Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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ACSM Announces Kristin Traskie as Inaugural Certified Fitness Professional of the Year
Posted: April 9, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has announced Kristin A. Traskie, M.P.H., ACSM-CPT as the ACSM Certified Professional of the Year during ACSM’s 25th anniversary International Health & Fitness Summit. Traskie is the inaugural recipient of the award. ACSM’s Committee on Certification and Registry Boards (CCRB) selected this year’s winner for demonstrating exceptional leadership, motivation and instructional skills, as well as the ability to inspire clients to achieve health and wellness goals. Read More...
ABC Fitness Solutions Acquires Fitness BI, a Leading Data Warehouse-as-a-Service Platform Providing On-Demand Business Insights to Health Clubs
Posted: April 8, 2021 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR and SAN FRANCISCO, CA - ABC Fitness Solutions, LLC (ABC), a leading provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, announced it has acquired Fitness BI, a proven Data Warehouse-as-a-Service platform providing advanced business intelligence and reporting solutions that help more than 1100 clubs make smarter, more strategic business decisions. Read More...
Mindbody Recognizes Key Team Members with Executive Promotions
Posted: April 8, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, has announced the promotion of five key team members. As the wellness industry begins to rebound, Mindbody wants to acknowledge its employees for their dedication and unwavering commitment to helping people lead happier, healthier lives. These tenured team members will be integral to the brand's ongoing growth during this year and beyond... Read More...
Matrix Fitness Partners with iFIT to Bring Unmatched Interactive Fitness Content to Health Clubs and Fitness Facilities
Posted: April 8, 2021 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world’s fastest growing commercial fitness brands, has announced a strategic partnership with iFIT, a global leader in interactive connected fitness technology and content, to bring iFIT’s proprietary workout platform to the commercial Matrix connected, touchscreen fitness portfolio. The collaboration strengthens Matrix’s products and digital solutions. Read More...
New American Council on Exercise Campaign Seeks to take Physical Activity Outside
Posted: April 7, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) launches a national advocacy campaign calling on local and state governments to expand access and reduce restrictions to using green spaces, parks and other community spaces. These typically under-utilized spaces can provide safe locations for structured, physical activity experiences led by well-qualified exercise professionals and community organizations. With the COVID-19 pandemic ever present, ACE envisions this campaign as a long-term benefit that can improve community health and reduce health inequities. Read More...
Three Lasting Post-COVID-19 Trends in the Fitness Industry
Posted: April 6, 2021 in Suppliers
Pandemics have a way of accelerating changes, and COVID-19 is no different. So, what are the three main changes that are so rapidly accelerating? 1. Digital Member Relationships 2. Connected Wellness; 3. Fitness Anywhere. Read on to learn more... Read More...
ACE and the Special Olympics Launch New Continuing Education Course to Make Physical Activity More Inclusive
Posted: April 5, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) and Special Olympics have collaborated on a new course to promote inclusion within the fitness industry. This new course, created and led by Special Olympics, is specifically designed to provide exercise professionals with the knowledge and guidance to successfully serve and support individuals with intellectual disabilities (ID) in their physical activity journey. Read More...
FitnessOnDemand Welcomes Sports Legend to Fitness Family
Posted: April 5, 2021 in Suppliers
CHANHASSEN, MN - If you like pro sports, you know the Gronkowski family name. They’re a family sporting dynasty. But, you probably didn’t know they’re also behind one of the most successful fitness equipment retail brands in the country: G+G Fitness and Gronk Fitness. This month, Fitness On Demand (FOD) is delighted to say they’re also now part of the FOD family. Read More...
Peloton Completes Acquisition of Precor
Posted: April 1, 2021 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON), a leading interactive fitness platform, announces it has officially closed the acquisition of Precor, one of the largest global commercial fitness equipment providers with a significant U.S. manufacturing presence. Peloton acquired Precor for $420 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments for working capital, transaction expenses, cash and indebtedness. The acquisition of Precor was announced on December 21, 2020. Read More...
UpSwell’s Secret To Rebuilding Your Gym’s Member Base With Direct Mail
Posted: March 30, 2021 in Suppliers
As we continue to look back on the year that brought radical changes to the fitness industry and left lingering effects in its wake, it’s important that we learn from the challenges and grow. As a result of the pandemic, pressures from new safety mandates, social distancing, limited capacity and membership cancellations were more than enough to cause many health clubs to close their doors for good. Many people have lost their gym because of COVID-19, and some have yet to find another club to replace their last. As an industry that relies heavily, if not exclusively, on memberships, use this new niche to your advantage when targeting new membership prospects. Here's UpSwell's strategy... Read More...
