Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Myzone Named 2018 IHRSA Associate Member of the Year
Posted: January 3, 2018 in Suppliers
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, is pleased to announce Myzone is the 2018 Associate Member of the Year. The Associate Member of the Year Award is presented annually to recognize an IHRSA Associate Member for their significant contributions to the advancement of the health club industry, as well as their support of IHRSA, its members, and its mission through program and event participation, advertising and sponsorship. Read More...
MINDBODY App Offers Flexible Fitness and Wellness Class Pricing Nationwide
Posted: January 3, 2018 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Just in time for the new year fitness resolutions, MINDBODY (NASDAQ: MB), the leading technology platform for the wellness services industry, is making fitness classes more accessible to millions with dynamic pricing. MINDBODY App users nationwide can now find dynamically-priced classes using the ‘Last Minute Offers’ button located on the home screen, which shows nearby classes offered in the next 48 hours at special rates. Read More...
NFPT Announces its Fitness Trends of 2018
Posted: January 1, 2018 in Suppliers
LAFAYETTE, IN - Keeping pace with health and fitness trends is at the heart of a passionate fitness professional. This industry is dynamic; always growing, forever evolving, and progressing. Each year, thousands of fitness professionals look forward to learning the “top trends” for the upcoming year. Some trends appear and reappear on yearly lists, while others are replaced by new and more dynamic approaches to teaching our clients the art and science of living well. This year, we will see some of the same trends perhaps with a different twist. We will also see some new developments take place of old theories. Here’s what you can expect for the 2018 year in health and fitness... Read More...
Myzone Announces Rebrand
Posted: December 28, 2017 in Suppliers
U.K. - Myzone, a leading wearable tech solution, has unveiled a fresh brand look. Myzone was established in 2011 and has seen significant year-over-year growth. It’s brought the term ‘wearable tech’ directly to fitness facilities, making it relevant and user-friendly for operators and end users. Myzone now boasts a host of followers and influencers, and has set a clear brand strategy including values, a mission and brand identity. The new look will become apparent in Myzone’s content, website and collateral as it transitions the brand in 2018. Read More...
Williams Reappointed as TIA President in New, Expanded Role
Posted: December 20, 2017 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Tennis Industry Association Board of Directors voted in early December to reappoint Jeff Williams as the ongoing TIA president in a new and expanded capacity. Williams will become the first president as a staff position since Jim Baugh held that position ten years ago. This newly created role will allow Williams to further focus on the industry’s specific challenges and opportunities by working closely with TIA staff and industry partners. Williams has a range of experiences to make him a natural for this role, including publisher of Tennis Magazine and Tennis Industry magazine. Currently, he is publisher with Tennis Magazine/Tennis Media Co./Tennis Channel. Read More...
ACE Puts HOKA Shoes to the Test: How Do They Affect Speed, Form and Calories Burned?
Posted: December 20, 2017 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Avid runners, from weekend joggers to competitive marathon runners, will tell you that the key to being injury-free is having the right shoes. Many will debate the merits of two competing methodologies to avoid injury: maximalist shoes with extra padding and minimalist shoes with less cushion. In recent years, lighter minimalist shoes have earned the running world’s attention, but shoe manufacturer HOKA One One has turned the spotlight to maximalist styles. As part of its mission to get people moving, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) commissioned two research studies that test how wearing this brand of maximalist running shoes impact speed, mechanics and energy use compared to a standard style of running shoes. Read More...
Tennis Industry Magazine Names 2017 “Champions of Tennis” Awards
Posted: December 18, 2017 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Ajay Pant, National Tennis Director for Life Time, has been named “Person of the Year” for 2017 by Tennis Industry Magazine in the publication’s January 2018 issue. Pant led off the magazine’s 17th annual “Champions of Tennis Awards,” which honors people, businesses and organizations dedicated to improving the sport and business of tennis. In addition to its Person of the Year, Tennis Industry also named winners in 23 other categories for its 2017 Champions of Tennis Awards. Read More...
Technogym Launches SKILLRUN
Posted: December 14, 2017 in Suppliers
CESENA, ITALY - Technogym, a world-leading producer of design and technology-driven fitness products and digital solutions, and official supplier to the last six Olympic games, announces the launch of SKILLRUN, the first piece of running equipment that combines cardio and power training in a single solution, designed to meet the training requirements of both elite athletes and fitness enthusiasts. SKILLRUN is made to set the new benchmark in performance running and answer the needs of all runners, from sprinters to marathoners and triathletes. Read More...
NuStep, LLC Announces Winners of the 2018 Pinnacle Award
Posted: December 12, 2017 in Suppliers
ANN ARBOR, MI - NuStep, LLC is pleased to announce the winners of the 2018 NuStep Pinnacle Award, the international award that recognizes excellence in whole-person wellness programming for older adults. The Pinnacle is awarded to senior living communities and senior centers that have successfully integrated the whole-person wellness model into their settings and created a culture of wellness throughout their organizations. By offering balanced, comprehensive programming that addresses all dimensions of wellness, Pinnacle Award winners demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for residents, members and employees. Read More...
Life Fitness Integration with Life Fitness’ LFconnect and Apple GymKit Coming in Q1 2018
Posted: December 12, 2017 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, will offer Apple GymKit compatibility on premium cardio consoles beginning in Q1 2018. With this functionality, cardio equipment will pair seamlessly and wirelessly with Apple Watch so exercisers can measure and track the most accurate measurements possible. With a simple tap to the Life Fitness console, a connection between Apple Watch and the cardio equipment is established, and data is exchanged between the watch and Life Fitness machine. Once connected, Apple Watch and the fitness machine exchange data like heart rate, calories burned, distance, speed and incline. Read More...
