Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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NuStep Announces Winners of the 2017 Pinnacle Award
Posted: November 2, 2016 in Suppliers
ANN ARBOR, MI - NuStep, Inc. is pleased to announce the Gold, Silver and Bronze winners of the 2017 NuStep Pinnacle Award, an international award that recognizes excellence in whole-person wellness programming for older adults. Now in its 18th year, the NuStep Pinnacle Award is awarded to senior living communities and senior centers that have successfully integrated the whole-person wellness model into their settings and created a culture of wellness throughout their organizations. By offering comprehensive programming that addresses all dimensions of wellness, Pinnacle Award winners demonstrate a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for residents, members and employees. Read More...
Motionsoft Expands Funding With $6 Million Series C Investment
Posted: October 27, 2016 in Suppliers
ROCKVILLE, MD – Motionsoft, a leader in software, payment processing and back office support services for the fitness, health and wellness markets announced the closing of its Series C funding round. The round included investments by existing investors, Route Sixty-Six Ventures, as well as from co-founders Al Noshirvani and Hossein Noshirvani, and Edison Partners. Read More...
The Top Fitness Trend for 2017 is Wearable Technology
Posted: October 26, 2016 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Won’t leave home without your fitness tracker? If so, you’re part of a rapidly growing segment of consumers using technology to collect daily health metrics. The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has announced its annual fitness trend forecast, and unsurprisingly, exercise pros say wearable technology will again be the top fitness trend in the coming year. The results were released in the article, “Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2017,” published in the November/December issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. Read More...
Hurricane Matthew Forces Reschedule of Tennis Technology Conference & Expo
Posted: October 26, 2016 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that, due to the impact of Hurricane Matthew on Hilton Head Island, it has rescheduled its inaugural Tennis Technology Conference from November 3 - 4, 2016 to May 4-5, 2017 at the Marriott Resort Hilton Head Island. Read More...
Cybex Medway Operations to Transition to Illinois and Minnesota
Posted: October 20, 2016 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announced a restructuring plan for its Cybex manufacturing operations that results in the transition of production and support operations now at the Company’s Medway, Massachusetts, facility to existing facilities in Minnesota and Illinois. Read More...
New Award Recognizes Innovative Health Professional Training and Education Programs in Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity Counseling
Posted: October 11, 2016 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and the Bipartisan Policy Center have launched the inaugural Innovation Award for Health Care Provider Training and Education. This award recognizes leading health professional training programs that have developed new and innovative ways to provide nutrition, physical activity and obesity counseling education to their students. Three categories of awards are available: schools or programs offering innovative training for future health care professionals; schools or programs offering innovative professional development or graduate training for current health care professionals; and student-led programs offering innovative training or curricula. Applications are open through November 11, 2016. Read More...
Fitness On Demand Launches New London-Based UK Office
Posted: October 3, 2016 in Suppliers
CHANHASSEN, MN - In a committed strategy to continue growth in Europe, Fitness On Demand announced the opening of its new office in the United Kingdom, with a focus on maintaining a dominant market-share position as the leading virtual fitness provider. With a direct office based in London, FOD will have dedicated resources to provide local customers instant access to sales and support. Read More...
Coronado’s Ben Press Receives USPTA Lifetime Achievement Award; Kirk Anderson Named 2016 USPTA Professional of the Year
Posted: September 30, 2016 in Suppliers
INDIAN WELLS, CA - Ben Press was honored with the 2016 George Bacso Lifetime Achievement Award by the United States Professional Tennis Association. Press who passed away Friday, September 9, was posthumously recognized during the annual awards ceremony at the USPTA World Conference at the Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa in Indian Wells, CA, on Tuesday, September 27. Kirk Anderson of Portland, Or, was also honored with the 2016 Alex Gordon Award for the USPTA Professional of the Year by the United States Professional Tennis Association. Read More...
SportsArt Announces Partnership with Xtreme CSC
Posted: September 26, 2016 in Suppliers
MUKILTEO, WA - SportsArt is pleased to announce a partnership with Xtreme CSC, a chain of fitness facilities based in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Xtreme CSC gyms combine strength and conditioning with functional training, as well as offer complete nutritional support to their members. Their newest gym located in Cashel, Ireland, opened fully-equipped with over 30 pieces of SportsArt equipment. Read More...
InTouch Technology Announces Partnership With Powerhouse Gym International
Posted: September 26, 2016 in Suppliers
VANCOUVER, CANADA - Two of the leading names in the health and fitness club market are joining forces. InTouch Technology, creators of a leading sales and CRM platform, has signed on as Preferred Vendor with world-famous fitness club franchise Powerhouse Gym International. Read More...
