Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Matrix Fitness Announces Integration with Aplifit
Posted: March 15, 2023 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world’s fastest-growing commercial fitness brands, announces an integration with Aplifit, a digital solutions company for sports facilities. Read More...
Myzone and Power Plate, Leaders in Fitness Equipment Technology, Announce Global Partnership
Posted: March 15, 2023 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - Leading fitness technology companies, Myzone and Power Plate, have announced a global collaboration to integrate their award-winning products for users of the Power Plate REV, the first fitness and wellness product to deliver the benefits of vibration in a cycling modality. Read More...
Johnson Fitness & Wellness Opens 17 New Stores in Texas
Posted: March 10, 2023 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Johnson Fitness & Wellness (JFW), the world's largest specialty fitness retailer and the retail division of Johnson Health Tech, announces that it is opening 17 retail stores, as well as a commercial sales and service division, throughout Texas. Major metro markets include Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas. Read More...
Dr. Bill Roberts Named ACSM Chief Medical Officer
Posted: March 9, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) has named William Roberts, M.D., FACSM, as the organization’s new Chief Medical Officer. The move was announced by ACSM Chief Executive Officer Kristin Belleson. In his new role, Roberts will develop strategy, provide guidance and lead collaborative efforts that address the professional needs of ACSM’s clinical membership and help grow, engage and cultivate clinical members and leaders. Read More...
TRX Announces Relocation of Global Headquarters to Delray Beach, Florida
Posted: March 8, 2023 in Suppliers
DELRAY BEACH, FL - TRX, a global leader in tech-enabled functional training products and world-class training content, announces the relocation of its global headquarters from San Francisco to Delray Beach, Florida. Poised for a dramatic revitalization following its reacquisition by Founder and former CEO, Randy Hetrick, and newly appointed CEO and partner, Jack Daly, TRX is establishing new roots in Delray Beach after a long, storied history in San Francisco. Read More...
SilverSneakers Opens Nominations for 2023 Instructor of the Year
Posted: March 6, 2023 in Suppliers
NASHVILLE, TN - SilverSneakers by Tivity Health, the nation's leading community fitness program for older adults, opens the call for nominations for its 2023 SilverSneakers Instructor of the Year Awards. This year marks the 7th anniversary of the Instructor of the Year Awards, which honors all SilverSneakers fitness instructors who encourage and inspire members to stay active, build community and provide opportunities for vital social connection. Read More...
Peloton Appoints Dalana Brand as Chief People Officer
Posted: March 1, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON), the leading connected fitness platform, announces the appointment of Dalana Brand as Peloton's Chief People Officer (CPO), effective March 13, 2023. As a seasoned executive with significant global leadership experience in multiple industries, Brand joins the team with a strong reputation for organizational transformation. She will report to CEO Barry McCarthy and serve as a member of the leadership team, leading the company's Global People Team. Read More...
Daxko Expands to India with Goal of Hiring Hundreds to Power Its Next Growth Phase
Posted: March 1, 2023 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments provider in the health, fitness, and wellness industry, announces the launch of Daxko India Technology Solutions Pvt. Ltd., its first formal corporate presence in India. The company anticipates hiring hundreds of employees in roles that span engineering, marketing, customer success and operations over the next eighteen months. Read More...
Surge in Tennis Participation Led by Growth in Ethnic Diversity
Posted: March 1, 2023 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA announced further demographic information detailing the continued surge in tennis participation in the U.S. The breakdown reveals a significant increase in the Hispanic/Latino, Black/African-American and Asian/Pacific Islander populations over the last three years. The information was provided by the Physical Activity Council Study on Sports and Physical Activity (PAC) administered by Sports Marketing Surveys USA and the Tennis Industry Association Participation and Engagement Study (PES). Read More...
Professional Pickleball Registry Reaches 5,000-Member Milestone
Posted: March 1, 2023 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - The Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), the largest global organization of pickleball teaching professionals, has reached a landmark of 5,000 members, paralleling the meteoric growth of pickleball. And, the number of PPR workshops held annually has grown from 45 in 2018 to a projected 250 in 2023. Read More...
Community Gyms Coalition Launches Fitness is Essential Campaign
Posted: February 22, 2023 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Community Gyms Coalition (CGC), representing more than 15,000 community gyms and fitness facilities across the U.S. that serve over 25 million members, announces the launch of its Fitness is Essential campaign. Building on the CGC's commitments to the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health, the Fitness is Essential campaign will educate Americans about the broad, profoundly positive effects of physical activity and fitness on mental and physical wellbeing. Read More...
Paramount Acceptance Celebrates 50 Years in Business in Fitness Industry
Posted: February 21, 2023 in Suppliers
HOLLADAY, UT - Leading gym software and billing services company, Paramount Acceptance, is marking the occasion of 50 years in business. The company was started in the 1970s by pioneers of the commercial fitness industry and continues to provide software and services to gyms and health clubs today. Paramount Acceptance’s offerings have been used by a range of gyms and health clubs during the last 50 years and has a long history of serving businesses like Vasa Fitness, Onyx Health Club, Peak Health and Wellness and 24e Fitness. Read More...
FitnessOnDemand Named Exclusive Hardware Supplier for In-studio Streaming for Xponential Fitness
Posted: February 20, 2023 in Chains, Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FitnessOnDemand, a global leader in the collection, curation and provision of high-quality, premium digital fitness content, announces it has been named the exclusive hardware supplier for in-studio streaming for Xponential Fitness’ more than 2,500 studios nationwide. Effective immediately, FitnessOnDemand will provide Xponential+ content for their portfolio of ten world-class brands, creating a premium, seamless, in-studio digital experience for more than 590,000 studio members. Read More...
PTR Partners With Major Tennis Club Groups Life Time, Midtown, Sportime
Posted: February 20, 2023 in Suppliers
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. - The Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), the largest global organization of tennis teaching professionals and USTA’s only accredited certification organization, has signed formal partnership agreements with three of the largest tennis club groups in the U.S. to enhance the education of tennis teaching pros and coaches. Agreements with Life Time, Midtown Athletic Clubs and Sportime were recently announced by PTR President and CEO Dan Santorum at the PTR Annual Meeting, which was held during the PTR International Tennis Symposium in Hilton Head Island, S.C. Read More...
Peloton Appoints Dustin Grosz as Chief Executive Officer of Precor
Posted: February 15, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON), aleading connected fitness platform, announces its Board of Directors (“Board”) has appointed Dustin Grosz as Chief Executive Officer of Precor, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Peloton, effective immediately. Grosz has served as Interim Chief Executive Officer since December 12, 2022. Grosz brings more than 30 years of experience in the fitness industry. He will report to Dion Camp Sanders, Chief Emerging Business Officer of Peloton. Read More...
Daxko Recognized as Finalist for Customer Service Department of the Year
Posted: February 15, 2023 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL and DENVER, CO - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces its recognition as a Finalist for Customer Service Department of 2022 by The Stevie Awards, the world’s premier business awards. Read More...
USPTA Signs Multi-Year, Non-Exclusive Endorsement Deal with RacquetDesk and CourtReserve
Posted: February 15, 2023 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. announces a multi-year endorsement with both CourtReserve and RacquetDesk, as the Official Software Services Providers of the USPTA. This is the first non-exclusive endorsee partnership the USPTA has entered, giving its members a choice to use the provider that fits the needs of their business. Read More...
Iron Grip Barbell Company Celebrates 30 Years in the Fitness Industry
Posted: February 9, 2023 in Suppliers
ORANGE COUNTY, CA - This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Iron Grip Barbell Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of innovative, heavy-duty, American-made commercial free weight equipment. Established in early 1993, Iron Grip was built on a dual promise: revolutionize free weight equipment (the oldest tools in strength training) and bring commercial free weight manufacturing back to American shores. Read More...
Daxko Empowers Health and Fitness Professionals with Launch of UpLaunch ASAP Website Builder
Posted: February 8, 2023 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL and DENVER, CO - Daxko, one of the health, fitness and wellness industry's leading software and integrated payments providers, announces UpLaunch ASAP, a platform that delivers a simple and streamlined approach to building fitness websites. This innovative tool allows fitness entrepreneurs to quickly create a professional, purpose-built fitness business website that enhances communication and connection with both new and existing members. Read More...
Mindbody Announces Annual Top 10 Healthiest Cities in America as Part of the 2023 Wellness Index Report
Posted: February 8, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, announces the much-anticipated ranking of the Top 10 Healthiest Cities in America as part of the 2023 Mindbody Wellness Index. For the first time ever, San Francisco was ranked as the Healthiest City in America, followed by Miami and San Diego. Read More...
