Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Power Wellness Rebrands National Medical Fitness Programming Supporting Population Health
Posted: July 14, 2021 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - Power Wellness' MyFitRx (formerly Next Steps Fitness Programs) is a proprietary medically integrated exercise program with 10 pathways designed to assist individuals living with a chronic disease, managing medical conditions or who need additional support. The program’s name and logo change are a result of more than a year of market research, stakeholder discussions and focus groups with physicians, fitness professionals and marketing associates. Read More...
USTA Foundation Awards $1.07M to 105 NJTL Chapters
Posted: July 14, 2021 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA), has awarded grants totaling more than $1,070,000 to 105 National Junior Tennis & Learning chapters (NJTL) in 36 states and the District of Columbia. The grants are designated to support under-resourced youth through tennis and education programs designed to improve health, build character and strive for academic excellence. This is an initial investment as the USTA Foundation will award approximately $4 million in grants in 2021. Read More...
Arlington, Virginia Named “Fittest City” in 2021 American Fitness Index Ranking of Top 100
Posted: July 13, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Arlington, Virginia, has been named “America’s Fittest City” in the annual American Fitness Index rankings published by the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) and the Anthem Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Anthem, Inc. The ACSM / Anthem Fitness Index evaluated America’s 100 largest cities using 34 evidence-based indicators. Read More...
FlexIt Announces the Launch of FlexItPRO, an Exclusive Online Service Connecting Consumers to World Class Fitness Professionals
Posted: July 12, 2021 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - FlexIt, the gym access and training app that offers access to Virtual Personal Training sessions (VPT) from certified trainers and boutique fitness professionals, announces FlexItPRO, a new invitation-only platform giving users access to the premium trainers usually exclusive to celebrities, professional athletes and other A-list clientele. With FlexItPRO, clients can book training sessions with ultra-elite trainers and coaches for personalized virtual health planning and training from anywhere in the world. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces the Launch of NSCA TV
Posted: July 12, 2021 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) announces the launch of a brand new video-streaming service: NSCA TV. The initial launch includes instant access to over 400 strength and conditioning and sport science videos from some of the industry’s leading experts. Read More...
ACE Launches Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Course for Exercise Professionals to Build More Inclusive Fitness Industry
Posted: July 8, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) furthers its commitment to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion with a first-of-its-kind course on how exercise professionals and health coaches can build a more inclusive fitness industry. The course, Taking Action with ACE: Practicing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion as an Exercise Professional, is the first step on a journey to ensure all physical activity participants have equal access and feel welcome in every environment. Read More...
Technogym Opens New Boutique in Puerto Rico
Posted: July 7, 2021 in Suppliers
SAN JUAN, P.R. - Technogym announces the opening of its brand-new retail boutique in San Juan, Puerto Rico, located in the Mall of San Juan, the unrivaled shopping destination for the entire island of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean region. The space has been designed to offer a real Wellness lifestyle experience and allow people to discover the best products, technologies and services for physical exercise at home. The boutique will also have access to experienced personal trainers and interior designers for bespoke home-gym projects and personalized consultations. Read More...
Ecore Offers Continuing Education Unit on High-Performance Athletic Flooring for Sports, Recreation and Fitness
Posted: July 7, 2021 in Suppliers
LANCASTER, PA - In sports, fitness and recreation applications, one size does not fit all when it comes to flooring. Ecore, a company that transforms reclaimed materials into performance surfaces that make people’s lives better, now offers a continuing education unit (CEU) focused on the benefits of high-performance flooring for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Read More...
The American College of Sports Medicine Releases Official Statement on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Posted: July 6, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is committed to diversity; we value and seek diverse and inclusive participation within the fields of exercise science and sports medicine. The college promotes expanded diversity in membership, involvement and access to leadership. Diversity within ACSM creates a working and learning atmosphere that encourages varied perspectives and an open exchange of ideas. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Announces 2021 Annual Award Recipients
Posted: July 1, 2021 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRING, CO - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce this year’s recipients for the organization’s 2021 annual awards. These distinctive awards honor professionals around the world for outstanding achievement in their field. Each of the award winners will be formally recognized at the NSCA’s National Conference which will be held from July 7 - 10, 2021 in Orlando, FL. Read More...
