Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Saturday, November 22nd, 2025
ABC Fitness Pushes the Fitness Technology Industry Forward with Innovations Revealed at IHRSA 2024
Posted: March 4, 2024 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, is proud to showcase the next steps in the company’s comprehensive and integrated platforms at IHRSA 2024, the fitness industry’s largest trade show and conference. ABC Fitness continues to invest in innovation across the portfolio and will be demonstrating their collective power with a focus on increased personalization for members, insights that support growth and data-driven decisions, and automations that allow for more efficiency and member-empowerment. Read More...
Precor Partners with Glutebuilder to Revolutionize Glute Training with New Product Line
Posted: March 4, 2024 in Suppliers
WOODINVILLE, WA - Precor, trusted fitness solution provider to more than 14,000 global facilities, announces its exclusive partnership with Glutebuilder, a trailblazer in innovative and biomechanically focused designs, to introduce an all-new line of patent-pending glute training products. The unveiling of these revolutionary products is scheduled to take place at the IHRSA show in March in Los Angeles, California. Read More...
TRX Breaks the Guinness World Records Title for Largest Suspension Training Class
Posted: February 29, 2024 in Suppliers
DELRAY BEACH, FL and ATHENS, GREECE - TRX, a global leader in functional training products and world-class training content, celebrated its 20-year anniversary by attempting and breaking the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for largest suspension training class. 422 people participated in the record-breaking showcase taking place during TRX's global training summit in Athens, Greece, hosted in partnership with Greece's premier fitness group ALTERLIFE. Read More...
Power Wellness Welcomes Max Hanner as Chief Revenue Officer
Posted: February 28, 2024 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - Power Wellness, a leading institutional fitness management and consulting company, announces the appointment of Max Hanner as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Max brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the executive team. Max officially assumed his role on February 26, 2024. Read More...
Vision Fitness to Launch Commercial Line Expansion; Chris Torggler Appointed General Manager of Vision Commercial Fitness
Posted: February 27, 2024 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Vision Fitness, a provider of durable and intuitive fitness equipment, is set to launch a full-commercial line of strength equipment at the IHRSA tradeshow in Los Angeles. This line, designed for value-conscious health clubs, hotels and other vertical channels, joins the existing cardio offering which includes a full-commercial warranty. Read More...
Precor Launches New Functional Strength Training Line Powered by BeaverFit
Posted: February 26, 2024 in Suppliers
WOODINVILLE, WA - Precor, trusted fitness solution provider to more than 14,000 global facilities, has selected BeaverFit, the world’s largest supplier of fitness equipment to U.S. and NATO militaries, to design and manufacture their new functional training line. Read More...
Echelon Fitness Debuts Expansive New Commercial Catalog, Studio Software + Connected Equipment
Posted: February 26, 2024 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Echelon, a global fitness, wellness and sports leader, is rolling out a full suite of next level connected fitness experiences geared towards the commercial marketplace building on the brand’s already successful consumer and commercial portfolio. Echelon will spotlight the impressive lineup at IHRSA’s 2024 Show. Read More...
ABC Trainerize Partners with WRKOUT to Empower Personal Trainers to Monetize Product Recommendations
Posted: February 23, 2024 in Suppliers
VANCOUVER, B.C. - ABC Fitness, a key tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, announces the launch of TZ Storefront, a new partnership between ABC Trainerize and WRKOUT that empowers coaches and fitness professionals to support their clients’ wellness goals while launching a passive income stream through product recommendations. Read More...
ACSM Announces 2024 Certified Professional of the Year
Posted: February 23, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Brian Cleven, M.S., ACSM-CEP, LAT has been named the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Certified Professional of the Year of the Year for 2024. Cleven received the award during the 2024 IDEA & ACSM Health & Fitness Summit in Chicago, Illinois. Read More...
Freemotion Fitness and Aktiv Solutions Forge a Transformative Strategic Alliance
Posted: February 21, 2024 in Suppliers
LOGAN, UT and SANTA MONICA, CA - Freemotion Fitness, renowned for its cutting-edge fitness equipment, and Aktiv Solutions, a leading expert in functional fitness facility supply and design, have entered into a strategic partnership. The multifaceted alliance underscores the two companies’ shared commitment to innovation and market expansion. Read More...
Zumba Obsession Reaches New Heights with the Launch of its First-Ever Consumer App
Posted: February 16, 2024 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - Zumba, a global leader in dance fitness, announces the highly-anticipated launch of their very first consumer app. The Zumba App is a one-stop solution for fitness enthusiasts to engage with the dynamic and fun-filled world of Zumba Fitness. Read More...
ABC Fitness and Jazzercise Partner to Offer Member Management Solutions and Integrated Experiences
Posted: February 15, 2024 in Chains, Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a key tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, and Jazzercise, a global dance fitness company, announce a partnership that will keep the fun in fitness for millions of members worldwide. Read More...
NFL Veteran Chris Draft Joins ACSM’s Moving Through Cancer Task Force Board
Posted: February 15, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and its Exercise is Medicine Program (EIM) announces that former NFL linebacker Chris Draft has joined the Moving Through Cancer Task Force Board. Moving Through Cancer is the first disease-specific initiative within EIM and focused on making exercise a standard of oncological care by 2029. Read More...
Tennis Industry Association Rebrands as Racquet Industry Research Group
Posted: February 13, 2024 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - The Tennis Industry Association (TIA) announces its transformation to the Racquet Industry Research Group (RIRG). More than just a name change, this evolution signifies a broader mission to provide research and data to the entire racquet sports community. The organization acknowledges the wide scope within the racquet sports industry and aims to cater to the needs of every segment within it. Read More...
ACE and YogaRenew Join Forces to Offer Yoga Certification to Health and Exercise Professionals
Posted: February 12, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces its forward-thinking partnership with YogaRenew. Through this partnership, ACE offers the YogaRenew 200-Hour Yoga Teaching Training & Certification, a comprehensive, online yoga credential for health and exercise professionals that caters to the growing public demand for holistic health and fitness practices. Read More...
Xplor Technologies Acquires Membr, Creating a Technology Solution for Multi-market Gyms and Health Clubs
Posted: February 1, 2024 in Suppliers
ATLANTA, GA - Xplor Technologies, a leading global platform combining SaaS solutions, embedded payments and Commerce Accelerating Technologies for "everyday life" businesses announces its acquisition of Membr, a leading fitness-focused management software platform trusted by over 2,000 gyms worldwide. The move enables Xplor Technologies to bring a premium club management software solution to the fitness industry and further expand its global footprint. Read More...
Daxko Launches New App for Nonprofits to Streamline Operations and Enhance Member Connections
Posted: January 31, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces the release of a new mobile app designed specifically for Daxko and ReClique CORE users. This development promises simpler operations and enhanced community engagement for mission-driven health and wellness organizations. Read More...
ACSM Announces Resignation of Chief Executive Officer
Posted: January 25, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Chief Executive Officer Kristin Belleson has resigned her position with ACSM, effective January 19, 2024. ACSM has appointed Katie Feltman, who formerly served as ACSM’s Chief Operating Officer, as interim CEO through January 17, 2025, or until a permanent CEO is selected. Read More...
Life Fitness and EGYM Expands Existing Global Partnership
Posted: January 19, 2024 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL and MUNICH - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, and EGYM, a global fitness technology and corporate health innovation leader, announce the expansion of their strategic partnership, further elevating the cardio workout experience. This collaboration unites EGYM's cutting-edge fitness technology with Life Fitness' innovative cardio equipment, promising gym-goers an unmatched exercise experience. Read More...
Former CEOs of Life Fitness, Chris Clawson, and Precor, Rob Barker, Join EGYM
Posted: January 19, 2024 in Suppliers
DENVER, CO - EGYM is fortifying its leadership team with two highly esteemed top managers in the fitness industry: the former CEOs of Life Fitness, Chris Clawson, and Precor, Rob Barker. Chris Clawson will assume the newly appointed position of General Manager Gymtech at EGYM in mid-February. Rob Barker will serve as a strategic advisor to EGYM CEO Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer. Read More...
