Rob Weingartner, former Thunder Team Captain, instrumental in back to back championship wins for the Thunder, officially named new General Manager of the Wichita Ice Center.

Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/12/2019 -- The Wichita Ice Center announced today that Rob Weingartner will be its new General Manager, effective immediately. Weingartner has had a storied 25-year career in hockey and ice sports as both a player and coach, including back-to-back championship wins with the Wichita Thunder.

Rodney Steven II, who operates the Ice Center and co-owns the Wichita Thunder with his brothers Brandon and Johnny, commented on the addition. "We couldn't be more excited. Rob brings a lot of strengths to the table, but most of all, he knows ice sports. Whether it's as a player or as a coach, he's been around ice rinks, sports, and activities his whole life, and it's exciting to have him so deeply involved with all the wonderful programming, coaching, and activities we have running every day at the Ice Center."

Weingartner began his career in 1992 with the Wichita Thunder of the Central Hockey League. During his four year tenure, the Thunder won two CHL championships and he was named team captain his final year. After four more years of professional hockey at various levels, he eventually returned to Wichita, once again as part of the Thunder organization.

After serving two years as Assistant Coach, he was promoted to head coach in December of 2007. His tenure was cut short by a five-year battle with colon cancer. While he fought the disease, he was honored by having his Number 15 jersey retired by the Thunder.

After regaining his health, he returned to the Thunder organization as coach of the Wichita Junior Thunder from 2012-2017. His past seven years of coaching reached its culmination in 2017, as Weingartner captured the Western States Hockey League Thorne Cup Championship.

As a Level 4 USA Hockey Coach, Weingartner has spent decades around hockey rinks, running camps, and developing youth programs. He has also worked for the Goddard School District for the past fifteen years and served as the Supervisor of Engineers over the past years, overseeing 48 employees.

Asked about the move, Weingartner expressed excitement. "The Ice Center is such a jewel for the entire Wichita community. Between hockey, youth programming, and figure skating, there's so much to offer. I'm eager to really take things to the next level and introduce new people to the joys of ice sports at the Wichita Ice Center!"

About the Wichita Ice Center
Whether you're into hockey, figure skating, speed skating, or just looking to spend time with your family, we've got you covered. The Wichita Ice Center entertains over 200,000 customers a year with their wide variety of things to do including the Genesis Health Clubs location on the second floor. Please visit us at WichitaIceCenter.com for more information.

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The Boot Camp will be held at the West Central club, located at 854 N Socora in Wichita, KS from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 23rd. A kids’ boot camp will be included and daycare will be available for younger children. Pre-registration will begin at 8:00 a.m. T-shirts will be available for $5, with all proceeds going directly the Special Olympics Wichita Charter. Projected attendance will be over 1,000 participants on five tennis courts with a goal of over $5,000 to be raised for Special Olympics.

Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/22/2019 -- Genesis Health Clubs, owned and operated by local philanthropist Rodney Steven II, announced today that it will host the largest free boot camp in Wichita history this Saturday. A suggested donation of $5 will get participants a t-shirt and all proceeds will go directly to The Wichita Charter of Special Olympics.

The event will be family friendly, with a separate, supervised kids boot camp, as well as childcare available for younger children. The adult boot camp will take place across five tennis courts and feature a variety of difficulty levels for people of all levels of fitness to enjoy.

In addition, all attendees will receive a free pair of tickets to an upcoming Wichita Thunder game.

A registration page has been set up for members of the community to reserve a spot, as attendance is expected to be very large.

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 45 clubs throughout the Midwest and recently Colorado, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations, including the recently announced Goddard Aquatic Center and waterpark, to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

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The multimillion-dollar hotel and indoor waterpark resort to include a competition natatorium and aquatic center, massive indoor waterpark, five outdoor baseball diamonds, and a brand-new Genesis Health Clubs location. The indoor waterpark will be the largest in South Central Kansas. A groundbreaking ceremony and media Q&A will be held at the site, located at the 19800 block of West Kellogg in Goddard, on Monday, November 5th at 2:00 p.m.

Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/05/2018 -- Wichita entrepreneur and philanthropist Rodney Steven II announced today the development of a new hotel and indoor waterpark complex in a partnership between the city of Goddard Kansas, Genesis Health Clubs, and Imagine Resorts and Hotels, whose principals, Bruce Neviaser and Craig Stark, were founders of Great Wolf Lodge. The massive indoor waterpark and 123-room hotel will be the largest indoor waterpark within a three-hour drive. The facility will be adjacent to the previously announced Goddard Aquatic Center, part of a development that will include a Genesis Health Clubs location, pre-school, youth sports camps, baseball diamonds, and world-class competitive swimming natatorium.

The waterpark resort will feature cutting edge water features, including a giant interactive play structure, multiple slides, lazy river, hot tubs and more! The waterpark will connect to the 123-room hotel, a competitive swimming natatorium with 600-spectator seating, a pre-school, and much more. A new premium Genesis Health Clubs fitness facility will be included with several group exercise studios, strength training equipment and a cardio deck overlooking the aquatic center.

Rodney Steven II, Genesis Health Clubs Owner and President, discussed the ambitions for the waterpark. "There isn't an indoor waterpark like this within a three-hour drive, and the demand is huge. When we decided to bring an aquatic center to Goddard, we knew we needed something big, and this is it. Our projections show this facility will draw people from hundreds of miles away, from competitive swim meets and baseball tournaments, to a family waterpark experience this area has never seen. This will be a major regional draw."

While the decision to build an indoor waterpark was easy, it was more important for Steven to get it right. "That's why we decided to partner with Imagine Resorts, whose executive team essentially launched the indoor waterpark resort segment with Great Wolf Lodge. Have you been in a Great Wolf Lodge? It's an amazing brand; they do hotel/waterparks right. Bruce and Craig stepped away from Great Wolf Lodge a few years ago, but they bring so much expertise and know-how to the table. We couldn't be more excited to partner with them and bring something special to the Midwest."

Asked about the name and branding, Steven's enthusiasm grew. "We are incredibly eager to announce the name and thematic concept soon. We're putting the final touches on what will be an iconic brand for the city and the region. Let's just say it's a fun theme; I can't wait to share more."

Goddard mayor Jamey Blubaugh lauded the economic benefits to the city. "What a win for Goddard and what a win for the state of Kansas. To have Goddard host the next big brand in family entertainment from the minds behind Genesis Health Clubs and Imagine Resorts is beyond exciting. We estimate this development will have an annual economic impact of over $236.5 million per year for the city of Goddard and bring new businesses and 404 new jobs to the area."

Steven agreed, adding, "As an entrepreneur, you can tell when an area is ready to pop. Goddard and west Wichita will be the hot new area in South Central Kansas in the coming years. We're excited to be the catalyst. This indoor waterpark is just the beginning."

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 45 clubs throughout the Midwest and recently Colorado, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

Genesis Health Clubs owner Rodney Steven II is a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast and advocate and has not missed a workout in over 25 years. Steven recently helped raise over $60,000 for fallen Sheriff's Deputy Robert Kunze III in a fundraising effort with the Wichita Thunder hockey team, which he co-owns with his brothers.

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Contestants will race for the cure to the zombie infection, completing calorie-burning feats and avoiding spooky zombies as they raise money for a real cure for a disease affecting millions of Americans.

Kansas City, MO -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/26/2018 -- Genesis Health Clubs announced today that it will host two Zombie BOOtcamps this Saturday at two of its Kansas City-area clubs. Free to the community, these events will be a fun, active way for participants to get an early start burning calories before the holiday season. T-Shirts will be sold with all profits going to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer KC and donations will be accepted on their behalf at the events.

Genesis Health Clubs owner and philanthropist Rodney Steven II, fresh off a fundraiser for a fallen officer's family in Wichita, KS, expressed excitement for the event. "The zombie bootcamps are fun, active, and maybe a little ridiculous, but we have some ulterior motives. Americans eat thousands of calories of candy for Halloween, and we want to give people a chance to work some of those off in advance."

Steven continued, "Every New Year, we receive an overwhelming rush of people signing up because they realize how much they've neglected their health over the holidays, and it really all starts with Halloween. Genesis Health Clubs is here all year, and we want to give all of Kansas City a chance to get an early start on a healthy lifestyle today."

Partnering with Making Strides Against Breast Cancer KC was a natural fit. "Our KC Racquet Club and Boardwalk locations have both partnered with Making Strides in the past few weeks. It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we thought it was a perfect opportunity to try to raise a little more money for this incredibly deserving organization before October ends. Nearly everyone is affected by this horrible disease in one way or another. Every penny counts and Making Strides is making a difference every day."

The Zombie BOOtcamps are free to the community and will be held this Saturday, October 27th at 11:00 a.m. at the following Genesis Health Clubs locations:

Genesis Health Clubs Boardwalk – 8628 North Boardwalk Ave. Kansas City, MO 64154
Genesis Health Clubs KC Racquet Club – 6501 E. Frontage Rd. Merriam, KS 66202

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 45 clubs throughout the Midwest and recently Colorado. Planning is underway to build the Genesis Goddard Aquatic Center, a new location in Manhattan Kansas, and a major renovation to its Overland Park location. Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

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Genesis Health Clubs continues explosive growth with addition of two Kansas City clubs, bringing total club count to 47, with 20 in the greater Kansas City area. The acquisition cements Genesis as the largest Health and Fitness provider in Kansas City, bringing over 1,600 jobs to the local economy.

Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 06/04/2018 -- Rodney Steven II announced via his official Twitter account that Genesis Health Clubs will acquire both Kansas City-area World Gym locations and begin a major remodeling project on the Merriam Genesis location.

Following closely on the heels of the announcement of the $30 million Goddard Aquatic Center, the acquisition of the new Merriam and Vivion Road locations brings the total count of Genesis Health Clubs locations to 47 across Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Missouri and Oklahoma.

In the coming months, Genesis will announce specific plans on a multi-million-dollar remodeling project for the Merriam location. The club will receive additional strength and cardio equipment, a dedicated cycling studio, an All-American Training studio, a basketball court and an indoor pool. In addition, it will receive a fresh coat of paint throughout, new flooring and completely renovated luxury locker rooms. Indoor tennis courts will receive a new ceiling and lights, new backdrops and added Cardio Tennis classes.

Genesis Health Clubs Owner and President Rodney Steven II commented on the vision for the club. "We've been talking about this for a few years, and the time is right. The former Kansas City Racquet Club has long been an institution for Tennis in Kansas City, but it needs a little TLC right now, which is coming very soon."

Steven continued, "We've had huge success over the years finding wonderful tennis facilities that needed a little help and rehabilitating them into world-class health clubs. We just completed a major one at Topeka Wood Valley and we're just getting started in Overland Park. I can't wait to show you what we have planned in Merriam. We're determined to grow and nurture tennis in Kansas City, and this is a major step in that direction."

In regards to World Gym Owner, Wade Ferguson, Steven had many compliments. "Wade has really been a visionary and a leader for over thirty years in Kansas City. He's responsible for bringing a passion for fitness that has spread here over the years. He has been one of the best operators in the Midwest for years and we are honored to be part of this transition. We know that these clubs and members have been given the care they deserve over the years."

Ferguson echoed similar sentiments. "I've been doing this for a long time, but it's time to take a step back. I couldn't be happier to pass this off to Rodney; his vision for the future of these clubs will make our members and staff very, very happy, and that's what's most important to me. Our members can now use many clubs in KC and throughout the Midwest."

Genesis Health Clubs has brought over 1,600 jobs to the Kansas City economy since acquiring its first club in the metro in 2015, located in Overland Park. Steven explained, "Kansas City is our biggest market. We have fourteen clubs, located all over the metro area. If you include nearby cities like St. Joseph, Leavenworth, Topeka and Lawrence, we have twenty in the greater Kansas City area. There's such a need for health and fitness options here, and we're happy to provide them. We love Kansas City and we won't rest until it's the fittest major city in the nation!"

Asked about any other upcoming news in Kansas City, Steven smiled, "We're in Kansas City to stay. Are we finished? Not even close. Right now, we're focused on getting these clubs remodeled and running them right, which can take a long time, but I imagine you'll be hearing more from us in Kansas City before too terribly long."

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 47 clubs throughout the Midwest and recently Colorado, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

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Free event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. this Saturday, May 19th at OJ Watson Park, located at 3022 S. McClean Blvd. Wichita, KS

Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 05/18/2018 -- Genesis Health Clubs announced the rescheduling of "Play Healthy ICT" today in partnership with Tobacco Free Wichita. The free event will take place April 19th at OJ Watson Park, located at 3022 S. McClean Blvd, Wichita, KS from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The partnership with Genesis Health Clubs' KidFit program, Wichita Parks & Recreation and Tobacco Free Wichita will feature fun, active programming for all ages, including "Around the World – Sports of All Sorts," free kids' bikes and helmets (limited), yoga, healthy snacks, games, jump ropes, hula hoops, tobacco litter cleanup, special guests, and more.

Corri Lewellen, Genesis Health Clubs KidFit Director, signaled excitement that the weather was finally cooperating. "We've had a few false starts due to some bad weather conditions. Fortunately, the weather looks beautiful on Saturday, so we're going to get these kids out and get them moving!"

Lewellen continued, "It's fun, family-friendly and active. We're partnering with some great organizations in Tobacco Free Wichita and Wichita Parks & Recreation. Play Healthy ICT is more than a name; it's a philosophy, and we want to spread it throughout the community, one kid at a time."

More information can be found at the Play Healthy ICT Facebook event.

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 45 gyms in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma and Colorado, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Recently announced was the $30 million Goddard Aquatic Center, a major economic development project for South Central Kansas. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

About Tobacco Free Wichita Coalition
Since 1970, residents of Wichita and the surrounding communities have worked together to reduce the harms associated with tobacco use at both the local and state levels. TFW is actively involved with several ongoing programs including efforts to reduce the impact of tobacco company marketing on youth and other at-risk populations, the Smoke-Free Housing Initiative, and the tobacco-free parks initiative "Play Healthy ICT". TFW meets quarterly on the third Friday of every third month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Kansas Food Bank (1919 East Douglas, Wichita).

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All non-member teachers and educators will receive a free pass granting unlimited access to all Genesis Health Clubs locations in five states for the entire month of May. Current member educators will receive a free “bring a friend” pass for all of May.

Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/30/2018 -- Rodney Steven II, Kansas businessman and entrepreneur, announced today a major teacher appreciation initiative at Genesis Health Clubs. For the month of May, all non-member educators will receive a free pass, allowing them access to any Genesis Health Clubs location for the entire month. The pass will include full access to all group fitness classes, use of 45 different locations in 5 states and many other perks.

Steven commented, "Teachers spend so much time, energy and effort taking care of our kids that they often don't get time for their own health and fitness. It's a hard job with a lot of responsibility, but they do it because they love it. We wanted to find a way to thank them for their dedication."

Steven continued, "My mom used to teach, and several members of our Executive Team have families who have worked and some that still work in education. Not to mention our own kids, so we see the impact educators have on the community, as well as individual children."

"That's why we're giving a free pass good for the entire month of May to every single educator out there who can use it. It's good at any of our locations in five states. Summer is coming up, which is the one time of year that they'll hopefully have a little extra time to invest in themselves, and we want to help them get summer started on the right foot."

Rodney Steven II has long been a proponent of physical education and youth sports, founding the Genesis Foundation for Fitness and Tennis (GFFT) in 2006. The organization has given opportunities for physical activity and participation in organized sports to thousands of children from disadvantaged backgrounds and has advocated for early exposure to health and fitness.

Steven emphasized the influence teachers can have on children's physical fitness for a whole lifetime. "There are few more important role models in a child's life than their teachers. We also know that kids learn from example. Arming teachers with the tools they need to model healthy lifestyles is the first step towards solving the child obesity epidemic that is causing so much harm."

The passes will be available to activate at any Genesis Health Clubs location starting May 1. A dedicated teacher appreciation page has been set up on the Genesis Health Clubs website so that educators may claim their pass.

Steven concluded, "Most of all, we just want to thank teachers and other educators for what they do every day. Your impact on the community cannot be understated. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you."

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 45 clubs throughout the Midwest and recently Colorado, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

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Free event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. this Saturday, April 21st at OJ Watson Park, located at 3022 S. McClean Blvd. Wichita, KS

Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/18/2018 -- Rodney Steven II, influential local entrepreneur and Owner/President of Genesis Health Clubs, today announced "Play Healthy ICT" today in partnership with Tobacco Free Wichita. The free event will take place April 21st at OJ Watson Park, located at 3022 S. McClean Blvd, Wichita, KS from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The partnership with Genesis Health Clubs' KidFit program, Wichita Parks & Recreation and Tobacco Free Wichita will feature fun, active programming for all ages, including "Around the World – Sports of All Sorts," free kids' bikes and helmets (limited), yoga, healthy snacks, games, jump ropes, hula hoops, tobacco litter cleanup, special guests, and more.

Rodney Steven, a lifelong health and fitness enthusiast, expressed excitement about the event. "We've known for a long time now how important it is for your health to exercise regularly and avoid smoking. Unfortunately, obesity, sedentary lifestyles and smoking are still all epidemics in this country. It's time to show our kids a better way."

Steven continued, "That's what makes this partnership between Genesis Health Clubs, Tobacco Free Wichita and Wichita Parks & Recreation so important. We're giving kids all over Wichita the chance to get out, get active and have fun. It's family-friendly, and they'll have the chance to join in and give back to the community firsthand."

More information can be found at the Play Healthy ICT Facebook event.

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 45 clubs throughout the Midwest and recently Colorado, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

About Tobacco Free Wichita Coalition
Since 1970, residents of Wichita and the surrounding communities have worked together to reduce the harms associated with tobacco use at both the local and state levels. TFW is actively involved with several ongoing programs including efforts to reduce the impact of tobacco company marketing on youth and other at-risk populations, the Smoke-Free Housing Initiative, and the tobacco-free parks initiative "Play Healthy ICT". TFW meets quarterly on the third Friday of every third month from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Kansas Food Bank (1919 East Douglas, Wichita).

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Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/01/2018 -- Genesis Health Clubs, owned by Wichita businessman Rodney Steven, announced today Mike Woody, its National Tennis Director, received the prestigious Facility Manager of the Year Award at the 2018 Missouri Valley USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Association) conference. The Missouri Valley covers five states Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Oklahoma. The conference was hosted in Kansas City from February 23rd through February 24th.

The award capped off a weekend of recognition for the Genesis Health Clubs Tennis Program. The conference also saw major presentations by Tennis Pros Thiago Santos on Cardio Tennis, Steve Baum on "The Top Ten Reasons to Play Junior Team Tennis, and Mike Woody on the Business of Tennis.

In addition, Genesis Health Clubs Tennis was recently featured in Tennis Industry Magazine for innovation and growing the game in a 2-page feature. Genesis was the first club in the industry to conduct a Cardio Tennis class with 175 people on the courts in heart rate monitors.

Asked about the activity, Woody replied, "It's what we do here at Genesis. We are one of the Nation's leaders in innovative programs that hit directly to growing the game of tennis. We are dedicated to acquiring, building, rehabilitating and growing tennis facilities, communities, and programs."

Woody continued, "But it's more about the people than the facilities. In order to do tennis right, you have to recruit, nurture and keep the best talent. I'm proud to say that we've been able to attract the best tennis professionals from across the globe. Our members have seen that and it's changing the industry. I can't thank each and every one of our tennis pros enough for helping make this happen."

When asked what is next for Tennis at Genesis Health Clubs, Woody seemed excited. "We'll have some big announcements coming soon. Let's just say that Tennis is growing at Genesis Health Clubs."

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 45 clubs throughout the Midwest, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

For more information, please visit www.genesishealthclubs.com.

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Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/26/2018 -- Genesis Health Clubs, owned by prominent Wichita businessman and philanthropist Rodney Steven, announced today that it is donating the swim facilities at its West Central health club in Wichita, KS for the weekend to Make-A-Wish Kansas for their Swim to a Wish fundraiser.

At the event, started in 2013 Wish Dad and Campus High School Swim Coach Kelly Kennedy, swim team members from ten schools join together to swim a 100-mile marathon relay. During its five-year run, the event has raised over $160,000 for Make-A-Wish Kansas. Funds are raised through individual and corporate donations and have been matched dollar for dollar each year by an anonymous donor.

Genesis Health Clubs will be hosting swimmers from Campus and Derby high schools. The event will begin Friday afternoon and continue throughout the weekend until the swimmers complete their 100-mile goal. Photo opportunities will be available for local media throughout the event.

About Make-A-Wish Kansas
Make-A-Wish® Kansas creates life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. We are on a quest to bring every eligible child's wish to life, because a wish is an integral part of a child's treatment journey. Research shows children who have wishes granted build the physical and emotional strength they need to fight a critical illness. Since its first wish in 1985, Make-A-Wish Kansas has granted the one true wish of more than 1,500 children with critical illnesses. As a national organization, Make-A-Wish is the world's leading children's wish-granting organization, serving children in every community in the United States and in 50 countries worldwide. Together, generous donors, supporters, staff and 33,000 volunteers across the U.S., grant a wish every 34 minutes, on average, somewhere in the country. Since 1980, Make-A-Wish has granted more than 285,000 wishes to children in the U.S. and its territories; more than 15,300 in 2016 alone.

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 45 clubs throughout the Midwest, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

For more information, please visit www.genesishealthclubs.com.

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During Susan G Komen “Dink In Pink” Pickleball Doubles Championships

Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/07/2018 -- Genesis Health Clubs today announced that the Susan G Komen "Dink in Pink" Pickleball Doubles Championship held at the West Central location of Genesis Health Clubs on Saturday, January 27th raised over $7,000 towards breast cancer research and treatment.

Participants played pickleball, a paddle sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis, on eight different courts. Over 100 men and women and over 50 doubles entries were received from Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma, resulting in 133 separate machines.

In addition, a pro/celebrity auction featuring Wichita's Matt Wright, the top USAPA Open Pro Division ranked tennis player, and Jack Oxler, USAPA national doubles champion.

Genesis Health Clubs National Tennis Director Mike Woody expressed excitement, "Pickleball is such a great way to get people active and involved. It's a great entry point for those who have never played tennis or who haven't played in a while. It's active, social and most importantly, fun."

Woody continued, "The best thing is that is was all for a good cause. We were able to help in raising over $7,000 towards breast cancer research and treatment. We couldn't be happier to support the crucial work that the Susan G Komen organization does each and every day. Genesis Health Clubs is an organization obsessively dedicated to health and wellness, so partnering with Susan G Komen for the Cure made sense on so many levels."

Asked if we'd be seeing more events like this in the future, Woody smiled, "I won't rest until the entire Wichita community works up a sweat for a good cause. See you on the court!"

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 41 clubs throughout the Midwest, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals. For more information, please visit www.genesishealthclubs.com.

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Genesis Health Clubs completes construction on Topeka Southwest Health Club, a multimillion-dollar renovation and addition to the 93,000-square-foot destination for health and fitness in Topeka, Kansas

Topeka, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/11/2018 -- Genesis Health Clubs today announced a grand opening celebration for its recently completed Topeka Southwest location. A full week of events has been announced, culminating with a grand opening celebration on Saturday, January 20th, featuring special classes, prizes, free workouts for all Topeka residents, and a free Wilson tennis racquet for the first 300 guests to tour the new club. In addition, Genesis Health Clubs will be presenting the local chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters with a free tennis camp for Bigs and Littles to enjoy this summer.

Genesis Health Clubs acquired the location, formerly owned by Maximus Fitness in 2014 and immediately began plans for remodeling. Construction formally began in early 2017 and reached completion this month. Included in the remodel is a new basketball court, expanded weight room and cardio area, towel service, a new lobby and lounge with smoothie bar, grand slam room for enhanced tennis viewing and three new outdoor tennis courts, among other major tennis enhancements.

Genesis Health Clubs Owner and President Rodney Steven II said with enthusiasm, "Our members in Topeka have been waiting for this for a long time with grace and patience. Well, that patience has now paid off, as we've brought something this community has never seen before. Genesis has a lot of great clubs, but this might be one of the greatest."

Steven continued, "When we came to Topeka a few years ago, we saw huge potential. The locker rooms needed a lot of work, the layout was a little confusing and the facility just needed some love and care. But it had a sense of community that we just fell in love with and we wanted to show our members more. They deserved a world-class facility, and now they have one."

National Tennis Director Mike Woody jumped in, "Tennis has been transformed in Topeka. Three new post tension outdoor tennis courts with outdoor lighting, resurfacing of the six indoor courts with great playability color, the very best in class indoor LED lighting… tennis has never been so easy on the eyes. It's a brand-new atmosphere with the new Grand Slam viewing area, backdrops and divider curtains. Jaws will drop!"

"Most of all, we will support these new features with a smorgasbord of activities that will be sure to get anyone interested in tennis: youth, adults, new to the game, experienced tennis veterans… it doesn't matter. It's almost too much tennis to handle!"

Woody continued, "Genesis has made a major investment in developing tennis in Topeka. We're proud to announce that we'll be overseeing tennis at the Kossover Tennis Center going forward, we'll be giving out 300 free racquets to the community and we'll be giving away a free summer camp to Big Brothers Big Sisters as part of our initiative to get kids active and loving the sport at an early age."

Steven jumped back in, "Our entire purpose at Genesis Health Clubs is to deliver results for life to our members. We're inviting the Topeka community out for a taste of that. We will not rest until Topeka is healthier, happier and having more fun."

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 44 clubs throughout the Midwest and recently Colorado, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

For more information visit:
https://www.genesishealthclubs.com/
https://www.genesishealthclubs.com/locations/topeka-southwest.html

Grand Opening Event Schedule:

Special Evening Bootcamp – 1/15 (Mon)
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Tennis for Beginners Night – 1/16 (Tue)
6:00 p.m.- Play Tennis Fast
7:00 p.m.- Cardio Tennis
8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.- Free Tennis Hit Sign up

Bring a Friend for Free Night – 1/17 (Wed)
5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.- Bring a friend to work out for free

Genesis Games – 1/18 (Thu)
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Pull up/push up/sit up/jump rope contests
Basketball Game – Members vs. Genesis Team
Fun prizes sponsored by local businesses

TGIF/VIP Party – 1/19 (Fri)
Bagels, juice and coffee all morning & special classes to be announced
5:30 p.m.- Barre
6:00 p.m.- Centergy (with glowsticks)
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.– Food, drinks, fun – TGIF party
Social – beverages and hors-d'oeuvres
Recognition of community/member leaders
Presentation of Tennis Camp program to Big Brothers Big Sisters
9:00 p.m.- After Party

Grand Opening Day – 1/20 (Sat)
8:00 a.m.- Step & Iron
8:30 a.m.- Barre
8:30 a.m.- G-cycle
9:00 a.m.- Special Bootcamp – Free to members & public
9:15 a.m.- Group Power
9:30 a.m.- Group Centergy
10:00 a.m.- Ribbon cutting ceremony
11:00 a.m.- Nutrition Seminar
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.- Lunch will be provided
1:00 p.m.- Door prize drawings

Tennis events
8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.- Cardio Tennis
9:00 a.m. to 10:3 a.m.- Drills, Thrills & Play
11:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.- Special Tennis Toast to Topeka Tennis - Everyone Invited.
12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.- Adult Play Tennis Fast - High School to Adult Players
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.- Kids Tennis Fun Day - 5-13 years old
6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.- Play Tennis Topeka Tennis Mixer - Adults Only

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Genesis Health Clubs completes construction on Ward Parkway. The project was a multimillion-dollar makeover of the luxury health club, located in south Kansas City.

Kansas City, MO -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/11/2018 -- Genesis Health Clubs has completed work on its extensive remodeling of its Ward Parkway health club, which now includes All-American Training. A fitness trend sweeping Kansas and Nebraska, All-American Training is a heart rate-based interval training class measured by high-tech heart rate monitors. In celebration of the remodeling, a grand opening celebration has been scheduled for Saturday, January 20th with a week of events and sneak previews leading up to the big day.

Acquired from 24 Hour Fitness in 2016, the Ward Parkway location has undergone extensive renovations, including the addition of brand-new luxury locker rooms, towel service, a turf/functional training area, cycle studio, new equipment, more open floor plan and a brand-new All-American Training classroom.

Genesis Health Clubs Owner/President Rodney Steven II was visibly enthusiastic, "When we came into Kansas City a year and a half ago, we came in big; we now have thirteen clubs in the greater Kansas City area. I knew from day one that Ward Parkway was the perfect one to show the community what Genesis Health Clubs is all about."

Steven continued, "I can't even believe this is the same building. Between the new lounge area, luxury locker rooms, open floor plan, new cycle studio, and above all else, All-American Training, this is a world-class health club now. We can't wait for Kansas City to really experience everything Genesis is bringing to the table."

Asked about All-American Training, Steven smiled, "All-American Training? I've been in the fitness business for decades, and I've never seen something like this. People in the industry talk a lot about gamification, and wearables are all the rage. This takes both of those ideas and combines it into a calorie-shredding workout where you can see your progress up on the screen the whole time and have a friendly competition with the person next to you."

"The best thing is that it doesn't matter if someone is an Olympic athlete or hasn't exercised in their life. The monitors measure your total effort; so long as you give it your best effort, you can be right up there on the board. Plus, the interval training is perfect at getting results quickly. I can't believe how many calories people burn in this class. Throw in energetic music and black lights and it's downright addictive."

Asked about future plans in Kansas City, Steven smiled. "We might just have some big news to share soon. Stay healthy and stay tuned!"

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 44 clubs throughout the Midwest and recently Colorado, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

For more information visit https://www.genesishealthclubs.com/.

Grand Opening Event Schedule:
All American Training Sneak Preview Week 1/15-1-19
6a and 6p classes daily
Staff & VIP special classes throughout week
Bring a friend, get 2 months free

Special Evening Bootcamp – 1/15 (Mon)
7pm-9pm

Genesis Games – 1/16 (Tue)
6:00pm-8:00pm
All American Training Speed Demos (15-minute demos throughout the evening)
Cycleathon
Fun prizes sponsored by local businesses

All-American Training Night – 1/17 (Wed)
Free Classes at 5pm, 7pm, 9pm

VIP Party – 1/18 (Thurs)
7:00pm-9:00pm
Social – Beverages & hors d'oeuvres
Recognition of community/member leaders

TGIF – 1/19 (Fri)
Bagels, juice & coffee all morning
7:00-9:00pm –TGIF party - Food, drinks, fun
9:00pm – After party

Ward Parkway Grand Opening – 1/20 (Sat)
All-American Training Sneak preview classes: 8a, 12p, 2p
7:30am – G-Cycle
8:00am – Turbo Kick
9:00am – Special Bootcamp on Turf
9:00am – Nutrition Seminar
10:00am – Yoga
10:00am – Ribbon Cutting
11am – Special Bootcamp on Turf
12-1:00pm -- Lunch will be provided
1:00pm -- Door prize drawings

AAT Grand Opening Sat 2/2
Free Classes every 2 hours –8a, 10a, 12p, 2p

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Wichitans to Burn 100,000 Calories in a Single Hour

Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/10/2018 -- Genesis Health Clubs announced today a free community event this weekend in partnership with Wichita Park & Recreation, as part of the Get Fit Wichita series. The Cardio Tennis event, to take place at the Genesis Health Clubs location at Rock Road from 9:00-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 13th, will be the largest of its kind in history with over 200 participants on eight indoor tennis courts.

Cardio Tennis is an innovative program featuring fun, fast tennis drills, coupled with heart rate monitors to provide real-time feedback on heart rates and calories burned. Guaranteed to produce fun, high fives and smiles galore, the social group fitness class has averaged close to 500 calories per participant.

National Tennis Director Mike Woody exclaimed "It's huff and puff fun! The best thing about Cardio Tennis is that it requires no experience. Seasoned tennis veterans can have fun with someone picking up a racquet for the first time. As long as you have no medical issues, and you're a healthy adult at least 18 years old, we'll have you laughing and sweating in no time flat."

Woody continued, "We're making it really easy for people to take the first step towards their New Year's resolutions for their health. All of the equipment is provided, it's free to the public and the first 200 participants even get a T-shirt. Plus, you can bring a friend! What more could you ask for?"

While the event is free to the public, limited space is available, so Genesis Health Clubs is advising all who are interested to sign up in advance, so long as space remains. Participants may sign up at https://www.genesishealthclubs.com/tennis.html.

For more information, e-mail tennis@genesishealthclubs.com or call 316-634-6111.

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 44 clubs throughout the Midwest and recently Colorado, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

For more information visit:
https://www.genesishealthclubs.com/
https://www.genesishealthclubs.com/tennis.html

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Genesis Health Clubs welcomes Lincoln Athletic Club, an 88,000 square foot cornerstone of health and fitness in Lincoln, Nebraska to the rapidly growing Genesis family of Health Clubs.

Lincoln, NE -- (ReleaseWire) -- 12/04/2017 -- Genesis Health Clubs today continued its recent explosion of growth, acquiring Lincoln Athletic Club, an 88,000 square foot facility, including multiple fitness areas, an indoor track, a collegiate sized basketball court, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, three group fitness studios, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, two racquetball courts, multiple steam rooms, a hot tub, massage therapy center, tanning rooms, meeting rooms, a kid's gym, nursery, and pro shop.

Genesis, which currently operates two health clubs in Lincoln, totaling 44 total clubs across five states, also announced the closing of its Pine Lake location. All members of Pine Lake will be granted full access to the Lincoln Athletic Club location, effective Monday, December 4.

Lincoln Athletic Club Owner, Todd Mosser expressed excitement. "I've had a wonderful career in this industry and I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to turn over my legacy to Genesis Health Clubs. They're true professionals and I know they'll take care of our members."

Genesis Health Clubs Owner and President Rodney Steven also reacted enthusiastically: "Lincoln is an important market for us and we're thrilled to be expanding in such a major way. We love the community at Pine Lake, and we're thrilled to expand their amenities. They'll now have access to swimming pools, tennis courts, an indoor track, and a spa. I could go on for hours. This facility is huge and packed with all the amenities anyone could ask for. It's really special."

Steven said, "The facility is a landmark in Lincoln and one of the nicest facilities in town already but we are excited to start construction and take it to the next level. We will turn it into a crown jewel for the community here over the coming years. I'm working on some major plans already. We have a world-class tennis club in each of our major markets, and this will be the one for Lincoln."

Asked about All-American Training, the popular heart-rate based interval training program available at both O Street and Pine Lake, Steven smiled. "We'd never consider moving without bringing All-American Training with us; we know how much our members love the concept. In fact, they're putting the finishing touches on the AAT room at Lincoln Athletic Club right now as we speak. There won't be any interruption in the class schedule and the new room looks amazing."

Steven continued, "Lincoln Athletic Club members are in for a treat, too. Not only are we bringing All-American Training, but we'll be bringing in new equipment and programming on day one and they'll still see their favorite personal trainers and staff around the club as we make the transition. Fitness in Lincoln just got a whole lot more exciting."

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 44 clubs throughout the Midwest and recently Colorado, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

For more information visit https://www.genesishealthclubs.com.

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Brand new 70,000 square foot multi-level health club to include swimming, indoor running track, basketball court, exercise studios, luxury spa, indoor tennis courts, cardio, weights and personal training.

Manhattan, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/30/2017 -- Genesis Health Clubs has announced that Nov. 29 will be the official groundbreaking and start of construction on its new Manhattan 70,000 square foot location, the company's 45th. The facility will be the largest health club in Manhattan, Kan. history, bringing an unprecedented array of fitness options to the community, all under one roof.

Genesis Health Clubs will build the brand-new fitness center on the hilltop of 2704 Allison Avenue and 0000 Fort Riley Blvd in Manhattan. The multi-million dollar health club will be one of the largest and most luxurious in the region, including a six-lane indoor pool, three-lane running track, three exercise studios, full basketball court, childcare, cardio, weights, three indoor tennis courts with a grand slam viewing lounge and bar, personal training, smoothie bar, premium locker rooms with built-in locks, granite countertops and full towel service. In addition, an upscale spa will be included, featuring massage, facials, skin care, cold water bath, therapy pools, hot tubs, steam room and dry sauna.

After an extensive bidding process, the job was awarded to Wichita, Kan. based Rock Construction.

"Manhattan is in for something special," said Rodney Steven II, Owner/President of Genesis Health Clubs, "We are so excited to bring this facility to our members and the community. Manhattan has not seen the true Genesis experience offered in our deluxe, largest clubs. That is all about to change. Manhattan is already a Genesis city, and this will take that to the next level."

Steven continued, "This has been long-awaited and it has taken longer than expected, for which we sincerely apologize. We've doubled in size since this project was announced, adding over 20 clubs since then, up to 44 clubs, and we have had at least four sites under active construction at all times. This has been a difficult site to develop, but 'Anything worthwhile is hard to get.' We cannot emphasize enough how gracious or members have been. I can't wait for them to see the new club; it will be more than worth the wait."

"The new Genesis will be a landmark in the city; I guarantee no one will miss it. Manhattan has never seen anything like this; it has everything. It will be a beautiful health club, but most of all, we will bring with it a new standard of service and luxury to the community and to our members."

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 44 clubs throughout the Midwest and recently Colorado, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

For more information, please visit www.genesishealthclubs.com.

For more information visit https://www.genesishealthclubs.com/locations/manhattan.html.

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Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/07/2017 -- Genesis Health Clubs is proud to announce a major expansion of its membership loyalty program. The redesigned G-Perks program is expanding to all 44 clubs and will provide members the ability to redeem G-Perk points for savings on top hotels, exclusive deals, name brand merchandise as well as get instant deals on events, resorts, attractions movie tickets and more. Members also receive special benefits when they purchase gift cards, rent cars or book airline flights through the members-only website. The new G-Perks program started on November 1, 2017.

G-Perk members earn points for their activities in the club, from checking in and attending events to booking personal training sessions and Facebook check-ins. In addition, members who refer friends and family that become a new member receive a $500 savings certificate on a dream vacation at four and five-star resorts in Mexico and the US. As a special gift and for a limited time, new members who sign up for automatic ACH payments will receive a $200 hotel savings certificate, available exclusively through G-Perks.

The G-Perks Enhanced program, which is available for a nominal fee, expands on these benefits with even greater savings, including the opportunity to download special offers from over 440,000 merchants in the US and Canada.

"Genesis Health Clubs has always prided itself on setting the Gold Standard in the health club industry," says Jake McCabe, Vice President of Marketing. "Wi, h the new G-Perks and G-Perks Enhanced programs, we have raised the bar again. Our members will enjoy huge savings on everything from dream vacations to dining out, all while they get in the best shape of their lives."

"We are pleased to have had the opportunity to work with Genesis and its technology partner, Perkville, on the development of the new G-Perks program," says David Gould, President of Solution One Partners, which provides the out-of-club awards and experiences for the program. "They challenged us to help them build the best loyalty program in the industry; we think the results speak for themselves."

"Perkville is looking forward to continuing its long-standing relationship with Genesis as it expands its highly successful G-Perks program," notes Sunil Saha, Founder and CEO. "Now that members can redeem their points for travel, merchandise and other benefits, the G-Perks program will be more exciting and effective than ever."

For more information, visit https://www.genesishealthclubs.com/g-perks.html.

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 44 clubs throughout the Midwest and Colorado, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

For more information, please visit http://www.genesishealthclubs.com.

About Solution One Partners
Solution One Partners develops and manages turn-key, custom-designed loyalty and incentive programs for clients in select industries. The Company's "Next Generation" rewards platform provides a wide range of awards for members and employees of such programs that increase sales, impact retention, and create more loyal customers. Solution One Partners works with a number of strategic partners, including Perkville in the health club industry.

For more information, please visit www.solutiononepartners.com.

About Perkville
Perkville is the leading customer reward platform in the health and fitness industry, serving 2,300 locations worldwide. Perkville's reward programs are custom-tailored to each club to drive retention, referrals and in-store purchases. The platform integrates with most membership systems and white labeled apps to provide a seamless experience for health club members.

For more information, visit www.perkville.com.

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Miramont Lifestyle Fitness joins Genesis Health Clubs rapidly growing family of locations

Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/02/2017 -- Miramont Lifestyle Fitness announces today the sale of all four health clubs, located in Fort Collins, Colorado, to Genesis Health Clubs based in Wichita, Kansas. This includes the three main full-service health clubs under the Miramont Lifestyle Fitness name: Miramont North, Miramont South and Miramont Central, with amenities such as indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts and a climbing gym, as well as REVE fitness, a boutique studio currently operated by Miramont Lifestyle Fitness.

Founder and owner Cliff Buchholz is pleased to have Genesis taking the reins of Miramont Lifestyle Fitness. "It's nice to be able to turn these clubs over to a like-minded individual. Between our love for fitness and entrepreneurial spirits, I know that my clubs are going to someone who shares the vision I've spent decades building. These clubs are who I am. I wouldn't have it any other way."

With this acquisition, Genesis Health Clubs expands its footprint to 44 clubs throughout Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and now Colorado.

Genesis Health Clubs owner Rodney Steven II commented, "It's such a natural fit. Miramont Lifestyle Fitness does so many great things and they are similar to our clubs in a lot of ways. Plus, we've wanted to expand into Colorado for some time. I've long admired the state's dedication to health and fitness; we're going to fit right in."

While the ownership will be new, Steven assured members they won't be seeing any sudden changes. "Often, we move in to clubs that need a lot of help and rehabilitation. In this case, we're happy to be taking the keys to exceptionally well-run clubs. This is a tremendous opportunity to learn, while striving to meet and exceed the high standards the members expect."

"Cliff is an industry icon," said Steven. "He and his team have spent over 40 years building a shining beacon of fitness in Fort Collins. He was one of the top 20 tennis players in the country and he was one of the founders of the Lipton Open. What a legend. We are proud and humbled to have the opportunity to work hard to continue his legacy."

When asked about future plans in Colorado, Steven grinned. "We'll see what the future holds. Right now, I'm just focused on running these clubs right. Of course, I won't mind getting some workouts in these beautiful facilities while soaking in the mountain views in the meantime."

For more information visit genesishealthclubs.com.

About Genesis Health Clubs
As its name implies, Genesis Health Clubs is a place for new beginnings. Members enjoy state-of-the-art equipment, group fitness programs and customized personal training programs. Members receive professional health and fitness coaching from certified staff grounded in expertise and intensive training. Facilities feature racquetball and basketball courts, tennis courts, indoor running tracks, swimming pools, whirlpools and dry saunas. The clubs offer childcare at most locations.

Genesis has 44 clubs in Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Nebraska and Colorado. The new Miramont locations include North, South and Central branches, as well as the Reve Fitness boutique studio, all located in Fort Collins, CO.

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St. Joseph, MO -- (ReleaseWire) -- 09/15/2017 -- Genesis Health Clubs announced today a massive grand opening celebration of the completion of construction of its multimillion-dollar luxury St. Joseph gym.

The grand opening, on Saturday, September 23rd, will see Genesis Health Clubs giving free tennis rackets to the city of St. Joseph. Any guests or members that bring a friend to tour the club that day will receive a free tennis racket, courtesy of Genesis Health Clubs. The rackets will be available to the first 300 members and guests, but Genesis will have an unspecified number of rain checks on hand, as supplies are expected to go fast.

The celebration will be preceded by a week of special classes, events and prizes, anchored by the debut of a free six-week tennis program gifted to Big Brothers Big Sisters of St. Joseph on behalf of the St. Joseph Tennis and Swim Academy and Genesis Health Clubs.

All St. Joseph area Bigs and Littles will be able to participate in the program and members and guests will be able to sign up to sponsor one of the many kids waiting for their match. A dedication ceremony will be held at 11 a.m. the day of the grand opening to celebrate the launch of the program.

Genesis National Tennis Director Mike Woody, expressed huge enthusiasm, commenting, "We love tennis and we want to spread it to the community of St. Joseph and turn it into the tennis capital of Missouri. That all starts with by giving free tennis rackets away to the community and creating engaging programs. Once you have that, there's really no excuse; it's time to have some fun!"

Woody continued: "Of course the next step in making St. Joseph a tennis leader is to introduce it to the next generation, and our partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters is the perfect way to do that. These kids are looking for guidance, mentorship and fun and we could not be happier to help bring it to them. Some of these kids would have never had the chance and now they'll learn a love of the game that will keep them active and striving towards their goals for the rest of their lives."

The immense St. Joseph facility now features cardio and strength training equipment, indoor running track, swimming pool, personal training, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, lounge area, towel service and a full smoothie bar. In addition, there are new dedicated studios for cycling, yoga and a variety of group exercise classes.

To see the full week-long slate of events and RSVP to make sure you get your free tennis racket, visit https://www.genesishealthclubs.com/st-joseph-grand-opening.html.

For more information, visit https://www.genesishealthclubs.com/locations/st-joseph.html.

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Wednesday, September 20 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. will be a special VIP dedication ceremony for the founding members of the club, the St. Joseph Tennis and Swim board and community leaders. City officials, business, the media and community leaders will be invited.

In addition, Big Brothers Big Sisters will be present to receive their exclusive six-week tennis program, courtesy of the St. Joseph Tennis and Swim Foundation and Genesis Health Clubs.

A ceremonial "first serve" with hundreds of tennis balls served at once will culminate this night of fun and who's who in the St. Joseph community.

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes in innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded fitness experience in their 41 clubs throughout the Midwest, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class personal training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow and add new services and locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

For more information, please visit http://www.genesishealthclubs.com.

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St. Joseph, MO -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/18/2017 -- Genesis Health Clubs announced today the full completion of its long-awaited, multi-million dollar St. Joseph health gym.

The immense St. Joseph facility now features cardio and strength training equipment, indoor running track, swimming pool, personal training, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, lounge area, towel service and a full smoothie bar. In addition, there are new dedicated studios for cycling, yoga and a variety of group exercise classes.

In addition, today the City Council of St. Joseph issued a full permanent certificate of occupancy, marking the official completion of the long-awaited construction project.

When asked about the endeavor, Rodney Steven II, Genesis Health Clubs Owner and President, sounded relieved and exhilarated. "Anything worthwhile is hard to get! With that being said, this has been the toughest construction project I have ever been involved in. We took a small, aging facility and built a brand-new, multimillion dollar luxury health club next to it, then connected the two, creating the greatest fitness facility ever seen in the city of St. Joseph."

Steven continued, "The St. Joseph community has been begging for something like this for years and we could not be happier to be the ones to bring it here. Ultimately, the people of St. Joseph are going to get into better shape, have a better quality of life and live longer. Who wouldn't get excited about that?"

Though the project saw unexpected delays and several roadblocks, Steven seemed appreciative and optimistic. "This was difficult, end of story. But we couldn't be happier to work with the good folks representing the city of St. Joseph. At the end of the day, they want the exact same thing that we do—to serve the people of St. Joseph and improve their quality of life. We're going to do some great things together for the community in the years to come."

To celebrate the completion of construction, Genesis Health Clubs will soon be announcing an extensive slate of free community events and Grand Opening ceremony. In the interim, complimentary seven-day passes will be available to all St. Joseph residents at https://www.genesishealthclubs.com/free-pass.html

For more information, visit https://www.genesishealthclubs.com/locations/st-joseph.html

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes in innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded fitness experience in their 41 clubs throughout the Midwest, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class personal training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow and add new services and locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals. For more information, please visit www.genesishealthclubs.com.

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Omaha, NE -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/09/2017 -- Genesis Health Clubs announced plans to add All-American Training, its popular heart-rate interval training program to its Cass Street Health Club in Omaha, NE, with a Grand Opening planned for Saturday, September 9th.

All-American Training is an interval training program that features personalized, wearable heart-rate monitors to measure energy expenditure. Participants rotate between three stations consisting of treadmills, rowers and bodyweight exercises, alternating intensity to spike their heart-rate and ignite a caloric-afterburn effect. This can result in 600-1,000 calories burned in a single one-hour class.

Rodney Steven II, Genesis Health Clubs Owner and President, explained: "Our Omaha members have been asking for something like this for a long time, and we're thrilled to bring it to them. Everyone is so interested in using technology to track their progress in fitness right now and All-American Training does that in a big way."

Steven continued: "Genesis has had All-American Training in Wichita and Lincoln for a short while, and it has been crazy how successful it has been. Now it is Omaha's turn. People get so competitive with their info up on the screen when they can see just how many calories they're burning. Omaha is going to love this."

To celebrate the launch of All-American Training in Omaha, Genesis Health Clubs will be offering two months of the program for free to all new members. Free seven-day passes are available for non-members at https://www.genesishealthclubs.com/free-pass.html.

For more information, visit https://www.genesishealthclubs.com/locations/cass.html.

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 41 clubs throughout the Midwest, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

For more information, please visit www.genesishealthclubs.com.

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Wichita, KS -- (ReleaseWire) -- 08/03/2017 -- Fitness 2000 announced today that it will sell all its assets to Genesis Health Clubs, effective immediately. Located at 1046 S. Oliver St. in Wichita, KS and open since 1996, Fitness 2000 was a 22,000 square foot facility, featuring cardio and weight loss equipment and many more amenities.

Fitness 2000 owner, Mohsen Etezazi, indicated that the time is right. "We've had a great run, but for personal reasons, it's time to move on. Fortunately, we've worked out an arrangement with Genesis Health Clubs, so our members will now have access to a lot of nearby options for their daily workouts."

Genesis Health Clubs, with 41 locations across the Midwest, will acquire all assets of Fitness 2000 and offer members immediate upgrade to Gold-Level Genesis Membership, which includes four Wichita locations: East Central, The Wichita Ice Center, West 13th and West Central.

Genesis Health Clubs Owner, Rodney Steven II, commented, "I've known Moe for a long time. He's been a great advocate for the health club industry, which I always admired, but also a friend. We're excited to be able to immediately upgrade all of his members to Gold-Level Memberships at Genesis, which will give them access to dozens of our clubs across Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Oklahoma. We can't wait to welcome them to the Genesis family."

Genesis plans to operate the Fitness 2000 facility through Friday, August 4th, though members will gain immediate access to all Gold-Level Genesis Health Clubs facilities. Fitness 2000 members can find more information in the news section of the Genesis Health Clubs website.

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 41 clubs throughout the Midwest, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

For more information, please visit www.genesishealthclubs.com.

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Lincoln, NE -- (ReleaseWire) -- 07/26/2017 -- Genesis Health Clubs announced plans to add All-American Training, its popular heart rate interval training program to its O Street Health Club in Lincoln, Nebraska, with a Grand Opening slated for Saturday, August 19th.

All-American Training is an interval training program that features personalized, wearable heart-rate monitors to measure energy expenditure. Participants rotate between three stations consisting of treadmills, rowers or exercise bikes and bodyweight exercises, alternating intensity to spike their heart rate and ignite a caloric afterburn effect. This can result in 600-1,000 calories burned in a single one-hour class.

Joe Oxler, District Manager for Lincoln, explained, "We've had All-American Training at our Pine Lake club for a few months, and people absolutely love it. Wearable fitness technology is one of the biggest trends in the industry right now and people love integrating and tracking their exercise in such a high-tech way."

Oxler continued, "It's a challenging workout, but the best part is that each person decides how to push themselves. Since everything is measured by perceived exertion, a completely sedentary person can compete with a seasoned marathon runner in this class, just by pushing themselves a little harder. Plus, interval training really works. I've lost quite a few pounds since I've been taking this class, and our members have, too."

To celebrate the launch of All-American Training at O Street, Genesis Health Clubs will be launching a six week weight loss transformation program, free to the community, with free classes for everyone and prizes for the winners. Oxler expressed his excitement: "It may seem risky to let people try this for free for six weeks, but I've seen the results this program offers and I know how addictive it is. We're going to achieve our company mission and help change lives with this program."

For more information, visit https://www.genesishealthclubs.com/locations/o-street.html.

About Genesis Health Clubs
Genesis Health Clubs believes innovating, educating and helping people look and feel better than they ever have before. By providing the most well-rounded gym experience in their 41 clubs throughout the Midwest, Genesis delivers premium amenities, a variety of classes and world-class training to its members. Genesis Health Clubs will continue to grow, change, innovate, add new services and even new locations to give their members what they need to achieve their goals.

For more information, please visit www.genesishealthclubs.com.

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