Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Monday, September 14th, 2026
Peloton Reintroduces Itself For Anyone, Anywhere
Posted: May 23, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) announces the start of the company's next chapter as it repositions from the perception of an in-home bike company to reflect everything Peloton has to offer to everyone, at any level, wherever they are. With Peloton's amazing content on its award-winning hardware and App, today's relaunch ignites a vibrant new brand identity and campaign; introduces new Membership tiers; and releases a new content feature, Peloton Gym. With today's relaunch, Peloton is declaring itself open and available for everyone to experience its expert Instructors and world-class content, even for free. Read More...
Peloton Tread+ Rear Guard Repair Approved; Protects Consumers from Entrapment Hazards
Posted: May 18, 2023 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Peloton Interactive Inc., of New York, are jointly announcing the approval of a rear guard repair for the recalled Tread+ treadmill. The approved rear guard repair eliminates the potential for entrapment near the rear roller of the treadmill. The rear guard repair features a breakaway design that pivots away from the treadmill when it comes into contact with a person or object, shutting off power to the unit and decelerating the belt. Read More...
The U.S. Government Gets Moving in the 2023 Congressional Physical Activity Challenge with Myzone and the PAA
Posted: May 17, 2023 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A campaign of healthy competition and healthy activity has got members of Congress moving more this month in a bid to raise awareness of the importance of physical activity. After another successful year of getting Congressional representatives and Government policy makers moving across the U.S., the 2023 Congressional Physical Activity Challenge is set for another month of walking, running, playing and rewarding every active effort in partnership with wearable fitness brand Myzone and national physical activity coalition the Physical Activity Alliance (PAA). Read More...
SilverSneakers Opens Nominations for 2023 Member of the Year
Posted: May 15, 2023 in Suppliers
CHANDLER, AZ - SilverSneakers by Tivity Health, the nation's leading community fitness program for older Americans, announces it is accepting nominations for the 19th annual SilverSneakers Member of the Year Award. This prestigious national award honors SilverSneakers members who positively impact and inspire the lives of others through healthy behaviors, physical activity and community involvement. Read More...
Peloton, in Cooperation with Health Canada, Announces Voluntary Recall of the Peloton Original Bike Seat Post Due to Risk of Injury and Offers Free Seat Post Replacement for Self Installation
Posted: May 12, 2023 in Suppliers
CANADA - In cooperation with Health Canada, Peloton announces a voluntary recall of the Peloton Original Bike seat post sold from January 2018 to May 2023. Peloton is offering Members a replacement of their Bike’s seat post as the approved remedy. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Announces 2023 Legacy Scholarship Honoree
Posted: May 10, 2023 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Foundation Board of Directors takes immense pride in recognizing Dr. Lee E. Brown, EdD, CSCS,*D, FNSCA, as the prestigious 2023 Legacy Scholarship Honoree. Read More...
Merrithew Re-Launches its Top-Selling Reformer in All-Black, a Contemporary Take on its Time-Tested Pilates Apparatus
Posted: May 10, 2023 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - The Pilates professionals’ go-to Reformer just got a sleek new look. Merrithew introduces the V2 Max and V2 Max Plus Reformers in the color onyx, its premier Pilates apparatus for high-end, design-forward boutique Pilates studios, fitness clubs, hotels and home users looking to make a statement. Read More...
Power Plate Becomes Exclusive Official Vibration Technology Sponsor of Life Time Pickleball
Posted: May 10, 2023 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - Power Plate, a global leader in vibration technology, announces it is the official Vibration Technology sponsor of Life Time Pickleball. Through this sponsorship, Power Plate will provide its equipment in Life Time (NYSE: LTH) clubs nationwide to offer whole-body vibration to help pickleball players warm up faster and recover quicker, reduce injury and promote healing. Read More...
Polar Appoints Peggy Ang as President of Polar USA
Posted: May 9, 2023 in Suppliers
BETHPAGE, N.Y. - Polar Electro, a world leader in personal guidance for fitness, sport and health, announces Peggy Ang as the President of Polar USA. Ang joins the company with over two decades of marketing and business experience across B2B, B2C, and D2C sectors. Read More...
Major Milestone Achieved for Exercise Professionals, Health Care
Posted: May 5, 2023 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Health Level Seven International (HL7), a global network of health care databases, has formally approved a Physical Activity Implementation Guide adding physical activity as a vital sign and enabling referrals between exercise professionals and health care professionals. This is a major milestone on the road to establishing exercise professionals as a critical part of the health care team and adding physical activity as a standard vital sign in health care delivery, two fundamental tenets of ACSM's global health initiative, Exercise is Medicine. Read More...
