HERZOGENAURACH, GERMANY—February 8, 2023—Today, adidas and Les Mills announce a new partnership that brings the two sports powerhouses together to shape the future of training through a fusion of innovation and heritage. The collaboration will usher in a new age of fitness, combining innovative technologies with thrilling live fitness experiences to change the way the…
IHRSA sent a letter to leaders of the United States Congress outlining ways physical activity can help improve mental and physical health, strengthen the U.S. economy, and fortify our national defense. IHRSA is starting the year with bold advocacy moves to ensure our voice grows louder and our influence strengthens. A large part of the…
SAN DIEGO, CA—February 6, 2023—The American Council on Exercise (ACE) announces the formal launch of a new recertification requirement for ACE Certified Professionals. Effective September 13, 2023, ACE Certified exercise professionals and health coaches will be required to complete at least one hour of continuing education focused on professional conduct and ethics to meet eligibility…
SAN DIEGO, CA—February 2, 2023—Online applications are now being accepted for the 2023 IDEA World Convention Scholarships, a program funded by Kathie and Peter Davis, founders of the IDEA Health & Fitness Association and the IDEA Foundation. Up to five award recipients will be selected to attend this year’s IDEA World Convention in Los Angeles, CA, on…
IXONIA, WI—January 12, 2023—As FITBENCH continues its impressive growth and further solidifies its position as a fitness industry innovator and leader, the company has tapped the expertise of 25+-year industry veteran Brian Weaver, who joins the team as vice president of sales. Weaver spent eight years as a member of the TRX sales team, holding…
TAIPEI, TAIWAN—January 5, 2023—Spirit Commercial Fitness, a sub-brand of Dyaco International Inc., has issued a new series of Selectorized Duals combining two exercises into one machine, allowing the users to get in twice the work, in half the space. This new series is ideal for vertical market facilities or any place where space is limited….
COTTAGE GROVE, WI—January 3, 2023—Johnson Health Tech (JHT) announced the promotions of two key leaders on the global product development and marketing team, both effective January 1, 2023. Andrew Kolman has been named Vice President of Global Product Development, where he will oversee global product management, product development, and industrial design, focusing primarily on the…
BOSTON, MA—December 21, 2022—IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, today announced that its leadership elected two new members of its Board of Directors at its November meeting: Bill Davis and Erik Lindseth. The new IHRSA Board of Directors seats represent one member each from the Industry Partner Advisory Council and the National Health & Fitness Alliance…
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA—December 15, 2022—Trainerize, powered by ABC Fitness Solutions, the premier fitness and coaching platform and mobile app that empowers engagement between fitness trainers, gym owners, and their clients, announces the winners of their 2022 Trainerize (TZ) Awards. Revealed at the recent Trainerize Collective online event titled How Fit Pros Can Win the Digital Marketing…
DEERFIELD, IL—December 12, 2022—SCW Fitness Education was chosen from over 1,000 global entries as a winner in the prestigious Chief Marketer’s 2022 PRO Award competition in the category of “Best Health and Wellness Campaign.” SCW is proud to accept this Pro Award from the world’s leading and largest awards recognition program for excellence in brand…
December 7, 2022—Technogym’s headquarters in Cesena, Italy—the Technogym Village—recently hosted yet another prominent personality of the health & well-being scenario, world-renowned professor of Exercise Medicine in Oncology Robert Newton, Ph.D., D.Sc. The day-long workshop held by Newton focused on how exercise medicine applies to cancer management and included theoretical notions, practical demonstration, and the analysis of meaningful case studies….
DENVER, CO—December 6, 2022—EGYM, a leading global fitness technology company, has grown 200% year-over-year and has plans to more than double their North America footprint in 2023. To continue their fast paced expansion, EGYM has added Alisa Anderson as their Senior Sales Executive – Western Region. Alisa, with 30+ years of experience in the health…