Health and Fitness Club Industry News: Suppliers
Friday, March 24th, 2023
USPTA Signs Multi-Year, Non-Exclusive Endorsement Deal with RacquetDesk and CourtReserve
Posted: February 15, 2023 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. announces a multi-year endorsement with both CourtReserve and RacquetDesk, as the Official Software Services Providers of the USPTA. This is the first non-exclusive endorsee partnership the USPTA has entered, giving its members a choice to use the provider that fits the needs of their business. Read More...
Iron Grip Barbell Company Celebrates 30 Years in the Fitness Industry
Posted: February 9, 2023 in Suppliers
ORANGE COUNTY, CA - This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Iron Grip Barbell Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of innovative, heavy-duty, American-made commercial free weight equipment. Established in early 1993, Iron Grip was built on a dual promise: revolutionize free weight equipment (the oldest tools in strength training) and bring commercial free weight manufacturing back to American shores. Read More...
Daxko Empowers Health and Fitness Professionals with Launch of UpLaunch ASAP Website Builder
Posted: February 8, 2023 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL and DENVER, CO - Daxko, one of the health, fitness and wellness industry's leading software and integrated payments providers, announces UpLaunch ASAP, a platform that delivers a simple and streamlined approach to building fitness websites. This innovative tool allows fitness entrepreneurs to quickly create a professional, purpose-built fitness business website that enhances communication and connection with both new and existing members. Read More...
Mindbody Announces Annual Top 10 Healthiest Cities in America as Part of the 2023 Wellness Index Report
Posted: February 8, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Mindbody, a leading experience technology platform for the wellness industry, announces the much-anticipated ranking of the Top 10 Healthiest Cities in America as part of the 2023 Mindbody Wellness Index. For the first time ever, San Francisco was ranked as the Healthiest City in America, followed by Miami and San Diego. Read More...
Member Engagement: Keeping the New Year’s Crowd
Posted: February 8, 2023 in Suppliers
LOMBARD, IL - Membership retention is always top of mind for fitness facility owners. Additionally, utilization is directly correlated with retention. Acquisition cost is five times higher than retention cost, meaning that it is in the best interest of your fitness facility’s ROI and the population health of the community to keep members coming back to the gym. From the onboarding process and beyond, strategic engagement tactics within and outside of the gym are key components to maximizing retention. Read More...
Daxko Announces Rudy Nieto as Chief Revenue Officer and Wendy White as Chief Marketing Officer
Posted: February 7, 2023 in Suppliers
BIRMINGHAM, AL and DENVER, CO - Daxko, the health, fitness and wellness industry's leading software and integrated payments provider, announces the appointment of Rudy Nieto as its Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Wendy White as its Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). This announcement comes on the heels of major acquisitions that expanded the company's fitness solution portfolio and a record growth year in its nonprofit segment. Read More...
Zeamo Announces New Corporate Membership Offering
Posted: February 6, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Zeamo, a corporate fitness technology platform, announces the official launch of its latest offering to corporations and their employees. Zeamo now offers employees of its growing corporate client base the ability to become actual members of its partner clubs while making it easy for employers to subsidize the corporate rates offered. Read More...
ACE Elevates Standards for Certified Professionals Through New Recertification Requirement
Posted: February 6, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the formal launch of a new recertification requirement for ACE Certified Professionals. This update will elevate the standards for ACE certified exercise and health professionals, ensuring that they remain the top certified professionals in the industry and aligned with certification requirements within the healthcare industry and peer organizations. Read More...
USPTA Expands Partnership with WTCA
Posted: February 3, 2023 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - The United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA), Inc. has expanded their partnership with the Women's Tennis Coaching Association (WTCA). As part of the agreement, the USPTA and the WTCA will host two joint WTCA and USPTA workshops this year, with one being in conjunction with a WTA Women’s Professional event in the summer of 2023. There will also be a WTCA specialty course offered at each USPTA World Conference through 2025. Read More...
USTA Releases New, Free Mobile App for Tennis Information and Resources
Posted: February 2, 2023 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA recently released a new app, USTA Tennis, which is now available via the Apple App Store. The USTA Tennis mobile app, which will be free of charge, will give users access to a variety of resources, making it easier than ever for players to find play opportunities and improve their games. Read More...
Applications Now Being Accepted for 2023 IDEA World Convention Scholarships
Posted: February 1, 2023 in Suppliers
SAN DIEGO, CA - Online applications are now being accepted for the 2023 IDEA World Convention Scholarships, a program funded by Kathie and Peter Davis, Founders of the IDEA Health & Fitness Association and the IDEA Foundation. Applications must be submitted online by Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Read More...
ClassPass Honors Top Fitness and Wellness Studios and Instructors in North America with Annual Best of ClassPass Awards
Posted: January 31, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - ClassPass, a leading fitness and wellness membership, announces the winners of the annual Best of ClassPass Awards, recognizing the top fitness and wellness studios and instructors on the platform across multiple categories including Best Fitness Studio, Best Instructor and Best Wellness Business. Read More...
Hollman Inc. Names Sue Hwang President and COO
Posted: January 25, 2023 in Suppliers
IRVING, TX - Hollman, Inc., an industry leader in locker design and solutions, announces the promotion of Sue Hwang from Chief Operating Officer to President and Chief Operating Officer. She will be assuming the role from current President, Travis Hollman, who will remain as Chief Executive Officer. This is the first time someone from outside of the Hollman family has held this position. Read More...
National Strength and Conditioning Association Foundation Announces 2022 Scholarship Recipients
Posted: January 25, 2023 in Suppliers
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - The NSCA Foundation is honored to announce the recipients of our 2022 Scholarships. Over $69,000 and additional travel expenses will be awarded to these 35 outstanding students to support the pursuit of their academic dreams and careers in strength and conditioning. Read More...
USPTA Names New Lead Platform Tennis Coach Developer
Posted: January 25, 2023 in Suppliers
LAKE NONA, FL - With the growth of Platform Tennis over the past several years, especially coming out of COVID, the USPTA recognizes the need to keep up with that surge in interest by certifying USPTA professionals in Platform Tennis. Michael Cochrane has agreed to serve as the new lead Coach Developer for USPTA Platform Tennis. Read More...
Peloton Appoints Leslie Berland as Chief Marketing Officer
Posted: January 18, 2023 in Suppliers
NEW YORK, N.Y. - Peloton (NASDAQ: PTON), a leading connected fitness platform, announces the appointment of Leslie Berland as Peloton's Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Berland brings more than two decades of strategic and creative marketing expertise for iconic brands. She will report to CEO Barry McCarthy and serve as a member of the leadership team, overseeing brand and product marketing, creative, consumer insights, membership and global communications. Read More...
USTA Hires Chief People and Culture Officer, a New Position
Posted: January 18, 2023 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA announces that Henry Lescaille, a multi-talented human resources executive with more than 30 years of experience in the field, has been named the USTA’s Chief People and Culture Officer. The position is newly-created by USTA Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Lew Sherr. Lescaille will be based at the USTA National Campus in Orlando, Florida and will report directly to Sherr. Read More...
Therabody Announces Monty Sharma as Chief Executive Officer
Posted: January 12, 2023 in Suppliers
LOS ANGELES, CA - Therabody, a global pioneer in wellness technology, announces the appointment of wellness industry leader Monty Sharma as President and Chief Executive Officer. Co-Founder and CEO Benjamin Nazarian will become Therabody's Executive Chairman, effective immediately. Read More...
Tennis Participation Grows for Third Straight Year, to 23.6 Million
Posted: January 11, 2023 in Suppliers
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - The USTA announced that, in 2022, tennis participation increased for the third consecutive year in the U.S. Tennis participation grew by one million players last year with more than 23.6 million people playing the sport. This number, when added to the previous two years, represents an increase of 5.9 million, or 33%, since the start of 2020. Read More...
Stu Upson to Step Down as CEO of USA Pickleball
Posted: January 11, 2023 in Suppliers
SCOTTSDALE, AZ - USA Pickleball, the National Governing Body for the sport, announced that Stu Upson will step down as Chief Executive Officer and will depart the organization following a transition period. Upson assumed the role of USA Pickleball’s first-ever CEO in December 2020. Read More...
