Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Tuesday, August 4th, 2026
The Annual Parisi Summit Returns to New Jersey
Posted: June 1, 2022 in Suppliers
FAIR LAWN, N.J. - The Annual Parisi Summit returned to the flagship location in Fair Lawn, New Jersey to celebrate 30 years of helping young athletes improve speed of movement and strength in character. More than 100 Parisi Speed School Coaches from all over the country gathered for two days of education, connection and growth, both personally and professionally. Read More...
ACSM Selects New ‘ESSR’ Editor-in-Chief
Posted: May 26, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM announces Sandra K. Hunter, Ph.D., FACSM has been selected as the next Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews (ESSR). Dr. Hunter was selected through a rigorous application and interview search process from among a pool of exceptionally qualified candidates. Read More...
ABC Fitness Solutions Names Sharad Mohan as Chief SaaS Officer
Posted: May 24, 2022 in Suppliers
LITTLE ROCK, AR - ABC Fitness Solutions (ABC), a leading technology and related services provider for the fitness industry, announces the appointment of Sharad Mohan, as Chief SaaS Officer for its SaaS offerings that serve the needs of more than 8,100 clubs, 245,000 coaches and 3M members around the world and who are outside of ABC IGNITE’s core customer base. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Announces Partnership with the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation as Part of Larger Mental Health Initiative
Posted: May 23, 2022 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world’s fastest growing commercial fitness brands, kicked off several initiatives aimed at increasing the awareness of the positive relationship between mental health and exercise, which includes a partnership with the John W. Brick (JWB) Mental Health Foundation. The JWB Mental Health Foundation, a mission-driven non-profit organization, advocates for integrating exercise, nutrition and mind-body practices into treating mental illness and promoting mental wellness. The foundation was established in 2015 by co-founders Victor and Lynne Brick (of Planet Fitness Growth Partners) to honor Victor’s late brother John. Read More...
Peloton and iFIT Announce Settlement of All Pending Litigation
Posted: May 16, 2022 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. and LOGAN, UT - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON) and iFIT announce the settlement of all pending litigation between them. All pending actions between the companies will be dismissed. As a result of this comprehensive settlement, iFIT has agreed to remove certain on-demand leaderboard technology from its products, and Peloton has agreed to license certain iFIT patents relating to remote control technology. The parties are pleased to put the litigations behind them and will have no further comment. Read More...
Wellbeats President Jason Von Bank Named Award Finalist
Posted: May 16, 2022 in Suppliers
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Wellbeats, a LifeSpeak company, announces that Jason Von Bank, Wellbeats President and LifeSpeak COO, has been selected as a Finalist for the prestigious Ernst & Young (EY) Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 Heartland Award. Von Bank was chosen by a panel of independent judges based on criteria that included entrepreneurial spirit, purpose, growth and impact, among other core contributions and attributes. Read More...
SilverSneakers Marks Unparalleled 30 Year Legacy of Reinventing Active Aging
Posted: May 11, 2022 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN, TN - SilverSneakers by Tivity Health, a leading community fitness program for seniors, will host a series of virtual and in-person events and activities throughout 2022 to honor its rich history and steadfast growth over the past 30 years. The company is not only celebrating the brand's longevity but also its evolution to a healthy lifestyle program that continues to meet members where they are by offering in-person and virtual senior-focused curriculum, physical activity, social engagement and mental enrichment opportunities. Read More...
ACSM Supports $125M for Crucial CDC Wellness Division
Posted: May 5, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM, through its membership in the Physical Activity Alliance, has reached out to the leadership of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee for Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies with a request to allocate $125M for the CDC’s Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity (DNPAO) for Fiscal Year 2023. The DNPAO promotes active living and healthy eating across the nation. Read More...
Members of Congress Get Moving in the 2022 Congressional Physical Activity Challenge with Myzone and the PAA
Posted: May 2, 2022 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the success of last year’s event, members of the U.S. Congress are taking part in the 2022 Congressional Physical Activity Challenge, hosted in partnership by Myzone and the Physical Activity Alliance. Coinciding with National Physical Fitness and Sports Month in May, the competition is open to all members of Congress and their DC Congressional staff. Read More...
ACE Announces New Suite of Tools to Better Serve Exercise Professionals and Health Coaches
Posted: May 2, 2022 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces a new suite of career support tools and resources to help exercise professionals and health coaches embark on lifelong learning and charter personalized career paths. This suite of resources includes ACE Pro Compass, a new tool that helps professionals navigate their careers through curated content and resources that help them define, develop and reach their full potential. Read More...
