Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Thursday, August 27th, 2026
MFA Statement on COVID-19
Posted: March 16, 2020 in Suppliers
RICHMOND, VA - As the new coronavirus spreads throughout the US, it is disrupting many medical association meetings and conferences. After much thought and discussion, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the MFA Regional Conferences in Elkhart, IN (April 15-17) and Jackson, TN (May 20-22), and we will not be planning a Northeast Regional Conference for June. Read More...
COVID-19 Virus and Metabolic Testing
Posted: March 16, 2020 in Suppliers
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - At this time of concern for the health and safety of both clients and staff, we at KORR wish to address any questions regarding the COVID-19 virus and KORR Metabolic Analyzer. All KORR products utilize one-way valves for testing. No patient ever draws a breath that has gone through the device because the one-way valves will close and prevent them from doing so. This valve causes them to draw in fresh air from the room with every breath, protecting them from any threat of cross-contamination via the device. Read More...
Wellbeats Offers Free Virtual Fitness Subscriptions to Employers Until April 30 to Help Fight Spread of Coronavirus
Posted: March 11, 2020 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) has shut down national events, slowed travel and caused a growing number of companies to enforce work-from-home policies until health officials are able to stop the spread of the virus. In addition to impacting workforce productivity and scheduling, coronavirus is making consumers reluctant to hit the gym. To support employers in their efforts to maintain employee health and well-being during this time, Wellbeats has announced that the company will offer its on-demand, virtual fitness subscriptions free of charge to U.S. employers through April 30, 2020. This offer is effective immediately. Read More...
Ecore Raises More Than $5,000 for Challenged Athletes Foundation
Posted: February 27, 2020 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore recently raised $5,714 for the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF). CAF provides opportunities and support to people with physical challenges, so they can pursue active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. The fundraiser was held in conjunction with Ecore’s annual sales meeting in Los Angeles. Funds were raised through a combination of cash donations as well as a bowling competition where Ecore donated one dollar per pin knocked down. Read More...
ACSM Foundation Announces New Board Members
Posted: February 27, 2020 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Foundation recently elected four new members to its Board of Directors: Sam Browd, M.D., Ph.D., University of Washington; Michael McBrayer, DJO Global; David Myers, Wolters Kluwer; and Ralph Reiff, Butler University. The foundation also appointed Kristin Belleson, ACSM’s new Chief Executive Officer, as secretary. Read More...
Life Fitness Media Statement Regarding FIBO 2020 Attendance
Posted: February 21, 2020 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - After closely assessing global concerns regarding the coronavirus outbreak, Life Fitness has made the difficult decision to withdraw attendance to FIBO in Cologne, Germany on April 2 - 5. Life Fitness takes the current situation very seriously, and the health and safety of its employees, customers and partners are always top priority. Read More...
First Hotel Installation of Octane Fitness’ Max Trainer Machine with LG TV at Anaheim Marriott
Posted: February 20, 2020 in Suppliers
VANCOUVER, WA - Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS), an innovation leader in home fitness for over 40 years, has announced that Octane Fitness recently completed its first hotel installation of the top-of-the-line Max Trainer machine, the MT8000, with the new LG TV screen, at the redesigned Anaheim Marriott near the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California. Read More...
ACSM Announces Strategic Partnership with USA Weightlifting
Posted: February 19, 2020 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has announced a new partnership with USA Weightlifting (USAW), the sole governing and coaching certification body for weightlifting in the United States. The agreement significantly expands the opportunities for professional growth of ACSM and USAW, their members and certified professionals in the health fitness industry. Read More...
Daxko Announces Steve Ayers as Vice President of Mid Market Sales for the Club Market
Posted: February 19, 2020 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a member-based health and wellness industry software and payments provider, has announced that Steve Ayers has joined the company as Vice President of Mid Market Sales for their Club Market. Ayers will lead Daxko's strategies for targeting growth in the fitness mid-market segment. He reports directly to Jeff VanDixhorn, Daxko's Chief Revenue Officer for the Club Market. Read More...
Michele Achterberg Joins the Wellbeats Corporate Sales Team
Posted: February 19, 2020 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Michele Achterberg joins Wellbeats with over twenty years of experience leading national sales for health and wellness start-up companies, including eMindful, Color Genomics, RedBrick Health and Castlight Health. Read More...
