SANTA MONICA, CA—January 2021—FitnessDesignGroup, the leader in the dynamic design of residential and commercial training spaces, has partnered with Blueboard, a leading employee recognition and incentives platform, to bring experiential wellness solutions to homes nationally. “During this time and forward, companies are seeking a new generation of solutions to more broadly support the mental and physical health of…
Newport Beach, CA—December 22, 2020—World Gym International, the iconic global fitness brand, announced today that it has started beta-testing World Gym Anywhere, a new on-demand fitness training platform. The new training platform is available on mobile phones, tablets, desktops, laptops and televisions, and is delivered using Intelivideo. “With most major brands launching online fitness products this…
Lancaster, PA—December 22, 2020—Ecore, a leading manufacturer of high-performance surfaces for commercial and athletic markets, recently partnered with CommonWealth Equity Partners, a private equity fund. CommonWealth brings a depth of ESG transactional and operational experience to Ecore’s mission of “transforming reclaimed materials into performance surfaces that make people’s lives better.” The team is led by…
December 18, 2020—Myzone has announced it will continue to support the physical activity community by offering free live gym classes through its MZ-Remote platform for all its eligible facilities and Myzone users. The move provides ongoing access to wellbeing initiatives for the gyms and leisure centers around the world that are either still closed due to COVID,…
GILBERT, AZ—December 18, 2020—The COVID-19 pandemic has increased awareness around the importance of staying healthy and fit, but many gyms remain closed due to state and federal protocols. ClubConnect, the fitness industry’s leading training, and education platform, is working to ensure safe access to health clubs and fitness professionals. Along with its sister organizations, the…
GREENVILLE, SC—December 16, 2020—Jab, Cross, Uppercut! 9Round Fitness, the world’s largest kickboxing chain, has announced the launch of 9RoundNOW, an official app that will provide on-demand trainer-led workouts via video instruction by 9Round’s team of professional trainers. A selection of new 30-minute workouts are posted for members each week with a variety of kickboxing-based exercises…
DALLAS, TX—December 15, 2020—Gold’s Gym has joined forces with actor and former IFBB Mr. America and Mr. Universe, Lou Ferrigno, to reflect on the brand’s legacy and to start a conversation about what the perfect gym of the future should look like. In a video call-to-action posted across Gold’s Gym’s and Lou Ferrigno’s Facebook and Instagram…
CHICAGO, IL—December 15, 2020—LES MILLS On Demand has been crowned No. 1 among the “Best At-home Workouts” for 2020 in the USA Today annual 10Best Reader’s Choice awards. With the pandemic driving a digital and workout boom during 2020, the at-home fitness sector was one of the zeitgeist categories featured in USA Today’s annual “10Best” Reader’s Choice awards. And LES…
Lancaster, PA—December 15, 2020—Ecore, a manufacturer of safe, ergonomic and acoustic performance surfaces for commercial and athletic markets, is proud to announce that Allison Porter has joined its sales team as Director of Sales, East & Strategic Accounts. Porter is an experienced strategic brand development professional and a top performing sales and customer experience leader….
BOSTON, MA—December 10, 2020—IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, has launched the Active & Safe Commitment for the global fitness industry to demonstrate that health and fitness clubs are operating with best industry practices and mitigation risks. As a vital resource for members to improve physical and mental well-being, it is essential for clubs worldwide…
Technogym – the world leading brand in fitness and wellness products, services and digital technologies and official supplier to the last 7 Olympic games – has been awarded a five-year contract to supply its state-of-the-art equipment and digital solutions to Fitness Time – the largest network of sport and fitness clubs in Saudi Arabia with…
CHICAGO, IL—November 24, 2020—Fitness professionals from around the world came together with LES MILLS, POUND, and PILOXING for a day of education, meaningful discussions, and moving together toward racial justice. The TOGETHER WE RISE virtual event was hosted October 28 by LES MILLS, POUND, and PILOXING, the three group fitness brands that have formed the Group X Alliance, uniting for change. The…