Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Johnson Fitness and Wellness Acquires Gym Source Retail Stores
Posted: November 3, 2021 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Johnson Fitness and Wellness, one of the world's largest specialty fitness retailers and the retail division of Johnson Health Tech, has announced that it is acquiring all Gym Source retail locations across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Virginia and Connecticut. The Gym Source stores will be folded under the Johnson Fitness and Wellness brand. Gym Source will continue to operate as a national commercial fitness dealer serving customers across a variety of industries, including hospitality, multi-family housing, corporate fitness, private clubs, medical and wellness and more. Read More...
SilverSneakers Offers Innovative Virtual Programs, Expanded Premium Network in 2022
Posted: November 3, 2021 in Suppliers
NASHVILLE, TN - Tivity Health (Nasdaq: TVTY), a leading provider of health improvement solutions, has announced that, in 2022, SilverSneakers will provide eligible members with a suite of virtual fitness, social engagement and mental enrichment offerings along with in-person classes for seniors at every fitness level. Participating Medicare Advantage plans will have access to an expanded customizable network of more than 22,000 fitness locations nationwide, an increase of 38%, including studio fitness options. Read More...
Gyms Must Listen to the Needs of Their Consumers, Survey Reveals Virtual Fitness Is Here to Stay
Posted: November 2, 2021 in Suppliers
KENNESAW, GA - UpSwell Marketing, a marketing firm specializing in helping gyms grow their customer base and improve member retention, has released the results of their recent fitness consumer survey. UpSwell’s research found 64% of consumers prefer to exercise at home or in the outdoors as opposed to working out in a gym. After being hit by the pandemic, virtual fitness offerings quickly dominated the new normal for how consumers are choosing to workout, and 21% of consumers are planning to wait until the pandemic is over or more people get vaccinated before they return to a gym. Read More...
Codelocks Expands Into Europe with Strategic New Hire
Posted: November 1, 2021 in Suppliers
E.U. - Codelocks has appointed Eddy van der Vegte as the new General Manager Codelocks EU, (CLEU). Eddy has over 15 years’ experience in the door hardware and access control sector and will be challenged with continuing to develop the Codelocks brands across the European Union. Codelocks established CLEU to supply continental European customers during the Brexit disruption. However, in order to fully promote Codelocks’ expanding product portfolio and meet increasing customer demand, the company’s long-term plan has always included significant investment. Read More...
Exos Tackles Health and Wellness Amid Pandemic Through Business Acceleration and New Products
Posted: October 28, 2021 in Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - Exos, an industry leader in human performance, has announced the company's business acceleration through a complete rebrand, first consumer campaign launch and a look forward into the future with new products that aim to leverage its past to shape the future of human performance. Read More...
Life Fitness Unveils New Mobile App, Life Fitness Connect, to Provide the Ultimate Workout Experience
Posted: October 27, 2021 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN PARK, IL - Life Fitness has unveiled Life Fitness Connect, a free-to-download mobile app for Apple and Android devices with advanced workout tracking capabilities and on-demand classes to help exercisers stay motivated on-and-off Life Fitness and Cybex equipment. To get the most out of their workouts, premium subscribers can choose from a wide array of Life Fitness On Demand studio-style classes and adaptive audio coaching classes led by top trainers. Read More...
ACE Grows Health Coach Education with the Launch of its Health Coach Advanced Training Program
Posted: October 27, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the launch of the Health Coach Advanced Training Program, an immersive, modern learning experience packed with advanced coaching skills, hands-on training and practical experience needed to enter the field of health coaching with confidence. This expert-led program provides hands-on training and practical experience with the advanced coaching skills needed for a successful career as a health coach. Read More...
NASM Launches New Certified Sports Nutrition Program to Help Maximize Athletic Performance
Posted: October 27, 2021 in Suppliers
GILBERT, AZ - The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a world leader in fitness certifications, announces the launch of its newest program, Certified Sports Nutrition Coach (NASM-CSNC). This comprehensive online program equips health and nutrition coaches and fitness professionals with the skills, tools and strategies to help optimize sports performance for clients across the entire spectrum of athletes, from amateurs to elite performers. Read More...
WellRight Partners With Wellbeats to Add an Extensive, Culturally Diverse Library of Fitness Content
Posted: October 27, 2021 in Suppliers
CHICAGO, IL - WellRight, a personalized wellbeing and engagement platform, has added virtual fitness, nutrition and mindfulness classes from Wellbeats, a national leader in on-demand, virtual wellness for workplace wellbeing programs. The partnership gives WellRight users easy access to a wide range of culturally diverse classes and personalized recommendations to stay engaged in their wellbeing journey. Read More...
Augie’s Quest and Myzone 2021 MEPS Challenge
Posted: October 24, 2021 in Other News, Suppliers
DENVER, CO and U.K. - Myzone is again linking up with Augie's Quest for a special 45-day Augie’s Quest Challenge for your club’s staffs that starts on November 1. The Challenge is a fundraiser for Augie’s Quest, and you can easily enter a team of seven staff to compete in this national challenge for a total donation of $349. Read More...
