Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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U.S. Tennis Participation Surges in 2020, Adding Four Million Players
Posted: February 11, 2021 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA announced that tennis participation increased by 22% in 2020, with 21.64 million people hitting the courts according to recent data from the Physical Activity Council’s Participation (PAC) report produced by Sports Marketing Surveys. The survey and report monitor more than 120 different sports and activities participated in by Americans. Read More...
Expresso Fitness Appoints Jeff Veldhuizen Chief Executive Officer
Posted: February 9, 2021 in Suppliers
SANTA CLARA, CA - Expresso Fitness, a leader in gaming technology for the commercial fitness market, has named Jeff Veldhuizen as Chief Executive Officer. Veldhuizen, who served as Vice President of Direct to Consumer for Zwift, a connected fitness leader in virtual cycling, and held senior roles for more than a decade at Nike, will lead Expresso Fitness’ successful partner-driven B2B business, as well as drive the company’s emerging direct-to-consumer strategy. Read More...
Hyperice Partners with Kaulig Racing to Bring Recovery Technology to NASCAR
Posted: February 8, 2021 in Suppliers
IRVINE, CA - Hyperice, an industry leader in recovery technology and pioneer of percussion, vibration, dynamic air compression and thermal technology, has announced a partnership with Kaulig Racing as the team's Official Recovery Technology Partner. The announcement follows an unprecedented run of professional sports league, teams and elite athlete alignments in 2020 and demonstrates Hyperice's commitment to optimizing performance through its suite of technologies while engaging the NASCAR fan base at its premier event. Read More...
ACSM Celebrates Black History Month with Special Webinar on COVID-19 Vaccine Adoption and the Black Community
Posted: February 8, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - February is Black History Month, a dedicated time to acknowledge the contributions of Black people to American society and culture, as well as a time to reflect on the racial injustices and discrimination still taking place today. As part of Black History Month, ACSM will host a a special webinar from 4 - 5 PM EST on February 18. Read More...
Mark Dunn Named Vice President of Customer Experience at Mindbody
Posted: February 4, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, has announced the hiring of Mark Dunn as Vice President of Customer Experience. Dunn joins the Mindbody team as an accomplished executive with extensive operations experience that is proven to drive business results. Read More...
NuStep Launches the First Upper Body Ergometer with a Swivel Drive Train: The UE8
Posted: February 4, 2021 in Suppliers
ANN ARBOR, MI - NuStep, LLC, a leading global provider of recumbent cross trainers used in healthcare, senior living and wellness settings, has announced the launch of the UE8, a smart, inclusive upper body ergometer with a swivel drive train that supports barrier-free access to exercise from three positions: seated, standing and a wheelchair. Read More...
Registration is Open For the March Future of Fitness by Club Industry
Posted: February 2, 2021 in Suppliers
FRAMINGHAM, MA - The wait is over! Registration for Club Industry’s next Future of Fitness virtual event on March 9 - 10 is now open! And yes, it’s FREE! This event will again bring you the high-quality speakers and content that you expect from Club Industry and that you need to better operate your business during challenging times. Read More...
IHRSA and REX Roundtables Agree on Strategic Partnership
Posted: February 2, 2021 in HFA, Suppliers
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announces a strategic partnership with REX Roundtables for executives on various initiatives. The partnership aims to enhance the business, leadership and management skillset of fitness industry owners and operators to strengthen the overall industry. Read More...
ClubReady Announces Acquisition of iKizmet
Posted: February 2, 2021 in Suppliers
ST. LOUIS, MO - ClubReady, a leading provider of full-suite studio fitness and wellness club management software and services, has announced the acquisition of iKizmet, a leading data analytics provider in the fitness industry. Through this acquisition, fitness studios can bring a predictive approach to fitness studio growth, leverage improved analytics tools allowing them to unlock earning potential, capitalize on utilization trends, and optimize member acquisition and retention. Read More...
Daxko Wins Silver in Stevie Award for Exceptional Customer Service in an Unforgettable Year
Posted: February 2, 2021 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko was presented with a Silver Stevie Award in the Customer Service Department of the Year category in the 15th annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. This win represents the sixth consecutive year for Daxko having been recognized with this award. More than 2,300 nominations from organizations of all sizes in 51 nations were considered. Read More...
