Looks to the future with new talent, initiatives, and creative endeavors. Peterborough, England, and Cincinnati, OH—August 23, 2018—This year officially marks several monumental milestones for leading global functional fitness equipment manufacturer Escape Fitness, including its 20 year anniversary, global Master Trainer Program, growing international talent base and Escape Your Limits podcast. From humble beginnings 20…
Anders joins Actic from H&M where he has been working the past decade, of which the two last years as Global Head of Merchandising. August 23, 2018—Actic Group has recruited Anders Carlbark as new CEO. Anders joins Actic from H&M where he has been working the past decade, of which the two last years as…
What began as a simple beginning has launched a robust apparel company that serves the health and fitness industry. Vernon, CA—August 20, 2018—On October 1, 2018, Expert Brand Apparel celebrates its 25th anniversary. What began as a simple request to turn the performance fabrics the company was making into actual garments has launched a robust…
There’s huge news brewing for Gold’s Gym, Equinox, Orangetheory Fitness, and ClassPass. Equinox and SoulCycle are doubling down on their “market-defining talent” by creating a talent management agency, ClassPass has secured more funding and plans to release a new app, and let’s not forget the PHIT Act, which made history and passed a major hurdle…
The 5th Annual Motionsoft Technology Summit is expected to draw more than 200 senior industry professionals. Rockville, MD—August 15, 2018—Motionsoft, the leader in advanced software, integrated payment processing, and back office business management services for the health, fitness, and wellness markets and host of the annual Motionsoft Technology Summit today announced that Jim Worthington will…
Health club owners and industry leaders from more than 25 countries will gather in Lisbon for the 18th Annual IHRSA European Congress this fall. Boston—August 14, 2018—After 10 years, the IHRSA European Congress is returning to Lisbon, Portugal. The event will be held 15-18 October at the EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel. “The 2018 IHRSA European…
Long-time president Sean Gagnon has purchased the company from his partners and co-founders. Chester, NJ—August 2018—The Abs Company announced that long-time president Sean Gagnon has purchased the company from his partners and co-founders. The Company was founded in 2007 by industry veterans Don Brown, David Augustine and Sean Gagnon. Brown is the inventor of the…
The summit, held before Special Olympics, aims to get organizations out of their silos and work together to make the fitness industry more inclusive of people with intellectual disabilities. Just two days before the 2018 opening ceremony in Seattle, WA, this July, Special Olympics held the Igniting Change: Inclusive Health Summit in partnership with the American Academy…
Wondering what happened at this year’s IHRSA Institute? Check out these photos to get a glimpse into another memorable event! Over four days in summer, 84 fitness industry professionals from four continents, 10 countries, and 26 states assembled at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School for The IHRSA Institute, which was…
Two new sales representatives join long-standing lock manufacturer. Irvine, CA—August 7, 2018—Two new sales representatives have joined long-standing lock manufacturer, Codelocks Inc. as it further expands throughout North America. The new representatives, Len Stoia and Bruce Lindstrom, come to Codelocks Inc. with a wealth of experience in the lock and security market. They join the…
Tech puts nutrition data into the hands of fitness professionals to deliver more personalized and effective training programs. By connecting Trainerize’s network of fitness professionals to their clients’ Fitbit data, the integration allows fitness professionals to track client health and nutrition in real time and deliver data-driven fitness experiences to their clients. VANCOUVER, BC—August 6,…
Bay State native, Dolly Bicknell, will participate in her 33rd Pan Mass Challenge and help bring in thousands of dollars to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. For 32 years in a row, Dolly Bicknell has been riding the 192 miles through Massachusetts for the Pan Mass Challenge (PMC), one of the most successful athletic…