Fitness Manufacturers News Archive
Matrix Fitness Records 28 Percent Increase in First Quarter 2012
Johnson Health Tech Inc.’s North American commercial channel, which includes Matrix Fitness, had a 28 percent growth in first quarter 2012 compared to first quarter 2011....
American Council on Exercise Launches Fitness Challenge Program
American Council on Exercise (ACE) has launched the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA+) Challenge to help individuals achieve the requirements for PALA+. ...
Texas Man Sues Bally, Brunswick Corp.
A man who claims he was injured at a Bally Total Fitness club in the Houston area is suing the company and Brunswick Corp., the manufacturer of the equipment, on the grounds of negligence....
Precor Sales Flat in First Quarter 2012
Net sales for Precor, Woodinville, WA, were flat in first quarter 2012 at EUR59.7 million ($77.2 million) compared to the last first quarter when they were EUR56.6 million ($73.2 million), according to a financial statement released by Amer Sports, the Helsinki, Finland-based parent company of Precor. ...
Star Trac Owner Planning to Take Company Public in China
Michael Bruno, the owner and CEO of Land America Health and Fitness Co., which operates Star Trac, StairMaster and Schwinn, is preparing to take the company public in China with an initial public offering (IPO)....
Assessment Companies Help Bring Members into the Club
Some companies bring a different approach to the assessment and monitoring of members, creating a better experience and providing an incentive for them to return....
Climbing Walls May Attract More Children to Health Clubs
Club owners may find that climbing walls, whether 3 feet high or 30 feet high, can be a great way to tie youth fitness to their facilities....
Life Fitness Posts Slight Sales Increase in First Quarter
The Life Fitness division of Brunswick Corp., Lake Forest, IL, had first quarter 2012 sales of $157.1 million compared to $156.4 million in first quarter 2011, which is less than a 1 percent increase, the company announced today. ...
Cybex Reports 20 Percent Sales Increase in First Quarter
Cybex International Inc., Medway, MA, had improved sales in first quarter 2012, but second quarter sales are sluggish, according to Chairman and CEO John Aglialoro. ...
Memorial Service Planned for Dan Block, Former Flex President
A memorial service is planned for Dan Block, former president of Flex Equipment Co. and Intek Strength, for April 15, according to his longtime friend, Mark Nalley, former owner of Flex. ...
Clubs Fuse Cycling, Pilates to Retain Members
Group cycling and Pilates share more similarities than meet the eye, and as club operators fuse the two programs into one class, they are finding that the combination sells itself....
Experts Say Smaller Fitness Facilities Should Invest in a Mobile Application
As larger club operators such as Crunch Fitness and Gold’s Gym roll out mobile applications for their members, many smaller club owners may be contemplating whether to invest in one, too....
Degrees and Certifications Enhance Revenue Potential for Personal Trainers and Improve Safety
Fitness facility operators must decide what level of personal trainer best fits their needs and their members’ needs....
Litigation Concerns in the Fitness Industry Lead to Meeting
Litigation against fitness facilities and equipment manufacturers is on the mind of more people in the fitness industry after the $66 million judgment and the $19.5 million settlement in the Barnhard vs. Cybex International lawsuit, according to several people in the industry. ...
Mad Dogg Athletics and Zumba Fitness Work Together on Alleged Counterfeiting
Mad Dogg Athletics Inc. (MDA) and Zumba Fitness LLC both filed lawsuits on Feb. 24 against Spinning Racing Bike and Dance in Tamaulipas, Mexico, claiming the company was counterfeiting their brands offered under their Spinning and Zumba marks, respectively. ...
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