Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Fitness Industry Leaders Announce Next-Generation Event Partnership
Posted: July 27, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and IDEA Health & Fitness Association, two foundational, professional organizations with deep roots in the fitness and wellness industry, announce an event partnership that underscores the importance of unity and commitment to top-level education and professional engagement for personal trainers, group fitness instructors, fitness facility owners and managers, clinical exercise specialists and other health and fitness professionals. Read More...
True Fitness Recalls Showrunner II Consoles Sold with Fitness Equipment Due to Fire Hazard
Posted: July 27, 2023 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - This recall involves Showrunner II Consoles with wireless phone chargers. Product numbers C4P, C4PAE, C4PBE, C4PES, C4PVC, C4PM, C4PMAE, C4PMBE, C4PMES or C4PMVC are printed on a label located on the rear console cover at the connection point of console (console mast) and cardio product base. Consoles will need to be removed from base to view product number label. Read More...
Physically Active Employees Can Reduce Company Healthcare Costs by 35%
Posted: July 26, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Healthcare costs are on the rise and companies are grappling with the ongoing challenge of managing these expenses. Gympass, a leading corporate wellness platform, offering an expansive network of gyms, studios, personal trainers and wellness apps, all in one employee benefit, announces a groundbreaking study that showcases the transformative power of promoting an active lifestyle among employees. Read More...
Jim Pisani Joins Life Fitness as Chief Executive Officer; Paul Stoneham to Transition as a Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors
Posted: July 25, 2023 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announces the appointment of Jim Pisani as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, with Paul Stoneham transitioning as a Senior Advisor to the Life Fitness Board of Directors. Mr. Pisani brings over 25 years of experience leading commercial expansions of global outdoor, recreation and sports apparel brands. Read More...
USPTA CEO Search Now Underway
Posted: July 25, 2023 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. announces it is seeking its next Chief Executive Officer. TeamWork Consulting has been selected as the executive search firm to assist with the search. Buffy Filippell, TeamWork Consulting's Founder, will be responsible for leading the process. Filippell has recruited more than 350 leaders in the sports industry. Read More...
Congress Competes as Senators and Staff Lead By Example With Physical Activity
Posted: July 21, 2023 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The results are in for the Congressional Physical Activity Challenge 2023, as U.S. Government Officials have been embracing movement and exercise to influence positive policy change for the nation. This year’s contest on Capitol Hill saw category wins from Senator Rick Scott (pictured), Senator Cynthia M. Lummis, Senator John Thune, and the office of Representative Michael Cloud. Read More...
NSCA Foundation Announces New Leadership
Posted: July 20, 2023 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The NSCA Foundation, a leading organization dedicated to advancing strength and conditioning practices, announces its new leadership team. The Board of Directors has re-elected Dr. Don Melrose as President, appointed Scott Caulfield as Vice President, and confirmed Dr. Ludmila Cosio Lima's continued role as Treasurer. Read More...
The Nation’s Capital Region Leads ‘Fittest Cities’ in 2023 ACSM American Fitness Index Ranking
Posted: July 19, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Arlington, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., are the top cities in the 16th annual ACSM American Fitness Index (Fitness Index) rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Elevance Health Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Elevance Health. Arlington was named “America’s Fittest City” for the sixth consecutive year, with top scores in both the personal health and community/environment sub-scores. Read More...
SilverSneakers Announces the 2023 National Member of the Year
Posted: July 17, 2023 in Suppliers
NASHVILLE, TN - SilverSneakers by Tivity Health, the nation's leading community fitness program for older Americans, announces the national winner of its 19th annual SilverSneakers Member of the Year Award. The award honors a SilverSneakers member who inspires and motivates other seniors through health, physical activity and community. This year's recipient is Rita Yetsko, 87, from Altoona, Pennsylvania. Rita was recognized for her motivating health transformation and embodiment of wellness through movement and social engagement. Read More...
NSCA Announces 2023 Election Results
Posted: July 14, 2023 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the results of its 2023 Board of Directors elections, as voted on by NSCA Members, including the Association's next President-Elect. These chosen individuals, nominated for their dedication and contributions to the Association and greater strength and conditioning community, will shape the future of the NSCA. Read More...
Hyperice Secures Strategic $100M+ Growth Capital Facility Investment from Industry Leader, Atlas Credit Partners
Posted: July 13, 2023 in Suppliers
HOUSTON, TX - Atlas Credit Partners, an asset management firm specializing in investing and partnering with growth-oriented businesses, announces a +$100M strategic growth capital facility investment in Hyperice, a leading holistic high-performance wellness brand. Atlas Credit Partners' investment will support Hyperice's mission to help everyone on earth move better, live better, and be better through improved physical movement. It follows an incredible year of innovation after Hyperice added five new award-winning products to its line of high-performance wellness technology. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Unveils Updated ACE Group Fitness Instructor Certification Study Program
Posted: July 12, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the launch of its latest offering, the updated ACE Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) certification study program, which includes the all-new textbook, The Exercise Professional’s Guide to Group Fitness Instruction. This updated study program sets a new standard for GFI certification by recognizing the changing fitness landscape that group exercise instructors are navigating in a highly digitized fitness space. Read More...
USTA Foundation Receives $325,000 from Chase to Support NJTLs
Posted: July 12, 2023 in Suppliers
PURCHASE, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), announces that, for the tenth consecutive year, it has partnered with longtime US Open sponsor Chase to award 27 National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) chapters with $325,000 in total grants to support year-round tennis and education programming. This year, more than 54,000 youth from under-resourced communities will be impacted by these grants. Chase has awarded more than $1.6 million to selected NJTL chapters as part of its decade-long collaboration with the USTA Foundation. Read More...
Mindbody Executes Multi-Year Agreement with Immersive Basketball Training Experience, Shoot 360
Posted: July 7, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, announces a strategic partnership with Shoot 360, the world's leading immersive basketball training experience. As Shoot 360 continues to grow and add new locations, Mindbody's technology will help optimize operations and focus more on the customer experience. Read More...
Five Inspiring Individuals Awarded 2023 IDEA World Convention Scholarships
Posted: July 6, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The IDEA World Convention Scholarship Program, funded by Kathie and Peter Davis, founders of IDEA Health & Fitness Association (IDEA) and the IDEA Foundation (now the American Council on Exercise, or ACE), announce five 2023 award recipients who will attend this year’s IDEA World Convention in Los Angeles, California between July 12 - 16, 2023. Read More...
The Latest Impact Factors for ACSM Journals
Posted: July 6, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) shares that five of the six journals have impact factors. The Journal Impact Factor (JIF), released by Clarivate Analytics, is one measure of journal success. The continued success of ACSM’s journals is the result of the expertise and dedication of the editors-in-chief, associate and section editors, editorial boards, and reviewers.
ACSM strives to promote, support, and disseminate transformative research through six leading scholarly journals. Read More...
PTR Partners with Cliff Drysdale Tennis/Troon/PBI
Posted: July 6, 2023 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - The Professional Tennis Registry has signed a formal partnership agreement with Cliff Drysdale Tennis/Troon/PBI, one of the largest tennis club groups in the U.S. to enhance the education of tennis teaching pros and coaches. It’s the latest in PTR’s recent partnership agreements with other large commercial operators Life Time, Midtown and Sportime. Read More...
NSCA Announces 2023 Annual Awards
Posted: June 30, 2023 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the recipients of the organization’s 2023 Annual Awards. These distinctive awards honor professionals around the world for outstanding achievement in their field. Each individual was nominated by the NSCA community and will be formally recognized at the 2023 NSCA National Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, this July 12 - 15. Read More...
ACSM to Implement Mandatory First Aid Training for Certified Professionals in 2027
Posted: June 29, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine's (ACSM) certified professionals play a crucial role in ensuring the health and safety of their clients, extending beyond exercise routines. It is essential to provide immediate basic first aid care in certain situations to prevent the rapid deterioration of a client or patient's condition and minimize the risk of long-term injury or death. Recognizing the significance of these skills, the ACSM certification board is implementing a mandatory first aid requirement for all ACSM certification programs starting from January 1, 2027. Read More...
Precor and Stages Cycling Announce a Global Distribution Partnership
Posted: June 29, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Precor, a world-class provider of commercial fitness solutions, and Stages Cycling, a leading manufacturer of commercial indoor cycles, power meters and cycle computers, announce intentions to enter into a strategic global distribution agreement that will expand the availability and reach of Stages Cycling products to new markets and customers. Read More...
