The American College of Sports Medicine is pleased to announce the first issue of the Translational Journal of the American College of Sports Medicine (TJACSM)—a new online publication dedicated to translating research evidence into clinical practice in sports medicine and exercise science. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer. The first issue of TJACSM was posted today on the journal website. "This new journal will place ACSM in the forefront for translational and policy science related to exercise," commented TJACSM Editor-in-Chief Joseph E. Donnelly, Ed.D., FACSM. Dr. Donnelly is professor...

Named One of Canada’s Best Managed Companies Despite the business landscape in Alberta, International Fitness Holdings (World Health Calgary, Spa Lady and Bankers Hall Club), has made a conscious decision to invest in Alberta because they believe in the future of the province and the increasing importance of health and wellness in our lives. Given this commitment to growth, International Fitness Holdings (IFH) has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2015. “We are a people-oriented business,” said Scott Wildeman, Sr. VP of Fitness and Operations, IFH. “We are dedicated...

AyrGym will allow people to rent their home fitness equipment by the hour In a move designed to help Baby Boomers and GenXers meet the growing digital expectations of Millennials, Anytime Fitness today announced "It's time for 'Netflix and Chill' to meet 'AyrGym and Sweat,'" said Anytime Fitness CEO and co-founder Chuck Runyon. "The fact is, most home fitness equipment ends up being used as coat racks, dust magnets and cat litter platforms. We're telling people: Hey, you're already monetizing your car with Uber and your home with Airbnb. Why not your treadmill with AyrGym?" Using advanced...

Dotmar Fitness Equipment, one of Canada’s longest standing commercial fitness equipment suppliers, was honored at the recent IHRSA trade show with an induction into the Core Health and Fitness ‘Hall of Fame’. This award is given for outstanding work within the health and fitness industry across North America.  Jamie Crane, president of Dotmar Fitness was on hand to receive the award. “It’s always great to be recognized by your peers and customers for the work you have put in, and this award is really something special and means a lot to us”. Dotmar Fitness is the first Canadian...