Life Fitness, recently launched Heat Map, an expansion of its LFconnect digital platform that helps fitness facility managers visualize traffic to and usage of their cardio equipment. “The Heat Map is an important step in data visualization,” said Amad Amin, Director of Digital Experience at Life Fitness. “Connectivity and stats are essentials to a connected fitness solution, but visually seeing usage and determining traffic patterns is the next step in this evolution. Heat Maps allow club owners to understand what locations exercisers gravitate to within their gym. This can help provide...

Eleiko, a weightlifting equipment manufacturer celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and Dotmar Fitness, a Canadian specialty fitness equipment supplier are pleased to announce a distribution agreement enabling both companies to better serve the changing needs of members and fitness facility design in Canada. There is a growing interest and participation in weightlifting and functional training and our companies are ideally suited to meet this demand. The companies share an extensive industry knowledge and expertise, a deep passion for weightlifting, and a focus on quality and customer...

The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced the recipients of two scholarships to attend The IHRSA Institute, August 1-4, 2017, at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s Kenan-Flagler Business School. The John McCarthy Merit Scholarship has been awarded to Melinda Tempest, Owner of Ballarat Body & Soul Health & Fitness Studio in Ballarat, Australia. The Curt & Jane Beusman Scholarship has been awarded to Matthew Wright, Senior Director of Fitness for Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness in Glastonbury, CT. The John McCarthy Merit Scholarship, named...

By Sara Kooperman, JD The fitness world lost an industry icon on June 30, 2017 as Michael Scott Scudder sadly passed away due to complications with a hip replacement surgery.  Our hearts are heavy with the news of his unexpected death.  Michael was a mentor to the small business owner and a friend of the common man and woman.  He was the CEO of MSS Network, which provided weekly advice and expert evaluations of changing trends in our fitness industry.  He was the soothsayer of today. His priceless insights into tomorrow involved constant surveys and leaps of faith based on personal experience...

Orangetheory® Fitness announced recently, the signing of its 1,000th franchise development agreement for the U.S., which will bring a new studio to Modesto, California later this year. This agreement marks a significant milestone for Orangetheory Fitness following an exceptional year of growth in 2016, reporting a 108 percent increase in system-wide sales and a 19.3 percent increase in same-store sales. Currently there are 51 studios in Canada. “The rate at which Orangetheory Fitness has grown since launching in 2010 has far surpassed our wildest expectations. Signing our 1,000th franchise...

Aktiv Solutions is helping the hospitality industry’s biggest brand take the guest-room experience to the next level. The industry leader in functional fitness facility design and supply, and Hilton Hotels & Resorts, have teamed to provide an immersive exercise experience in-room as part of its new “Five Feet to Fitness™” offering. Hilton’s new in-room wellness concept brings over a dozen functional training tools and fitness accessory options into the hotel room, making it more convenient than ever for road warriors, exercise enthusiasts and those who prefer to workout in private...