Global pandemic increases demand for digital fitness experiences that meaningfully connect the club to its members anytime anywhere. AMSTERDAM, Netherlands—June 2, 2020—FunXtion, a European leader in interactive digital fitness technology that brings the physical gym and digital experience seamlessly together for an enhanced member journey, already works with some of the most well-loved fitness facilities…
Blue Chip Sports Management founder and CEO Tim Bainton has co-authored a new comprehensive guide published in advance of re-openings of health club and fitness facilities as countries battle the COVID-19 pandemic. WASHINGTON, D.C.—June 1, 2020—Blue Chip Sports Management founder and CEO Tim Bainton has co-authored a new comprehensive guide for current and aspiring health…
List includes additional safety protocols for gyms to consider as they open to members As fitness centers prepare to reopen for members, there are extra precautions that should be implemented in this new normal. SportsArt, the leader in manufacturing and installing sustainable fitness equipment, prepared a checklist to provide actionable suggestions for facilities to follow, along…
An innovative solution designed to engage mioPOD users with 24/7 interactive workout content. SANTA CLARA, California—May 31, 2020—Mio Labs Inc. and PEAR Sports have partnered to develop real-time, adaptive training apps to complement the mioPOD heart rate tracker: mioCUE and mioCOACH. “We are excited to deliver smart, interactive training content as well as the PEAR…
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…
Survey looks to understand changes in members’ perspectives in using club services before the pandemic and after the lockdown. DELHI NCR, India—May 29, 2020—Devashish Singh, a Fitness Business Consultant has announced the release of Fitness—“The Insight from Indian Customer”, an elaborate study of Indian Customers who are Members of Fitness Clubs in India. The survey…
Kathie and Peter Davis and Inspire360 are proud to announce the creation of the Fit Pro Relief Fund to support fitness professionals that have been most impacted by COVID-19. SAN DIEGO, CA—May 26, 2020—Kathie and Peter Davis and Inspire360 are proud to announce the creation of the Fit Pro Relief Fund to support fitness professionals…
FITBENCH Enables Classes at Solcioty Fitness to Proceed Seamlessly OCONOMOWOC, WI—May 28, 2020—Camaraderie, competition, and community define Solcioty Fitness, a heart rate interval training studio in Atlanta, Georgia, where exercisers in small group classes run, row, ride, and perform resistance training to motivating music and cued lighting for 60 intense minutes. As the COVID-19 pandemic…
PTR joins the USTA in raising the standards for all tennis professionals. WHITE PLAINS, NY—May 28, 2020—The United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced that the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) has received full accreditation under the USTA’s accreditation program for organizations and institutions that certify U.S. tennis teaching professionals. The goal of the program is…
Due to the growing need for guidance in reopening health and fitness clubs, industry leaders from across the globe have formed a reopening group to provide clubs with recommendations. BOSTON, MA—May 28, 2020—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is pleased to announce the release of the key considerations document for sports, fitness, aquatics &…
PEAR Connect delivers custom visual workout programs and engages your fitness community with your brand and fresh daily content. NEWPORT BEACH, CA—May 27, 2020—As part of an effort to support the evolving needs of the fitness industry, PEAR Sports is pleased to introduce PEAR Connect, a virtual coaching tool for community-based training. PEAR Connect allows fitness operators to…
Health clubs and fitness suppliers are using their resources to aid the community during the coronavirus crisis. See how. The fitness industry has been a hot spot for innovation—even through a crisis. As we’ve seen in previous Fitness Industry Roundups, manufacturers have quickly shifted their facilities into making personal protective equipment to donate to local hospitals, and…