Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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Honoring Juneteenth 2021
Posted: June 1, 2021 in Suppliers
strong>MORRISVILLE, VT - Concept2 launched its first Juneteenth Challenge in 2020. In its first year, it raised $33,616 for three not-for-profit organizations working to end systemic racism and inequality. Over 7,500 athletes joined, completing 1,900 meters or more on June 19. Concept2 is proud to announce that the Juneteenth Challenge has been added to it's Annual Challenge Calendar. This is one small way that Concept2 looks to address systemic racism in society. In 2021, Concept2 is partnering with the Black Coaches & Rowers Association (BCRA) as the recipient of this year’s Juneteenth Challenge fundraising. Read More...
Club Industry’s FUTURE of FITNESS: NEW Speakers, New Topics and New Insights!
Posted: May 28, 2021 in Suppliers
Join Club Industry's third Future of Fitness on June 16 - 17, and walk away with strategies you can use IMMEDIATELY to continue to rebuild and grow your business. Learn and connect at the fitness industry's premier virtual conference. Register now so you don’t miss the sage advice that could help you rejuvenate your business! Read More...
USTA Partners with PHIT America to Get Kids Active and Healthy
Posted: May 27, 2021 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA has announced a partnership with PHIT America, a national charity focused on improving the physical and mental health of children in the U.S., by providing increased physical activity programs. As part of the partnership, the USTA will be the Presenting Sponsor of the new PHIT America “Play Tennis” program, designed to provide free tennis curriculum and youth equipment to after-school and out-of-school programs. Read More...
Myzone Commended as Technology Company of the Year by 93 Judges in Fitness and Wellness Awards of Excellence
Posted: May 26, 2021 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - An expert panel of 93 judges has voted Myzone as the Technology Company of the Year at the 2021 Fitness & Wellness Awards of Excellence, hosted by FIT Summit. Sponsored by Life Fitness, this year’s judging criteria for the Technology Company of the Year Award was based on successful commercial expansion, future scalability, technological advancement, perception as an industry gamechanger, positive return on investment to the customer and the extent of industry collaboration. Read More...
Snap Fitness Partners with Escape Fitness for Club Equipment
Posted: May 26, 2021 in Chains, Suppliers
CHANHASSEN, MN - Snap Fitness has announced a partnership with Escape Fitness that specializes in free weights and functional accessories in select or new U.S., Canada and APAC Snap Fitness clubs. This comes after both companies have successfully partnered in the U.K. for the past several years. Read More...
Merrithew Partners with Resellers in Kuwait and Taiwan
Posted: May 26, 2021 in Suppliers
TORONTO, ONTARIO - Merrithew, a global leader in mind-body education and equipment, announces its partnership with Sports World Fitness Solutions, an experienced distributor based in Kuwait, to bring its industry-leading Pilates, fitness and mind-body equipment and accessories to commercial gyms, health clubs, hotels, sports facilities, hospitals, educational facilities and home users in the region. Merrithew has also developed a new reseller partnership with Gymco Sports Ltd. in Taiwan, one of the top 10 recreational and physical activity markets in Asia, in response to skyrocketing consumer and professional demand for high-quality mindful movement equipment and education. Read More...
Parkinson’s Foundation and American College of Sports Medicine Announce Exercise Recommendations for Parkinson’s Disease
Posted: May 25, 2021 in Other News, Suppliers
MIAMI, FL and NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Parkinson's Foundation and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) have announced new exercise recommendations to provide safe and effective guidance on physical activity to people with Parkinson's and to certified exercise professionals working with them. Read More...
ACSM Names Incoming Editor-in-Chief of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise
Posted: May 25, 2021 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - ACSM announces that Andrew M. Jones, Ph.D., FACSM, has been selected as the next Editor-in-Chief (EIC) of Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise (MSSE). Dr. Jones was selected through a rigorous application and interview search process from among a pool of talented and qualified candidates. Read More...
Life Fitness Joins Movement Live by Michelob ULTRA as Official Fitness Equipment Partner
Posted: May 24, 2021 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness is teaming up with Michelob ULTRA to encourage fitness lovers to get back to working out with friends this summer and to have some fun along the way. As the official fitness equipment partner of Movement Live by Michelob ULTRA, Life Fitness will help inspire fitness lovers to sweat together and encourage a more active lifestyle through invigorating workouts. Read More...
Peloton To Build First U.S. Factory
Posted: May 24, 2021 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton Interactive, Inc. (Nasdaq: PTON) has announced plans to build its first U.S. factory. After a rigorous selection process, Peloton selected Troy Township in Wood County, Ohio for the site of Peloton Output Park (POP), a state-of-the art factory that will be dedicated to producing Peloton's award-winning Peloton Bike, Bike+ and Peloton Tread starting in 2023. Peloton expects to break ground on the site later this summer. Throughout the multi-year development, Peloton will commit approximately $400 million to the facility. Read More...
