Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Concept2 Provides Masks for Essential Workers in the Community
Posted: April 20, 2020 in Suppliers
MORRISVILLE, VT - As the coronavirus pandemic began and "Stay at Home" orders ensued, Concept2, via business contacts in Asia, and learning that PPE was available, immediately placed an order of 500,000 three-layer face masks. The goal for these masks was to get them as quickly as possible in order to provide them free of charge to the essential workers in the area. These essential workers include health care providers, first responders, and employees at grocery stores, food shelves, senior centers, childcare centers and others. Concept2 is happy to report that the masks have arrived, and the company has started distributing them. Read More...
CELSIUS Launches Virtual Workout Program “Sweat with CELSIUS” and Announces Partnership with Barry’s
Posted: April 14, 2020 in Chains, Suppliers
BOCA RATON, FL - Celsius Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: CELH), maker of the leading global fitness drink, CELSIUS, and a brand committed to aiding in consumers living fit, announced the launch of "SWEAT WITH CELSIUS," a virtual workout platform that is live streamed on the brand's Instagram account. To further engage with consumers, CELSIUS has partnered nationally with Barry's and their "AT HOME LIVE Instagram Series" where CELSIUS will be profiled as the official energy drink powering Barry's At Home Streaming Workouts. Read More...
ClubReady and Cross River Bank Partner to Provide Assistance to Fitness Studios in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Posted: April 13, 2020 in Suppliers
ST. LOUIS, MO - ClubReady, a leading provider of full-suite studio fitness and wellness club management software, and Cross River Bank, a leading innovator and provider of banking services for technology companies, has announced a new partnership to offer quick access to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to its fitness studio customers. This program offers a fully integrated online application, underwriting approval and funding process that is 100% electronically enabled, expediting the fund flow from the bank to the studio, improving the chance of getting approved before the funds are depleted. Read More...
Planet Fitness and iFit Unite to Bring New Streaming Workouts to Member’s Homes
Posted: April 13, 2020 in Chains, Suppliers
HAMPTON, N.H. - Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT), one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, has announced a partnership with iFit, a leader in streaming home workouts, and the pioneer in interactive connected fitness technology with more than 275 patents. As leaders in both the in-club and at-home connected fitness industries, Planet Fitness and iFit have united to create new in-home workouts for people of all fitness levels and interests that are fun, motivating and judgement free. Read More...
USPTA Forms Partnership with WTCA
Posted: April 10, 2020 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) has signed a formal partnership with the Women’s Tennis Coaching Association (WTCA) that will bring leaders of the tennis industry together and offer several benefits for members of both organizations. As part of the agreement, the WTCA will recruit USPTA professionals to give presentations at WTCA conferences and workshops in the United States. Conversely, the USPTA will work to secure high-profile speakers from the WTCA for its World Conference and division conferences. Read More...
Wellbeats Releases 18 New Classes to Help Stay Active at Home
Posted: April 8, 2020 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - With your members stuck at home, here are 18 new ways to refresh their fitness routine inside. The new April Content Release launches a variety of classes to help people stay active including dancing, HIIT, barre, stretching, strength training, nutrition, cycling, Pilates and step. Read More...
Professional Tennis Registry Announces New PTR Hour
Posted: April 8, 2020 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - During this difficult time, Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is working diligently to provide avenues for tennis coaches to stay active, educated and motivated. Through podcasts and webinars, as well as the new, soon-to-be released online certification, PTR has been innovating! One such example is PTR Hour, an entertaining interview format that looks into the lives and insights of some of the top current and former players/coaches in tennis. Read More...
Health Club Experts (Business Finance Depot) is Providing Resources to Club Insider Readers
Posted: April 7, 2020 in Suppliers
MOUNT DORA, FL - Attention fellow fitness industry professionals, we are providing the following information as a free service to the Club Insider, and Norm and Justin Cates, longtime friends of our company. We hope you are making the best of this very difficult situation we all find ourselves in 2020! Read More...
How to Set up Virtual Fitness Classes
Posted: April 7, 2020 in Suppliers
LAFAYETTE, IN - The novel Coronavirus has spread rapidly around the world, claiming the lives of many, and leaving a feeling of danger for the majority of the rest of us. With social distancing and shelter from home orders coming from government officials, it can be difficult not to get caught up in the media, and even more difficult to stay positive. NFPT is committed to supporting our trainers during this difficult time. For business owners like gym franchisees who have been forced to close their doors altogether, it has been tricky to see and stay in touch with clients, but as we have adjusted to this new normal, offering online courses and virtual conferences has become one of the most popular and successful tools to keep things as close to “business as usual” as possible. Here’s how to set up virtual fitness classes and keep up with your clientele in creative ways. Read More...
FlexIt, Easy-Access Gym App, Launches Virtual Personal Training
Posted: April 6, 2020 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - FlexIt, the pay as you go fitness app, has announced a new offering that will let individuals access one-on-one live personal training, in partnership with certified personal trainers affiliated with FlexIt gym partners, from the comfort of their own homes. With this offering, FlexIt aims to help quarantined Americans stay fit and continue to achieve their fitness goals in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds of the new feature will be donated to COVID-19 relief efforts. Read More...
