Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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USTA to Provide $100,000 in Scholarships to PTM Students in 2021-22
Posted: February 24, 2021 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The USTA announced that it will partner with the U.S. Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) and Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) to grant up to $100,000 in scholarships to current or incoming college students enrolled in Professional Tennis Management (PTM) programs, a move to support students looking to pursue careers in the tennis industry. Read More...
TRUE Fitness Announces New Stryker Slat Treadmill
Posted: February 24, 2021 in Suppliers
ST. LOUIS, MO - TRUE Fitness, manufacturer of commercial cardio and strength equipment since 1981, announces the introduction of the Stryker Slat Treadmill. The next evolution of TRUE treadmills have arrived. After over 40 years of traditional deck and belt treadmill innovation, TRUE has introduced a slat treadmill built for the long run. Read More...
These Small Pivots Will Prepare Your Gym to Seize Opportunity in 2021
Posted: February 23, 2021 in Suppliers
2020 derailed most of our business plans (and many of your members’ workout routines) for the year. The limitations of many fitness centers greatly reduced exercise options, and many people had to adjust their goals for being physically active. These changes will likely continue this year, sparking a challenge for gyms to rethink how and where to connect with their members. So, how can you adjust your gym’s marketing strategy to set yourself up for success in 2021? Read More...
Peloton Enters into Agreement to Acquire Cevian Technologies
Posted: February 23, 2021 in Suppliers
CALGARY, AB - Peloton announces that they have entered into an agreement to acquire Cevian Technologies, a cloud-based software company that specializes in real-time data acquisition, visualization and reporting tools for the completions industry. Read More...
USPTA and University of Florida Partner to Deliver New Director of Racquet Sports Certification
Posted: February 18, 2021 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The USPTA has announced it will partner with the University of Florida (UF) School of Health and Human Performance to deliver its new Director of Racquet Sports curriculum. Once students complete the curriculum and pass the final exam, they will be eligible to receive the new designation of USPTA-certified Director of Racquet Sports. Read More...
Updated ACE Specialist Program Equips Exercise Professionals to Aid Older Adults
Posted: February 17, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - the American Council on Exercise (ACE) has launched an updated and enhanced Senior Fitness Specialist Program. This continuing education program provides exercise professionals with population-specific knowledge and behavior-change coaching skills to best serve older adults seeking to live more vibrant, healthier lives, full of movement. Read More...
SportsArt Expands Energy Producing Equipment ECO-POWR, Adds Elite Series
Posted: February 17, 2021 in Suppliers
SEATTLE, WA - SportsArt, a green fitness brand that develops sustainable gym equipment, introduces an addition to its energy producing ECO-POWR line, the ECO-POWR Elite Series. This new series has the same build quality and ECO-POWR technology as the original Status Line, while designed to be more compact to accommodate smaller fitness spaces like those seen in boutique gyms, hotels and multi-family housing. Read More...
FlexIt, Leader in Virtual Personal Training, Partners with Ebenezer Samuel, Men’s Health Fitness Director
Posted: February 16, 2021 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - FlexIt, the fitness app that enables users to seamlessly access fitness facilities and live 1-on-1 virtual personal training with leading, certified trainers, announces that Ebenezer Samuel, C.S.C.S., veteran fitness trainer and social media fitness personality, will join the company as Head of Training Innovation. Read More...
Cybex Agrees to Pay $7.95 Million Civil Penalty for Failure to Report Serious Injuries Involving its Exercise Equipment
Posted: February 13, 2021 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced that Cybex International, Inc., a New York corporation, has agreed to pay a $7.95 million civil penalty. The settlement resolves CPSC's charges that Cybex failed to immediately report to CPSC, as required by law, that its Arm Curl and Smith Press Machines contained a defect or created an unreasonable risk of serious injury. Cybex recalled the Arm Curl Machines on August 25, 2015, and subsequently recalled the Smith Press Machines on August 29, 2018. Read More...
OneFitStop Appoints Industry Veteran Andrew Graham as Senior Sales Executive
Posted: February 12, 2021 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Jarron Aizen, CEO of OneFitStop has appointed Andrew Graham as Senior Sales Executive, North America. Graham is an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience. He has represented top manufacturers such as Keiser, Cybex and FreeMotion. Most recently, he served on the team at the software/billing company, Jonas Fitness. Read More...
