Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Zeamo Inc. Announces Appointment of Rick Caro to Advisory Board; Expands Global Fitness Initiative
Posted: October 24, 2017 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Zeamo Inc., a global digital fitness platform, announced the appointment of Rick Caro to their Advisory Board and the continued growth of its global strategic expansion plan. Mr. Caro, a 44-year veteran of the health club industry, was a Co-Founder, Past President and Director of IHRSA (International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association), the leading trade association for the health club industry with over 10,000 member clubs in over 80 countries around the world. A long-time industry thought leader and voted Person of the Year, Distinguished Service Award and Lifetime Achievement Award by two separate organizations, Rick is a distinguished writer, expert and lecturer in the fitness field. Already hosting the largest directory and search engine of its kind of more than 25,000 gyms so far, and with plans to increase that number significantly worldwide, Zeamo directory users have the ability to search and select facilities in their location by their favorite activities. They are then able to purchase day pass access to Zeamo's Partner Gyms. Read More...
Technogym to Host the 12th Annual Global Wellness Summit
Posted: October 24, 2017 in Suppliers
PALM BEACH, FL - The Global Wellness Summit (GWS), the annual event focused on the $3.7 trillion global wellness economy, wrapped up its successful 3-day Summit earlier this month at The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL. The event, which attracted a record 600+ health and wellness leaders from 43 countries, included an inspirational “Wellness Moonshot,” a call-to-action to rid the world of preventable diseases. At the close of the event, Susie Ellis, Chairman & CEO of the Global Wellness Summit, announced that Technogym, a world-leading company specializing in technologies for fitness, wellness and health, will be the 2018 host sponsor. Read More...
Contec, Inc. Earns Working Well Recognition for Promoting Optimal Employee Wellbeing
Posted: October 18, 2017 in Suppliers
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – Contec, Inc., Parent company to Athletix Products was recognized by Working Well for achieving Platinum status in the following five categories by meeting best practice standards in promoting well-being in the workplace: Financial Wellbeing; Incentives & Communication; Nutrition & Food Environment; Risk Assessment & Outreach; Tobacco Free. To receive these awards, Contec has been committed to meeting best practice standards in promoting physical, emotional, financial and educational wellbeing through evidence-based strategies. Read More...
Latitude Sports Clubs Excel with the Pro Fitness Program
Posted: October 17, 2017 in Suppliers
SALISBURY, MA - Latitude Sports Clubs is a large multi-purpose facility that has been servicing Massachusetts and New Hampshire area fitness enthusiasts for nearly 30 years. Over the years, the club has undergone numerous renovations and expansions and has continuously been recognized for excellence by winning several "Best of Boston" awards. Although the club has every possible amenity a member could ever want, they decided they needed a structured personal training and assessment program that would distinguish their club from their competitors. The Pro Fitness Program was implemented earlier this year and the club just experienced their best September training month ever! Read More...
USPTA Recognizes Industry Leaders With its 2017 Awards
Posted: October 14, 2017 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) honored those members who go above and beyond in all aspects of the tennis industry during its annual General Membership Meeting on October 13 at the 2017 NEXT Generation: A Tennis Innovation Workshop, powered by USTA & USPTA at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. Read More...
Motionsoft Acquires U.S-based Customer Contact Center
Posted: October 10, 2017 in Suppliers
ROCKVILLE, MD - Motionsoft, a leader in gym software, payment processing and back office support services for the fitness, health and wellness markets and the host of the annual Motionsoft Technology Summit, announced that it has acquired a customer contact management solutions business from Seneca Corporation, a U.S. Information Systems Company in Vienna, Virginia. Read More...
ClubIntel Gives An Update on the 3rd Annual International Health/Fitness Industry Trend Study – What’s All the Rage
Posted: October 9, 2017 in Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ClubIntel, a global leader in conducting market research related to the health and fitness club industry, has provided an update of its 3rd Annual International Health/Fitness Industry Trend Study – What’s All the Rage: "As of Sunday, October 8th, we had 1,500 total responses with 1,183 completed responses. These totals allowed us to reach our first milestone. The study will remain open till October 18th, which gives us nine more days to reach our ultimate goal of 2,000 responses." Read More...
Hammer Strength Launches Program Identifying Elite Strength Training Facilities
Posted: October 3, 2017 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Each year, over 100,000 athletes consider taking their game to the next level by joining 460,000 NCAA student-athletes –-more than ever before-– to compete in 24 sports across 19,000 college teams. Program heads and coaches are constantly looking for ways to differentiate themselves so athletes and parents know they’re training in the most advanced facilities and using industry-trusted equipment. Hammer Strength, one of the world’s foremost strength training equipment line, initiated the Hammer Strength Training Center Program, which recognizes facilities in an elite class. Read More...
Celebrity Powerhouse Millennium Dance Complex And Dance-Fitness Leader Zumba Launch Inspiring Dance Campaign
Posted: September 27, 2017 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - A leader in dance fitness, Zumba is teaming up with Hollywood's hottest dance studio, Millennium Dance Complex (MDC), to visualize dance moves through a new lens. The two powerhouse brands are collaborating to get people moving, prompting interest in dance as a form of expression and exercise that everyone can do, and motivating fans to try Zumba classes. Read More...
PTR Welcomes New Director of Development
Posted: September 27, 2017 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announces Isaac McBroom has joined the staff as Director of Development, filling the post after Brian Parkkonen was promoted to Director of Education. As Director of Development, McBroom’s responsibilities will include the scheduling and coordination of all PTR Certification Workshops in the USA, and ensuring that workshops are held in all 50 states each year. Read More...
