Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Friday, February 13th, 2026
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Opens Nieto-Jones Innovation Center
Posted: January 22, 2026 in Suppliers
SCHAUMBURG, IL - Life Fitness / Hammer Strength officially unveiled the Nieto-Jones Innovation Center, a center of excellence for product development and performance. Based in Schaumburg, Illinois, this facility unites mechanical, electrical, software, quality assurance and reliability teams in a loop of concepting, prototyping and rigorous lab validation. The grand opening marks a significant milestone for the company, establishing a unified hub where biomechanics, engineering and design converge to create the next generation of fitness equipment. Read More...
Life Fitness Launches SYNRGY
Posted: December 16, 2025 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness / Hammer Strength introduces SYNRGY, a training system designed to adapt to any fitness environment. With unmatched configurability and versatility, SYNRGY empowers facility operators to create dynamic, space-efficient training zones that meet the needs of every kind of exerciser. Read More...
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength and Harper College Announce Multi-Year Partnership to Enhance Campus
Posted: October 23, 2025 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT and PALATINE, IL - Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, a global leader in commercial fitness, and Harper College, a premier community college in the Chicago suburbs, announce a multi-year innovation partnership that includes the latest fitness equipment as well as an immersive learning environment and research opportunities for members of the Harper community. Read More...
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Facility Wins “Best Places to Work” Honor
Posted: August 4, 2025 in Suppliers
OWATONNA, MN and ROSEMONT, IL - The Owatonna location of Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has been named the winner in the “Best Places to Work” category in the 2025 Best of the Best – Southern Minnesota and the 2025 Best of the Best – Owatonna & Waseca Reader’s Choice awards, hosted by the Owatonna People's Press. Read More...
Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Announces Sponsorship of the 2025 Faces of Fitness Chicago
Posted: July 22, 2025 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness / Hammer Strength, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announces its sponsorship of the 2025 Faces of Fitness Chicago to be held at River North, Chicago. Life Fitness / Hammer Strength is committed to supporting initiatives that promote our common purpose: to empower the world to work out, inspiring healthier lives together. Read More...
Life Fitness and YMCA360 Announce Groundbreaking Digital Partnership
Posted: June 26, 2025 in Chains, Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announces a transformative digital partnership with YMCA360, the on-demand video platform for YMCA communities. This partnership is set to enhance the YMCA360 app with the Life Fitness Connect System, a cutting-edge digital solution that will empower members to achieve their fitness goals more effectively than ever before. Read More...
Wellfit Selects Ultra-Premium, Immersive Cardio Line SYMBIO for its New Fitness Centre in the Dubai Marina Area
Posted: August 14, 2024 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Wellfit, a leading fitness provider in the Middle East, has selected the Symbio cardio product line from Life Fitness for its fourth flagship fitness centre, which will occupy 35,000 square feet in Dubai Marina's Al Fattan Marine Towers. Symbio represents a first-of-its-kind, ultra-premium cardio experience from Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment. Read More...
Life Fitness Demos Symbio, an Award-Winning Cardio Line with Next-Gen Biomechanics, to International Fitness Industry at FIBO 2024
Posted: April 15, 2024 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, demoed a new generation of cardio, strength training, and digital product innovations at the 2024 FIBO Global Fitness Trade Show in Cologne, Germany, April 11 - 14. Read More...
Life Fitness and Pavigym Join Forces to Deliver Exceptional Functional and Strength Workouts
Posted: April 4, 2024 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL and ALICANTE, SPAIN - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, and Pavigym, a pioneer leading in the design and manufacture of high-quality gym flooring, acoustic solutions and fitness concepts, announce a new partnership designed to transform group training into unforgettable multi-sensory workouts. Read More...
Chelsea Piers Selects the New Life Fitness’ Ultra-Premium Immersive Cardio Line, Symbio, for their Chelsea Piers Fitness Flatiron Club
Posted: March 31, 2024 in Chains, Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL and NEW YORK, N.Y. - Chelsea Piers has extended its relationship with Life Fitness, selecting the global leader in commercial fitness equipment to outfit its newest fitness club, Flatiron in Manhattan. A longtime partner of choice for Chelsea Piers, Life Fitness will equip the Flatiron Club with the newly launched SymbioTM cardio product line, which offers exercisers the highest standard of design and performance. Read More...
Life Fitness Delivers on the Future of Fitness, Debuting State-of-the-Art Cardio Line with Next-Gen Biomechanics, Symbio, at IHRSA 2024
Posted: March 5, 2024 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, will unveil a new generation of cardio, strength training, and digital product innovations at the 2024 IHRSA Convention & Trade Show. Life Fitness' latest innovations builds on the company's 55-year legacy as a cornerstone in gyms and fitness facilities around the world. Notably, the first-of-its-kind ultra-premium cardio line, Symbio, will debut at IHRSA 2024, following the company's announcement of the four-machine collection in November 2023. Read More...
Life Fitness and EGYM Expands Existing Global Partnership
Posted: January 19, 2024 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL and MUNICH - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, and EGYM, a global fitness technology and corporate health innovation leader, announce the expansion of their strategic partnership, further elevating the cardio workout experience. This collaboration unites EGYM's cutting-edge fitness technology with Life Fitness' innovative cardio equipment, promising gym-goers an unmatched exercise experience. Read More...
Crunch Fitness Selects Life Fitness As Preferred Supplier
Posted: November 30, 2023 in Chains, Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Crunch Fitness, a leading high-value, low-price gym known for its no judgments, inclusive experience, has selected Life Fitness as a preferred supplier for its U.S. locations. Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, will provide both strength and cardio solutions to Crunch clubs across the country. Crunch opened its doors in 1989 and has been a Life Fitness customer for over 30 years. This agreement marks an important new milestone, with a mutual goal of long-term success for each company. Read More...
Life Fitness Announces Symbio, a First-of-its-Kind Premium Cardio Line, Reimagining The Fitness Experience
Posted: November 13, 2023 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announces the launch of its cardio line, Symbio, an immersive, four-machine collection. Symbio stands out as first-to-market and first-of-its-kind cardio equipment by blurring the lines between exerciser and equipment. Read More...
Jim Pisani Joins Life Fitness as Chief Executive Officer; Paul Stoneham to Transition as a Senior Advisor to the Board of Directors
Posted: July 25, 2023 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announces the appointment of Jim Pisani as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately, with Paul Stoneham transitioning as a Senior Advisor to the Life Fitness Board of Directors. Mr. Pisani brings over 25 years of experience leading commercial expansions of global outdoor, recreation and sports apparel brands. Read More...
