SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL—August 18, 2022—ABC Fitness Solutions (ABC), the leading technology and related services provider for the fitness industry, has announced the latest product innovations and expansion into Mexico and Colombia with its dedicated Latin America club management solution EVO at IHRSA / Fitness Brasil 2022. EVO is the largest club management software in Latin America,…
SAN DIEGO, CA—August 17, 2022—Becky Roseberry, former senior vice president of finance for CorePoint Lodging Inc., has joined the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a member of its board of directors effective July 1, 2022. “As someone passionate about leading and supporting others to lead active healthy lives, I am thrilled to work with…
GREENVILLE, SC—August 15, 2022—9Round, the world’s largest kickboxing franchise, announced today the franchisees selected to serve on the company’s 2022-2023 Franchise Advisory Council (FAC). The council facilitates constructive, open and two-way communication between the management of 9Round Franchising, LLC, and 9Round’s North American network of franchise owners. Members of the 2022-2023 FAC include: This year’s…
PHILADELPHIA, PA—August 15, 2022—Dan Fradin, founder and CEO of Impact Wrap, is proof that a rocky start can lead to a successful business. In his prime, Fradin was competing with top mixed martial arts amateurs and seriously considering going pro. That was until he severely damaged disks in his neck and was in too much…
SEATTLE, WA—August 3, 2022—SportsArt, a leader in socially responsible fitness solutions for over 40 years, has been selected by Astore—Accor Group’s Procurement Organization—to become a global preferred vendor outfitting their fitness centers with SportsArt’s patented ECO-POWR cardio equipment. One of only four fitness suppliers selected by Accor, both brands share a similar mission to promote…
LITTLE ROCK, AR, & DUBLIN, IRELAND—August 2, 2022—ABC Fitness Solutions (ABC), the leading technology and related services provider for the fitness industry, has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Glofox, one of the fastest-growing fitness management platforms servicing the boutique gym and studio sector. The strategic combination significantly expands ABC’s global…
SAN DIEGO, CA—July 25, 2022—Today, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) and the Size Inclusive Training Academy launched a new continuing education course, the Size Inclusive Fitness Specialist. This new course prepares exercise professionals to equip larger bodied individuals to make healthy lifestyle changes with a weight neutral mentality. This course is part of ACE’s larger effort to build a more inclusive fitness…
DUBLIN, July 12, 2022—Glofox, one of the fastest-growing fitness operating platforms, today announced it had been appointed by 9Round, the global leader in kickboxing fitness, as their exclusive International software partner. As part of the agreement, Glofox will be providing its operating platform to 9Round studios in over 20 markets today, with growth expected to expand…
BOSTON, MA—July 7, 2022—For the first time, fitness industry professionals gathered in Miami Beach, FL, to attend IHRSA’s 41st International Convention & Trade Show. The theme of this year’s event rallied around moving forward, together. “Clubs are a community and gateway to begin a health and wellness journey. We are igniting powerful solutions to improve…
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL—July 6, 2022—The Abs company is proud to announce that they have entered into a license agreement with personal trainer, Matthew Barber, to produce, market and sell his innovative, patented invention, The Cali Lift Glute Developer. This completely portable and collapsible fitness product lets the user perform hip thrusting movements both bilaterally and…
MIAMI, FL—JUNE 23—TECHNOGYM the world-leading company in fitness equipment and digital technologies and Official Supplier of the last eight editions of Olympic Games will introduce BIOSTRENGTH, the new revolutionary Technogym line for strength training at IHRSA 2022. The effectiveness of strength training depends on many small, key elements: the correct load, the adequate number of repetitions, the recovery…
BOSTON, MA—June 23, 2022—In a first-of-its-kind advocacy report, the health and fitness industry targets governments to assist policymakers in making preferable decisions related to health and well-being and to improve population health and productivity worldwide. Commissioned by IHRSA and the Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA) and produced by Deloitte, the Economic Health & Societal Well-being:…