Other world-class education companies including EXOS, TRX, and TriggerPoint use Inspire360 to deliver their industry-leading education to their customers and health clubs. SAN DIEGO, CA—December 17, 2018—Inspire360 is proud to announce that Eleiko Education online learning modules are officially available to Eleiko corporate customers and ClubConnect users. The Eleiko education was created to give fitness…
Fitbit OS 3.0 delivers an upgraded on-device dashboard and goal-based exercise modes to Fitbit Ionic, Fitbit Ionic: adidas edition, and Fitbit Versa, along with new popular brand apps, like TRX, and clock face. SAN FRANCISCO—December 17, 2018—Fitbit (NYSE: FIT), the leading global wearables brand, today announced advancements to the on-device Fitbit user experience for its popular…
Members of the IHRSA Board of Directors work with their peers and colleagues to help guide the industry with strategic direction and insight. BOSTON—December 17, 2018—IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, has announced four nominees for the IHRSA Board of Directors. The four nominees are: All four will stand for election during IHRSA’s…
IHRSA has developed a free weight loss e-book to help clubs create a simple, effective program that members can follow to reach their target weight. BOSTON— December 17, 2018—The holiday festivities and busy schedules can make it difficult to maintain a healthy routine, let alone commit to and stick with a weight loss plan. To…
Representatives from business, the OECD, and governments, Business at OECD held its 3rd Annual Forum on Health exploring the role digital technologies and strategic partnerships play toward the well-being of societies. PARIS—December 14, 2018—Convening senior representatives from business, the OECD, and governments, Business at OECD today held its 3rd Annual Forum on Health exploring the…
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison named “Person of the Year,” while individuals and organizations from across the country are recognized in 23 additional categories. NEW YORK, N.Y.—December 13, 2018—Larry Ellison, the co-founder, executive chairman and chief technology officer of software giant Oracle, has been named “Person of the Year” for 2018 by Tennis Industry magazine in…
Wellness company adds leading regional fitness chain to its line of gym offerings to enter new market. NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.—December 12, 2018—FlexIt—the fitness app that enables users to pay only for the gym time they use—announces the addition of Charter Fitness to its list of partners, which currently includes a number of top national…
ClubConnect is the leading health club-focused platform that powers the education for the world’s top health clubs. SAN DIEGO, CA— December 12, 2018—ClubConnect, the fastest growing club software platform in the fitness industry, is proud to announce that YMCA Maryland has joined its platform today. ClubConnect is the leading health club-focused platform that powers the…
David Stalker will help drive European expansion ISLE OF MAN—December 3, 2018—Myzone, the leading provider of wearable technology solutions for the Global fitness sector, has appointed industry legend and ex-CEO of UKActive, David Stalker as Chief Executive Officer for the EMEA region. David has spent his career in the Leisure and Health and Fitness industry….
If club operators can work more closely with medical professionals to recommend exercise to patients, everybody wins. IHRSA’s new member resource gives clubs the tools they need to make the ask. BOSTON—November 27, 2018—The medical community and the fitness industry share two common goals. The first is to encourage more people to be healthy, and…
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans have been updated. Learn how your gym can use the new guidelines to build stronger relationships with your members. A lot has happened since 2008. In that time, athletes have competed at five more Olympic games, the first licenses for driverless cars were granted in the U.S., and Americans…
It’s now more critical than ever to write to your senator and ask them to help pass PHIT by adding it to moving legislation. BOSTON, MA—December 4, 2018—Congress is in session for just a few weeks in December—referred to as a lame-duck session. During this short window, Congress needs to pass a spending bill and…