Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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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...
Technogym Special Edition of Let’s Move for a Better World Challenge at IHRSA 2015 to Benefit ALS
Posted: March 10, 2015 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - Technogym, a world leading company supplying fitness and wellness products, services and solutions,will be conducting a special edition of its globally successful Let’s Move for a Better World challenge 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...
Brunswick Billiards Now Part Of Life Fitness Family
Posted: March 4, 2015 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness today announced that Brunswick Billiards will join the equipment manufacturer’s family of products, creating a robust portfolio of recreational products for customers across the globe. Both Life Fitness and Brunswick Billiards are part of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC). Billiards, the Corporation’s founding brand and namesake, was established in 1845. With the reorganization, Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment manufacturing, will now develop, manufacture and sell Brunswick Billiards game room and billiards tables, furnishings and accessories. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Expands Product Innovation and Delivers New Programs at IHRSA 2015
Posted: March 4, 2015 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness is expanding its presence at IHRSA 2015 with the introduction of several new products and a dedicated education area, offering free seminars, live demos, technology tours and more. Show attendees and members of the media are invited to meet with Matrix (Booth #1700) at IHRSA 2015, which takes place March 11-14 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Read More...
InTouch Appoints Sandra Wear as CEO
Posted: February 26, 2015 in Suppliers
VANCOUVER, BC - InTouch Technology Inc., a global leader in solutions to acquire and retain members for the Health & Fitness sector, today announced that its Board of Directors named Sandra L Wear as the company's Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors. Wear previously served as VP of Sales & Marketing for InTouch. Read More...
Addition of New ACE Team Members to Expand Efforts in Advocacy, Develop Relationships with Leaders in Business, Healthcare
Posted: February 19, 2015 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - American Council on Exercise (ACE) has added two new team members to help the nonprofit continue to increase the reach of its advocacy efforts and expand strategic partnerships aimed at helping increase access to physical-activity opportunities nationwide and eradicate the obesity epidemic. Read More...
MYE Wireless Club TV Audio Receivers Now Integrated in SportsArt Commercial Cardio Equipment
Posted: February 17, 2015 in Suppliers
STEVENSON RANCH, CA - MYE Entertainment Inc. and SportsArt announce that MYE Integrated Club TV Audio Receivers are now an option available in SportsArt cardio equipment, stated Tony Garcia, MYE president, and Scott Sechrest, SportsArt CEO. Read More...
