Life Fitness announced recently, that its cardio equipment will pair wirelessly and seamlessly with Apple Watch so exercisers can track the most accurate measurements possible. When beginning a workout, simply tapping Apple Watch to the fitness console establishes a connection. There is no need to download additional apps, press extra buttons, or navigate complicated menus. Once connected, Apple Watch and the fitness machine exchange data like heart rate, calories burned, distance, speed and incline. “We’re excited to help bring this groundbreaking innovation to the fitness industry,”...

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is proud to announce the winners of the organization’s 2017 career awards. These distinguished awards are handed each year to those individuals who have made significant contributions to the strength and conditioning community throughout their careers. Each of the award winners will be formally recognized at the NSCA’s National Conference which will be held from July 12-15, 2017 in Las Vegas, NV. Awarded since 1993, the Boyd Epley Award for Lifetime Achievement honors individuals who exhibit historical impact, achievements, and dedication...

Almost 12,000 fitness industry professionals from over 80 countries were in Los Angeles, March 8-11 for IHRSA 2017, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association’s 36th Annual International Convention & Trade Show. IHRSA 2017 by the Numbers • The exhibit hall, with 376 exhibitors, was alive with activity during the two-day Trade Show and early morning workouts. • Attendees chose from more than 150 educational sessions, networking opportunities, exercise classes, workshops and small-group tutorials. • Social posts with the #IHRSA2017 hashtag achieved more than...

Total members top 57 million, 19.3% Penetration; more than 36,000 U.S. clubs generate $27.6 billion in revenue More than 66 million Americans used a health club in 2016, a record-high since IHRSA began tracking health club consumer statistics in 1987. The number of individual members totaled 57.3 million, up 3.6% from 55.3 million in 2015. Members frequented their health club an average of 106 visits in 2016, also an all-time high. Of the 296.6 million Americans age 6 and older, 19.3% were health club members in 2016. “Consumers continue to rely on health clubs as the primary outlet for physical...

Aktiv Solutions recently announced a new programming and education platform designed to power the spaces they create on behalf of clients. The new programming and educational platform is enabled by alliances with the industry’s most relevant and innovative sources for training methodology and certification, including WeckMethod®, Anti-Gravity® Fitness, Alloy Personal Training™, Go-Flo®, CorMax® Fitness and more. As facilities choose the desired training methodologies to be performed within the functional training space, Aktiv will curate a comprehensive education program designed to support...