Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Monday, May 13th, 2024
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...
Wearable Technology Named Top Fitness Trend for 2024
Posted: December 28, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) released survey results in the article “2024 ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends: Future Directions of the Health and Fitness Industry,” published in the January/February issue of ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal. Since 2006, the ACSM Worldwide Fitness Trends survey has gathered input from 2,000 clinicians, researchers and practitioners in the fitness industry and is designed to provide input on fitness trends as opposed to “fads” that have little or no impact on the industry. Read More...
Peloton Announces YouTube TV as an Official Entertainment Hub Partner
Posted: December 27, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton has announced YouTube TV as an official Entertainment Hub partner providing All-Access Members the ability to stream their favorite movies, TV shows and live sports, right from their Peloton Bike(+), Tread(+), or Row. Members are invited to continue to make the most of their “me time” through this new partnership by combining fitness with entertainment, while still making strides towards their goals. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Announces 2023 Scholarship Recipients
Posted: December 22, 2023 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The NSCA Foundation is honored to announce the recipients of its 2023 Scholarships. Over $77,000 and additional expenses will be awarded to these 45 exceptional students to support their pursuits of academic excellence and prospective careers in strength and conditioning. Read More...
IHRSA Releases 2023 U.S. Health & Fitness Consumer Report
Posted: December 20, 2023 in Suppliers
BOSTON, MA - The number of Americans who were members of a fitness facility in 2022 increased by 3.7% to 68.9 million consumers ages six and older, a record number for the industry, and overall facility users (members plus non-member users) climbed 8.1% to 82.7 million people, according to the 2023 U.S. Health & Fitness Consumer Report, released by IHRSA, the Health & Fitness Association, a global community of health and fitness industry leaders. The member number is higher than in 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic when the U.S. industry had 64.2 million members. Read More...
Peloton Appoints Lauren Weinberg as Chief Marketing Officer
Posted: December 20, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON), a leading connected fitness platform, announces the appointment of Lauren Weinberg as Peloton's new Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). She will replace Leslie Berland. She will serve as a member of Peloton's leadership team, reporting directly to CEO Barry McCarthy. Read More...
Daxko Strengthens Position in Nonprofit Tech Leadership with Strategic CCC Asset Acquisition
Posted: December 20, 2023 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL - Daxko, a leading software and integrated payments solutions provider in the health, fitness and wellness industry, announces the successful acquisition of non-profit software assets of Christensen Computer Company (CCC), an on-premises member data platform. This move is a strategic initiative towards modernizing member management solutions, aiming to deliver innovative solutions for nonprofit health and wellness organizations to engage communities more effectively. Read More...
Merrithew Announces the Appointment of Beth Gibbs-Bartel to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)
Posted: December 19, 2023 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Merrithew announces the appointment of Beth Gibbs-Bartel to the newly created position of Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). This promotion is a testament to Beth’s outstanding contributions and commitment to excellence within the company. Read More...
ACE and Special Olympics Partner to Support Fitness Inclusion
Posted: December 18, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - ACE (American Council on Exercise) and the Special Olympics have partnered to build awareness and capacity within the fitness industry to support the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Read More...
TRX Partners With Xponential Brands Club Pilates and Yogasix to Create Custom Suspension Trainers
Posted: December 14, 2023 in Chains, Suppliers
DELRAY BEACH, FL - TRX, a global leader in functional training products and world-class training content, announces a first-of-its-kind collaboration with Xponential Fitness brands YogaSix and Club Pilates to create a custom TRX Suspension Trainer for both brands. The launch represents the first franchise-wide rollout of custom TRX straps and highlights the ongoing partnership between TRX and Xponential. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Announces Project COURAGE, an Initiative That Supports Historically Black Colleges and Universities with Education, Support and Sense of Belonging
Posted: December 13, 2023 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world’s fastest growing commercial fitness brands, announces a new initiative called Project COURAGE (Creating Opportunities for the Under Represented through Authenticity Generosity and Engagement) aimed at supporting the 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) in the United States. The project focuses primarily on supporting HBCU schools and creating opportunities for HBCU professionals and students, specifically those interested in fitness-related fields. Read More...
Peloton Launches The Peloton Report: A Fitness Journey To Better Understand People’s Holistic Relationship To Fitness
Posted: December 13, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton has released The Peloton Report: A Fitness Journey, created to achieve a greater understanding of how fitness impacts individuals physically, mentally and socially, and to inspire people to become the best version of themselves anytime, anywhere. Read More...
HWLS and KORB Health Group Partner to Bring Affordable Medical Wellness Programs to Athletic and Fitness Clubs Across the U.S.
Posted: December 11, 2023 in Suppliers
AUSTIN, TX - Health, Wellness and Lifestyle Services (HWLS), an organization improving athletic and fitness club operations by implementing simple and highly profitable medical wellness and recovery programs, and KORB Health Group, a leading virtual healthcare organization offering quick and easy access to highly personalized medical wellness programs to help people improve their mental, physical and emotional health, announce a partnership to support fitness clubs and their members across the U.S. Read More...
Sara Kooperman Unveils New Book: Fit For Business
Posted: December 11, 2023 in Suppliers
Sara Kooperman, an influential figure in the fitness professional industry proudly unveils her highly anticipated debut book, Fit For Business: An Unapologetic Look at the Life of a Witty Fitness Entrepreneur. Read More...
Ecore Enhances Industry Leadership in Circular Economy with Strategic Acquisition of Ameritread
Posted: December 7, 2023 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore International, a global leader in the recycling and transformation of reclaimed materials into innovative, performance-driven surfaces, announces its strategic acquisition of Ameritread Remanufactured Tires, a Pennsylvania-based company specializing in the remanufacturing of certified reconstructed tires. The acquisition further solidifies Ecore’s commitment to sustainability and strengthens its position as a leader in the circular economy. Read More...
Now Available: The World’s First Mental Well-Being Certification for Fitness Professionals
Posted: December 6, 2023 in Suppliers
TIMONIUM, MD - The Mental Wellbeing Association, an initiative of the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation, announces that their first certification in mental well-being, designed specifically for fitness professionals, is now available for pre-purchase. The first of its kind, the Mental Well-Being Certification for Fitness Professionals sets out to bridge the gap between the mental well-being and the fitness industries. Now, fitness professionals from all over the world can sign up for first access to be certified in mental well-being. Read More...
