What While much has changed in the world of health and fitness over the past few decades, one component remains the same: the American Council on Exercise exists to get people moving. In its 35th anniversary celebration, ACE is telling the stories of the exercise and health professionals who have been with the organization since the beginning…
VANCOUVER, BC—October 19, 2020—As the leading client engagement app for personal trainers, studios, and clubs, Trainerize is upping the virtual training game with two all-new video features: on-demand video workouts and live 1-on-1 video call appointments. In the face of gym closures in early 2020, Trainerize moved the fitness industry online, setting up trainers and…
INDIANAPOLIS, IN—November 17, 2020—Upper Hand has been named a GetApp Category Leader and Software Advice FrontRunner for Club Management software. Category Leaders are designed to help small businesses evaluate which software products may be right for them. FrontRunners are the top software products in a category, offering the best capability and value for small businesses…
ST. LOUIS, MO—October 14, 2020—Frank Trulaske, CEO of TRUE Fitness Technology, Inc. (TRUE), a global provider of premium fitness equipment, announced today that TRUE has acquired Octane Fitness from Nautilus, Inc. Octane Fitness (Octane), a leader in elliptical design, was founded in 2001 and has been dedicated to manufacturing premier, low-impact cardio products, serving both…
TAMPA, FL—September 24, 2020—The Endorphinz team has worked with industry-leading fitness brands for over 20 years and serves as the fitness services expert. In continuing to advance solutions to the marketplace, the company is debuting Endorphinz.AI. The platform is an intelligent fitness streaming agent that provides a new level of fitness streaming intelligence you can trust…
TORONTO, Canada—September 22, 2020—Precision Nutrition, the world’s largest online nutrition and healthy lifestyle coaching and certification company today announced the launch of two new free courses, expanding upon the company’s esteemed library of free courses, guides and articles. The new courses titled “How to Succeed in Health & Fitness,” and “The Ultimate Guide to Elimination…
Sacramento, CA—September 15, 2020—The California Fitness Alliance (CFA) today announced it has filed legal action in Los Angeles County Superior Court seeking to restore reasonable access to indoor fitness. CFA believes that government should not continue preventing Californians from having equitable and safe access to indoor fitness centers and the proven benefits, including maximizing their…
Little Rock, AK & Vancouver, B.C.—September 15, 2020—ABC Financial (ABC), the leading provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, announced today it has acquired Trainerize, a Vancouver-based mobile fitness solution for personal training and member engagement. “Trainerize powered by ABC” connects clubs, trainers and members to help people achieve their fitness goals…
COSTA MESA, CA—September 10, 2020—MedFit Network (MFN) announced J.R. Burgess joins the company as Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining MedFit Network, Burgess served as CEO of Rejuv Medical. At the helm of Rejuv, Burgess played an integral role in replicating their integrated model of care in more than 150 clinics worldwide. Each clinic aimed…
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Co—September 1, 2020—There has never been a more critical time to make our collective health a top priority. That’s why fitness leaders across the state of Colorado are setting aside competition and putting lives first. More than 30 elite fitness brands comprised of 175 locations across Colorado have come together to form the Colorado…
San Diego, CA—August 31, 2020 WHAT: American Council on Exercise, on behalf of its 90,000+ certified exercise professionals and health coaches, urges government officials to advance public policies that open parks and other publicly owned and managed spaces to allow for structured physical activity experiences facilitated by qualified professionals. The national nonprofit specifically calls for policies…
Birmingham, AL & Chicago, IL—August 27, 2020—Club Automation, part of the Daxko family of brands, is expanding into Canada. Founded by Jeff VanDixhorn, a club owner and Club Automation’s Chief Revenue Officer, Club Automation offers health and wellness facilities the leading continuum of club management solutions. These solutions and services include member-based solutions, CRM, digital…