Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Announces 2019 Coach of the Year Awards; Coach Ray Ganong Named Recipient of Prestigious NSCA President’s Award
Posted: January 10, 2019 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Strength and conditioning coaches from across the nation converged at the NSCA’s Coaches Conference on January 10, 2019 in Indianapolis, IN to discover cutting-edge research and practical applications in strength and conditioning, presented by the industry’s most elite and respected experts. One of the many exciting events held during the conference was the Award Ceremony, where distinctive honors were presented to several coaches for outstanding achievement. At this event, the NSCA recognizes award winners who are selected by a volunteer committee, the NSCA’s Coaching Task Force, who determine the winners based on their contributions to the NSCA, their community and the coaching profession. Read More...
Technogym Wins the Good Design Award 2018 With SKILLBIKE
Posted: January 2, 2019 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - SKILLBIKE by Technogym has been awarded with the Good Design Award 2018, one of the world’s most recognized and oldest Design Awards program organized annually by The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design in cooperation with the European Centre for Architecture, Art, Design and Urban Studies. The trademarked awards were created in Chicago in 1950 by three architects: Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames and Edgar Kaufmann, Jr. Read More...
Bonita Bay Club’s Buzza and Padua Named Golf Digest “Best Young Teachers in America”
Posted: November 21, 2018 in Independents
BONITA SPRINGS, FL - Bonita Bay Club’s Steve Buzza, PGA Golf Professional and Megan Padua, PGA, LPGA Teaching Professional, have been named to the “Best Young Teachers in America” list in Golf Digest Magazine’s November issue. Buzza and Padua are also among Bonita Bay Club’s more than 20 TPI-certified golf and fitness instructors who are specially trained by the Titleist Performance Institute to help players improve their skills, strength and power. Read More...
Department of Energy Recognizes Columbia Association for Achieving Better Buildings Challenge
Posted: August 23, 2018 in Chains
COLUMBIA, MD - Columbia Association (CA) has been recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for achieving the ambitious 20% goal set as a partner in the Better Buildings Challenge. The Better Buildings Challenge is a DOE program that works with market leaders to encourage their adoption of cost-effective and proven strategies to improve the energy efficiency of the nation’s buildings, manufacturing plants and multifamily housing. Columbia Association instituted a robust energy management program in 2012. Through its efforts, CA has seen savings of approximately 20% across its portfolio. Participants in the Better Buildings Challenge have saved a combined $3.1 billion since 2001. Read More...
EY Announces Patrick Walsh of Town Sports International Holding Inc., Named Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 Award Winner in New York
Posted: June 14, 2018 in Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. - EY announced that Patrick Walsh, Chairman and Chief Executive of Town Sports International Holdings Inc., (“TSI,” “Town Sports” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ:CLUB) received the Entrepreneur of the Year 2018 Award in the Transformational category in New York. Entrepreneur of The Year is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs, and it’s the only competitive awards program for leaders of high-growth companies. Read More...
ACSM Presents Honor Award and Citation Awards at Annual Meeting in Minneapolis
Posted: June 12, 2018 in Suppliers
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - The American College of Sports Medicine recently announced several award winners at its annual meeting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. One Honor Award and seven Citation Award recipients were presented, and all of the winners were selected because of their significant contributions to sports medicine and the exercise sciences. “Honor and Citation award winners are selected for their outstanding performance in the areas of research and scholarship, clinical care, administrative services or educational services,” said ACSM President Kathryn Schmitz, PhD, MPH, FACSM. “We are happy to recognize these awardees.” Read More...
Gold’s Gym Named 2018 Global Franchise Award Winner
Posted: February 21, 2018 in Chains
DALLAS, TX - Gold's Gym has been named a Global Franchise Award Winner for 2018 in the category of Best Health, Beauty and Fitness Franchise. The 2018 Global Franchise Awards, sponsored by Global Franchise Magazine and chosen by a panel of judges of top franchise professionals from around the world, celebrate excellence in international franchising. Winners were selected on criteria including the brand's global intentions, the relationship fostered between franchisor and franchisee, how the brand is marketed and the extent to which a brand has advanced the cause of international franchising. Read More...
SKILLMILL Awarded “2017 Gear of the Year” by Runner’s World America
Posted: December 4, 2017 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - TECHNOGYM SKILLMILL has been chosen as the “2017 Gear of the Year” by Runner’s World America. Each year, the most important magazine for the running community selects a shortlist of products that stand out for their innovation and style, able to make running feel easier and cooler than ever. SKILLMILL is the ideal training solution for sports professionals and for those every day athletes who are dedicated to their fitness and improving their sporting performance; it allows users to experience the full speed-resistance spectrum by offering the possibility to switch from resistance-free running to an all-out sled push. Read More...
USPTA Recognizes Industry Leaders With its 2017 Awards
Posted: October 14, 2017 in Suppliers
ORLANDO, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA) honored those members who go above and beyond in all aspects of the tennis industry during its annual General Membership Meeting on October 13 at the 2017 NEXT Generation: A Tennis Innovation Workshop, powered by USTA & USPTA at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld. Read More...
MINDBODY Wins 2017 BIG Innovation Award for Branded App Solution
Posted: February 7, 2017 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - MINDBODY, Inc. (NASDAQ:MB), a leading provider of cloud-based business management software for the wellness services industry, has been named a 2017 BIG Innovation Award winner for its branded mobile app solution, Engage by MINDBODY. Read More...
