Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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FIBO USA 2020 Has Been Cancelled
Posted: June 29, 2020 in Suppliers
NORWALK, CT - FIBO USA 2020 has been cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the related impact on the fitness industry. The show was scheduled for November 6 - 8 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. After extensive discussions with customers about the feasibility of participating in FIBO USA during these challenging times, the decision to cancel the show was made with the industry’s long-term health and customers’ business needs at the forefront. Read More...
ACSM Updates Recommendations to Prevent Cardiovascular Events at Fitness Facilities
Posted: June 29, 2020 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM recently published an expert consensus statement that provides guidance on training staff and establishing emergency plans to prevent cardiovascular events at fitness facilities, community and hotel fitness facilities and sporting event venues. The paper updates and replaces previous guidelines released by ACSM and the American Heart Association in 1998. Read More...
EoS Fitness and Black Box VR Join Forces, Pilot First Dynamic Resistance Virtual Reality Workouts in U.S. Gyms
Posted: June 25, 2020 in Chains, Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - EoS Fitness, a leader in the fitness industry with its High-Value, Low-Price gyms, and Black Box VR, an award-winning pioneer in virtual reality fitness, have announced an exclusive partnership to help transform members' health and fitness goals with state-of-the-art VR gaming technology. Launching this summer in four EoS Fitness locations across Arizona and California, EoS will be the first national gym brand in the U.S. to offer its members a VR workout that combines dynamic resistance training and high-intensity cardio with sensory and immersive technology. Read More...
Grant & Eisenhofer Files Class Action Lawsuit against Illinois-based Markel Insurance Co. Over Failure to Cover Business Losses Suffered by Anytime Fitness Franchisees from COVID-19
Posted: June 24, 2020 in Chains, Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL and BIRMINGHAM, AL - Leading plaintiffs' law firm Grant & Eisenhofer has filed suit against Deerfield, Illinois-based Markel Insurance Co. for failing to accept claims from franchisees of national fitness chain Anytime Fitness that were shuttered and lost business due to state-imposed COVID-19 restrictions. The four Anytime Fitness outlets named in the complaint are operated by Fountain Enterprises, of West Point, MS, and are located in Mississippi and Alabama. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Launches Service Direct App Designed for Industry Leading Service Solutions
Posted: June 24, 2020 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, the commercial brand of Johnson Health Tech (JHT), has launched a new app, Matrix Service Direct, that allows fitness facilities to place service requests faster and more efficiently. The Matrix Service Direct app features an intuitive interface that enables users to easily populate service requests using talk-to-text, scanning serial numbers and uploading photos and videos, while onsite by a machine. Once a service request is submitted, the app instantly notifies Matrix customer service for quicker turnaround time. Read More...
Back to Fitness Post-COVID-19: What Does That Mean for Our Gyms?
Posted: June 23, 2020 in Suppliers
Getting back to the usual routine of fitness training looks very different than it did before this pandemic. Many states are on their way to lifting restrictions and allowing gyms to reopen, but questions still remain: What will reopening really look like? And, what does that mean for gym owners? As you reopen your fitness facility, one of your first goals will likely be to regain the trust of your current members. Read More...
Hammer Strength and BeaverFit Team Up for Unique Collaboration in Outdoor Performance Training
Posted: June 22, 2020 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL and RENO, NV - Hammer Strength, a leader in performance strength training, and BeaverFit, a leader in outdoor, portable and customized training solutions, announce a collaboration to launch a unique, outdoor training and performance solution. The Hammer Strength Outdoor Box features a rugged performance training rig built around a convenient storage space that is large enough to accommodate various strength training equipment and accessories for outdoor training. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Announces 2020 Grant Recipients
Posted: June 22, 2020 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of the Foundation’s 2020 grants. Since the Foundation’s creation in 2007, it has awarded 174 grants, including 14 new recipients this year. This year’s recipients add to the prestigious legacy of those who came before them. Read More...
PTR’s Level 2 Accredited by NCACE
Posted: June 17, 2020 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) has received full accreditation by the National Committee for Accreditation of Coaching Education (NCACE) under the auspices of the United States Center for Coaching Excellence (USCCE). The NCACE accreditation was for PTR’s recently launched Level 2 Certification. Initially accredited in 2011, PTR is one of only 32 accredited coach education programs within the United States. Read More...
SCW Fitness Education is Full-STREAM Ahead & Zooming into the 21st Century
Posted: June 16, 2020 in Suppliers
DEERFIELD, IL - While events across the world were being cancelled at a staggering rate, SCW Fitness Education charged full-stream ahead and announced the first-ever fitness convention of its kind, Live Stream MANIA. American ingenuity at its finest emerged in late May with 1,125 fitness pros from across the globe logging-in to learn, grow and connection. Just announced is Live Stream MANIA Summer, this July 24-26. Read More...
