Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Iron Grip Account Executive, Michelle Gonzalez, Named to the SFIA Future Industry Leaders Scholarship Program for 2017
Posted: August 29, 2017 in Suppliers
ORANGE COUNTY, CA - Iron Grip Barbell Company, the industry-leading manufacturer of innovative and durable American-made free weight equipment, is congratulates Account Executive Michelle Gonzalez on her nomination to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s Future Industry Leaders Scholarship Program Class of 2017. Ms. Gonzalez is one of just five young professionals in the sports and fitness industry that the SFIA has selected to be recognized at the fifth annual SFIA Industry Leaders Summit this September 13 - 14 in Chicago. Read More...
MYZONE Announces New Global Director of Marketing
Posted: August 28, 2017 in Suppliers
U.K. - MYZONE, a wearable training partner that rewards effort, is announces the addition of Gemma Bonnett to the company's marketing team as the Global Director of Marketing. Bonnett will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative marketing strategies and tactics to further drive growth for the company. In addition, she will also further develop brand development and messaging in the marketplace. Read More...
EXOS Acquires D1 Sports Medicine
Posted: August 25, 2017 in Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - EXOS, a leader in human performance, announced their acquisition of D1 Sports Medicine, a company that partners with top sports medicine orthopedists to offer athletes physical therapy services and ensure they have a safe and optimal return after injury. The new EXOS Physical Therapy locations will help accelerate EXOS’ health care strategy of partnering with hospitals and health systems to serve local populations with proactive health, physical therapy, and performance solutions. Read More...
Merrithew Honored With IDEA Gratitude Award
Posted: August 23, 2017 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ONTARIO - The IDEA Health and Fitness Association recognized Merrithew with the Gratitude Award at the 2017 IDEA World Fitness Convention, held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lindsay G. Merrithew, President and CEO, was on hand to receive the award. “I’d like to thank the team at Merrithew and the entire Merrithew community of partners, training centers and Instructors for their hard work and dedication,” he said. “Moira and I owe a great debt of gratitude to each and every one of you.” Read More...
New Study Examines the Effects of Daily In-classroom Workouts on Elementary School Students
Posted: August 22, 2017 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Despite recommendations that all children between the ages of 6 and 17 get at least one hour of physical activity every day, budget cuts have forced some schools to reduce or altogether eliminate formal physical education programs. This leaves many children without the opportunity to get enough physical activity or the knowledge of how to exercise safely and effectively. With a mission to get people moving, the American Council on Exercise (ACE), the world’s leading health and fitness nonprofit, sponsored an independent study to determine if using short exercise videos in elementary school classrooms would be a cost-effective solution to help introduce more physical activity into schools. Read More...
Muscle Up Marketing Named To Inc. 5000 List For 3rd Consecutive Year
Posted: August 16, 2017 in Suppliers
ALPHARETTA, GA - Muscle Up Marketing was ranked on the Inc. 5000, Inc. magazine's annual list of the fastest-growing, privately held businesses in the U.S. for the third consecutive year. The company received a ranking of 2,416 out of 5,000, based on percentage of sales growth from 2013-2016. “It is an unbelievable honor to make this list once,” said Jon Butts, Founder and President of Muscle Up Marketing. “The fact that we have had the sustained growth to make this list three straight years is a true testament to how amazing our employees are." Read More...
PTR & Mexican Tennis Federation Sign Partnership
Posted: August 15, 2017 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announces a groundbreaking partnership with the Mexican Tennis Federation (FMT). As part of a multi-year agreement, PTR will be responsible for all education and certification in Mexico. PTR will conduct all Levels of PTR education in Mexico, which will include certification workshops (Level I through 5) and Continuing Education courses. PTR and FMT will collaborate on an annual Symposium located at the PTR Mexico Headquarters in Guadalajara. Read More...
Johnson Health Tech Expands Distribution Capabilities with the Addition of Two New Facilities
Posted: August 15, 2017 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Johnson Health Tech (JHT), one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing fitness equipment manufacturers and producer of the brands Matrix, Vision and Horizon, announced that it is expanding its presence along the East and West Coasts with the addition of two new warehouse and distribution centers. The facilities, which are located in Compton, CA. and Fairfield, N.J., will further enhance JHT’s ability to serve commercial customers on the West Coast and greater New England region. Read More...
ITF President David Haggerty to be Inducted Into Tennis Industry Hall of Fame
Posted: August 7, 2017 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - David Haggerty’s decades of experience in sports have brought him in contact with nearly all segments of the tennis industry—recreational play, college tennis, tennis teaching professional, retail, national and international governing bodies and professional tennis. On August 28, at a morning ceremony in midtown Manhattan, Haggerty will become the 13th member of the Tennis Industry Hall of Fame. Read More...
NSCA Announces Newly Elected Board Members
Posted: August 4, 2017 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the results of the 2017 Board of Directors elections, as voted on by NSCA members, which includes a new President-Elect. N. Travis Triplett, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, becomes the first female to be elected President of the NSCA’s Board of Directors and will begin her three-year term in 2018 after serving as President-Elect under current President G. Gregory Haff, PhD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA. Read More...
