Sports science community conducts studies to validate the performance of advanced cycle ergometers used in Wingate, VO2 Max, and other tests New advances in computerized and electromagnetic bicycle ergometers are increasing the accuracy and measurement of sports science testing. Cycle ergometers have been proven to influence sports science test results, so the equipment continues to undergo intense scrutiny. Numerous studies have been conducted to compare ergometer types, as well as competitive brands, to determine which will ensure testing accuracy and reliability. Researchers are often...

Technogym selected as Official Supplier for sixth time  Technogym signs exclusive-supplier contract for world’s first South American Olympic Games Technogym is pleased to announce that it will be the exclusive fitness equipment supplier at all athletic preparation centers at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. 2016 marks the sixth time Technogym has been selected as an official supplier for the Games, the brand was also the exclusive fitness equipment supplier for the London Games in 2012, Beijing in 2008, Turin in 2006, Athens in 2004 and Sydney in 2000. In Rio, Technogym will support Olympic...

International gathering attracts global fitness leaders and new attendees from Southeastern U.S. and Latin America. Thousands of fitness industry leaders celebrated IHRSA 2016, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association’s 35th Annual International Convention & Trade Show. The event showcased the newest and most innovative equipment, programs, and technology from over 400 exhibitors, reinforced the industry’s commitment to increase physical activity levels across the globe, and provided an unparalleled venue to learn, network, and exchange ideas. The high-energy event, gathering...

Canadian-based TRIBE Team Training™ North America Inc. announces that Body Business Fitness Club, in Austin, Texas, will be the latest and 50th club to benefit from its TRIBE Team Training beginning this June. The program launched in 2014 at Mansfield Athletic Club on Montreal’s West Island, where the popular program currently attracts over 120 paying participants. Club owners and managers everywhere are realizing massive benefits from filling the gap between group exercise programs and one-on-one personal training. According to Tribe, if clubs aren’t achieving at least a 10% penetration...

IHRSA, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, announced during IHRSA 2016, the association’s annual convention, that Rasmus Ingerslev, executive vice chairman of Wexer Virtual, will be the 2016/2017 chairperson of the IHRSA Board of Directors. His term will begin July 1, 2016. Rasmus Ingerslev, the IHRSA Board’s first non-North American chair, is an experienced fitness industry entrepreneur who successfully developed and sold fitness dk and Fresh Fitness, two of Denmark’s largest health club groups. He is a past recipient of the IHRSA European Club Leadership Award,...