Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Exos and St. Vincent Sports Performance Launch New Human Performance Programs
Posted: January 25, 2017 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - St. Vincent Sports Performance (SVSP) has engaged EXOS, a leader in human performance, to enhance and expand the resources of SVSP in areas such as proactive health and human performance programs, including the EXOS NFL combine training program. SVSP is part of Ascension, the nation’s largest nonprofit health system in the U.S. and the world’s largest Catholic health system. Read More...
Brunswick Names Irick President of Fitness Division
Posted: January 18, 2017 in Suppliers
LAKE FOREST, IL - Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) announced the appointment of Jaime A. Irick, 42, as President of the Fitness Division, reporting to Brunswick Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Mark D. Schwabero. Irick will succeed Christopher E. Clawson, President of Life Fitness, who is leaving the company. The appointment is effective immediately. Read More...
TRX Named 2017 IHRSA Associate Member of the Year
Posted: January 17, 2017 in Suppliers
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association has announced that TRX is the 2017 Associate Member of the Year. The Associate Member of the Year Award is presented annually to recognize an IHRSA Associate Member for their significant contributions to the advancement of the health club industry, as well as their support of IHRSA, its members, and its mission through program and event participation, advertising, and sponsorship. TRX, a leading producer of functional training programs, education, and equipment for the industry was selected as this year's honoree. Read More...
Ecore Hopes to Work With ASTM to Create a Healthcare Force Reduction Test
Posted: January 16, 2017 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore, a company that transforms reclaimed waste into unique performance surfacing, is aware of the negative impact patient falls have in the healthcare environment. As such, Ecore has petitioned the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) in an effort to establish a committee to review the lack of and need for focused testing protocol that will address the issues of patient safety related to injury from falls. Read More...
‘Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge’ at 2017 T.O.M. Conference
Posted: January 12, 2017 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - The “Tennis Industry Innovation Challenge,” which will take place at the 2017 Tennis Owners & Managers (T.O.M.) Conference in Orlando, FL, March 27-29, will showcase new and innovative products designed to help grow tennis businesses. From now until February 15, companies and individuals can submit their pitch for their products, software, services, etc. Finalists from the online application process will have the opportunity to present their innovative product or service to a panel of judges, and in front of an audience of tennis industry leaders and top tennis facility owners/managers, at the T.O.M. Conference in a “Shark Tank”-like competition. Read More...
Technogym Spotlighted on SHOWTIME Original Series “60 Minutes Sports”
Posted: January 12, 2017 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - The TV show “60 Minutes Sports,” which airs on CBS's sister network, SHOWTIME, highlighted Technogym, a world leading wellness company, and its President and Founder, Nerio Alessandri, in the premiere episode of the new year. Read More...
Life Fitness Partners With VirZOOM
Posted: January 5, 2017 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announced a partnership with VirZOOM, a maker of virtual reality games, to pilot a virtual reality solution that can be used with fitness equipment. At CES 2017 in Las Vegas, the companies announced their partnership and plans to host pilot virtual reality competitions at select global commercial fitness facilities in Q1 2017. Read More...
Concept2’s 2016 Holiday Challenge Raises $35,000 for Charity
Posted: January 5, 2017 in Suppliers
MORRISVILLE, VT - The 2016 Holiday Challenge saw over 10,700 people participate, raising nearly $35,000 total for four selected charities. There was growth at every level of the challenge: close to 7000 people rowed and/or skied at least 100k meters toward the challenge, over 2500 at the 200k level, and 271 finishers at the 50k level. Concept2's most successful Holiday Challenge ever! Read More...
Peloton Launches its First Commercial Bike, Bringing an Immersive Fitness Experience Beyond the Home
Posted: January 4, 2017 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton announced its new commercial platform, which was was displayed for the first time at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, NV from January 5 -8, 2017. The commercial-grade bike addresses a growing desire to bring Peloton to more people in more places. Touted as the tech company revolutionizing the fitness industry, Peloton introduces the commercial-grade bike, its second product offering, as the next step in transforming the way people work out. The new bike gives consumers access to the same great Peloton experience now in hotels and resorts, residential fitness centers, country clubs, hospitals and universities across the country. Read More...
Dr. Ludovit Cap to PTR Hall of Fame
Posted: December 26, 2016 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) will present its annual awards in February at the 2017 PTR International Tennis Symposium. The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, a trade show and tournament, will be held February 15-18, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Dr. Ludovit ‘Louie’ Cap, of Hilton Head Island, will be inducted to the PTR Hall of Fame at the Awards Banquet on Wednesday, February 15. Read More...
