Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Saturday, December 2nd, 2023
SportsArt to Launch Campus Challenge Sweepstakes to Inspire a New Sustainability Movement on College Campuses Nationwide
Posted: November 22, 2023 in Suppliers
SEATTLE, WA - SportsArt, a leader in sustainable fitness and green solutions for over 40 years, is inspiring the next generation of eco-leaders to create a more sustainable planet with its Campus Challenge sweepstakes that will provide one lucky, grand prize-winning campus recreation center with SportsArt ECO-POWR energy-generating cardio equipment valued at over $70,000. The nationwide sweepstakes, designed to bring awareness to sustainable living, urges college students to “accept the challenge” to live more sustainably in order to better our shared world. Read More...
2023 ALS TDI Summit Highlights Collaboration and Progress in ALS Research
Posted: November 22, 2023 in Suppliers
CAMBRIDGE, MA - ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) scientists and guest presenters from across the ALS space gathered at the ALS TDI Summit in Boston, Massachusetts, to provide the community with updates on research from the past year. They were joined by an audience from across the ALS community, including people with ALS, families, advocates, researchers, pharmaceutical industry professionals and many more who streamed the event online Here is a recap of what was shared at this year’s ALS TDI Summit... Read More...
Mindbody Announces Product Improvements and “Zero-Cost Software” Potential with Mindbody Marketplace
Posted: November 20, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, announces a series of significant product improvements to better support the tens of thousands of fitness, beauty and wellness businesses it serves. Notably, the company aims to be a "zero-cost software" for all customers by driving revenue to its customers through the Mindbody Marketplace, with the potential to offset the cost of its product completely. Read More...
ABC Fitness Earns Triple Recognition from Newsweek as One of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023
Posted: November 16, 2023 in Suppliers
FRISCO, TX - ABC Fitness, a leading provider of fitness technology and services, announces it has been named America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023, America's Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters, and America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023 by Newsweek, a premier global news magazine. This triple recognition underscores ABC Fitness's unwavering commitment to creating a workplace that fosters innovation, inclusivity and growth, catering to team members across various career stages and life circumstances. Read More...
Mike Wilson Joins Peloton as New Canadian General Manager
Posted: November 15, 2023 in Suppliers
CANADA - Peloton announces the appointment of Mike Wilson to the position of General Manager of Canada. Wilson will lead the development and execution of Peloton’s strategy in Canada, including operations, sales and piloting new go-to-market growth strategies in the market. He brings more than 20 years of sales, brand management, integrated marketing and digital experience to Peloton. Read More...
ACE Launches Career Starter Course to Bridge Fitness Industry Skills Gap
Posted: November 15, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the Intro to Personal Training: A Career Starter Course, a comprehensive online and self-paced certificate program that addresses health and fitness industry staffing concerns around hiring qualified employees. The program features exercise science fundamentals and hands-on experience to kickstart new staff training, so employees are job-ready in under two weeks. Read More...
National Academy of Sports Medicine Introduces NASM One, the Future of Fitness Career Advancement
Posted: November 15, 2023 in Suppliers
GILBERT, AZ - National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a global leader in fitness and wellness training, announces the launch of NASM One, an innovative membership program designed to help fitness professionals elevate their career through exclusive discounts, education resources and networking opportunities. Read More...
Life Fitness Announces Symbio, a First-of-its-Kind Premium Cardio Line, Reimagining The Fitness Experience
Posted: November 13, 2023 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announces the launch of its cardio line, Symbio, an immersive, four-machine collection. Symbio stands out as first-to-market and first-of-its-kind cardio equipment by blurring the lines between exerciser and equipment. Read More...
Tennis Channel, Carvana PPA Tour Launch Pickleballtv 24-Hour Network
Posted: November 8, 2023 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA and DALLAS, TX - Tennis Channel and the Carvana Professional Pickleball Association (PPA Tour) have launched Pickleballtv (PBTV), a television network completely devoted to America’s fastest-growing sport. Read More...
Peloton Launches New Holiday Campaign to Encourage People to “Work Out Your Way”
Posted: November 7, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton has launched its 2023 holiday campaign entitled, "Work Out Your Way." Produced in partnership with Stink Studios, the campaign serves as a celebration of movement, and the freedom that comes when one lets go of inhibitions and immerses themself into a workout. Read More...
Echelon Fitness Teams Up with runDisney as Official Multi-Year Race Sponsor
Posted: November 2, 2023 in Suppliers
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL - Echelon Fitness has become runDisney's newest sponsor, bringing its unique connected equipment, supportive community and on and offline experience to the popular race series starting in 2024. Read More...
Silver&Fit® Healthy Aging and Exercise Program Offers New Features
Posted: November 2, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Medicare beneficiaries looking to enhance their wellbeing now have access to even more tools and resources to support their health and fitness goals, thanks to the Silver&Fit® Healthy Aging and Exercise program, a popular fitness benefit provided by American Specialty Health (ASH) through many Medicare Advantage plans. Read More...
Peloton For Business Expands Offerings With Launch of Peloton Row and Bike+ For Commercial
Posted: October 30, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton For Business has announced the launch of two new products for commercial customers: Peloton Row and Peloton Bike+. Commercial customers can now expand their equipment offerings in hotels, multi-family residential gyms, corporate office gyms, campus recreation centers and community wellness gyms. Read More...
Call for Editor-in-Chief Applications and Nominations for ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal
Posted: October 30, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM is now accepting applications and nominations for the role of Editor-in-Chief for ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal (HFJ), with plans to interview finalists in the spring of 2024. Ideally, applicants are ACSM members in good standing who have a strong working knowledge of applied science. The applicants’ editorial experiences, organizational abilities, creativity and the capacity to serve in this role will be considered. Read More...
Social Impact Exec Ginny Ehrlich Named CEO of USTA Foundation
Posted: October 25, 2023 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The United States Tennis Association (USTA) announces that Ginny Ehrlich, an accomplished and successful leader of charitable organizations in the sports, youth and education space, has been named Chief Executive Officer of the USTA Foundation. Ehrlich will report to the USTA’s Chief Operating Officer and General Counsel Andrea Hirsch. Read More...
SilverSneakers Participants Exceed National Benchmarks on Key Health Measures
Posted: October 19, 2023 in Suppliers
NASHVILLE, TN - At SilverSneakers by Tivity Health, the nation's leading fitness program for older adults, participating members not only report a high level (97%) of satisfaction with the program, they say it has helped them to improve their physical and mental health. Read More...
Peloton Scales into Austria Bringing Fitness Innovation to Anyone, Anywhere
Posted: October 18, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton [NASDAQ: PTON], a leading global fitness company, announces its expansion into Austria, its fifth market outside the United States. Read More...
HydroMassage Unveils Corporate Rebrand to WellnessSpace Brands
Posted: October 18, 2023 in Suppliers
CLEARWATER, FL - HydroMassage, the company known for developing an industry-leading suite of experiential wellness products, including HydroMassage, CryoLounge+ and RelaxSpace, announces a corporate rebrand under the new company name, WellnessSpace Brands. Read More...
NFL Announces ACSM as New Member of Its Smart Hearts Coalition
Posted: October 16, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The National Football League (NFL) announces the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has joined its Smart Hearts Coalition. Founded in March of this year in response to the life-saving emergency care provided to Damar Hamlin, the NFL’s Smart Hearts Coalition is advocating for all 50 states to adopt evidence-based policies that will prevent fatal outcomes from Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) among high school students. Read More...
New York State’s Largest Employer, Northwell Health, Partners With Gympass to Raise the Standard of Wellbeing for its Employees
Posted: October 16, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Northwell Health, New York State's largest healthcare provider and private employer, is partnering with corporate wellness platform, Gympass, to set a new standard for employee wellbeing. Read More...
