Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Fitness Industry Veteran Joins Myzone as VP of Sales
Posted: August 3, 2021 in Suppliers
U.K. - Myzone announces Terry Woods as its new Vice President of Sales. A veteran of the fitness industry, Terry has the perfect skillset to implement positive change at a time when more eyes are on health, fitness and physical activity than ever before. The appointment comes during a period of continued growth from Myzone amid a challenging climate. Building on its foundations of supporting gyms and operators around the world, the business needed someone who already understood the core values of Myzone over the long term. Read More...
Senate Passes ACSM-Supported Bill Promoting Physical Activity
Posted: August 2, 2021 in Suppliers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The advocacy efforts of ACSM continued to pay dividends on Friday, as the United States Senate passed S. 1301, the Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act. Senators Sherrod Brown, Roger Wicker and Shelley Moore Capito introduced the legislation, which would direct the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to prepare and promote physical activity recommendations based on the latest scientific evidence at least every 10 years. Federal guidelines were first issued in 2008 and no regular administrative process exists for subsequent revisions. Read More...
ACE welcomes Jay Blahnik and Tuoyo Louis to its Board of Directors
Posted: July 28, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Jay Blahnik, internationally recognized fitness expert and Apple’s Senior Director of Fitness Technologies, and Tuoyo Louis, MPH, MBA, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Seae Ventures, have joined the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as members of its Board of Directors effective July 1, 2021. Read More...
Hyperice Enters Mental Wellness Space With Acquisition of Core; Creates Mind Technology Division
Posted: July 28, 2021 in Suppliers
IRVINE, CA - Hyperice, an industry leader in recovery technology and pioneer of percussion, vibration, dynamic air compression and thermal technology, has announced the acquisition of Core, a mental wellness company that invented the first meditation training device and app of its kind. The acquisition highlights Hyperice’s commitment to mental wellness as a critical pillar to overall health, performance, recovery and self-care. This marks the third acquisition for Hyperice in less than two years; others included Normatec and RecoverX. Read More...
TRX Training Club and Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Partner to Create One-of-a-Kind Virtual Training Experience
Posted: July 23, 2021 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - TRX, a global leader in world class training content, digital fitness experiences and functional training products, and Maven, a modern media company that combines superior technology with iconic brands for a best-in-class consumer experience, announced their strategic partnership to create SI Swimsuit x TRX Training Club. The partnership brings to life a dynamic, exclusive training experience via the TRX Training ClubSM app and platform, providing unlimited On-Demand and TRX LIVE classes, plus access to TRX trainers and one-of-a-kind workouts with Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models. Read More...
Myzone Partners with TRX to Get Communities Moving
Posted: July 22, 2021 in Suppliers
U.K. - Myzone is proud to announce a new partnership with TRX to increase levels of physical activity across EMEA through training and education online, at home and in the gym. TRX is known in gyms around the world for its extensive product range that includes the popular suspension trainers, offering world-class training for everyone, regardless of their fitness level. Not only does this bring more incentive for people to move both in the gym and at home, but TRX shares the Myzone ethos of rewarding effort over ability and leveling the playing field for everyone. Read More...
Echelon Fitness Announces a Collaboration with Disney, Celebrating Disney’s Upcoming Movie “Jungle Cruise”
Posted: July 22, 2021 in Suppliers
CHATTANOOGA, TN - Echelon Fitness announces a collaboration with Disney's upcoming movie "Jungle Cruise." The promotion will allow for unique content from the movie, including behind the scene moments and scenery, providing an exclusive experience for the Echelon-connected community. Read More...
Power Wellness’ Fitness Centers See New Membership Growth of 45% In First Six Months of 2021
Posted: July 22, 2021 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - Membership growth is accelerating at the 30+ Power Wellness-managed fitness centers nationwide. New billable members grew by 25,000 in total or an average of 45% between January and June 30, 2021. New membership revenues at Power Wellness centers created over $1.5MM in new revenues for their clients. Read More...
Life Fitness Introduces Integrity SL, the Next Generation LED Console
Posted: July 20, 2021 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN PARK, IL - Life Fitness has unveiled the new Integrity SL, its connected LED console designed for the Integrity Series cardio portfolio. The Integrity SL incorporates the simplicity of an LED console in a sleek, modern display with intuitive navigation and the technology needed for exercisers to connect and track workouts. Health clubs and vertical markets will benefit from enhanced Integrity SL features that make cardio equipment easier to service and maintenance. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2021 Election Results
Posted: July 14, 2021 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the results of the 2021 election, as voted on by NSCA Members, which includes newly elected members to the Board of Directors: Brandon Roberts, PhD, CSCS,*D, TSAC-F and Robert Linkul, MS, CSCS,*D, NSCA-CPT,*D, FNSCA. Read More...
