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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...
Paul Schaller Named CEO/President of ABC Financial
Posted: March 20, 2015 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Financial (ABC), a leading software and payment processing provider to the health and fitness industry, announced the promotion of Paul Schaller to Chief Executive Officer/President. Industry experience and over 25 years at ABC have made Schaller a cornerstone of ABC’s success. Schaller became familiar with ABC’s mission early on as a 20-year-old client operating three North Carolina clubs. After relocating to Arkansas, Schaller began his ABC career in a sales position and has worked closely with Founder and Chairman Jim Bottin during the last two-plus decades of dramatic company growth. Read More...
Life Fitness Dares Facilities to Think Beyond Equipment at IHRSA 2015
Posted: March 12, 2015 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - Successful facilities know that it takes more than equipment to keep its members happy, engaged and returning workout after workout, which is why Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment manufacturing, will highlight the Life Fitness ‘Journey’ at IHRSA 2015, March 11-14. The Journey concept focuses on customized floor plans and design solutions to help facilities differentiate their spaces through boosting client satisfaction, improving retention and achieving their maximum potential, and is integrated throughout all areas of the Life Fitness IHRSA booth, themed “Experiences that Inspire” (#1444). Read More...
Life Fitness Launches Adaptable, Realistic Rowing Experience
Posted: March 11, 2015 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment manufacturing, is introducing the Life Fitness Row GX Trainer, a rowing machine that gives exercisers the feeling of a natural rowing motion for a challenging full-body workout, at IHRSA 2015. As gym owners look for creative ways to provide new programs for their members and incorporate rowers to address the machine’s spike in popularity, the Row GX Trainer offers a wide range of applications, including small group training, and is an effective workout for a multitude of users and experience levels. Read More...
Technogym Announces New Integration with Apple HealthKit at IHRSA 2015
Posted: March 10, 2015 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA – Technogym, a world-leading company supplying products, services and solutions in wellness and fitness, announced new integration with HealthKit, Apple's new health platform, at IHRSA 2015, the annual convention of the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association in Los Angeles, CA, taking place at the LA Convention Center from March 11 – 14. Technogym is exhibiting at Booth #1722. Read More...
