AUSTIN, TX—January 26, 2022—Over the past two years, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, public health agencies worldwide and numerous in-depth scientific studies have emphasized the importance of hand sanitizing in the prevention and transmission of disease. In practice, hand sanitizing results in fewer illnesses and absences—a critical benefit at workplaces dealing with…
LAKE FOREST, IL, & RENO, NV—January 27, 2022—HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, and a leading provider of comprehensive fitness solutions, and BeaverFit, a leading manufacturer of outdoor and open-air fitness solutions, are collaborating on the first open-air fitness solution for organizational leaders looking to take fitness outdoors. In this open-air fitness solution, BeaverFit will design and…
LOS ANGELES, CA—January 24, 2022—Styku announces the appointment of Nicholas Trosko as its new Chief Revenue Officer. Nick brings almost a decade of business development, sales, and executive leadership in the fitness industry to the fast growing team. “Nick and I have been friends and colleagues for several years now and over the past 5…
The Supreme Court blocked the Biden administration’s vaccine-or-test mandate for large employers, here’s what you need to know. On Thursday, January 13, the U.S. Supreme Court voted to block the Biden administration’s vaccine or testing mandate for large employers. This decision marks the end of the legal battle over the current iteration of the vaccine-or-test…
SAN DIEGO, CA—January 19, 2022—To kick off the new year, American Council on Exercise and SELF are hosting a live webinar on January 19 with a panel of experts to discuss ways exercise professionals can ensure people of all sizes feel supported in the fitness industry. The panel will discuss the current state of gym spaces, the issue of…
January 18, 2022—Glofox, one of the fastest growing fitness business management software platforms, today announced it had been selected by Xponential Fitness, a curator of leading brands across a variety of verticals in boutique fitness, including Club Pilates, Pure Barre, Rumble and CycleBar, to support its network of franchise partners as it expands internationally into…
January 18, 2022—Dubbed the “Father of Aerobics”, Dr. Kenneth Cooper revolutionized the world of fitness in the 1960’s. After developing an exercise program, he founded the Cooper Institute in Dallas, TX, with a mission of conducting research on the lasting benefits of exercise and physical fitness. Cooper’s vision had a profound effect on many, including…
Since the start of the new year, media outlets have been interested to learn more about the fitness industry’s struggles and what it will take to recover. Here are some of those stories. The battle to obtain financial relief for the fitness industry is not over. IHRSA continues to receive numerous media inquiries weekly and…
January 10, 2022—Myzone, the global manufacturer of wearable fitness tracking technology, has secured a $17.2 million investment from BGF, the UK’s most active growth capital investor, alongside renowned tech entrepreneur Vin Murria OBE, who also joins as Non-Executive Chair. Created in 2011 by fitness industry expert Dave Wright, Myzone has experienced impressive growth since inception…
SEATTLE, WA—January 6, 2022—SportsArt, a leader in sustainable fitness and green solutions for over 40 years, is showcasing its expanded ECO-POWR offering at CES 2022, the world’s premier consumer electronics show. The G260 Rower is on display at booth #54503 in the Sports Technology Section on Level 2 of the Venetian Expo, part of Tech…
OCONOMOWOC, WI—January 7, 2022—In a class of its own, the new B_FIT in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, is a “smart club” that capitalizes on technology, premium products, and exceptional service to deliver unprecedented member experiences. Opened in October 2021 by Armah Sports Company as its “avant-garde, progressive brand,” B_FIT is defined by its technology, novelty, and futuristic approach,…
BROOMFIELD, CO—January 5, 2022—Intelivideo, a Video on Demand (VOD) and Livestreaming platform for the health and wellness industry, today announced that Adam Zeitsiff, President and CEO, has notified the company of his decision to resign effective immediately. Matt Given, Executive Chairman and former President & CEO of Intelivideo prior to Zeitsiff, will assume the roles’…