Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Echelon Appoints Alex Kaplan as President
Posted: September 22, 2021 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Echelon, the connected fitness company revolutionizing the way people move, has announced the appointment of Alex Kaplan as President. Kaplan's appointment follows a series of investments, including a $65M round led by Goldman Sachs in addition to other investments from North Castle Partners and United Talent Agency. These investments have helped Echelon expand an already dominant footprint in the connected fitness membership space. Read More...
American Council on Exercise Names Sarah Beavins VP of Sales and Marketing
Posted: September 17, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) has promoted Sarah Beavins to the role of Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Beavins has more than two decades of marketing experience in higher education, nonprofit and advertising agencies. As the Vice President of Marketing, Beavins will oversee and drive ACE’s marketing of certification and education products and sales teams. She will be responsible for the global oversight of marketing strategy development, planning and management of the marketing function, market research, competitive analysis and sales support. Read More...
Mayfair Equity Partners Invests in EGYM
Posted: September 17, 2021 in Suppliers
MUNICH, GERMANY - EGYM, a leading global fitness technology developer, has received $41 million in a Series E financing round from Mayfair Equity Partners, a leading tech and consumer growth investor. Following the investment, Mayfair Equity Partners will own a minority stake, along with existing investors HPE Growth, Highland Capital Europe, Kreos and others. Additional financial details have not been disclosed. Read More...
USPTA Teams Up with String Ping for Multi-Year Partnership to Share the First Tennis Text Marketing Service Designed to Help Tennis Clubs, Retailers, Pros and Stringers Communicate Directly with Customers
Posted: September 17, 2021 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), a global leader in tennis-teacher certification and professional development, has signed a multi-year partnership with String Ping. As part of the agreement, the USPTA and String Ping will work together to introduce the first tennis texting and marketing service featuring a suite of communication tools that enable USPTA members to share messages and branding using SMS, MMS or voice broadcasting. Read More...
Significant Changes to ACSM’s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription
Posted: September 16, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM's flagship publication, ACSM's Guideline's for Exercise Testing and Prescription, has been a key educational and practical resource for fitness professionals and students since it's original publication. With the publication of each new edition, the information is updated to reflect the most current scientifically based standards in exercise. To help guide the reader to the most significant updates in the latest, 11th edition, ACSM provides the following documents... Read More...
Mindbody Announces Third Annual BOLD Partner Award Winners
Posted: September 15, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, announced that the company has selected the recipients of the Third Annual BOLD Partner Awards. Presented annually at BOLD, the Mindbody Conference, the BOLD Partner Awards are awarded to the Company’s partners for their excellence across several distinct categories, including growth, innovation and overall success in the partner ecosystem. Each year, BOLD brings together business owners, practitioners and experts from across the wellness services industry for the biggest event in wellness and beauty. Read More...
National Academy of Sports Medicine Launches New Courses to Help Fitness Professionals Build Successful Careers in a Virtual World
Posted: September 15, 2021 in Suppliers
GILBERT, AZ - The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), a world leader in fitness certifications, has launched two new courses to help expand career opportunities for fitness professionals. NASM’s new Social Media Fitness Influencer program provides expert guidance on how to leverage the latest tactics and strategies to build a strong and loyal following online. Additionally, with more people looking for ways to integrate exercise into their daily lives, NASM’s new Home Gym Design Specialization enables learners to design safe and effective in-home gyms on any budget. Both programs are designed to address the unique and evolving needs of today’s fitness professionals and enthusiasts. Read More...
Ecore Names Clarence Porch Director of Sales for New Business Division
Posted: September 13, 2021 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - Ecore, a company that transforms reclaimed materials into performance products that make people’s lives better, announces the hiring of Clarence Porch as Director of Sales, Strategic Accounts. Bringing more than 20 years of leadership and sales experience to Ecore, Porch possesses an extensive background in the healthcare, senior living, education and commercial flooring segments. Read More...
NSCA Foundation Announces The Hammer Strength – Life Fitness Equipment Grant For Junior and Community Colleges
Posted: September 13, 2021 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength & Conditioning Association Foundation is proud to partner with Hammer Strength - Life Fitness to launch a new grant that will help junior and community colleges enhance their training facilities. The Hammer Strength - Life Fitness Equipment Grant will be awarded annually to an eligible institution that seeks to expand training opportunities for their enrollees and staff. The grant will provide up to $10,000 of new fitness equipment. Read More...
USTA Foundation Awards $60,000 in Scholarships to Youth Players
Posted: September 10, 2021 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the USTA, has announced that Ivy Wilson of Jenks, Oklahoma, and Leena Bennetto of Vernon, British Columbia, have been named the 2021 Novo Nordisk Donnelly Scholarship national recipients, each receiving a $10,000 scholarship administered by the USTA Foundation. Wilson and Bennetto received their awards from Billie Jean King on September 2 when they joined the sports icon for a day of tennis at the U.S. Open. In 2021, the USTA Foundation will award a total of $60,000 in Novo Nordisk Donnelly Scholarship funds. Read More...
