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…
August 21, 2020—Daxko announced today that it acquired Motionsoft, a thought leader in member management software that powers some of the largest brands in the club industry. With a full continuum of solutions and services for an ever-changing business environment, Daxko offers member-based business software, CRM, digital marketing, payment processing, full service billing, community engagement solutions,…
SEATTLE, WA—August 20, 2020—SportsArt, a green fitness brand that develops sustainable gym equipment, announces the newest addition to the energy producing cardio line – the Vatio G516 Indoor Cycle. The cycle, designed for gyms and cycling classes, features sleek angles and state-of-the-art energy generating technology to produce an engaging workout that fitness enthusiasts can feel good…
August 14, 2020—Fitness fanatics, gym-goers, and athletes wear the most comfortable shoe possible while working out; however, the post-workout shoe is just as important. It is necessary for the feet to recover after strenuous activity and hours spent standing. Thus, a recovery shoe is important as it allows your feet to breathe, your toes to…
The World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry (WFSGI) is pleased to announce that the global guidelines to reopen gyms, fitness studios and aquatic facilities in the context of COVID-19 has been made available in multiple language: The guidelines were developed by a working group, instigated and led by International Health, Racket & Sportsclub Association…
August 11, 2020—Freemotion Fitness, one of the industry’s leading innovators, has launched FUSION Team Training, a revolutionary new group training format, unlike anything we’ve seen before. The ultimate fusion of cardio and strength training in a fun, engaging, and exhilarating small group class, FUSION Team Training is a 45-minute, high-energy workout like no other that…
San Francisco, CA—August 5, 2020—Mental and physical health are a crucial challenge in the face of shelter-in-place orders and social distancing. SoulCycle and HUSHconcerts are joining forces to make a difference with their SoulOutside classes offering their signature 45-minute indoor cycling class outside this summer. SoulOutside utilizes HUSHconcerts’ custom wireless headphones to hear instructors’ voices…
SCOTTSDALE, AZ—August 5, 2020—Victory Tuesday for Mountainside Fitness and other health clubs across Arizona who have been financially impacted by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey’s arbitrary shut downs. Up until today the Governor had not given gyms and fitness centers an avenue for re-opening. On Tuesday Arizona Superior Court Judge Timothy J. Thomason ruled Governor Ducey’s executive order…
Toronto, CA—August 4, 2020—A Second U, a nonprofit foundation that trains formerly incarcerated people for careers in the fitness industry, announces today the expansion of its education program, which will now include nutrition certification from Precision Nutrition, the world’s largest online nutrition and healthy lifestyle coaching and certification company. Through the new partnership, A Second U…
COSTA MESA, CA—July 10, 2019—The MedFit Network (MFN), a professional membership organization for fitness, medical, and healthcare professionals, announced today that it has partnered with Personal Fitness Professional (PFP) to launch a new quarterly magazine, MedFit Professional. The first issue is now available both digitally and in hard copy subscription. As America struggles to correct an…
MADISON, WI—July 8, 2019 – MadMen3, LLC announced on July 1 it has completed the acquisition of RB Publishing, Inc.’s media titles, including PARCEL, Mailing Systems Technology, DOCUMENT Strategy and Personal Fitness Professional (PFP). The new owners; Chad Griepentrog, Ken Waddell and Josh Vogt, have over 59 years of combined experience in the b-to-b media market….