Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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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...
