Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Tuesday, March 19th, 2024
ClassPass Expands Inventory and Begins Testing Food & Beverage Offerings
Posted: March 12, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - ClassPass, a leading fitness and wellness membership, announces the launch of food and beverage offerings onto the roster of experiences bookable through ClassPass. This exciting addition marks a significant milestone in ClassPass' mission to encourage people to live inspired lives every day by seamlessly connecting them to soul-nurturing experiences. Read More...
Therabody Expands Investment in Science with $10 Million Research Pledge, Scientific Partnerships and Official Scientific Advisory Board
Posted: March 12, 2024 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - Therabody, a leader in wellness technology, announces the investment of more than $10M to fund initiatives that will continue to drive innovation and the scientific validation of their products. The company also announced the formalization of their Scientific Advisory Board, and significantly, a partnership with the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the global research leader in the field of exercise, physical fitness and sports medicine. Read More...
Merrithew Commemorates 35 Years of Evolving Mindful Movement
Posted: March 7, 2024 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - This year, Merrithew, Leaders in Mindful Movement, proudly celebrates its 35th anniversary. Beginning as a studio in Toronto, Merrithew has grown into a globally recognized brand, known for its excellence in mind-body education and equipment. Today, the company has trained over 80,000 students across more than 135 countries. Read More...
ACE Expands Partnership with Precision Nutrition to Launch Vital AI Education to Health and Exercise Professionals
Posted: March 7, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - In a dynamic era where technology continues to revolutionize the health and fitness industry, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) is proud to expand its partnership with Precision Nutrition to launch the AI Bootcamp for Coaches. This first-of-its-kind, on-demand course is designed to equip health and exercise professionals with the essential skills to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools effectively into their professional business and practice. Read More...
ABC Fitness Launches #ABCFit40 Campaign Celebrating 40 Million Members and 40 Years in the Fitness Technology Industry
Posted: March 6, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness, a key tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, introduces #ABCFit40, an interactive campaign celebrating the company’s 40 years of business. Today, the company is impacting 40 million lives in over 100 countries by supporting people on their fitness and wellbeing journeys whether they are working out in gyms or studios, or tracking healthy habits with their personal training. Read More...
Myzone’s Unique Heart Rate Training Ecosystem Now Available Through Apple and Android Smart Watches
Posted: March 6, 2024 in Suppliers
U.K. - Myzone has announced the launch of MZ-Open, an access function that enables Myzone gym users to experience all the benefits of Myzone’s world renowned heart rate training biome through their pre-owned Apple or Android smart watch. Read More...
Life Fitness Delivers on the Future of Fitness, Debuting State-of-the-Art Cardio Line with Next-Gen Biomechanics, Symbio, at IHRSA 2024
Posted: March 5, 2024 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, will unveil a new generation of cardio, strength training, and digital product innovations at the 2024 IHRSA Convention & Trade Show. Life Fitness' latest innovations builds on the company's 55-year legacy as a cornerstone in gyms and fitness facilities around the world. Notably, the first-of-its-kind ultra-premium cardio line, Symbio, will debut at IHRSA 2024, following the company's announcement of the four-machine collection in November 2023. Read More...
Club Automation Introduces Innovative Member Experiences and New Technology at IHRSA 2024
Posted: March 5, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Club Automation, a leader in management solutions for member-based businesses like health clubs, athletic clubs and racquet sport fitness clubs, will showcase its latest advancements at the upcoming IHRSA 2024 conference in Los Angeles, California. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Debuts Additional Booth, New Equipment and Applicable Education at IHRSA 2024
Posted: March 4, 2024 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness returns to the IHRSA Convention & Tradeshow to highlight new offerings, present research-backed education and celebrate IHRSA’s pivotal change. Show attendees and members of the media are invited to meet with Matrix (Booths 1400 and 1200) at IHRSA 2024, March 6 - 8 in Los Angeles, California at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Read More...
ABC Fitness Pushes the Fitness Technology Industry Forward with Innovations Revealed at IHRSA 2024
Posted: March 4, 2024 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, is proud to showcase the next steps in the company’s comprehensive and integrated platforms at IHRSA 2024, the fitness industry’s largest trade show and conference. ABC Fitness continues to invest in innovation across the portfolio and will be demonstrating their collective power with a focus on increased personalization for members, insights that support growth and data-driven decisions, and automations that allow for more efficiency and member-empowerment. Read More...
Precor Partners with Glutebuilder to Revolutionize Glute Training with New Product Line
Posted: March 4, 2024 in Suppliers
WOODINVILLE, WA - Precor, trusted fitness solution provider to more than 14,000 global facilities, announces its exclusive partnership with Glutebuilder, a trailblazer in innovative and biomechanically focused designs, to introduce an all-new line of patent-pending glute training products. The unveiling of these revolutionary products is scheduled to take place at the IHRSA show in March in Los Angeles, California. Read More...
TRX Breaks the Guinness World Records Title for Largest Suspension Training Class
Posted: February 29, 2024 in Suppliers
DELRAY BEACH, FL and ATHENS, GREECE - TRX, a global leader in functional training products and world-class training content, celebrated its 20-year anniversary by attempting and breaking the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for largest suspension training class. 422 people participated in the record-breaking showcase taking place during TRX's global training summit in Athens, Greece, hosted in partnership with Greece's premier fitness group ALTERLIFE. Read More...
Power Wellness Welcomes Max Hanner as Chief Revenue Officer
Posted: February 28, 2024 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - Power Wellness, a leading institutional fitness management and consulting company, announces the appointment of Max Hanner as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Max brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the executive team. Max officially assumed his role on February 26, 2024. Read More...
Vision Fitness to Launch Commercial Line Expansion; Chris Torggler Appointed General Manager of Vision Commercial Fitness
Posted: February 27, 2024 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Vision Fitness, a provider of durable and intuitive fitness equipment, is set to launch a full-commercial line of strength equipment at the IHRSA tradeshow in Los Angeles. This line, designed for value-conscious health clubs, hotels and other vertical channels, joins the existing cardio offering which includes a full-commercial warranty. Read More...
Precor Launches New Functional Strength Training Line Powered by BeaverFit
Posted: February 26, 2024 in Suppliers
WOODINVILLE, WA - Precor, trusted fitness solution provider to more than 14,000 global facilities, has selected BeaverFit, the world’s largest supplier of fitness equipment to U.S. and NATO militaries, to design and manufacture their new functional training line. Read More...
Echelon Fitness Debuts Expansive New Commercial Catalog, Studio Software + Connected Equipment
Posted: February 26, 2024 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Echelon, a global fitness, wellness and sports leader, is rolling out a full suite of next level connected fitness experiences geared towards the commercial marketplace building on the brand’s already successful consumer and commercial portfolio. Echelon will spotlight the impressive lineup at IHRSA’s 2024 Show. Read More...
ABC Trainerize Partners with WRKOUT to Empower Personal Trainers to Monetize Product Recommendations
Posted: February 23, 2024 in Suppliers
VANCOUVER, B.C. - ABC Fitness, a key tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, announces the launch of TZ Storefront, a new partnership between ABC Trainerize and WRKOUT that empowers coaches and fitness professionals to support their clients’ wellness goals while launching a passive income stream through product recommendations. Read More...
ACSM Announces 2024 Certified Professional of the Year
Posted: February 23, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Brian Cleven, M.S., ACSM-CEP, LAT has been named the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Certified Professional of the Year of the Year for 2024. Cleven received the award during the 2024 IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago, Illinois. Read More...
Freemotion Fitness and Aktiv Solutions Forge a Transformative Strategic Alliance
Posted: February 21, 2024 in Suppliers
LOGAN, UT and SANTA MONICA, CA - Freemotion Fitness, renowned for its cutting-edge fitness equipment, and Aktiv Solutions, a leading expert in functional fitness facility supply and design, have entered into a strategic partnership. The multifaceted alliance underscores the two companies’ shared commitment to innovation and market expansion. Read More...
Zumba Obsession Reaches New Heights with the Launch of its First-Ever Consumer App
Posted: February 16, 2024 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - Zumba, a global leader in dance fitness, announces the highly-anticipated launch of their very first consumer app. The Zumba App is a one-stop solution for fitness enthusiasts to engage with the dynamic and fun-filled world of Zumba Fitness. Read More...