Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Friday, February 7th, 2025
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2024 Strategic Plan
Posted: February 4, 2025 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) unveils its 2024 Strategic Plan, a forward-thinking blueprint designed to elevate the global strength and conditioning profession. This roadmap reflects the NSCA’s commitment to driving progress through education, promotion and community, while facilitating the highest levels of evidence-based practice. Read More...
BODYBAR Pilates Experiences a Year of Extraordinary Growth and Innovation
Posted: February 3, 2025 in Suppliers
FORT WORTH, TX - BODYBAR Pilates, a leader in modern Pilates studios, is celebrating a phenomenal year of growth and industry recognition, solidifying its position as a top-tier investment opportunity in the fitness and franchising industries. Growing by a remarkable 88% year-over-year, BODYBAR experienced a transformative year, laying the groundwork for a tremendously successful 2025. Read More...
Myzone Assembles Industry-leading International Advisory Group
Posted: January 29, 2025 in Suppliers
U.K. - Jay Worthy, Global CEO at Myzone, a leading heart rate monitoring fitness wearable brand, has established an industry-leading advisory group to provide the business with strategic insights on the trends and behaviors driving the global health and fitness industry and the evolving landscape for wearables. Read More...
Greg Lawlor Named President of Johnson Health Tech Canada
Posted: January 29, 2025 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Johnson Health Tech (JHT) has named Greg Lawlor as President of Johnson Health Tech Canada. Lawlor, who has been with the organization since its inception in 2015, was previously the Vice President of Business Development, overseeing revenue growth in both the commercial and retail segments. Read More...
Ecore Relaunches Athletic Brand, Expanding Presence in Outdoor Sports Market
Posted: January 29, 2025 in Other News, Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - On the heels of its recent corporate rebrand, Ecore, a leader in the rubber circularity economy and the high-performance flooring market, reintroduces the Ecore Athletic brand. Continuing Ecore’s 150-year legacy of innovation, Ecore Athletic aims to empower human performance with durable indoor and outdoor athletic surfaces that offer exceptional acoustics, safety and ergonomics. Read More...
Myzone Assembles Stellar Leadership Team to Drive Growth
Posted: January 22, 2025 in Suppliers
U.K. - Myzone has announced three significant appointments to its global leadership team to drive product development and business growth. Jennie So joins the business as Chief Product Officer, Kyle Millroy joins as Senior Vice President of Global Sales and Craig Artley has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Named a 2024 Winner of Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation
Posted: January 22, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has been recognized as a 2024 Winner of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, an honor celebrating organizations with outstanding employment practices and a strong commitment to their employees' wellbeing. Read More...
Concept2 Announces Global Partnership with Battle Cancer Fitness Events
Posted: January 22, 2025 in Suppliers
MORRISVILLE, VT - Concept2 announces its global partnership with Battle Cancer as its exclusive event equipment sponsor with the RowErg, SkiErg and BikeErg. Concept2 is proud to support Battle Cancer in its mission to unite people through fitness and raise awareness for cancer research. As a company that values strength, resilience and community, Concept2 shares Battle Cancer’s vision of using exercise as a powerful tool for both physical recovery and emotional empowerment. Read More...
Peloton Apparel Expands Offerings to U.S. Retailers
Posted: January 17, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - As part of our Peloton Apparel strategy, the company recently began collaborating with select U.S. retailers to offer more places for consumers to purchase Peloton clothing and accessories. Starting today, the company is launching an assortment of items on Target.com, one of the largest U.S. retailers. Read More...
ACSM’s Moving Through Cancer Recognized by White House
Posted: January 16, 2025 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM’s Moving Through Cancer Program, part of the Exercise is Medicine initiative, has been recognized by the White House Cancer Moonshot initiative for its notable work mapping exercise oncology program availability in the U.S., identifying disparities and publishing clinical guidelines recommending exercise to improve symptoms and treatment outcomes for people living with cancer. Read More...
ClassPass Partners with D1 Training to Bring World-Class Athletic-Based Training to Members
Posted: January 15, 2025 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - ClassPass, a leading fitness and wellness membership offering access to thousands of studios, gyms and spas globally, announces a dynamic partnership with D1 Training, the national fitness training facility specializing in sports science-backed, high-performance workouts. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Partners with Coursera to Offer Foundational Course for Aspiring Personal Trainers
Posted: January 13, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE), a global leader in health and fitness education and certification, has partnered with Coursera, one of the largest online learning platforms, to present the “Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Certificate.” Read More...
Daxko Acquires Applications Research to Deepen Commitment to Jewish Community Centers
Posted: January 8, 2025 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a global leader in health, wellness and nonprofit technology, announces the acquisition of Applications Research and its flagship product, QuattroC, a trusted platform for Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) and YMCAs. Read More...
Daxko Acquires ShapeNet to Strengthen Support for Fitness Businesses
Posted: January 7, 2025 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a global leader in health, wellness and fitness technology, announces the acquisition of ShapeNet, a provider of management software for fitness businesses. This acquisition reflects Daxko’s continued investment in supporting the unique needs of fitness centers, wellness facilities and personal training businesses. Read More...
Zumba Wants Members to Ignore Resolution Pollution With “Say It. Believe It.” Campaign
Posted: January 7, 2025 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - Zumba, the global dance-fitness phenomenon, is kicking off the New Year with a bold campaign that's redefining the fitness conversation. The "Say It. Believe It." campaign is anchored with the song "Sexy and I Know It" and naturally features LMFAO frontman and chart-topping artist Redfoo, inspiring people to embrace their inner confidence and sexiness, however they define it. Read More...
ACE and the Mental Wellbeing Association Introduce a New Certification Focused on Mental Well-Being
Posted: January 6, 2025 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Mental Wellbeing Association, an initiative of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation, announce the launch of the Mental Well-Being Certification. This first-of-its-kind program focuses on mental health and well-being through established self-care practices in exercise, nutrition, mindfulness and social connection. Read More...
ABC Fitness and Sunnyside Partner to Support Coaches in Dry-ish January Programs, Promoting Alcohol Moderation for Better Health
Posted: December 20, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness, a global leader in fitness technology solutions, announces an exciting partnership between its coach and trainer app, ABC Trainerize, and Sunnyside, a leading app for mindful drinking. This collaboration empowers fitness coaches and personal trainers with tools to support clients participating in Dry-ish January initiatives, spreading awareness about the health benefits of reducing alcohol consumption and providing resources to foster long-term wellness. Read More...
ABC Fitness Partners with Xtreme Fitness Gyms, the Fastest Growing Fitness Franchise in Poland
Posted: December 17, 2024 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness, a global leader in fitness technology solutions, announces a strategic partnership with Xtreme Fitness Gyms, the fastest growing fitness franchise in Poland. By adopting ABC Fitness’ membership management platform, ABC Glofox, Xtreme Fitness Gyms is set to accelerate its dynamic expansion, utilizing best-in-class solutions to boost operational efficiency and support its ambitious growth trajectory, both domestically and internationally. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients
Posted: December 13, 2024 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The NSCA Foundation announces the recipients of its 2024 Scholarships. This year, NSCA received an overwhelming 380 applications from its Member community, reflecting a growing interest and commitment to careers in strength and conditioning. Over $60,000 and additional expenses will be awarded to 36 exceptional students to support their pursuits of academic excellence and career advancement. Read More...
Tom Davies Appointed as Global Marketing Director for MYZONE
Posted: December 13, 2024 in Suppliers
U.K. - Myzone, a leading wearable fitness technology brand, has appointed Tom Davies as its new Global Marketing Director. Davies brings a wealth of experience from the fitness and marketing sectors, having served as Director of Marketing for U.K. and Ireland at Anytime Fitness for nearly three years, where he led a team of eight. Prior to this, Davies worked as Sales and Marketing Director at Parkwood Leisure. Read More...