Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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USA Pickleball National Championships Series Launches With Four Events
Posted: May 5, 2021 in Suppliers
SURPRISE, AZ - USA Pickleball announces the USA Pickleball National Championships Series. For 2021, the Series launches with four major pro and amateur National Qualifier events leading to the sport’s biggest and most prestigious event, the 2021 Margaritaville USA Pickleball National Championships at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, to be held this fall. Read More...
Life Fitness and ShapeLog Partner to Deliver Innovative Connected Strength Solutions
Posted: May 4, 2021 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - Gym members want data-driven experiences to help them on their fitness journey, but strength training data has lagged behind cardiovascular data for decades. To provide analytics for the millions of people who do strength training, ShapeLog, a fitness technology company and provider of connected strength solutions, announces its partnership with Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment. Read More...
PTR, Evolve 9 to Present Virtual Conference on Working with Kids
Posted: May 1, 2021 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - PTR announces a partnership with Evolve9 Tennis to present a specialized conference for coaches around the world who want to develop high-quality programs for young children. The “It’s My Game II — Global Kids Tennis Conference" will be conducted virtually May 20 - 24. Read More...
UFC GYM Middle East chooses Technogym for its 30 new openings
Posted: April 28, 2021 in Chains, Suppliers
CESENA, ITALY - Technogym, one the world's leading brands in fitness and wellness products, services and digital technologies and official supplier to the last seven Olympic games, has been awarded a five-year contract to supply its state-of-the-art equipment and digital solutions to UFC GYM Middle East, a world leader in Fitness and Mixed Martial Arts helping people around the world achieve their goals through their Train Different approach to fitness. Read More...
Mark Wahlberg Joins Power Plate As Key Stakeholder and Brand Ambassador
Posted: April 28, 2021 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - Power Plate, a global leader in whole body vibration training equipment and programming, announces that worldwide film star Mark Wahlberg has officially joined the company as both an investor in parent company, Performance Health Systems, and brand ambassador for Power Plate. One of the most fitness-oriented of Hollywood's A-list leading men, Wahlberg has been a steadfast Power Plate user for 15 years, with vibration training playing a central role in his ongoing personal training and wellness-focused lifestyle. Read More...
Echelon Fitness Scores Another Round of Funding
Posted: April 28, 2021 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Echelon Fitness announces another successful round of growth and funding in the first quarter. Newly raised capital will help to forge new deals, bring in new content and talent for the Echelon community and continue to bring to market innovative products across multiple retailers. New investors include Goldman Sachs Growth, North Castle Partners and United Talent Agency (UTA). Read More...
USTA Partners with Reforestation Nonprofit, One Tree Planted
Posted: April 28, 2021 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The United States Tennis Association announces a partnership with reforestation non-profit, One Tree Planted, that will see a tree planted in honor of each participant in the 2021 NTRP National Championships. Read More...
Setting Your Gym Apart from the Rest – Bringing in New Members
Posted: April 27, 2021 in Suppliers
As we forge ahead into 2021 after one of the most unusual stints the country has ever experienced, quite a few small businesses are unsure of how to proceed. If you own a gym, you probably rank near the top of the list in this regard. All along, you’ve been struggling to compete with the large chains that already have national exposure on their side. To make matters worse, the public is facing uncertain times, so they’re a bit leery of starting anything new. At UpSwell, we’re here to help you stand out in your field and grow your business. Read More...
ABC Fitness Solutions Helps Fitness Clubs Redefine In-Club and On-Demand Digital Member Services with the Launch of ABC+
Posted: April 27, 2021 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness Solutions, LLC (ABC), a leading provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, unveils ABC+, a member-centric mobile platform that allows club operators of all sizes to participate in the digitization of health and fitness in a way that is personal, flexible and inclusive of the in-club experience. ABC+ allows club operators to extend engagement, creatively curate personalized content and deepen their relationship with members as they continue their health and wellness journey how, where and when they choose. Read More...
Daxko Announces Saranda West as Vice President of Product Management
Posted: April 27, 2021 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a health, fitness and wellness industry leading software and integrated payments provider, has announced the promotion of Saranda West to Vice President of Product Management. West has played a vital role in Daxko's growth, including the creation of its robust solution portfolio for over a decade. She is the newest member of the Senior Leadership Team and reports directly to CEO, Ron Lamb. Read More...
