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….
iFit announces the donation of one million medical-grade surgical masks to the state of Utah. May 29 2020—iFit, the leader in interactive connected fitness, sister brand to Freemotion and owned by ICON Health & Fitness, announces the donation of one million medical-grade surgical masks to the State of Utah to assist in America’s fight against COVID-19. “We’re…
As the Fitness Business Podcast moves into its 5th year, Justin Tamsett launches a global casting call for the next personality to lead the podcast into its next phase. SYDNEY, Australia—March 15, 2020—Widely regarded as the number one fitness business podcast on the planet for fitness business owners is now looking for its next host!…
August 12, 2019—U.S.-based fitness equipment manufacturer, Freemotion Fitness, has appointed Leopoldo Torres as Sales Director for Latin America, as it continues to drive forward its global expansion strategy. Since entering the health and fitness industry in 2005 at Sport City, Leopoldo has amassed a wealth of experience in senior roles, most recently as CEO of…
August 9, 2019—FIT INTERIORS is the Brand of Gruppo P&G Srl, a family-run company manufacturing wood and custom-made furniture, founded in 1978 in the Wellness Valley in Italy. During the 90s, FIT INTERIORS starts to work for primary companies in the Fitness and Leisure industry, manufacturing locker rooms furniture for gyms. Thanks to the wide-ranging…
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL—August 9, 2019—When Digby Watt started working as a physical therapist on the PGA Tour in 2009, most golfers had minimal fitness routines. Before hitting the first tee, they’d see a physio to get stretched out on a trainer’s table. Afterward, they might grab an ice pack on their way back to…