Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Ecore’s Athlete-Employees to Compete in 2016 Rio Olympics
Posted: July 23, 2015 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Three part-time marketing pros at Ecore International in Lancaster, who also happen to be star players on the U.S. women's field hockey team, will be heading to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Defenders Lauren “Cranny” Crandall and Stefanie Fee and midfielder Katie Reinprecht helped lead the team to a 3-0 win over Canada in the Pan American Games semifinals in Toronto. Read More...
Power Systems Celebrates 10th Year Of Giving To Local Charity, KARM
Posted: July 20, 2015 in Suppliers
KNOXVILLE, TN - Over the past 10 years, Power Systems has held annual collection drives for employees to donate to the Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM). During the month of June, Power Systems employees donated personal hygiene products to be donated to KARM. Employees were challenged to bring in at least one of the items on the list. Such items included, shampoo, deodorant, soap, toothbrushes, baby diapers, wipes and toilet paper. All of the donated items were delivered to KARM earlier this month. Read More...
SCIFIT Joins Life Fitness Brand Family
Posted: July 8, 2015 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announced that SCIFIT Systems, Inc., will join the company’s brand family. The addition of SCIFIT provides Life Fitness with an expanded product lineup and increased access to the growing active aging market, as well as the medical wellness and rehabilitation fitness segments. SCIFIT was acquired by Life Fitness’ parent company, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC). Read More...
Karen Woodard-Chavez’ 2nd Annual Results, Retention and Revenue Summit a Success!
Posted: July 2, 2015 in Suppliers
BOULDER, CO - The 2nd Annual Results, Retention and Revenue Summit was held in Boulder, Colorado, June 10 -12, presented by Karen Woodard's Premium Performance Training and sponsored by MATRIX and The National Independent Health Club Association. The event was three days of Club Owners, Managers and Membership Directors learning how to improve their corporate sales results and non-dues revenue sales results, as well as to become more effective leaders in their organizations. The format included lecture, panels, activities, best practices discussions and social engagement. Read More...
USA to Host 2015 World Medical Football Championships Beginning Saturday
Posted: June 25, 2015 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – From June 27 – July 4, the U.S. Medical Soccer Team will host the 2015 World Medical Football Championships (WMFC) and Global Congress on Medicine and Health in Sport in Long Beach, California. The World Medical Football Championships is a week-long World Cup style soccer tournament comprised of physician teams from around the world brought together for friendly competition. The U.S. Medical Soccer Team is a partner of the Exercise is Medicine program, a global health initiative of the American College of Sports Medicine. Read More...
ACE Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Reinforces Commitment To Ending Obesity Epidemic
Posted: June 24, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the American Council on Exercise (ACE), which educates, certifies and represents fitness professionals, health coaches and wellness experts, reinforces its commitment to ending the nation’s growing obesity epidemic by 2035. ACE says access to well-qualified health and fitness professionals is more important than ever, which is why its steadfast mission aims to evolve the systems and environments that shape the nation’s response to physical inactivity and preventable lifestyle diseases. Read More...
Netpulse Names John Gengarella as New CEO
Posted: June 24, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Netpulse, a provider of branded mobile apps for health clubs, announced the appointment of John Gengarella as its new CEO. John Ford will continue as president of the company. Read More...
Barcelona Club To Host Global Final For Life Fitness Personal Trainers To Watch Competition
Posted: June 17, 2015 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in fitness equipment manufacturing, has announced that David Lloyd Club Turó Barcelona in Spain will serve as the global stage for the 2015 Personal Trainers to Watch live competition. On Friday, October 30, the competition’s top 10 international finalists will come together for a live judging event to determine the top personal trainer in the world. Read More...
MYE AppAudio Integrated With the Netpulse Club Mobile App Provides TV Audio on Apple and Android Smartphones
Posted: June 16, 2015 in Suppliers
STEVENSON RANCH, CA - The MYE AppAudio app has been integrated with the Netpulse Club Mobile App, enabling members to enjoy TV audio on their Apple and Android devices, announced Tony Garcia, MYE Entertainment President. “Partnering with Netpulse to integrate AppAudio provides our mutual customers, and new customers, with the ultimate total club app solution,” said Garcia. “The integration of MYE AppAudio with the Netpulse Club Mobile App enables current customers, including Gold’s Gym, Retro Fitness, YMCAs and many others, to expand their entertainment offering by simply activating AppAudio within their club mobile app. Members simply select MYE TV Audio from the Netpulse app to enjoy TV audio anywhere in the club.” Read More...
American College of Sports Medicine Adds DuPont Nutrition & Health and Polar as Offical Corporate Partners
Posted: June 11, 2015 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announced strategic corporate partnerships with DuPont Nutrition & Health and Polar. DuPont Nutrition & Health is a premier specialty food ingredient and nutrition science leader to food, beverage and dietary supplement industries while Polar is the leading pioneer of heart rate monitors and wearable sports devices for fitness enthusiasts and athletes. Read More...
