Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Johnson Health Tech Launches New Subsidiary in South Africa
Posted: August 18, 2021 in Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Johnson Health Tech (JHT) has announced their acquisition of Matrix Fitness South Africa, a distributor for JHT prior to the acquisition, becoming the first fitness equipment company to have a wholly-owned subsidiary in Africa. John Frayne, former Director of Matrix Fitness South Africa for the last 12 years, was named Managing Director of the new JHT-SA office. Read More...
FlexIt Announces the Second Wave of FlexItPRO Trainers, Further Developing Their Roster of World-class Fitness Professionals
Posted: August 17, 2021 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - FlexIt, the company known for its personalized fitness offerings that recently launched its premier offering, FlexItPRO, announces its second class of FlexItPRO trainers. This next wave of premium trainers features another group of trainers who are typically only accessible to celebrities, professional athletes and other A-list clientele. The new roster of PRO trainers deepens the offering and increases the availability of ultra-elite trainers and coaches for personalized virtual health planning and training. Read More...
Matrix Fitness Awarded 2020 Gold’s Gym Vendor of the Year for Equipment
Posted: August 17, 2021 in Chains, Suppliers
COTTAGE GROVE, WI - Matrix Fitness, one of the world’s fastest growing commercial fitness brands, was awarded the 2020 Gold’s Gym Equipment Vendor of the Year at the recent Gold’s Gym Global Convention on July 19 - 21, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Read More...
Dan Levy Announced as Speaker for BOLD 2021, the Mindbody Conference
Posted: August 17, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, has announced that Emmy and Golden Globe winning writer, actor, director and producer Dan Levy will speak at BOLD 2021, the Mindbody Conference. To accommodate for the current events of the global community, BOLD 2021 will be offered both virtually and in-person at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina hotel in San Diego, California from August 31 - September 2, 2021. Read More...
Life Fitness’ All New ICG Connect System Brings Experiential Fitness to Group Cycling
Posted: August 16, 2021 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN PARK, IL - ICG (Indoor Cycling Group), a specialist provider and award-winning market leader in indoor cycling, introduced new additions to its ICG Connect System as part of its growing digital ecosystem of indoor cycling offerings. ICG Connect is an all-in-one multimedia solution that brings experiential fitness to group cycling by integrating real-time performance data via riders’ connected bikes with video-based programming. The latest upgrades combine classic indoor cycling with technology and entertaining content, allowing instructors to deliver more immersive group classes. Read More...
USTA Foundation to Award Over $400,000 in College Scholarships
Posted: August 16, 2021 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), announced that it has granted 46 high school students a variety of college scholarships totaling $435,000. Each year, the USTA Foundation awards scholarships to deserving youth who have participated in USTA and other organized youth tennis programs such as the National Junior Tennis and Learning (NJTL) network, have demonstrated high academic achievement and require financial assistance for college matriculation. Read More...
Boosting Your Membership Base Through Online Fitness Classes
Posted: August 10, 2021 in Suppliers
An ever-growing number of people are becoming more conscious of their health these days. They’re also resolving to be much more proactive in fostering their own health and fitness. Because of that, more people than ever before are purchasing gym memberships. Of course, not everyone is willing or able to go to a gym in person. Given recent circumstances, it’s not even an option for some. Read More...
IHRSA, Mindbody Collaborate to Strengthen & Grow Fitness Studios
Posted: August 9, 2021 in HFA, Suppliers
BOSTON, MA - Fitness industry leaders, IHRSA and Mindbody, will collaborate to provide more content, education and networking opportunities for studio operators. Earlier this year, IHRSA, The Global Health & Fitness Association, debuted its Studio Membership to engage more meaningfully with fitness studios and deliver tools to improve and grow their businesses. A focal point of the new membership option is to assist and broaden the advocacy voice for fitness studios, which will strengthen the industry’s influence on Capitol Hill. Mindbody commits to provide education and content to promote and further the reach of the IHRSA Studio Membership. Read More...
The American College of Sports Medicine Statement on Mental Health Challenges for Athletes
Posted: August 9, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) recognizes the importance of developing the whole athlete. To achieve peak performance, it is important to be equally attentive to both physical and mental health. Approximately one-in-five adults live with a mental health condition during their lifetime. While physical activity is excellent for brain health, sports participation is not entirely protective against mental health challenges. Read More...
Update on Metabolic Testing During COVID
Posted: August 6, 2021 in Suppliers
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - As of August 2021, no COVID cases have been traced back to metabolic testing equipment. KORR will diligently continue following CDC tracing of new COVID cases to ensure that testing continues to prove safe during the pandemic. Read More...
