Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Thursday, August 27th, 2026
USTA Announces Partnership With ThanksUSA
Posted: September 7, 2020 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA has announced a partnership with ThanksUSA, a national charity that supports military families through education. The partnership was announced on US Open "Lt. Joe Hunt Military Appreciation Day." The purpose of the partnership program is to provide the opportunity for disabled veterans and service members to achieve therapeutic benefits and improve their overall health and wellbeing through adaptive tennis participation. Read More...
ClubIntel Announces Launch of Follow-up Study to March 2020 Study and Report Entitled: The Fitness Industry’s Response to COVID-19
Posted: September 1, 2020 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ClubIntel, a global leader in conducting market research related to the health/fitness industry, has announced that it is launching a follow-up study to explore where the fitness industry stands nearly six months to the day after clubs and studios were initially closed due to government mandated closures. Some of the topics the study will generate clarity on include... Read More...
USTA to Make Major Changes to Membership Model
Posted: August 28, 2020 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL and WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - USTA CEO Mike Dowse sent out a letter on Friday, August 28, to the USTA Family, explaining key changes to USTA membership. Here’s the full letter from Dowse... Read More...
New Recommendations Steer Doctors Away From Opioids to Treat Pain in Adolescent Athletes
Posted: August 27, 2020 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Athletes at all levels and ages commonly experience pain during practice and in competition. Identifying and appropriately managing acute and chronic pain is fundamental for short- and long-term health. This is especially true for adolescent athletes in whom inadequate or inappropriate pain management can lead to a lifetime of consequences including an increased risk of opioid misuse. A team physician consensus statement just released by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and five other professional sports medicine organizations shares guidelines to identify and manage pain in athletes ages 10 to 18. It urges team physicians and pediatricians to use non-pharmacologic treatments before prescribing opioids. Read More...
Ecore Will Continue Offering Free Virtual CEUs Through the End of 2020
Posted: August 27, 2020 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore, a manufacturer of safe, ergonomic and acoustic performance surfaces for commercial and athletic markets, will continue to offer a free acoustic and performance Continuing Education Course (CEU), both certified through the Interior Design Continuing Education Council, from September through November 2020. Read More...
NSCA Announces 2020 Tactical Strength and Conditioning Practitioner of the Year Award Winner
Posted: August 25, 2020 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce that Brent Alvar, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F, FNSCA, has been selected as the NSCA’s Tactical Strength and Conditioning Practitioner for 2020. Dr. Alvar becomes the fifth recipient of the award, which began recognizing outstanding practitioners in 2016. Award winners are selected by the NSCA’s Awards Taskforce, a committee filled by volunteers. The Taskforce determines the winner based on their contributions to the NSCA, their community, and the teaching and practical application in the field of tactical strength training and conditioning. Read More...
Motionsoft Joins Daxko to Expand the Most Extensive Tech-Based Community in Health and Wellness
Posted: August 21, 2020 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko has announced that it acquired Motionsoft, a thought leader in member management software that powers some of the largest brands in the club industry. With a full continuum of solutions and services for an ever-changing business environment, Daxko offers member-based business software, CRM, digital marketing, payment processing, full service billing, community engagement solutions, workout tracking and a trusted integration platform, to the entire health, wellness and fitness industry. Read More...
JLR Associates Announces Expansion of Services to Include Recruitment for Both Personal Trainers and Group Exercise Trainers
Posted: August 19, 2020 in Suppliers
DEDHAM, MA - JLR Associates announces the expansion of their services to now include recruitment for both Personal Trainers and Group Exercise Trainers. Over the years, JLR Associates had many requests to fill these types of positions, and the company is pleased to now provide this service to the fitness industry. Heading up this new department and service will be Lisa Joffe, an industry professional with years of operational and staff recruitment experience. Lisa understands the importance of hiring the right person the first time, and her objective will be to help club owners find the perfect fitness staff. Read More...
USTA Foundation to Award $310,000 in College Scholarships
Posted: August 19, 2020 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the national charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), announced that it has granted 32 high school students a variety of college scholarships totaling $310,000. Each year, the USTA Foundation awards scholarships to deserving youth who have participated in USTA and other organized youth tennis programs such as the National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network, have demonstrated high academic achievement and require financial assistance for college matriculation. This year, for the first time, all 32 scholarship recipients are from NJTL programs across the country. Read More...
ABC Financial Adds Hands-free Access Control Systems for Gyms
Posted: August 18, 2020 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - Adding more safeguards for fitness club operators and members, ABC Financial, a leading provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, announced it has entered into an exclusive partnership with Openpath, a major mobile access control provider. Together, the two industry pacesetters will launch “ABC Door Access by Openpath,” a mobile-friendly, hands-free, door-access solution rooted in cloud-based technology. Read More...
