October 21, 2020—International fitness heavyweight Gold’s Gym has crowned group fitness expert Les Mills as one of its 2019 Vendors of the Year in recognition of their valuable partnership with the brand. Gold’s Gym franchisees from around the world ranked partners in several areas – such as customer satisfaction, support, and overall product quality –…
October 20, 2020—Freemotion announces the global launch of its brand-new iFit-powered 22 SERIES—a revolutionary full cardio range that provides the first truly interactive, connected fitness experience for commercial fitness facilities. By seamlessly integrating best-in-class product design and industry-leading, on-demand, digital content, users experience an immersive and personalized virtual training like never before. Totally interactive and…
What While much has changed in the world of health and fitness over the past few decades, one component remains the same: the American Council on Exercise exists to get people moving. In its 35th anniversary celebration, ACE is telling the stories of the exercise and health professionals who have been with the organization since the beginning…
BOSTON, MA—October 20, 2020—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released first-of-its kind data from a new national survey* of Americans with gym memberships that addresses their physical and mental state throughout COVID-19 pandemic. The full results from the study, which was conducted in collaboration with leading international insights company Kelton Global, a Material…
VANCOUVER, BC—October 19, 2020—As the leading client engagement app for personal trainers, studios, and clubs, Trainerize is upping the virtual training game with two all-new video features: on-demand video workouts and live 1-on-1 video call appointments. In the face of gym closures in early 2020, Trainerize moved the fitness industry online, setting up trainers and…
BOSTON, MA—October 19, 2020—More positive results are in for the global fitness industry as member check-in data continues to prove that health clubs are not unique hotspots for coronavirus, and transmission rates are low. These three countries are working to show that—with risk mitigation in place—health and fitness clubs are safe and low risk for…
INDIANAPOLIS, IN—November 17, 2020—Upper Hand has been named a GetApp Category Leader and Software Advice FrontRunner for Club Management software. Category Leaders are designed to help small businesses evaluate which software products may be right for them. FrontRunners are the top software products in a category, offering the best capability and value for small businesses…
There’s been an outbreak of COVID linked to a spin studio in Canada. It has the markers to look like a superspreader event with at least 50 cases tied to the studio. The studio was following Provincial protocols and has been working with the local public health authorities to investigate the cause, and steps moving…
ST. LOUIS, MO—October 14, 2020—Frank Trulaske, CEO of TRUE Fitness Technology, Inc. (TRUE), a global provider of premium fitness equipment, announced today that TRUE has acquired Octane Fitness from Nautilus, Inc. Octane Fitness (Octane), a leader in elliptical design, was founded in 2001 and has been dedicated to manufacturing premier, low-impact cardio products, serving both…
BOSTON, MA—October 13, 2020—To ensure the industry has a seat at the table when policymakers are meeting on issues that impact the health of the nation, IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, and the IHRSA Board of Directors introduce the National Health & Fitness Alliance. Before the coronavirus crisis, health and fitness businesses…
In an ongoing study at the University of Florida, researchers are conducting air quality tests to determine if SARS-CoV-2 is detectable in aerosol form. Findings from multiple samplings at Gainesville Health and Fitness show no detectable SARS-CoV-2 present. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that…
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, and BOSTON, MA, USA—October 6, 2020—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today that its annual IHRSA European Congress will debut a virtual edition on 18-20 November. The event will build on the popular elements of the in-person gathering, such as offering six language translations and tours of some of the most interesting…