Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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ACSM-approved Legislation Promotes Walking, Bicycling as Healthier Transportation Alternatives
Posted: January 26, 2022 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) announces it has added its signature to a letter in support of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, or BIL, the act promotes active transportation, like walking and bicycling, which ACSM recognizes as healthier ways to get to a destination. Read More...
NSCA Announces Newest Registered Strength and Conditioning Coaches Emeritus
Posted: January 25, 2022 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The NSCA is proud to name 17 strength and conditioning coaches who have obtained the prestigious Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach Emeritus (RSCC*E) designation in 2021. They join an elite and prestigious group of professionals who have proven themselves as experts of the industry. 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...
Former Therabody VP Joins Styku as Chief Revenue Officer
Posted: January 24, 2022 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - Styku announces the appointment of Nicholas Trosko as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Nick brings almost a decade of business development, sales and executive leadership in the fitness industry to the fast growing team. Coming off a record year in sales, Styku is poised to accelerate growth on the heels of a new product launch earlier this year and several more products to debut in 2022. Read More...
Life Fitness Closes Sale of the Assets of Brunswick Billiards To Escalade Inc.
Posted: January 21, 2022 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN PARK, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announces the completion of its sale of the assets of Brunswick Billiards, to Escalade Inc., a publicly traded manufacturer of consumer sporting goods and recreational products headquartered in Evansville, Indiana. Read More...
Ten Creative Fitness Ideas to Attract More Members
Posted: January 19, 2022 in Suppliers
In the last few decades, interest in physical fitness has increased dramatically as more people have become aware of how good health can benefit them. Staying healthy can reduce the chance of getting serious illnesses, improve quality of life and even lower insurance costs. According to the IHRSA (International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association), approximately 67% of Americans engage in fitness-related activities. That’s a promising statistic for personal trainers and gym owners who are trying to gain customers because it means millions of citizens are just waiting for the proper workout and offer. Fortunately, there are several effective tools fitness professionals can use to attract and keep clients. Read More...
Echelon Fitness Offers Workouts with ProFootball Alums
Posted: January 19, 2022 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Echelon, the connected fitness company revolutionizing the way people move, is offering an exclusive series of live, in-studio connected bike rides with former professional football players. Now through February 13, 2022, former professional players join Echelon instructors on an interview-style ride and include alums from the Tennessee Titans, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, Miami Dolphins, Jacksonville Jaguars and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Read More...
USTA Partners With PlayCore to Positively Impact Communities
Posted: January 19, 2022 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The United States Tennis Association announces a partnership with PlayCore, an industry-leading play and recreation company, with the aim of positively impacting local communities through innovative tennis hubs. As part of the partnership, the two organizations will work together to explore ways to introduce and share the excitement of tennis with young children on the playground, while also collaborating on new and innovative ways to collaborate with communities and to bring tennis hubs across the country. Read More...
PTR Teams With University of Florida, Creates PTR-Certified Director of Racquet Sports
Posted: January 19, 2022 in Suppliers
GAINESVILLE, FL - PTR announces its new certification designation of “PTR-Certified Director of Racquet Sports” after signing an agreement with the University of Florida’s Professional Tennis Management program, which offers the country’s only Director of Racquet Sports education curriculum. PTR professional-level members, who complete either the UF Director of Racquet Sports Certification continuing education course or a UF Masters in Sports Management with a specialization in Director of Racquet Sports, can earn the elite designation of “PTR-Certified” Director of Racquet Sports. Read More...
Xponential Fitness Partners With Glofox for International Expansion
Posted: January 18, 2022 in Chains, Suppliers
IRVINE, CA - Xponential Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: XPOF), a curator of leading boutique fitness brands across multiple verticals, has selected Glofox, one of the fastest growing fitness business management software platforms, to support its network of franchise partners as it expands internationally into new countries. Read More...
Merrithew Launches New Professional Pilates Reformer
Posted: January 18, 2022 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ON - Global mind-body education and equipment leader, Merrithew, has launched a new commercial-quality Pilates Reformer at a competitive price. This sleek and stylish entry-level Reformer is designed for multi-purpose studios, hotels and franchise fitness centers that cater to clients of all levels. Read More...
