Manufacturers

Precor President Paul Byrne Announces Retirement

Tue, 14 May 2013 19:05:00 +0000

Paul Byrne, the president of Precor who has been with the company for 28 years, has announced he will retire on Sept. 1. Precor Vice President Rob Barker will succeed Byrne as president in what has been part of a developing succession plan, according to the company.

Precor Sales Up, Earnings Down in First Quarter 2013

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:49:00 +0000

Precor, Woodinville, WA, saw an increase in sales but a decrease in earnings in first quarter 2013, according to financials released last week by parent company Amer Sports, Helsinki, Finland.

Life Fitness Sales Increase in First Quarter 2013

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:04:00 +0000

The fitness segment of Brunswick Corp., Lake Forest, IL, which is comprised of Life Fitness and Hammer Strength equipment, had an increase in sales in first quarter 2013, according to company financials.

Precor Donates Almost $1.5 Million to Help YMCAs Fight Childhood Obesity

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:38:00 +0000

Precor is working with the YMCA of the USA to fight childhood obesity through the Precor Cares program, which was created to support Y programs in 2010. Since then, the Woodinville, WA-based company has given out almost $1.5 million in grants to Y's across the country.

Zumba Fitness Founders Still Thinking Big Picture

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Beto Perez and Alberto Perlman have broader initiatives for their award-winning company, including a campaign to feed the hungry. They also want to have 100 million Zumba participants.

Club Industry talks to the creator and CEO of Zumba Fitness about their company and vision for the future.

BILT by Agassi and Reyes C.O.D. Wins FIBO Award

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:11:00 +0000

BILT by Agassi and Reyes, Las Vegas, received the prestigious FIBO Innovation Award last week at the FIBO show in Cologne, Germany, for its Change of Direction (C.O.D) machine.

Life Fitness Debuts Products and Applications at IHRSA

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:08:00 +0000

Life Fitness, Schiller Park, IL, debuted several product variations and applications at the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association trade show last month.

Beachbody Offers Insanity Certification to Gyms; Life Time Fitness Signs Up

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:15:00 +0000

Beachbody, Santa Monica, CA, now offers an Insanity certification for personal trainers and group exercise instructors at health clubs, the company announced. Beachbody already offers a P90X certification for health clubs.

Technogym Previews Its Ecosystem and Artis Line at IHRSA

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:15:00 +0000

Technogym, Cessena, Italy, previewed its Technogym Ecosystem and a new line of 30 pieces of networked and environmentally friendly equipment at the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association trade show last week in Las Vegas.

Cybex Introduces Fitness Programs

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:48:00 +0000

Cybex International introduced fitness programming, including a boot camp and interval training, to be used with its equipment.