Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Technogym Launches Mywellness 5.0 App Live and On-Demand Classes
Posted: July 2, 2020 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Technogym, a leading company in design-led smart equipment and digital technologies for fitness, wellness and sport, introduces a new content solution within its Mywellness connected platform. The content solution forms part of Mywellness App 5.0 to deliver unparalleled training experiences anywhere by streaming Live and On-Demand classes, allowing users to connect to their favourite classes and instructors. Now more than ever it allows professional operators to deliver unparalleled user experiences anytime and anywhere. Read More...
California Fitness Alliance Supports Governor Newsom’s Call to Protect Public Safety
Posted: July 1, 2020 in Suppliers
SACRAMENTO, CA - The California Fitness Alliance has issued the following statement in response to Governor Newsom’s efforts to protect public safety: The California Fitness Alliance strongly supports Governor Gavin Newsom’s efforts to protect public safety and calls on all fitness providers to join with the Alliance to practice appropriate social distancing and hygienic practices. Specifically, the 4-W plan to protect and prevent the spread of COVID-19... Read More...
ACSM Announces Certified Professional of the Year Award
Posted: July 1, 2020 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM’s Committee for Certification and Registry Boards and the Health Fitness Summit Program Committees announce the inaugural ACSM Certified Professional of the Year. The ACSM Certified Professional of the Year will be awarded to an outstanding ACSM Certified Professional to recognize their dedication and exceptional contributions towards enhancing the health and wellness of individuals in their community. All ACSM certified professionals are encouraged to apply for this prestigious award. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2020 Career Awards
Posted: July 1, 2020 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce the winners of the organization’s 2020 Career Awards. Each year, these distinguished awards honor those individuals who have made significant contributions to the strength and conditioning community throughout their careers. Due to the cancellation of this year’s National Conference because of the COVID-19 public health concerns, award winners will receive special recognition of their 2020 accomplishments at the 2021 Annual NSCA National Conference to be held next year in Orlando, FL, July 7 - 10. Read More...
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...
