Vendor Partners, and leading studio operators on trends they see growing or continuing in 2018.

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2017 Fitness Studio Operating & Financial Benchmarking Report

The 2017 Report has expanded the reach of respondents to mirror the expansion of AFS and the studio business. A full 30% of respondents to this year’s survey are from non-U.S. locations.

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Marketing Best Practices Research Report

We surveyed hundreds of studio owners across the country, identified the successful strategies, and provide them to you in this first-ever research report!

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