SAN DIEGO, CA—February 9, 2023—On Thursday, February 16, ACE’s Anthony Wall, will be joined by Live to the Beat’s campaign director, Kinetra Joseph to discuss the why behind this new CDC Foundation campaign as well as how health and exercise professionals play an important role in lowering heart and stroke risk in Black communities. Also…
ORANGE COUNTY, CA—February 9, 2023—This year marks the 30th Anniversary of Iron Grip Barbell Company, the world’s leading manufacturer of innovative, heavy-duty, American-made commercial free weight equipment. “As we achieve this company milestone, we’re proud of the strong ties we’ve built with our customers and associates over the past three decades and grateful for the…
ZURICH—February 8, 2023—BODDY, the Swiss-based travel-tech start-up, today announced that it has entered into a binding merger agreement with the Danish company TrainAway, creating the world’s largest wellbeing network for travelers. By affiliating, BODDY capitalizes on TrainAway’s vast network of fitness & wellness operators to boost its global presence to over 30 countries from Europe…
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…
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…
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….