Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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American Council on Exercise Names Carolann Dekker Chief Marketing Officer to Lead Global Growth and Advance ACE’s Behavior-Change Offerings
Posted: March 29, 2018 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE), a global certifier of health coaches and exercise professionals, has announced the promotion of Carolann Dekker to the role of Chief Marketing Officer. Dekker, promoted from her role as Executive Vice President of Marketing, has more than two decades of leadership experience, including extensive marketing management for international enterprises including the America’s Cup and Robbins Research International. Read More...
Daxko Unveils Exclusive Partnership with Conversica
Posted: March 28, 2018 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a market leader in software for health and wellness organizations, announced a partnership with Conversica, a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) for business, to provide an AI-powered virtual sales assistant to Daxko customers. Daxko is now the exclusive reseller of Conversica in the member-based health and wellness market, and Daxko customers can utilize Conversica's powerful offering to automatically contact, engage, qualify and perform follow up with potential members via natural, multi-channel, two-way conversations. Read More...
USPTA Receives Provisional Accreditation from USTA
Posted: March 26, 2018 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) received provisional accreditation from the United States Tennis Association (USTA), making the association the first tennis-teaching certification organization to be accepted into the program. According to the USTA, the goal of the new accreditation program is to set uniform standards for the development of those new to the profession, and it will also include on-going coaching education for all certified professionals who are members of accredited organizations. Read More...
Billie Jean King to Keynote BOLD 2018, the MINDBODY Conference
Posted: March 26, 2018 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - MINDBODY (NASDAQ: MB), a leading technology platform for the wellness services industry, has announced that Billie Jean King will serve as the opening keynote speaker at the company's annual conference, BOLD. The premier conference for businesses and professionals within the dynamic wellness services industry, will be held September 18 - 20, 2018 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. Read More...
Winter Park Health Foundation Announces Power Wellness as the New Management Company for the Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center
Posted: March 23, 2018 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - Following an extensive national search, the Winter Park Health Foundation selected Power Wellness as the management company for the Peggy & Philip B. Crosby Wellness Center. The new Center for Health & Wellbeing will open in late 2018 in Winter Park, Florida. Read More...
Nautilus, Inc. Brings Ground-Breaking Max Trainer to the Gym
Posted: March 22, 2018 in Suppliers
VANCOUVER, WA - Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS), a leader in innovative fitness equipment, continues to provide ground-breaking products for commercial fitness facilities and specialty markets with the introduction of the Octane Fitness Max Trainer machine. The new product was unveiled at the Octane Fitness booth during the 2018 IHRSA Convention. Read More...
eGym To Acquire Netpulse
Posted: March 22, 2018 in Suppliers
MUNICH, GERMANY and SAN FRANCISCO, CA - The German high-tech fitness company, eGym, based in Munich, announced that it will acquire the entire mobile application business of Netpulse Inc., based in San Francisco, a leading provider of customized apps for fitness facilities. Read More...
Life Fitness Revolutionizes Facility Management and Exerciser Engagement With Halo Fitness Cloud
Posted: March 21, 2018 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - In an era when fitness technology is evolving fast, today’s gym members expect more from health clubs than just supplying the place and equipment needed for a workout. That’s why Life Fitness has announced the launch of Halo Fitness Cloud, a revolutionary software offering that enhances the exerciser experience while simplifying facility management. Read More...
Iron Grip and EXOS Team Up
Posted: March 19, 2018 in Suppliers
ORANGE COUNTY, CA - Iron Grip Barbell Company, the industry-leading manufacturer of innovative and heavy-duty American-made free weight equipment, is pleased to announce a partnership with EXOS, a leader in human performance. EXOS is dedicated to developing personalized plans that motivate and support individual progress across the four pillars of human performance: mindset, nutrition, movement, and recovery. Featuring Iron Grip equipment in its flagship training facility will allow EXOS to integrate Iron Grip equipment into its training and educational programs. Iron Grip and EXOS will also collaborate on educational content for their athletic, tactical, and corporate wellness customers, and explore new strategic initiatives. Read More...
TRUE Fitness Hires New Chief Marketing Officer
Posted: March 19, 2018 in Suppliers
ST LOUIS, MO - TRUE Fitness, a leading manufacturer of fitness products for commercial and retail markets, announced the appointment of Sally Matheson as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). As CMO, she will be responsible for managing TRUE’s overall brand and marketing strategy, directing creative efforts with the company’s marketing agency and supporting the entire marketing team. Read More...
