The following suppliers will converge in Chicago next month, bringing their products and services with them.
ABC Financial Services Inc.
Actfit.com
Adams Business Media
Advercise
Aerobics & Fitness Association of America
Affiliated Acceptance Corp.
3101 Mercier, Suite 407
Kansas City, MO 64111
Company statement: Affiliated Acceptance Corp. provides payment processing via checking/savings account, credit card, debit cards, coupon books and/or monthly statements. Added services include full collections, bureau reporting, skip tracing and ability to update the front desk system 24 hours a day. Clients may also manage their accounts from anywhere in the world via the company's interactive Web site account manager.
Agilent Technologies
Alliance Laundry Systems
Allied Van Lines
American Body Building Products
American College of Sports Medicine
American Council on Exercise (ACE)
5820 Oberlin Drive, Suite 102
San Diego, CA 92121-3787
Company statement: The American Council on Exercise (ACE) is a nonprofit organization committed to promoting active, healthy lifestyles and their positive effects on the mind, body and spirit. ACE accomplishes this mission by setting certification and education standards for fitness instructors and through ongoing public education about the importance of exercise.
American Service Finance International
12596 West Bayaud Ave., Suite 100
Lakewood, CO 80228-2018
Company statement: From fitness studios to large athletic clubs, ASF International is one of the premier business-support companies for growing clubs. Billing services include EFT, bank drafts and monthly coupon booklets. Computer systems and club management software include free upgrades and technical support. Other services include point of sale, collection services, Web site design and birthday cards.
Andrea Pugliese Insurance Services
Aphelion Inc.
1100 Nasa Road 1, Suite 606
Houston, TX 77058
Company statement: Aphelion's Fitness and Health Management software has everything you need to manage your clubs. It includes in-house billing, member and guest tracking, fitness testing, health risk assessment, point of sale, sales and marketing, scheduling, picture check-in and reports. Aphelion's software helps to reduce billing costs, improve retention, increase memberships, expand retail sales and maximize profits. Aphelion is the preferred software by most franchises and is recommended by numerous management and consulting firms.
Aqua Massage International
Aquatrend
ARC International
Aspen Information Systems
Association Insurance Group
Athletic Business
Audio Visual Now
Automated Payment Services
Back Systems Inc.
Balanced Body Pilates Equipment
7500 14th Ave., Suite 23
Sacramento, CA 95820
Company statement: Since 1976, Balanced Body has reportedly designed and manufactured the world's largest line of Pilates equipment for rehabilitation and fitness. The Pilates Club Program features the Allegro Reformer for group exercise and personal training, a unique design that folds flat and stacks for storage. Balanced Body is renowned for furniture-quality Pilates equipment in rock maple.
Biosig Instruments
Body Bar Systems
Body Cycle & Millennium Fitness International
Body Drench Systems
Body Masters Sports Industries
Booking Plus
Brewer's Ledge Inc.
Brickhouse Fitness Products
BroadcastVision Fitness Cinema
Cadex Systems
Cardio Coach
CardioTheater
24420-D N.W. Nicholas Court
Suite 12
Hillsboro, OR 97124
Company statement: Inspired by members' need for fun and motivation in fitness centers, the Cardio Theater Exercise Entertainment system was launched in 1993. Since then, Cardio Theater systems have been instrumental in creating fun, nonintimidating environments in fitness centers around the world. Cardio Theater is extremely user-friendly; with a pair of headphones and the simple push of a button, members tune in to the entertainment selection of their choice.
Centaur Floor Systems Inc.
CheckFree Corp.
Classic Woodworking
Club Industry Magazine
Club Marketing & Management Services
Club Resource Group
Club Systems
ClubCom
ClubMarket.com
ClubRunner
1080 East Indiantown Road, Suite 202
Jupiter, FL 33458
Company statement: ClubRunner club management system software is more than just an industry-specific system. ClubRunner was designed by health club management professionals to address the unique needs of health club operators. Since 1985, Club-Runner has made an ongoing commitment to product development and customer support, assuring you that the product you purchase today will not be outdated tomorrow.
Concept II
Connor Sports Flooring
Criterion by Mass Production Inc.
CRS Corp.
CSI Software
CSSI
Custom Design Systems
200 Daniels Way, Suite 210
Freehold, NJ 07728
Company statement: PowerManagement software is the powerful productivity tool designed exclusively for the fitness industry. PowerManagement uses the latest imaging technology to give clubs total control over front-desk check-in, getting them out of the membership card business.
Cybex International
10 Trotter Drive
Medway, MA 02053
Company statement: Cybex is a leader in the design and manufacture of premium quality strength and cardio equipment. The company offers biomechanically correct Cybex-branded strength training and human-movement products. The Trotter-branded cardiovascular equipment (treadmills, cycles, Hiker) is also available.
Cytech USA/Tomahawk
DAS International
Design-TEC Lockers/Young Fabricated Products
Dinoflex Manufacturing Ltd.
DirecTV
2230 E. Imperial Highway
El Segundo, CA 90245
Company statement: Launched in the summer of 1994, DirecTV reports that it has become America's top digital television service. The company offers access to more than 210 digital-quality channels, all with picture and sound so sharp and clear you'll find it hard to believe that you're watching the same TV set.
Dodge-Regupol Inc.
DRJ & Associates
E-Zone Networks Inc.
Eltron Card Printers Group
Extreme Blendz Juice Bar
EyesWatching.com
Fabiano Designs International
First Credit Services Inc.
Fitdigital.com
FitLinxx
860 Canal St.
Stamford, CT 06902-8924
Company statement: FitLinxx is the leader in and the endorsed standard for fitness networking, with compatibility endorsements from more than 30 manufacturers of fitness equipment. The FitLinxx Interactive Fitness Network has proved to help facilities attract a broader member base and retain members longer by providing the personalized attention and feedback needed to help ensure member success.
Fitness Management Magazine
Flex Equipment
Futrex Inc.
Future Fitness International
Gamebike
Gerstung Floor Systems
Ground Zero
Harbor Linen
Healthclub.com
9842 Hibert St., #242
San Diego, CA 92131
Company statement: Healthclub.com is an online global network providing business and marketing services to facilities and trainers, and information and locator services to consumers. Healthclub.com connects the world of fitness through a global directory of subscriber Web pages that includes facilities, trainers and organizations. Healthclub.com is developing the worldwide yellow pages of fitness providers, services, and products.
Heart Rate Inc.
Heart Set
Hoist Fitness Systems
Hollman Inc.
Hot Skins Body Wear
Icarian Fitness Equipment/Fitness Products International
Icon Health & Fitness
Ideal Products Inc.
Incliner Enterprises
Interactive Nutrition Network
International Fitness Professional Association
International Fitness Resources
International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA)
International Sports Sciences Association
International Tanning Equipment
Iron Grip Barbell
1567 Sundland Lane
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Company statement: With the introduction of its unique Iron Grip Olympic weight plate in 1993, Iron Grip established itself as on innovator in the free weight industry. Since then, Iron Grip has strived to improve not only upon existing free weight designs, but also on their construction, to bring its customers the most cutting-edge products built using the most advanced materials and design technology. Iron Grip's signature plate design features a unique 12-sided anti-roll shape. The company also offers a Group Strength line and the competitively priced IGX Strength line.
Isignupnow.com
Ivanko Barbell Co.
P.O. Box 1470
San Pedro, CA 90733
Company statement: Ivanko manufactures a large selection of plates, bars, collars and dumbbells. The philosophy at Ivanko Barbell has remained the same since its beginning. The company will only design and produce quality products. There is no compromising. Although the product line over the years has become the focal point, Ivanko's commitment and dedication to servicing its clients with courtesy and reliability has to exceed the industry standards.
Jacob's Ladder Inc.
6662 Boston State Road
Hamburg, NY 14075
Company statement: Jacob's Ladder Inc. manufactures a patented climbing machine with ladder-type rungs on a non-motorized continuous treadmill. An innovative alternative to climbers, treadmills, and other aerobic devices, Jacob's Ladder places little stress on the back and eliminates the pounding that occurs in many forms of exercise. Jacob's Ladder provides high-intensity cardiovascular workouts in a relatively short amount of time.
Jam'n Fitness Corp.
Jewell Jorgensen Insurance Associates
K & K Insurance Group Inc.
Kamparts Inc.
Keiser Sports Health Equipment
Kidzfit International
Kidzpace
Kraiburg of America Inc.
Labrada Bodybuilding Nutrition
Landice Treadmills
Legend Information Systems
Life Fitness
10601 W. Belmont Ave.
Franklin Park, IL 60131
Company statement: Life Fitness, a Bruns-wick company, is the global leader in designing and manufacturing a full line of reliable, high-quality fitness equipment for commercial and consumer use. Its cardiovascular and strength-training products, including the renowned Lifecycle exercise bike, are used in health, fitness and wellness facilities, as well as in homes, worldwide.
Life Measurement Systems
Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins
LPG USA Inc.
M-F Athletics Co.
Magnum Fitness Systems
2201 12th Ave.
South Milwaukee, WI 53172
Company statement: Since 1978, Mag-num's philosophy has been to listen to and address customers' needs. Today, the Magnum line consists of selectorized and plate-loaded units that feature Biangular technology, and free-weight and cardiovascular products that provide customers with a large selection of quality-engineered fitness systems.
Max Rack
Maytag Corp.
McArthur Towels Inc.
Medtronic Physio-Control
11811 Willows Road NE., P.O. Box 97023
Redmond, VA 98073
Company statement: Medtronic Physio-Control pioneered defibrillation more than 30 years ago. Today the company is reportedly the world's largest pioneer of external defibrillators to hospitals, emergency medical services, targeted responders, and other trained providers who rely on its LifePak products. Together with its parent, Medtronic Inc., the company offers an unbeatable line of defibrillation devices.
MedX Corp.
1401 N.E. 77th St.
Ocala, FL 34479
Company statement: Integrated into every MedX products are decades of experience and millions of dollars of independent, university-based research. Each machine is designed to achieve efficiency in training by offering resistance curves matched to tested and proven strength profiles. Biomechanical precision and low-friction operation make MedX state-of-the-art. Engineering excellence and high-grade components mean that MedX equipment requires virtually no maintenance other than cleaning, and is backed by a five-year warranty on moving parts and 10 years on the frame.
METAbeat Inc.
MicroFit Inc.
Multivision Frequen-Sees
National Council of Strength & Fitness
Nautilus International
709 Powerhouse Road
Independence, VA 24348-0708
Company statement: Celebrating more than 27 years of fitness industry leadership, Nautilus features complete lines of selectorized equipment (e.g., Nitro), plate-loaded ma-chines and free-weight accessories.
Netpulse
Nicros Inc.
NuStep Inc.
5111 Venture Drive, Suite 1
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Company statement: NuStep Inc. was founded in Ann Arbor, Mich., in 1987 by Richard Sarns and a team of exercise physiologists to bring the benefits of exercise to people at all ages and stages of fitness. Today, the company's belief in prevention and wellness guides its research, development and testing to health and fitness equipment. The NuStep TRS 4000 is developing new markets for exercise products.
Nutrilab
Nutrition Clubstores
Omron Healthcare Inc.
Oreck Vacuum
Oscoda Plastics Inc.
Palos Sports
Paramount Fitness Equipment
6450 Bandini Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90040
Company statement: Paramount Fitness Corp. is one of the world's leading manufacturers and innovators of strength-training equipment. More than 95 products are included in the Paramount Performance Free Weight and Total Body line, Performance line variable resistance circuit, A.R.T. Advanced Rotary Technology and Direct Power systems, Paramount Lady, and FitnessLine single and multi-station systems.
Parrillo Performance
Pawling Corp.
Peak Performance
PentesPlay by GameTime
Personal Training on the Net
Polar Electro
370 Crossways Park Drive
Woodbury, NY 11797-2050
Company statement: Polar Electro invented the first EKG-accurate, wireless heart rate monitor in 1979. It was designed to allow the Finnish Nordic Ski Team to monitor workouts. This became known as intensity training and was adopted by athletes worldwide. Polar has been at the forefront of product design and training information. Its aim is to help people achieve their exercise or training goals and assist in rehabilitation.
Power Music
Power Systems Inc.
PR Nutrition
Precise Exercise Equipment
P.O. Box 676
Chester, NJ 07930
Company statement: Precise Exercise Equipment offers the Club Pro Bench. Any level of fitness can be accommodated by the bench's unique angle adjustment system, which ranges from a 20-degree incline to a 10-degree decline. The company also offers the BackFlex Pro, for massaging aching back muscles while providing therapeutic extension to the lower spine.
Precor
20001 N. Creek Parkway
Bothell, WA 98041
Company statement: Precor manufactures cardiovascular, strength and flexibility equipment that helps set the fitness industry standard for quality and innovation. By following strict design standards and by using only the highest-quality materials, Precor ensures that its products maximize exercise enjoyment and efficiency for exercisers throughout the world.
Premise Products
Promaxima
Q-Sport
4430 Hollister Ave.
Santa Barbara, CA 93117
Company statement: Q-Sport LLC is committed to truth, integrity and quality. To assist others achieve optimum health, Q-Sport offers state-of-the-art programs and products, such as the Qruzer indoor cycle, and shares a tried-and-true lifestyle philosophy. Understanding that total wellness includes a sound mind, Q-Sport supports the Mental Health Miracles Foundation.
Quantum Fitness Corp.
RB Rubber Products
Reebok International Ltd./CCS Fitness
1895 J.W., Foster Blvd.
Canton, MA 02021
Company statement: Reebok/CCS Fitness is a pioneer in elliptical technology and a leader in innovation. As a global provider of cardiovascular equipment, the company was the first to introduce a total-body elliptical climber and runner. Another first for the industry is a stationary bike that moves with the natural motion of the user's body.
Revgear Sports Co.
Riedman Insurance
Roma Steam Baths Inc.
Sales Makers
Schwinn
1690 38th St.
Boulder, CO 80301
Company statement: Over the last 30 years, Schwinn's fitness department has expanded into a full-service fitness company. Its comprehensive line of quality products includes weight systems, steppers, treadmills, rowers, upright and recumbent stationary bicycles, interactive fitness networks and much more. Its catalog is loaded with a diverse product lineup. From the time-tested Airdyne exercise bike to the Johnny G Spinner bikes, there's something for everyone's fitness level.
Science Foods
SciFit
5616A S. 122nd East Ave.
Tulsa, OK 74146
Company statement: SciFit produces high-performance treadmills, climbers, upright and recumbent bikes, elliptical exercisers, and upper-body and all-body rotary exercisers that meet the needs of a wide range of individuals served by the fitness and health care industry worldwide. SciFit has combined its Fit-Quik 30-minute workout with its patented Cardio-Key wireless exercise technology to form an attractive profit center.
Sebastian Custom Warm-Ups
Shapemaster USA
Solrac Design
Sports & Fitness Insurance Corp.
Sports Display
Sports Solutions
SportsArt America
15500 Woodinville-Redmond Road, Bldg. C, Suite 100
Woodinville, WA 98072
Company statement: SportsArt has been providing high-quality, high-value cardiovascular equipment since 1981. With distribution in more than 70 countries worldwide, SportsArt is one of the best-known names in international club fitness circles. SportsArt offers club products for every major cardio category: treadmills, ellipticals, climbers, bikes and rowers. With a corporate commitment to innovation, value and new product development, SportArt will be an appreciated addition to your facility.
SPRI Products Inc.
StageStep Inc.
2000 Hamilton St., Suite C200
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Company statement: With 30 years of experience providing specialty flooring to the health, fitness, dance and theatrical marketplace, StageStep introduces a new concept that reportedly makes your life a whole lot less complicated - Total Solutions. From your entranceway to your weight room, aerobics room, lobby, spa, running track, locker room, pool, basketball, multipurpose area and cafe, StageStep can provide materials, quotes, technical support, installation and maintenance products.
StairMaster Health & Fitness Products Inc.
12421 Willows Road, N.E., Suite 100
Kirkland, WA 98034
Company statement: StairMaster is a leading manufacturer of fitness equipment addressing the needs of diverse customers and is renowned for its quality products and exceptional commitment to service. StairMaster is committed to effective exercise. The company has a long history in sports medicine, offers a full family of fitness products, and is committed to helping people stay healthy, control weight, live longer, and have fun while exercising.
Star Trac By Unisen Inc.
14410 Myford Road
Irvine, CA 92606
Company statement: Best known for its commercial treadmill, Star Trac offers a complete line of high-quality fitness equipment, including the TR4500 treadmill, bikes, steppers and elliptical trainers. Star Trac also offers Precision Cycling and Trekking group programs.
Stayhealthy.com
Streamline Fitness Equipment
Strive Enterprises
Sun Berries
Susan K. Bailey Advertising
Tanita Corp. of America
2625 S. Clearbrook Drive
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Company statement: Throughout its 75-year history, Tanita Corp. has been recognized as the world's leading manufacturer of digital weighing and innovative health monitoring equipment. Its commitment to research and education about the effects of obesity has resulted in the development of a complete line of body composition analyzers. Already accepted in the medical field, Tanita's products are now widely used in the fitness market, providing trainers with fast, accurate information about their clients.
Task Industries
TimeTrade
Tools System Management
TouchFit (NewCom Technology)
Tri-Bar Gripping Systems
Troy Barbell & Fitness
True Fitness Technology
Universal Nutrition
Vita Mix
WinningHabits.com
Woodway USA
Worldpass4fitness.com
2901 Longbeach Road
Oceanside, NY 11572
Company statement: Developed by fitness professionals, World Pass For Fitness is an innovative new program offering business, corporate and vacationing travelers complete access to a worldwide network of affiliated health clubs. Each club in the network offers members and guests the World Pass For Fitness membership. The club network represents over 750,000 fitness-minded individuals.
Worldwide Sport Nutrition Supplies
10540 72nd St.
Largo, FL 33777
Company statement: Founded in Utica, N.Y., in 1992 by Dave McCabe, president and CEO, Worldwide Sport Nutritional Supplies is known primarily in the United States as the makers of the Pure Protein Bar. Worldwide continues to supply innovative and cutting-edge supplements to the marketplace with its full line of sports products, including protein powders, creatine, fat-loss aids, energy and endurance supplements, and sports drinks.
York Barbell
List is current as of 8/14/00
