Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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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...
American Council on Exercise Study Asks: How Can Everyday Activities, Like Washing Dishes, Improve Health?
Posted: December 7, 2017 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - With a culture of desk jobs, car commutes and television binges, it comes as no surprise that the average American spends at least 12 hours per day sitting - contributing to chronic, physical inactivity-related conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. Research has shown that interrupting long periods of sitting with small periods of movement can improve health, but without guidance on how much of which activities will make a difference, many remain unmotivated to move. To find out just how much movement is needed to counteract the effects of sitting for long periods of time, American Council on Exercise (ACE) commissioned a scientific study to identify the optimal FIT (frequency, intensity and length of time) of movement for middle-aged and older adults. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2018 Coach of the Year Awards
Posted: December 6, 2017 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Strength and conditioning coaches from across the nation will converge at the NSCA’s Coaches Conference on January 4, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina to discover cutting-edge research and practical applications in strength and conditioning, presented by the industry’s most elite and respected experts. One of the many exciting events that will be held during the conference is the Award Ceremony, where distinctive honors are presented to several coaches for outstanding achievement. At this event, the NSCA recognizes award winners at the professional and collegiate level, with winners selected by a volunteer committee, the NSCA’s Coaching Task Force, who determine the winners based on their contributions to the NSCA, their community and the coaching profession. Read More...
SKILLMILL Awarded “2017 Gear of the Year” by Runner’s World America
Posted: December 4, 2017 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - TECHNOGYM SKILLMILL has been chosen as the “2017 Gear of the Year” by Runner’s World America. Each year, the most important magazine for the running community selects a shortlist of products that stand out for their innovation and style, able to make running feel easier and cooler than ever. SKILLMILL is the ideal training solution for sports professionals and for those every day athletes who are dedicated to their fitness and improving their sporting performance; it allows users to experience the full speed-resistance spectrum by offering the possibility to switch from resistance-free running to an all-out sled push. Read More...
ClubIntel Announces the Release of Its Third Annual Fitness Industry Trend Report
Posted: December 1, 2017 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ClubIntel announces the release of the 2017 International Fitness Industry Trend Report – What’s All the Rage, a comprehensive study of current global trends impacting the fitness industry. ClubIntel, in partnership with various industry leaders, invited club/studio owners, executives, and managers, as well as fitness professionals from around the world to participate in its annual study of industry trends. The global study tracks over 90 different practices across four major categories: programming, equipment, facilities and technology. With over 1,300 professionals responding, the study reflects activity from operators accountable for representing approximately 14,000 facilities worldwide responded to the study. Read More...
EXOS and Speedo USA Launch New Online Course
Posted: November 30, 2017 in Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - EXOS, a leader in the human performance industry, and Speedo USA, a division of PVH Corp. and global leader of aquatic sports, released a new online course for fitness professionals, EXOS Presents: Speedo Fit Training. The course, which showcases the science behind the Speedo Fit aquatic training program that Speedo USA and EXOS introduced in 2016, teaches fitness professionals how training in the water can benefit clients of various populations and how to incorporate it into their training programs. Read More...
NASM and AFAA Co-sponsored The Women’s Health Summit: It Starts with the Brain
Posted: November 29, 2017 in Suppliers
CHANDLER, AZ - As a world leader in fitness education and certification solutions, the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) reaffirmed their commitment by partnering with the Women’s Alzheimer’s Movement (WAM) in an effort to change the future of all minds. This summit, focusing on women’s health, was
presented by WAM and LIFETIME, and hosted by Maria Shriver on November 1 at the Hearst Tower in New York City. Read More...
