Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Power Wellness’ Fitness Industry Forecast
Posted: January 7, 2021 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - The COVID-19 pandemic greatly impacted the fitness industry in 2020. Power Wellness’ end-of-year research found that active members feel safe, are comfortable with safety protocols in place, and are happy to resume their fitness routines. However, quite a few members remain uncertain and choose to avoid public spaces such as gyms until a vaccine is widely available. Read More...
ACSM’s 2021 Annual Meeting is Going Virtual June 1 – 5, 2021
Posted: January 6, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Due to the continued COVID-19 pandemic, in an effort to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all attendees, exhibitors and partners, ACSM’s 2021 Annual Meeting, World Congress on Exercise is Medicine and World Congress on the Basic Science of Exercise in Regenerative Medicine will be presented virtually from June 1-5, 2021. Read More...
ACSM’s 2021 International Health & Fitness Summit is Going Virtual and Celebrating 25 Years
Posted: January 4, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM's 2021 International Health & Fitness Summit is going virtual April 7-10, 2021. And, the 25th Anniversary Theme is: Moving Beyond Barriers. Barriers impede progress. Well-known barriers like perceived lack of time, chronic disease, psychological factors and socioeconomic levels can interfere with the ability to live a healthy lifestyle and reach athletic potential. While barriers can be a roadblock, health fitness professionals can work with clients to eliminate such barriers and achieve health and fitness goals. Read More...
Online Training is New Top Fitness Trend for 2021 according to ACSM Annual Forecast
Posted: December 29, 2020 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Millions of adults were affected by fitness facility closures this year and forced to find innovative ways to be active at home. Thus, it’s not shocking that more than 4,000 health and fitness pros surveyed by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) identified online training as the new top trend in fitness for 2021. Online training moved up 25 spots from its number 26 rank in 2020. ACSM released the results of its annual fitness trend forecast in the article “Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2021,” published in the January/February issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. Read More...
Matrix Fitness and iFit Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring iFit-Powered Content to Premium Matrix Home Fitness Equipment
Posted: December 29, 2020 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, a global leader in commercial and premium home fitness equipment, 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 Matrix home fitness portfolio. Read More...
ROR Partners Acquires Epsilon Fitness Division
Posted: December 28, 2020 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Epsilon's Fitness Division has been sold to ROR Partners, a digital marketing agency founded by fitness marketing veterans Greg Dowd and Tom Lapcevic. ROR is an operator of proprietary data and digital marketing solutions productized for the fitness industry. Read More...
Echelon Raises $65 Million, Furthering Goal to Put Innovative Connected Fitness Within Reach for More Consumers
Posted: December 28, 2020 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Echelon Fitness, an innovative connected fitness brand, has completed a $65 million financing deal led by Goldman Sachs Growth, along with participation from existing investor, North Castle Partners; Piper Sandler acted as exclusive financial advisor to Echelon Fitness, all helmed by the dynamic serial entrepreneur Lou Lentine. Echelon is dedicated to innovation that makes at-home, connected fitness more accessible. Read More...
Peloton Signs Agreement To Acquire Precor
Posted: December 21, 2020 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON), a leading interactive fitness platform, has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Precor, one of the largest global commercial fitness equipment providers with a significant U.S. manufacturing presence, in a transaction valued at $420 million USD. With the acquisition, Peloton plans to establish U.S. manufacturing capacity, boost research and development capabilities with Precor's highly-skilled team and accelerate Peloton's penetration of the commercial market. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients
Posted: December 21, 2020 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the foundation’s 2020 scholarships. Since the foundation’s inception in 2007, it has awarded 174 grants and 499 scholarships, totaling over $3 million. This year’s recipients add to the prestigious legacy of those who came before them and fulfill the foundation’s mission of supporting the National Strength and Conditioning Association by providing funding for educational and research endeavors that enhance the practical applications of strength and conditioning. Read More...
Myzone Delivers Free Streamed Gym Classes to the World
Posted: December 18, 2020 in Suppliers
U.K. - Myzone has announced it will continue to support the physical activity community by offering free live gym classes through its MZ-Remote platform for all its eligible facilities and Myzone users. The move provides ongoing access to wellbeing initiatives for the gyms and leisure centers around the world that are either still closed due to COVID or have restrictions on offering their group exercise classes. Read More...
