Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Multiple Sclerosis Foundation Announces Partnership With Medical Fitness Network to Provide New Fitness and Allied Healthcare Provider Resource
Posted: August 31, 2017 in Suppliers
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, known in the MS community as MS Focus, has announced its partnership with the Medical Fitness Network (MFN), an online health and fitness referral network. MSFocus and MFN share a mutual goal of educating people about healthier living and complementary healthcare management. Read More...
PTR Reaches Major Milestone
Posted: August 31, 2017 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry announces that it is celebrating a major milestone, welcoming its 10,000th member in the United States. This brings PTR’s global reach to more than 16,000 members worldwide. PTR membership in the USA has increased every year for an unprecedented 32 years. Read More...
Precor Launches New High-Intensity Interval Training Console and Releases Preva 7.0 Software
Posted: August 31, 2017 in Suppliers
WOODINVILLE, WA - In direct response to the growing shift towards one of the top training trends in the industry, fitness supplier and manufacturer Precor has launched the P30i Interval Console, a unique console, specifically designed for high-intensity interval training (H.I.I.T) on the Precor 700 Line treadmill (TRM 731). Additionally, the latest global software release from Precor, Preva OS 7.0, is bringing popular audio and video entertainment options and further advances to networked consoles featured on Precor cardio equipment across 82 countries. Read More...
High Demand Brings Annual Zumba Cruise Back For Its Third Year
Posted: August 30, 2017 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - After two years of maxing out registrations and catering to more than 7,000 adventure-seeking fitness enthusiasts, Zumba has officially announced 2018 dates for its third annual Zumba Cruise on board Royal Caribbean International’s Navigator of the Seas. Travelers can take those shower-dancing skills to the sea and prepare to move like never before when they depart for five nights on April 8 - 13, 2018. Read More...
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...
