Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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EXOS Workout Plans Now Available on BridgeAthletic
Posted: November 28, 2017 in Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - EXOS, a leader in human performance, has partnered with BridgeAthletic, a market leading technology company, to make their methodology more available to coaches, trainers and athletes. “This new partnership helps us continue our mission to upgrade lives and provide coaches, trainers, and athletes with the tools and resources they need to improve performance,” says Mark Verstegen, EXOS Founder and President. Read More...
Contec, Inc.’s Elaine and Jim Smith, Taylor Smith Honored for Philanthropic Efforts
Posted: November 27, 2017 in Suppliers
SPARTANBURG, S.C. - Contec, Inc.’s Elaine and Jim Smith, and Taylor Smith have recently been recognized for their contributions to two Upstate non-profit organizations. The Association of Fundraising Professionals SC, Piedmont Chapter celebrated the 2017 National Philanthropy Day on Wednesday, November 15. During the luncheon, the AFP recognized philanthropists’ and volunteers’ significant contributions to various non-profit and for-profit organizations across our region. Read More...
Escape Fitness Achieves Successful Outcome for Intellectual Property Infringement
Posted: November 27, 2017 in Suppliers
CAMBRIDGESHIRE, ENGLAND - Global fitness equipment manufacturer Escape Fitness has secured a successful outcome in a patent dispute with ZIVA Fitness. ZIVA agreed to cease sale in the UK of its Dual Surface Plyo Box and paid an undisclosed sum after Escape alleged infringement of its patent relating to the Escape Plyosoft Box. The patent successfully asserted by Escape against Ziva protects Escape’s proprietary system for securely and safely attaching plyo boxes together using fixing straps that stow securely when not in use. Read More...
Nick Bollettieri & Judy Murray to Speak at PTR International Tennis Symposium
Posted: November 22, 2017 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is pleased to announce that acclaimed coaches Nick Bollettieri and Judy Murray are headline speakers at the PTR International Tennis Symposium that will be held February 13 - 16, 2018, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Read More...
ClubIntel Set to Release the Results of Its Third Annual Fitness Industry Trend Report
Posted: November 21, 2017 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ClubIntel announces the upcoming 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. The full report will be available complimentary starting December 1, 2017. Read More...
Fitness On Demand Appoints 18-Year Fitness Industry Veteran as New National Account Manager
Posted: November 21, 2017 in Suppliers
CHANHASSEN, MN - Fitness On Demand announces its recent hire of Ryan Andersen, who will join the team as a National Account Manager. In this role, Andersen will manage the strategic customer accounts in the fitness industry at a national level. Read More...
Technogym Introduces Apple Watch Compatibility
Posted: November 17, 2017 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Technogym connected cardio equipment is now compatible with Apple Watch. Thanks to this revolutionary integration, Apple Watch users can now track their indoor exercise (at home or at their fitness center) by simply tapping their Apple Watch to UNITY - the Technogym connected cardio products interface - and seamlessly pair to treadmills, ellipticals, indoor bikes or stair steppers. Read More...
ABC Financial and Netchex Announce Vendor Relationship
Posted: November 16, 2017 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Financial (ABC), a leading software and payment processing provider to the health and fitness club industry, has announced their preferred partnership with Netchex. Netchex is a HR solutions platform which manages employees' lifecycle from the beginning of their employment to the time they retire. The system's functionalities include: Recruiting, Hiring & Onboarding, Payroll & Tax Compliance, Human Resources, Time & Attendance, Benefits, Reporting & Analysis and ACA Solutions. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Evolves Brand to Inspire All People to Overcome the Physical Inactivity Epidemic
Posted: November 14, 2017 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - In light of today’s growing physical inactivity epidemic, the leading nonprofit certifier of exercise professional and health coaches, American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces an evolution of its brand that harnesses its mission to get people moving and concentrates on inclusivity to ensure that all people—regardless of age, gender, race, socioeconomic status or neighborhood—have access to their healthiest lives. Read More...
MINDBODY Named to Deloitte’s 2017 Technology Fast 500
Posted: November 14, 2017 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - MINDBODY (NASDAQ: MB), a leading technology platform for the wellness services industry, has been included in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500, ranking 424 on this list of the 500 fastest growing technology, media, telecommunications, life sciences and energy tech companies in North America. 2017 is the sixth time MINDBODY has appeared on the Fast 500 list, previously ranking in 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2016. Read More...
