Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Saturday, July 27th, 2024
Integrity Square’s Summer 2024 FDNY Treadmill Drive
Posted: July 22, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Once again, Integrity Square is proud to announce a new initiative in our ongoing support to help the FDNY in all 5 boroughs. 67 Engine & Ladder companies are desperately in need of high quality consumer or commercial treadmills! If you have one (or a few) that you're able to donate, complete the form in this news article, and the FDNY will reach out to confirm their interest and coordinate pick up. Read More...
ACSM Names Incoming Editor-in-Chief of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal
Posted: July 22, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announces that Paul M. Gallo, Ed.D., FACSM, ACSM-CEP, ACSM-EP, ACSM-GEI, EIM, has been selected as the next editor-in-chief (EIC) of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal (HFJ). Dr. Gallo was selected through a rigorous application and interview search process from among a pool of talented and qualified candidates. Read More...
SilverSneakers Names 2024 Member of the Year, Celebrating Unwavering Dedication to Health, Fitness and Community
Posted: July 22, 2024 in Suppliers
CHANDLER, AZ - With a legacy of inspiring countless lives through fitness and friendship, SilverSneakers, the nation's leading fitness program designed for older adults, is honoring Grayling Brown of Lutcher, Louisiana, as the recipient of its prestigious 20th annual Member of the Year award. Read More...
USTA Awards More Than $100,000 in Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grants
Posted: July 19, 2024 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The USTA announces that it is awarding more than $100,000 in USTA Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grants to 56 local organizations that promote and develop the growth of wheelchair tennis and use the sport to help build stronger, healthier communities nationwide. Read More...
Myzone Launches Global Challenge Embracing Olympic Spirit
Posted: July 18, 2024 in Suppliers
PARIS - With just one week to go until Olympic Games Paris 2024, Myzone announces the launch of its first Olympics-themed challenge aimed at inspiring fitness club members around the world to reach new heights of achievement. Running from Friday 26th July to Sunday 8th September, the challenge coincides with the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Integrates with Upace to Enhance Workout Tracking and Training Guidance
Posted: July 17, 2024 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world's fastest-growing commercial fitness brands, announces a new integration with Upace, a leading member experience and reservations platform. This integration establishes a seamless connection between Matrix connected consoles and the Upace platform, allowing both Matrix and Upace customers to offer a unified workout tracking solution. Read More...
Daxko Launches Customer Advisory Board to Empower YMCA Movement
Posted: July 17, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces the launch of the new Daxko YMCA Customer Advisory Board. The Board, comprised of 19 esteemed YMCA leaders and Y–USA representatives, began its journey in April with a commitment to fostering collaboration and innovation within the YMCA movement. Read More...
New Position Paper from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Council on Exercise Details Impact of Exercise and Nutrition on American Adults
Posted: July 17, 2024 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) and the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has released a joint position paper stating that nutrition and physical activity interventions delivered by qualified nutrition and exercise practitioners can decrease risk of cardiovascular diseases and improve lifestyle behaviors among adults. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Announces John Lally as Newly Appointed Chair of its Board of Directors
Posted: July 16, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the appointment of John Lally as the new Chair of its Board of Directors. Lally, who currently serves as the Executive Director and Head of Global Commercial Technology at Vertex Pharmaceuticals, brings a wealth of experience and a forward-thinking vision for the future of health and fitness. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2024 Election Results
Posted: July 12, 2024 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the results of its 2024 Elections, as selected by NSCA Members. These chosen individuals, nominated for their dedication and contributions to the NSCA and professional community, will help shape our future and further our mission to advance strength and conditioning research and education. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Awarded Contract with OMNIA Partners
Posted: July 10, 2024 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world's fastest-growing commercial fitness brands, announces a new 3-year agreement with OMNIA Partners, the largest public and private group purchasing organization in the United States. Matrix Fitness will provide an innovative suite of premium commercial fitness equipment to members of OMNIA Partners' Public and Nonprofit Sectors. Read More...
Mindbody Launches Tailored Insurance for the Fitness and Wellness Industry
Posted: July 10, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, announces the launch of Mindbody Insurance, a specialized insurance program designed specifically for Mindbody customers providing comprehensive coverage, support and the most competitive prices reflective of business's actual risk for entrepreneurs and professionals in the fitness and wellness industry. Read More...
Congressional Physical Activity Challenge and Fly-In Celebrates Advocacy Success
Posted: July 10, 2024 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The fourth annual bipartisan Congressional Physical Activity Challenge, where the fitness industry encouraged Members of Congress to promote the benefits of being physically active by taking part in an effort driven challenge has been heralded as a resounding success. Last year’s winning team, led by Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), triumphed over their rivals again this year, securing top numbers in two categories. Read More...
ACSM Foundation Announces New $100K Research Award Partner, Grant Winners
Posted: July 10, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Foundation continued its longstanding tradition of funding scientific research and recognizing young investigators by announcing its 2024 grant and award winners at the ACSM Annual Meeting in Boston. In addition, the ACSM Foundation also announced the DeLuca Foundation as its newest award partner. Read More...
Precor Announces Etenon Fitness as New Distribution Partner in Iberia
Posted: July 5, 2024 in Suppliers
WOODINVILLE, WA - Precor and Etenon Fitness have entered a strategic business partnership to expand Precor’s presence across all customer segments in the region. The partnership is effective from July 1, 2024. In this new relationship, Etenon will directly represent Precor in Iberia, with responsibility for sales, marketing, installation, service and warehousing. Read More...
Cedric X. Bryant Reveals His Focus for American Council on Exercise as He Steps into CEO Role on July 1
Posted: July 1, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - With more than three decades in the health and fitness industry, Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., FACSM, assumes his new role as Chief Executive Officer of the American Council on Exercise (ACE). His focus will include science-backed education to support health and exercise professionals, utilizing emerging fitness technology, championing inclusivity and diversity, and sharing quality information to help all people develop long-term healthy habits and keep people moving. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2024 Career and Service Awards
Posted: June 28, 2024 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the recipients of the organization’s 2024 Career and Service Awards. Given annually, the distinguished Career Awards honor individuals who have made significant contributions to the strength and conditioning community throughout their careers. Additionally, the Service Awards recognize those who have provided exceptional dedication and support to the NSCA’s journals or State and Provincial Director Program. Read More...
Steve Kappes Named USPTA San Diego Executive Director
Posted: June 28, 2024 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. announces the appointment of Steve Kappes as the new USPTA San Diego Executive Director. Steve is a USPTA Professional and 19-year USPTA member who served on the USPTA San Diego Division board for 15 years. He is deeply involved in the San Diego tennis community, having coached youth and adult recreational players at multiple sites and served on the boards of Youth Tennis San Diego, the San Diego District Tennis Association and the Southern California Tennis Association. Read More...
ACSM and Technogym Renew Long-Standing Partnership
Posted: June 26, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the largest, most respected sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world, and Technogym, a world-leading company in equipment and digital technologies for fitness, health and sport, announce they will continue and enhance their collaboration with ACSM’s global health initiative Exercise is Medicine (EIM). Read More...
USTA Announces First-Ever Racquet Sports Management Apprenticeship Program
Posted: June 26, 2024 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The USTA announces the first-ever Racquet Sports Management Apprenticeship (RSMA) program, which will be launched in January 2025 at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida. The two-year apprenticeship is designed to cultivate up-and-coming tennis coaches aspiring to excel in racquet sports management. Unlike the Professional Tennis Management (PTM) and USTA Fellowship programs, which focus on entering the industry, the RSMA program prepares participants to oversee and lead racquet sports facilities. Read More...
