Fitness Together News

Fitness Together Holdings Inc. Announces Aggressive Brazil Expansion

  Prominent U.S. Personal Training Franchise to Fill Demand for One-on-One and Small Group Fitness Highlands Ranch, Colo.– As a leader in the U.S. personal training sector, Fitness... Read More >

Fitness Together Acquires Area Director Territories from Kathol, Inc.

Highlands Ranch, CO – Fitness Together Franchise Corporation announced today the purchase of the Area Director Territories in Kansas, Nebraska, Pennsylvania and Missouri. Effective immediately,... Read More >

Business Owner Credits Fitness Together Nutrition Program with New Lifestyle

  Avon Resident, Business Owner, Credits Fitness Together Nutrition Program with New Lifestyle AVON, Conn. – (March 22, 2011) – When local resident Don Long started going... Read More >

Hopkinton Waitress Commutes Two Hours Daily To Beat Diabetes

  Carol Pontremoli part of Fitness Together Massachusetts Owners Group Type 2 Diabetes Study HOPKINTON, Mass. – (Feb. 9, 2011) – Can a balanced diet and exercise help overcome... Read More >

Dunstable Engineer Proving Steady Diet and Exercise Key to Overcoming Type 2 Diabetes

Donald Whittemore part of Fitness Together Massachusetts Owners Group Type 2 Diabetes Study TYNGSBORO, Mass. – (Feb. 8, 2011) – Can a balanced diet and exercise help overcome type 2... Read More >

Personal Training Franchise Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary in Orange County

DANA POINT, Calif. – Feb. 3, 2011 – Fitness Together is celebrating its 10 year anniversary in Orange County this month by thanking the community that has helped it grow. All four local... Read More >

Fitness Franchise Announces Top 7 Healthy Food Trends for 2011

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – (January 24, 2011) – Your New Year’s Resolution to get in shape may get a boost thanks to some national food trends putting consumers’ health in the... Read More >

Houston Fitness Together Personal Training Studio Announces Winner of Makeover Contest

Fitness Together Studio of Houston Announces Winner of Makeover Contest Local businesses partner to change one resident’s life  HOUSTON – (Nov. 23 2010) – For one Spring,... Read More >

Fitness Together Donations Exceed $50,000 To American Diabetes Association

Fitness Together Donations Exceed $50,000 To American Diabetes Association of Eastern New England And personal trainers help clients with diabetes improve their health and wellness. BOSTON, Mass.... Read More >

Fitness Franchise, Fitness Together Named to The Inc. 5000

Inc Magazine’s 2010 Fourth Annual Exclusive List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – Sept. 1, 2010 – Fitness Together Holdings, Inc.,... Read More >

How one man found his fitness routine and lost 70 pounds at Fitness Together

Quitting the Quitting Game: How one man found his fitness routine and got it to stick. TEMECULA, Calif. -- “I had tried everything,” said Andy Ringle, who was 307 pounds when he walked... Read More >

How Hard Should You Exercise? Fitness Franchise Introduces New Program for Clients

Fitness Together introduces Aspire 8 to further customize each client’s fitness program. HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – (August 4, 2010) – When it comes to exercising, not all workouts... Read More >

Naperville Illinois Business Owner Follows Dream to Pursue Fitness Training

Fitness Together expands presence in Chicago with franchise event July 22 HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – (July 19, 2010) – Working by day as an auto insurance sales agent and by... Read More >

Fitness Together Announces Six Months of Consecutive Growth in Same-Studio Sales

And Targets Franchise Expansion in Illinois HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – (July 13, 2010) – Fitness Together Franchise Corporation, the national one-on-one personal training giant, has announced... Read More >

Fitness Together Franchisees Launch Type 2 Diabetes Study in Massachusetts and Rhode Island

BOSTON, Mass. – (July 8, 2010) – Some of the newest clients exercising at area Fitness Together franchised studios in Massachusetts and Rhode Island are doing more than stepping on a scale... Read More >

Issaquah Fitness Together Sponsors Resident in 2010 Masters Outdoor Track & Field Championships

Former National Gold Medalist Jim Crittenden to go for the world record in the long jump. HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – (July 7, 2010) – At the age of 60, Issaquah, Washington-resident Jim... Read More >

Expansion Plans for Illinois Personal Training Giant to Add 30 More Studios to the Region

Franchise event scheduled for July 22 HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – (June 29, 2010) – Fitness Together Franchise Corporation, the national one-on-one personal training giant, is launching... Read More >

Fitness Together Personal Trainers Take Tulsa Contest by Storm

Muscling In on the Bodybuilding Scene: Husband and wife personal trainers take Tulsa contest by storm OWASSO, Okla. – (June 21, 2010) – Steve and Paula Dibbins, of Owasso, Okla. are... Read More >

From World-Class Figure Skater to Real-Life Mom: How One Woman Still Values a Coach

Health and Wellness: From world-class figure skater to real-life mom, how one woman still values a coach TEMECULA, Calif. – June 15, 2010 – Vicki Ringle, 48, is tackling the hardest... Read More >

Five Strategies for a More Efficient Franchise System

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – (June 9, 2010) – Even profitable companies with hundreds of locations in multiple countries must look to improve in today’s unforgiving economy. That’s... Read More >

Fitness Together Launches “Cardio for a Cure” Campaign

Fitness Together Launches “Cardio for a Cure” Campaign To Raise $40,000 for American Diabetes Association of Eastern New England BOSTON, Mass. – (June 3, 2010) – It’s... Read More >

Fitness Together Helps Reveal the “New” Erin Stehl on Dr. Phil, May 26th

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – May 26, 2010 – Three months, countless workouts and the guidance of Certified Personal Trainers at Fitness Together of Ponte Vedra, Fla. will be on display for... Read More >

Kitchen Designer Loses 43 Pounds and Learns How to Eat at Fitness Together

From High-End Kitchens to High-Impact Workouts: Medway resident gets in shape and learns how to eat at Fitness Together BARRINGTON, R.I. – (May 25, 2010) -- Working in a kitchen design center... Read More >

Fitness Together Named Official Health and Fitness Sponsor For American Diabetes Association

Fitness Together Named Official Health and Fitness Sponsor For American Diabetes Association of Eastern New England’s Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes BOSTON, Mass. – (May 3, 2010) –... Read More >

Muscling In on the Bodybuilding Scene: Personal trainers become the trainees for Tulsa contest

Muscling In on the Bodybuilding Scene: Husband and wife personal trainers become the trainees for Tulsa contest OWASSO, Okla. – (April 30, 2010) – Steve Dibbins, of Owasso, Okla. is... Read More >

Fitness Together Franchise Owner Named to Business West’s 40 Under Forty Class of 2010

Brandon Reed of Fitness Together in Northampton Named to Business West’s 40 Under Forty ‘Class of 2010’ Honorees Northampton, Mass. – April 27, 2010 – Brandon Reed,... Read More >

DC Personal Trainer Excels in Fight for Air Climb and Fund Raising for the American Lung Association

Washington, DC – April 26, 2010 – Brian Kolb, personal trainer at Fitness Together Scott Circle, participated in the American Lung Association’s Fight for Air Climb in Chicago, IL... Read More >

Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. Names Jenna Kravec Controller

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – April 6, 2010 – Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. has named Jenna Kravec controller for the company. “Jenna’s talent for forecasting and accounting... Read More >

Personal Trainer Uses Social Media to Build Big Brand for His Franchised Fitness Business

Fitness “Geek” Uses Social Media to Build Big Brand for His Small Business APPLE VALLEY, Minn. – April 1, 2010 – Being a tech geek paid the bills, but fitness was his hobby.... Read More >

Personal training franchise to add 12 more locations to its 51 fitness studios in Massachusetts

Fitness Together to Host Franchise Expansion Event in Boston April 8 HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – (March 31, 2010) – More people in Massachusetts are getting in shape with the help of a... Read More >

Fitness Franchise Names Jim Warren Executive Director of Fitness Systems Advancement

Personal trainer to the pros will help 357 fitness studios get the public in shape. HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – March 24, 2010 – Fitness Together Franchise Corp., the world’s largest... Read More >

Fitness Franchise Hires Freeman and Carpenter as Development Directors

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – March 4, 2010 – Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. has hired two development directors to oversee franchise growth across the country for Fitness Together, a one-on-one... Read More >

A Red Carpet Opening of Fitness Together and a Fundraiser for the American Red Cross

Washington D.C. Counts Down to the Oscars ™ with a Red Carpet Opening of Fitness Together and a Fundraiser for the American Red Cross Washington D.C. . – February 25, 2010 – And... Read More >

Fitness Franchise Teams Up with “Dr. Phil” Show

Fitness Together Helps Erin Stehl of the “Dr. Phil Family” Get Fit HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – Feb 17, 2010 – Fitness Together of Ponte Vedra, Fla. has teamed up with the “Dr.... Read More >

Fitness Franchise Names Franchise Business Consultants

Fitness Together Names Dean and Cicci Franchise Business Consultants HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – February 9, 2010 – Fitness Together Franchise Corporation, the one-on-one personal fitness... Read More >

The Need for Personal Trainers Grows and So Does Fitness Together

American Fitness magazine highlights franchise in supply/demand battle for health HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – February 3, 2010 – Fitness Together, a national fitness franchise that specializes... Read More >

Fitness Together Holdings Inc. Names Heinrich Marketing Agency of Record

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – January 27 2010 – Fitness Together Holdings Inc. has named Heinrich Marketing its agency of record for direct marketing and advertising programs, effective immediately.... Read More >

Fitness Franchise Manager Becomes Business Owner

MIDDLETON, Mass. – January 26, 2010 – For many Americans, New Year’s resolutions are about losing weight, exercising more, and getting control of one’s life. But for Melanie... Read More >

Fitness Together Franchise Named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2010 “Franchise 500”

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – January 15, 2010 – According to the pros, the personal training fitness experts at Fitness Together Franchise Corporation run one “fit” business. Named... Read More >

Fitness Together Franchise Names Leadership Council Members

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – January 14, 2010 – Fitness Together Franchise Corporation recently elected top franchisees and area directors from the personal fitness training network to serve... Read More >

Resolution Season Brings New Meaning to Fitness Together

Personal Trainer and Three Clients Fly to Phoenix to Run Marathon, Jan. 17 SAMMAMISH, Wash. – Jan. 12, 2010 – Resolution season is just underway, and four local women already have their... Read More >

Personal Training Franchise Awards Franchise Agreement for Brazil

  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – Dec. 21, 2009 – Fitness Together Franchise Corporation, the world’s largest business that focuses exclusively on personal training, has awarded... Read More >

Fitness Together Personal Training Franchise Named AllStar Franchise for 2010

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – Dec. 15, 2009 – Fitness Together Franchise Corporation and affiliated-company elements therapeutic massage, inc. have been named to the AllBusiness.com AllStar... Read More >

Fitness Franchise Unveils Proprietary Nutrition Program

Fitness Together launches Nutrition Together as part of a complete regimen to help clients achieve overall wellness goals HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – Nov. 18, 2009 – Fitness Together... Read More >

Private Fitness Training Franchise Adds Four Field Sales Directors To Support National Expansion

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – Nov. 6, 2009 – Fitness Together Franchise Corp. has expanded its franchise development team to include four new Field Sales Directors who will support the company’s... Read More >

Fitness Together CEO Featured on Cover of Club Solutions Magazine

Cover story profiles Fitness Together’s leader and his growth plans for the company. HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – Sept. 21, 2009 – Jeff Jervik, president and CEO of Fitness Together Holdings,... Read More >

C-Wing at Fitness Together Holdings Forms Relay Team to Run Boulder Marathon Sept. 20th

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – Sept. 17, 2009 – Leading by example isn’t just a goal at Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., parent company of one-on-one personal training franchise, Fitness... Read More >

Fitness Together Personal Training Franchise Names CFO and New Board Members

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – Sept. 10, 2009 – Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., parent company of Fitness Together Franchise Corporation and elements therapeutic massage, inc., has named a new... Read More >

Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. Announces Executive Promotions and Reorganization

Bigger leadership team to support growing franchise network and target strategic development of new locations. HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – August 20, 2009 – Fitness Together Holdings,... Read More >

Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. Named to Inc. 5,000 List Third Consecutive Year

Wellness organization one of America’s fastest-growing private companies HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – (Aug. 19, 2009) – Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. has been named to Inc. Magazine’s... Read More >

Fitness Together of Santa Monica Donates to American Heart Association California Spirit XXV Gala

SANTA MONICA, Calif. – July 28, 2009Fitness Together of Santa Monica has partnered with the American Heart Association as a contributor to the California Spirit XXV Gala silent auction. The gala... Read More >

Personal Training Franchise Names Amy Powers Executive VP and General Counsel

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – July 15, 2009 Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., has named Amy Powers as executive vice president and general counsel, overseeing legal duties for the parent company and... Read More >

Fitness Franchise Names Bob Haimes Executive VP and Chief Growth Officer

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – July 9, 2009 Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., has named Bob Haimes to the newly-created post of executive vice president and chief growth officer. Haimes will oversee... Read More >

Personal Training Franchise Receives Approval for SBA Franchise Registry Listing

Prospective Fitness Together Studio Owners Afforded Easier Access to Franchise Opportunity HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - July 1, 2009 Fitness Together Franchise Corporation, the world’s largest personal... Read More >

Personal Training Franchise Launches Redesigned, Industry-Leading Web Site

Fitness Together updates site to feature E-mail marketing program, aims to increase online traffic, generate franchise leads   HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – June 24, 2009 Fitness Together Franchise... Read More >

Boston-Area College Student and Miss America Hopeful Fights Disease and Focuses on Fitness

BOSTON – June 08, 2009 Brooke Kilgarriff, an aspiring Miss Minnesota, fights polycystic ovarian syndrome by focusing on health and fitness. Kilgarriff selected Fitness Together, Back Bay in Boston... Read More >

Fitness Together Names Rob Duke Director of IT

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – June 3, 2009 Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest wellness company, has named Rob Duke director of information technology (IT). In his role, Mr.... Read More >

Fitness Together Franchise Corp. Targets Investors From Mexico For Franchise Expansion in Texas

Fitness giant works with State of Texas Economic Development Divisionto connect with foreign investors in Mexico. HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – May 21, 2009 Fitness Together Franchise Corporation,... Read More >

Fitness Together Promotes Kristine Fisher to VP of Human Resources

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. April 24, 2009  Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest wellness company, has promoted Kristine Fisher from senior director of human resources to vice... Read More >

Steve Lichtman, FT Owner Nominated for Man of the Year in Boston

  FITNESS TOGETHER OWNER NOMINATED FOR MAN OF THE YEAR BY THE MASSACHUSETTsCHAPTER OF THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY Boston, MA - March 2, 2009 The Massachusetts Chapter of The Leukemia &... Read More >

Fitness Together Names Dr. Janet Brill Director of Nutrition

  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. February 16, 2009 Fitness Together Franchise Corp., the world's largest business of personal trainers, has named famed author, speaker and media spokesperson Janet... Read More >

Fitness Together Launches National Marketing Campaign

  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - February 5, 2009 Fitness Together Franchise Corporation has launched a national brand marketing campaign, giving the franchise network a new image and bold tools to communicate... Read More >

Fitness Together Holdings Receives 2008 New Sales Award

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. Feb. 19, 2009 Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the parent company of two concepts, Fitness Together Franchise Corporation, a one-on-one personal training fitness franchisor, and... Read More >

Fitness Together Ranks #100 on the Franchise 500

  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - January 15, 2009 Fitness Together Franchise Corp. has been named to Entrepreneur magazine's 30th annual Franchise 500 ranking of the top franchise opportunities,... Read More >

Annual Achievement Award for AD Pete Piranio

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - December 11, 2008 Pete Piranio, franchise owner of three Wisconsin Fitness Together personal training studios, was named recipient of the Annual Achievement Award for the national... Read More >

Amy Frank-Lewallen wins Franchisee of the Year 2008

  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - Dec. 10, 2008 Amy Frank-Lewallen, franchise owner of Fitness Together of Issaquah, Wash., has been named the Franchisee of the Year for the national chain. Amy has demonstrated... Read More >

Best Turnaround Franchise Award for Keoni Subioni

  Keoni Subioni Receives Best Turnaround Franchise Award From Fitness Together HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - Dec. 10, 2008 In a year when national headlines have reported the downfall of businesses,... Read More >

VetFran to Offer Franchise Ownership to Former Military

Fitness Together Celebrates Veteran's Day And Joins VetFran to Offer Franchise Ownership to Former Military HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - Nov. 10, 2008 Colorado-based Fitness Together Holdings, Inc.,... Read More >

Scaling Up in a Down Market

  Fitness and Massage Franchises Realize Growth in Slow Economy HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - Oct. 13, 2008 The International Franchise Association (IFA) reports there are now about 3,000 different... Read More >

Fitness Together Unveils The Insider's Guide

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - Oct. 9, 2008 It's a booming company in a down economy and a record number of people want to be part of it. So, Colorado-based Fitness Together, part of the world's... Read More >

FT and ETM Take Top Spots on AOL

  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - Sept. 30, 2008 Health and fitness companies are taking on the cheeseburger, according to a new AOL ranking of top searches for franchise opportunities. AOL Search... Read More >

Fitness Together Announces Executive Promotions

  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - Sept. 2, 2008 Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. (FTHI), the world's largest wellness organization, recently announced the following promotions and organizational changes... Read More >

Sue Beranek Hired as Vice President of Marketing Brand Strategy

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. – Sept. 2, 2008 Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the world’s largest wellness organization, recently announced the following promotions and organizational changes... Read More >

Fitness Together Holdings, Inc. Named to Inc. 5,000 List

  Wellness organization one of America's fastest-growing private companies  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - Aug. 27, 2008 Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the world's largest wellness organization,... Read More >

Fitness Together Sells 600th Franchise

  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - Aug. 26, 2008 Fitness Together Holdings, Inc., the world's largest wellness organization, has sold its 600th franchise. The milestone went to franchisee Matt Goldmark,... Read More >

Fitness Together Names Jeff Jervik President and CEO

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - May 28, 2008 Fitness Together Franchise Holdings, Inc. has named Jeff Jervik to the position of president and CEO effective immediately. Jervik succeeds Rick Sikorski, the company?s... Read More >

Wellness Franchise Reports Growth for 2008

Highlands Ranch, CO - April 8, 2008 Fitness Together Holdings, Inc.. (FTHI) announced today a record number of new franchise sales. March 2008 represented the company's biggest month of the... Read More >

Fitness Together Opens 400th Franchise

  HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - Feb. 25, 2008 The company milestone went to the newest Fitness Together studio, located at 18027 Suite 103 Calle Ambiente in San Diego. The franchise is owned by Brian... Read More >

Fitness Together Opens 350th Franchise

HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. - (July 24, 2007) Fitness Together Franchise Corp. announced that it has opened its 350th franchise in Danville, Calif. The studio, located at 480 Suite B1 San Ramon Valley... Read More >

Fitness Together Opens 26 Studios in Last Quarter of 2006

Cross country expansion continues Highlands Ranch, CO - January 22, 2007 Fitness Together, the world's largest personal training organization, opened 29 studios in the last quarter of 2006, a 16%... Read More >

Having trouble sticking to your resolutions? FT can help!

  Fitness Together’s experts share tips to help you stay on track Highlands Ranch, CO - November 13, 2006 Personal trainers at Fitness Together, the world’s largest personal training... Read More >

Fitness Together Named One of Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Franchises

Fitness Together gains muscle and proves endurance Highlands Ranch, CO - October 13, 2006 Fitness Together, the world's largest personal training organization, is currently ranked #96 as Entrepreneur's... Read More >

Scott Thompson, AD of NY Named Rising Star

  Scott Thompson, Area Director of New York for Fitness Together, Named ?Rising Star- Westchester's Forty Under Forty Yonkers, NY - May 10, 2006 Scott Thompson, Area Director of New York for... Read More >

Fitness Together to Celebrate First Westchester County Studio Opening

  Fitness Together to Celebrate First Westchester County Studio Opening Scarsdale, NY- May 2, 2006 Fitness Together, the world's largest personal training organization, today announced that... Read More >

Construction Begins on Fitness Together Scarsdale

  Scarsdale, NY and Highlands Ranch, CO - February 21, 2006 Fitness Together, the world?s largest personal training organization, today announced that it has broken ground on its first site in... Read More >

Fitness Together Names New Area Director for New York

Yonkers, NY and Highlands Ranch, CO - November 16, 2005 Fitness Together, the world's largest personal training organization, today announced that it has named Scott Thompson Area Director of New... Read More >

Fitness Together Personal Training Partners

  LifeFitness "When we need cardiovascular equipment, barbells, plates, racks and dumbbells we turn to the best, LifeFitness. The National Sales contact, Dean Kato, is efficient and understands... Read More >

How Long Does it Take to Reach My Fitness Goal?

  Are We There Yet? Or: How Long Does it Take to Reach My Fitness Goal? The human body likes activity. In one to two weeks you are rewarded with increased energy and better sleep. At the... Read More >