Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Monday, August 3rd, 2026
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...
Core Health & Fitness and EGYM Announce Strategic Partnership
Posted: December 5, 2023 in Suppliers
VANCOUVER, WA - Core Health & Fitness, home to Star Trac and StairMaster commercial fitness products, and EGYM, a global leader in fitness technology, announce their strategic partnership aimed at transforming the cardio workout experience. The collaboration brings together Core’s innovative cardio equipment and EGYM's cutting-edge fitness technology to provide gym-goers with an unparalleled workout experience. Read More...
IDEA, ACSM Present Data on Current Wages and Trends in the Fitness Industry
Posted: December 5, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Two leading authorities in the fitness industry unveil the highly anticipated 2023 Fitness Industry Compensation Trends Report. IDEA Health & Fitness Association and the American College of Sports Medicine joined forces for this comprehensive survey offering unparalleled insights into the evolving landscape of compensation within the fitness sector, providing essential data for fitness professionals, gym owners and industry stakeholders. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Selects Life Fitness As Preferred Supplier
Posted: November 30, 2023 in Chains, Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym known for its no judgments, inclusive experience, has selected Life Fitness as a preferred supplier for its U.S. locations. Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, will provide both strength and cardio solutions to Crunch clubs across the country. Crunch opened its doors in 1989 and has been a Life Fitness customer for over 30 years. This agreement marks an important new milestone, with a mutual goal of long-term success for each company. Read More...
USPTA Welcomes Brian Dillman as New Chief Executive Officer
Posted: November 29, 2023 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. announces the appointment of Brian Dillman as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dillman will replace John Embree, who announced in April his intention to retire from the USPTA after being at the helm of the association for 11 years. Dillman will begin work on December 11, 2023, and will assume responsibility of the USPTA on January 1, 2024. Read More...
SportsArt to Launch Campus Challenge Sweepstakes to Inspire a New Sustainability Movement on College Campuses Nationwide
Posted: November 22, 2023 in Suppliers
SEATTLE, WA - SportsArt, a leader in sustainable fitness and green solutions for over 40 years, is inspiring 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 in order to better our shared world. Read More...
2023 ALS TDI Summit Highlights Collaboration and Progress in ALS Research
Posted: November 22, 2023 in Suppliers
CAMBRIDGE, MA - ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI) scientists and guest presenters from across the ALS space gathered at the ALS TDI Summit in Boston, Massachusetts, to provide the community with updates on research from the past year. They were joined by an audience from across the ALS community, including people with ALS, families, advocates, researchers, pharmaceutical industry professionals and many more who streamed the event online Here is a recap of what was shared at this year’s ALS TDI Summit... Read More...
Mindbody Announces Product Improvements and “Zero-Cost Software” Potential with Mindbody Marketplace
Posted: November 20, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, announces a series of significant product improvements to better support the tens of thousands of fitness, beauty and wellness businesses it serves. Notably, the company aims to be a "zero-cost software" for all customers by driving revenue to its customers through the Mindbody Marketplace, with the potential to offset the cost of its product completely. Read More...
