Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Sunday, April 28th, 2024
Zumba Obsession Reaches New Heights with the Launch of its First-Ever Consumer App
Posted: February 16, 2024 in Suppliers
MIAMI, FL - Zumba, a global leader in dance fitness, announces the highly-anticipated launch of their very first consumer app. The Zumba App is a one-stop solution for fitness enthusiasts to engage with the dynamic and fun-filled world of Zumba Fitness. Read More...
ABC Fitness and Jazzercise Partner to Offer Member Management Solutions and Integrated Experiences
Posted: February 15, 2024 in Chains, Suppliers
DALLAS, TX - ABC Fitness, a key tech provider for fitness businesses everywhere, and Jazzercise, a global dance fitness company, announce a partnership that will keep the fun in fitness for millions of members worldwide. Read More...
NFL Veteran Chris Draft Joins ACSM’s Moving Through Cancer Task Force Board
Posted: February 15, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and its Exercise is Medicine Program (EIM) announces that former NFL linebacker Chris Draft has joined the Moving Through Cancer Task Force Board. Moving Through Cancer is the first disease-specific initiative within EIM and focused on making exercise a standard of oncological care by 2029. Read More...
Tennis Industry Association Rebrands as Racquet Industry Research Group
Posted: February 13, 2024 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - The Tennis Industry Association (TIA) announces its transformation to the Racquet Industry Research Group (RIRG). More than just a name change, this evolution signifies a broader mission to provide research and data to the entire racquet sports community. The organization acknowledges the wide scope within the racquet sports industry and aims to cater to the needs of every segment within it. Read More...
ACE and YogaRenew Join Forces to Offer Yoga Certification to Health and Exercise Professionals
Posted: February 12, 2024 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces its forward-thinking partnership with YogaRenew. Through this partnership, ACE offers the YogaRenew 200-Hour Yoga Teaching Training & Certification, a comprehensive, online yoga credential for health and exercise professionals that caters to the growing public demand for holistic health and fitness practices. Read More...
Xplor Technologies Acquires Membr, Creating a Technology Solution for Multi-market Gyms and Health Clubs
Posted: February 1, 2024 in Suppliers
ATLANTA, GA - Xplor Technologies, a leading global platform combining SaaS solutions, embedded payments and Commerce Accelerating Technologies for "everyday life" businesses announces its acquisition of Membr, a leading fitness-focused management software platform trusted by over 2,000 gyms worldwide. The move enables Xplor Technologies to bring a premium club management software solution to the fitness industry and further expand its global footprint. Read More...
Daxko Launches New App for Nonprofits to Streamline Operations and Enhance Member Connections
Posted: January 31, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces the release of a new mobile app designed specifically for Daxko and ReClique CORE users. This development promises simpler operations and enhanced community engagement for mission-driven health and wellness organizations. Read More...
ACSM Announces Resignation of Chief Executive Officer
Posted: January 25, 2024 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Chief Executive Officer Kristin Belleson has resigned her position with ACSM, effective January 19, 2024. ACSM has appointed Katie Feltman, who formerly served as ACSM’s Chief Operating Officer, as interim CEO through January 17, 2025, or until a permanent CEO is selected. Read More...
Life Fitness and EGYM Expands Existing Global Partnership
Posted: January 19, 2024 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL and MUNICH - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, and EGYM, a global fitness technology and corporate health innovation leader, announce the expansion of their strategic partnership, further elevating the cardio workout experience. This collaboration unites EGYM's cutting-edge fitness technology with Life Fitness' innovative cardio equipment, promising gym-goers an unmatched exercise experience. Read More...
Former CEOs of Life Fitness, Chris Clawson, and Precor, Rob Barker, Join EGYM
Posted: January 19, 2024 in Suppliers
DENVER, CO - EGYM is fortifying its leadership team with two highly esteemed top managers in the fitness industry: the former CEOs of Life Fitness, Chris Clawson, and Precor, Rob Barker. Chris Clawson will assume the newly appointed position of General Manager Gymtech at EGYM in mid-February. Rob Barker will serve as a strategic advisor to EGYM CEO Philipp Roesch-Schlanderer. Read More...
Daxko Launches the Zen Planner Branded Mobile App for Boutique Fitness Businesses
Posted: January 18, 2024 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces the launch of the Zen Planner branded mobile app. Now, boutique fitness businesses can create their own personalized mobile app, showcasing their unique brand to enhance member engagement. Read More...
PTR, PPR to Relocate Headquarters to Saddlebrook Resort
Posted: January 17, 2024 in Suppliers
WESLEY CHAPEL, FL - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) and Professional Pickleball Registry (PPR), serving more than 20,000 memberships, is relocating its headquarters from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, to Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, Florida. This strategic move represents a significant milestone in both organization’s growth and commitment to providing unparalleled service to those they serve, the PTR/PPR says. Read More...
Club Industry Transitions to Our Wellness Sites
Posted: January 11, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Questex announces that it has transitioned to an overall focus on wellness, and as such, it is no longer publishing Club Industry Newsbeat. Read More...
Nuun Named the Preferred Pro-Active Hydration Partner by Orangetheory Fitness
Posted: January 10, 2024 in Chains, Suppliers
HOBOKEN, N.J. - Nuun Hydration, a Nestlé Health Science brand, announces it's the Preferred Pro-Active Hydration Partner of Orangetheory Fitness, a group workout program known for its science-backed heart rate-based workouts. Read More...
Leanne Palmisano Named USPTA Intermountain Executive Director
Posted: January 10, 2024 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. formally announces the appointment of Leanne Palmisano as the new USPTA Intermountain Executive Director. Read More...
SportsArt Launches Campus Challenge Sweepstakes to Inspire a New Sustainability Movement on College Campuses Nationwide
Posted: January 8, 2024 in Suppliers
SEATTLE, WA - SportsArt, a leader in sustainable fitness for over 40 years, inspires the next generation of eco-leaders to create a more sustainable planet with its Campus Challenge sweepstakes that will provide one lucky, grand prize-winning campus recreation center with SportsArt ECO-POWR energy-generating cardio equipment valued at over $70,000. The nationwide sweepstakes, designed to bring awareness to sustainable living, urges college students to "accept the challenge" to live more sustainably to better our shared world. Read More...
TikTok and Peloton Partner to Drive Accessibility of Fitness and Movement with First-of-Its Kind #TikTokFitness Peloton Hub
Posted: January 4, 2024 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON), a leading connected fitness platform, and TikTok, the leading destination for short-form mobile video, announce an exclusive partnership to bring Peloton's world-class workout content to the TikTok community. Together, the two brands will merge culture and creativity to inspire a new generation of fitness content and creators. Read More...
Ecore Expands Athletics Portfolio with Exclusive Distribution of OSSTSPORT Products
Posted: January 3, 2024 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore International, a global leader in the recycling and transformation of reclaimed materials into innovative, performance-driven surfaces, is now the exclusive distributor of OSSTSPORT (Optimum Sport Surface Technology) products in the U.S. OSSTSPORT, a brand of King Arthur Industries Co. Ltd., specializes in manufacturing running tracks, game courts and weight room surfaces. This partnership expands and diversifies Ecore’s product range while further elevating Ecore as a go-to resource for athletic surfaces. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces Newest RSCC*E Coaches
Posted: January 2, 2024 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The NSCA announces 40 new strength and conditioning coaches who have obtained the prestigious Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach Emeritus (RSCC*E) designation in 2023, growing this exclusive group to a total of 250. Known as the badge of excellence for elite coaches, the NSCA’s Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC) is the organization’s highest coaching designation. Read More...
Mike Baugh Named USPTA Florida Executive Director
Posted: December 29, 2023 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. formally announces the appointment of Mike Baugh as the new USPTA Florida Executive Director. Mike's commitment to tennis extends beyond the court. His involvement in various USPTA committees and numerous local and statewide honors underscore his dedication to advancing the sport. Mike took over the role on December 4. Read More...
