Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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ACSM’s American Fitness Index Releases New Community Action Guide
Posted: January 20, 2016 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) American Fitness Index (AFI) program released a new AFI Community Action Guide, offering communities a resource to help leaders realize local health and fitness goals. The guide, which will replace an earlier edition published in 2009, is a companion document to the annual AFI Data Report, which reports the fittest city in America each year based on a score derived from a comprehensive list of health indicators ranking the 50 largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) in the U.S. Read More...
Jonas Fitness Partners with Mobile Marketing Solution, Textmunication
Posted: January 18, 2016 in Suppliers
WEBSTER, TX - Jonas Fitness, the leading club management software and billing services provider to the health and fitness industry has integrated with Textmunication, a leader in mobile marketing communications, allowing Jonas Fitness customers to communicate with their members more effectively. Read More...
Parisi Franchise Systems Adds A New Business Opportunity With The Launch of the Parisi Program License
Posted: January 15, 2016 in Suppliers
WYCKOFF, N.J. - All businesses look to re-evaluate their offerings and services, with Parisi Franchise Systems (PFS) being no exception. After making changes to its franchise opportunity last year by basing the franchise fee on protected territory and a support system not usually seen in the fitness industry, PFS is introducing a new model for 2016, the Parisi Program License. This opportunity is exclusively for health clubs and other fitness facilities (outside of already committed territories) looking to diversify their own offerings and begin reaching the youth market. Read More...
PTR Celebrates 40th Anniversary in 2016
Posted: January 6, 2016 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is getting ready to kick off it’s 40th Anniversary. Beginning with the PTR International Tennis Symposium in February and continuing throughout the year, PTR will celebrate 40 years of tennis teaching excellence. Read More...
ACE Study Evaluates Health Benefits of Aerial Yoga
Posted: January 6, 2016 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Aerial Yoga, one of the latest evolutions of yoga practice, involves the use of circus hammocks to lift participants off the floor and enable them to achieve traditional yoga poses and align the body midair. But, does it offer a good workout? The American Council on Exercise (ACE) commissioned an independent study from researchers at Western State Colorado University to evaluate the health effects of both a single Aerial Yoga session and a six-week Aerial Yoga intervention. Read More...
Technogym Previews First Music Interactive Treadmill
Posted: January 5, 2016 in Suppliers
LAS VEGAS, NV (CES 2016) - Technogym, a leading producer of design and technology-driven fitness equipment and solutions, will preview the world's first music interactive treadmill with revolutionary technology that detects a runner's rhythm creating a personalized interactive music soundtrack enhancing the treadmill experience during CES 2016. Read More...
North Castle Partners Sells Octane Fitness to Nautilus
Posted: January 4, 2016 in Suppliers
GREENWICH, CT - North Castle Partners announced the sale of Octane Fitness, LLC, a leading manufacturer of zero-impact cardiovascular fitness equipment, to Nautilus, Inc. (NYSE: NLS) for a purchase price of $115 million. For North Castle Partners, a leading private equity firm focused on consumer businesses that promote Healthy, Active and Sustainable Living, the deal represents another successful transaction in the fitness sector. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Welcomes New Executive Director
Posted: December 17, 2015 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - A seasoned professional with a history of leading nonprofit, membership-based associations, Michael Massik joins the NSCA as Executive Director effective in January 2016. “Michael brings a wealth of experience from his work with nonprofits, but also has experience working with the sport of weightlifting which is closely aligned with the strength and conditioning profession,” explains Dr. Greg Haff, NSCA Board President. Read More...
Bill Parisi Co-Authors Book on Mental Toughness for Kids
Posted: December 17, 2015 in Suppliers
WYCKOFF, NJ - From pre-game to post-game, from pre-season to post-season, athletics provide great opportunity for kids all around the world, but it also presents them with their share of challenges. In most cases, parents exacerbate these issues by not knowing the proper strategies to get their athlete in the right frame of mind to confront and overcome these obstacles. Now, parents can have these tactics in the palm of their hands by purchasing “Don’t ‘Should’ On Your Kids: Build Their Mental Toughness,” written by Dr. Rob Bell and Bill Parisi and sponsored by TeamSnap. This book gives parents, as well as coaches, educators and other mentors, a guide to help an athlete overcome the mental challenges that can prevent them from reaching his or her goals. Read More...
New Best Practices for Team Physicians Published
Posted: December 16, 2015 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and five other professional organizations released a new team physician consensus statement that outlines best practices for injury and illness prevention for athletes of all levels. This statement is the newest paper in a series published since 2000 that addresses pertinent topics such as return-to-play decisions, concussion treatment, injury and illness prevention, sideline preparedness, psychological issues and other important topics. The team physician consensus statements serve as a reliable resource for team physicians and other medical professionals treating athletes, and can provide peace of mind for coaches, athletes, parents of youth athletes and the general public. Read More...
