Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
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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...
Life Fitness Launches Market-Leading Innovations at IHRSA 2023
Posted: March 22, 2023 in Suppliers
ROSEMONT, IL and SAN DIEGO, CA - Life Fitness, a leading professional fitness leader unveiled its latest generation cardio, strength and digital product innovations at IHRSA 2023. Read More...
Jones College Athletics Program Selected to Receive $10,000 Hammer Strength Equipment Grant
Posted: July 19, 2022 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN PARK, IL - The athletics program at Jones College in Ellisville, Mississippi has been selected to receive the first-ever Life Fitness/Hammer Strength Equipment Grant, valued at $10,000. The grant is sponsored by Life Fitness Family of Brands, in partnership with the National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation, which managed the grant application process. The grant was open to NSCA members who represent junior college or community college athletic training programs. Read More...
Life Fitness New Zealand Secures Distribution of FITBENCH
Posted: June 9, 2022 in Suppliers
OCONOMOWOC, WI - Life Fitness New Zealand has added FITBENCH to its suite of premium brands and vast fitness equipment options for commercial and consumer customers. Suitable for small group training, group classes and functional workouts, FITBENCH is a fully-loaded, adjustable workout bench that facilitates virtually endless exercises and quick transitions. Read More...
Life Fitness Australia Welcomes FITBENCH to Portfolio of Brands
Posted: March 1, 2022 in Suppliers
OCONOMOWOC, WI - In pandemic-impacted gyms, personal exercise space is valuable real estate, so equipment that boasts extreme efficiency by way of physical footprint, neat organization and quick and simple transitions between exercises is a smart investment that pays dividends. For these reasons and more, Life Fitness Australia has added FITBENCH to its portfolio of premium fitness brands. Read More...
Life Fitness Closes Sale of the Assets of Brunswick Billiards To Escalade Inc.
Posted: January 21, 2022 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN PARK, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announces the completion of its sale of the assets of Brunswick Billiards, to Escalade Inc., a publicly traded manufacturer of consumer sporting goods and recreational products headquartered in Evansville, Indiana. Read More...
Life Fitness Names Paul Stoneham as Chief Executive Officer to Lead the Company’s Next Phase of Growth
Posted: November 16, 2021 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN PARK, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness and home recreation equipment, announces the appointment of Paul Stoneham as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Stoneham is an experienced CEO with a notable track record of building strong consumer brands, high performance organizations and companies that deliver industry-leading growth through brand investment, product design and innovation. The company thanks departing CEO Chris Clawson for his years of service at Life Fitness and wishes him well in his future endeavors. Read More...
Life Fitness Unveils New Mobile App, Life Fitness Connect, to Provide the Ultimate Workout Experience
Posted: October 27, 2021 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN PARK, IL - Life Fitness has unveiled Life Fitness Connect, a free-to-download mobile app for Apple and Android devices with advanced workout tracking capabilities and on-demand classes to help exercisers stay motivated on-and-off Life Fitness and Cybex equipment. To get the most out of their workouts, premium subscribers can choose from a wide array of Life Fitness On Demand studio-style classes and adaptive audio coaching classes led by top trainers. Read More...
NSCA Foundation Announces The Hammer Strength – Life Fitness Equipment Grant For Junior and Community Colleges
Posted: September 13, 2021 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The National Strength & Conditioning Association Foundation is proud to partner with Hammer Strength - Life Fitness to launch a new grant that will help junior and community colleges enhance their training facilities. The Hammer Strength - Life Fitness Equipment Grant will be awarded annually to an eligible institution that seeks to expand training opportunities for their enrollees and staff. The grant will provide up to $10,000 of new fitness equipment. Read More...
Life Fitness Hires Matt Smith as New Vice President of Marketing
Posted: September 7, 2021 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN PARK, IL - In its continued effort to deliver world class exercise experiences to fitness facilities and exercisers worldwide, Life Fitness has hired Matt Smith to the position of Vice President, Marketing. In his new role, Smith will be responsible for leading the company’s global marketing strategy and will join the Life Fitness executive leadership team. Read More...
Life Fitness’ All New ICG Connect System Brings Experiential Fitness to Group Cycling
Posted: August 16, 2021 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN PARK, IL - ICG (Indoor Cycling Group), a specialist provider and award-winning market leader in indoor cycling, introduced new additions to its ICG Connect System as part of its growing digital ecosystem of indoor cycling offerings. ICG Connect is an all-in-one multimedia solution that brings experiential fitness to group cycling by integrating real-time performance data via riders’ connected bikes with video-based programming. The latest upgrades combine classic indoor cycling with technology and entertaining content, allowing instructors to deliver more immersive group classes. 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...
Life Fitness Relocates Global Corporate Headquarters to Franklin Park, Illinois
Posted: June 28, 2021 in Suppliers
FRANKLIN PARK, IL - Life Fitness, a global leader in commercial fitness equipment, has announced the relocation of its global headquarters to Franklin Park, Illinois to consolidate its corporate operations, effective July 1, 2021. The consolidation effort will support future growth and innovation across the organization and provide a space to engage and collaborate with customers. Read More...
