Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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ACE Study Focuses on Safety of Bikram Yoga by Measuring Heart Rate and Core Temperatures During Class
Posted: April 22, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - In a new independent study commissioned by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), researchers found that a large number of the participants reached a very high core temperature of greater than 103 degrees F during a Bikram yoga class. Notably, well-established sports medicine guidelines state that exertion-related heat illnesses can occur at a core temperature of 104 degrees F. Read More...
ECORE Issues Environmental Product Declarations for 12 Products
Posted: April 20, 2015 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore International, a company that transforms reclaimed waste into unique performance surfaces that make people's lives better, recently demonstrated its commitment to sustainability by issuing Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) for twelve products. Read More...
MERRITHEW Launches Eco-Friendly Fitness Line for Kids
Posted: April 15, 2015 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Children who participate in mindful movement can experience a host of physical, mental and emotional benefits including better concentration at school, enhanced confidence and a strong sense of self-discipline. Global fitness company, MERRITHEW, Leaders in Mindful Movement, leads the charge to keep kids active and healthy, introducing their new line of children’s products, designed with exercisers-in-training in mind. Read More...
Jonas Fitness President Honored With Outstanding CEO Award by Long Island Business News
Posted: April 14, 2015 in Suppliers
LONG ISLAND, NY - The executive team at Jonas Fitness, Inc. announced that their President, Adam Zeitsiff will receive the Long Island Business News (LIBN) “Outstanding CEO” award at a gala being held on May 14, 2015 in Woodbury, NY. Read More...
Iowa Researcher Awarded 2015 ACSM-AMSSM Clinical Research Grant
Posted: April 14, 2015 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - M. Kyle Smoot, MD, is the 2015 recipient of the ACSM Foundation-AMSSM Foundation Clinical Research Grant for his research titled, “The relationship between muscle damage and acute kidney injury biomarkers in American football players during preseason workouts.” Read More...
Molly Kemmer selected as Chairperson of the IHRSA Board of Directors
Posted: April 10, 2015 in HFA, Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - EXOS is proud to announce that Molly Kemmer, who currently serves as a regional director for EXOS|MediFit, has been selected as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), the trade association that serves the global club and fitness industry with a mission to grow, protect, and promote the health and fitness industry, and to provide its members with benefits that will help them be more successful. Read More...
ECORE International Adds New Senior Staff Members
Posted: April 2, 2015 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore, a company that transforms reclaimed waste into unique performance surfacing, is delighted to announce Michael Sage has joined the company as the new Vice President of Sales and Mark Huxta has joined the company in a new role as the Director of Sales for Healthcare. Read More...
Matrix’s Expanded Presence at IHRSA 2015 Draws Praise
Posted: March 31, 2015 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI – Matrix Fitness drew widespread praise for its expanded presence at IHRSA 2015. In addition to showcasing new products, attendees were able to demo new equipment and learn about the latest industry trends from fitness experts like Hunter Allen and Phil Campbell in the education area. Guests were also invited to participate in the “Connected for a Cure” campaign, which raised $5,623 for Augie’s Quest, the largest individual fundraising program for research and drug development aimed at ending ALS. Read More...
Technogym’s Let’s Move for a Better World Challenge Triples 2014 Results with Over 300 Million MOVEs Collected
Posted: March 26, 2015 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Technogym, a leading company supplying products, services and solutions in wellness and fitness, is proud to announce the final results of the 2015 global Let's Move for a Better World challenge, the first worldwide wellness challenge to fight childhood obesity, by engaging fitness facilities and communities. The 2015 global challenge achieved a milestone of over 315 million total MOVEs worldwide, effectively tripling last year's results of over 100 million MOVEs. The results equate to over 141 million calories burned and 45,140 pounds lost! A total of 356 facilities and 79,832 participants moved for the Challenge worldwide. Read More...
Spinning and Star Trac launch new Fusion Drive
Posted: March 26, 2015 in Suppliers
VENICE, CA - Indoor cycling leader Spinning has announced the launch of a new belt-driven system, working with bike manufacturer Star Trac. The unique Fusion Drive system utilizes an ultra-durable Poly-V Isoprene belt, a tensioning system, as well as a real road feel of a perimeter-weighted flywheel. The system works to transfer more direct cranking energy without the slippage that exercisers can find with other belt-driven methods. Read More...
