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Equipment
The Treadmill Continues to Make Strides
Perhaps no piece of fitness equipment has undergone a transformation and evolution quite like the treadmill.
Recovery products are driving revenue, retention, and reach at fitness centers of all types.
Life Fitness: The Rise of Next-Level Technology Ecosystems
Technology ecosystems have evolved greatly - especially in the health and fitness industry - during the past 20 years.
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Inspect What You Expect: How to Achieve Operational Excellence
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Strength Training's Reigning Dominance
The weight room has never been busier, and operators and industry suppliers are working overtime to meet the demand for advanced strength equipment and programming.
Sibec Americas 2024 Fuels Four Days of Deals
Sibec Americas 2024 was held at The Langham Huntington resort in Pasadena, California from May 19-22
Electricity at a Lower Cost With Even Less Headaches
David Energy is an REP currently licensed in Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Texas that takes a holistic approach to reducing not only energy costs, but also the headaches that come with it.
Sibec: Operator-Supplier Events Purpose-Built for Business
For more than 25 years, Sibec has been hosting unique events designed to bring operators and suppliers together for bespoke, one-to-one meetings and networking opportunities in upscale, comfortable settings.
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Sibec: Operator-Supplier Events Purpose-Built for Business
For more than 25 years, Sibec has been hosting unique events designed to bring operators and suppliers together for bespoke, one-to-one meetings and networking opportunities in upscale, comfortable settings.
Air Circulation and the Keys to a Healthier Club
Controlling the indoor environment in your club offers a myriad of benefits for operators and members.
Air Circulation and the Keys to a Healthier Club
Controlling the indoor environment in your club offers a myriad of benefits for operators and members.
Technogym: The Evolution of an AI-based, End-to-End Open Platform
Technogym offers insights into its AI-based ecosystem that allows for personalization and engagement.
What’s leading the future of interactive cardio equipment? Life Fitness highlights current cardio trends and member usage data.
During the past 25 years, Technogym has spearheaded the development of a pioneering, end-to-end club ecosystem.
Charting the Evolution of a Healthcare Ecosystem
Starting with a single product, Myzone has built an interconnected suite of interactive products and solutions serving clubs, corporate wellness, the military, sports teams, and more.
Strength Training Flexes its Muscle in Health Clubs in 2023
Health club and gym members are turning to what they’ve missed during the past few years: strength training and other exercises they simply can’t do at home.
Lake Nona Performance Center has developed an extensive facility designed to offer wellness, fitness, and medical care to everyone who walks in the door.
Taking Sustainability to School
Gen Z and the Alpha Generation are seeking sustainability, and they’re willing to work to create the environments they want.
34 Best Practices on Health Club Energy Efficiency & Environmental Safety
With energy prices increasing globally, it’s more important than ever to ensure your gym is operating efficiently and environmentally friendly.
The Value of Sticking to a Plan—and Being Yourself
Amped Fitness was born of a desire to offer something truly different and out of owner Travis LaBazzo’s desire to build it his way and never deviate from who he is.
Club Design with the Member Experience in Mind
ONESWEAT recently designed its new flagship facility using the member perspective as its starting point.
How Your Members—and Club—Can Benefit from Wearable Tech
Wearables are creating the personalized experience that active consumers crave. Your gym can benefit from this technology.
FAQ for Clubs Looking to Integrate User Experience Software
Fitness facilities should be all about the member experience. Here’s some insight into user experience software and how to keep your members happy and coming back.
The Binding Connection Between Exercise and Mental Health
The benefits of exercise extend beyond physical fitness. It can also be the key to maintaining mental health.
Why Free Weights and Machines Are Not Mutually Exclusive
How technology and technique have shifted free-weight use beyond the barbell.
The Rise of Rowing in Health Clubs
Rowing machines have always had a place in clubs but rowing itself—aided by more versatile programming—is growing in popularity.
The Power of Neutral in Health Club Color Schemes
When it comes to design, equipment with low-key colors can play a key supporting role in any visual scheme.
The Connected Console Drives the Health Club Member Experience
Technology continues to bring equipment and the user experience to the next level. Consoles now make interactivity more robust—and easier—than ever.
How Health Clubs Can Keep a Lid on Equipment-Based Risk
Proactive protection is the best kind and your machines represent a great opportunity to cover your business before any accident ever happens.
'CBI' Goes Behind the Scenes at Top Fitness Industry Companies
A glimpse behind the curtain at ABC Solutions, BeaverFit, HydroMassage, Life Fitness, SportsArt, and Technogym, and how they get the job done servicing the global health club industry.
Taiwan Excellence Unveils Innovative Smart Fitness Products
The April 28 livestream event featured gym and at-home fitness ecosystems, apps, treadmills, smart apparel, equipment made for seniors, and more.
Celebrating the Diversity—and Evolution—of the Treadmill
No machine is more popular than the treadmill and none has had a more interesting history and growth curve.
‘CBI’ Spotlights 3 Key Fitness Industry Suppliers
This month, three industry suppliers—Glory Star, Les Mills, and Precor—give insights into what they’re working on and highlight new innovations.
Maximizing Your Health Club’s Studio Space
Single group X and training spaces have to be more flexible than ever. Here’s how to make the most of each one.
How Health Clubs Can Navigate the New Meeting Landscape
As face-to-face meetings give way to more video and streaming gatherings, what do we risk losing and how can we maintain connections? How does the lack of hands-on interaction with the latest equipment impact facility planning?
The Constant Evolution of Fitness Equipment
Answering to a range of trends, from cardiovascular fitness and ergonomics to ever-increasing technology demands, equipment continually changes to meet market needs.
How to Future-proof Your Equipment Investment
With margins shrinking from a disrupted marketplace, health clubs need reliability and durability more than ever. Here’s how to get more bang for your buck.
The Top Workout-friendly Face Masks for Your Gym Members
Athleisure companies meet the demand for workout-friendly face masks. Here’s our shortlist of top contenders.
How to Keep Your Health Club Clean in the Great Reopening
Suppliers are eager to help with sprays and wipes that provide protection from contagions and give your members peace of mind. We spoke to a few who specialize in sanitation and maintenance to learn more.
Why Equipment Suppliers Are Becoming Lifestyle Brands
When stocking a health club, cardio and weight machines aren’t just imperatives for your club—they’re indelible to your brand. Make sure your equipment makes a statement.
How Digital Coaching Can Revitalize Your Cardio Floor
It’s time your health club killed the “dreadmill” once and for all. Here’s how digital coaching can turn your cardio floor into a retention driver.
How to Make Any Gym Look Like a Premium Club
Any health club business model can increase their value proposition if they choose the right equipment.
Virtual Takeover Transforms Gym’s Cardio Floor
Equipment manufacturers are screening a series of exercise hits to debut at your health club.
Bikes Step Up the Pace as Must-have Fitness Equipment
Greater variety and new features increase the appeal of upright and recumbent cycles.
5 Ways Smart Equipment Can Increase Your Bottom Line
Health clubs are finding that connectivity and data can drive engagement and improve operational efficiency.
New Fitness Accessories Energize the Group X Toolkit
These novel training tools from IHRSA suppliers are keeping health club members interested and engaged.
A Run for the Money: Treadmill Suppliers Continue to Innovate
Core Health & Fitness, Technogym, Matrix Fitness, Muscle D Fitness, and SportsArt bring in new features that keep club operators and members smiling.
Why Entertainment Options Are Necessary at Your Gym
Today’s gym members are demanding sophisticated exercise entertainment, like cardio machine touchscreens, a library of TV shows, and on-demand classes.
Free Weights Stay at Fitness Equipment Forefront
A growing appreciation of strength training’s benefits drives demand and innovation.
5 Reasons to Upgrade Your Gym’s Cardio Equipment
Here’s why even a limited investment can increase retention and burnish your health club brand.
Cardio Equipment Options Break Away from Typical and Routine
Ever-evolving total-body cardio equipment provides peak workout experiences. Here’s what gym operators need to know.
Treadmills Are the Comeback Story of 2019
Group training classes that use treadmills are the breakout fitness trend of the year for health clubs. Here’s how you can make the most of it.
Is Your Exercise Equipment Like a Smartphone or a Flip Phone?
Today’s health club member wants machines that do it all. Here’s how to give it to them.
Boost Member Engagement at Your Gym with Group X
Provide more novelty, diversity, and fun to your members by considering new group X programming from leading equipment suppliers.
A Simple Solution for Health Club Attrition
How a single purchase can help you bolster member retention and increase revenue at your club.
Fitness Apps Are Revolutionizing the Industry
The technology is taking fitness to new levels of hyper-personalization and hyper-socialization, all while tapping into new revenue.
Ellipticals & Lateral Trainers Are Offering More Than Ever
SportsArt, Helix, TRUE Fitness, Octane Fitness, and others are leading the way in cardio machine innovation.
How Smart Equipment Can Boost Health Club Retention
Self-diagnostics can solve equipment problems before they become member problems.
Recovery Programs Can Be the Boost Your Gym Needs
Health clubs are introducing post-exercise programs, equipment, and spaces to protect members and improve performance.
Strength Training Fuels Popularity of Multi-station Units
Equipment manufacturers are riding the strength-training wave with new multi-stations, plate-loaded machines, and functional frames.
How to Prevent Injuries in Your Health Club
With so many club members using a wide variety of equipment, injuries can happen at any time. Here are some tips to keep your members injury-free and minimize your liability risks.
Stationary Bikes Just Keep Getting Better
New-concept upright and recumbent bikes are as exciting as they are essential to the health club experience.
How Technology Can Help You Get the Most Out of Your Equipment
New and developing technology in predictive asset management systems is just the tip of the iceberg for improving your gym—and your capex.
Does Your Health Club’s Equipment Create an Experience?
New advances in equipment technology are making it easier to meet the demand for “experiential consumption.”
The Ever-evolving Treadmill: New Features & Training Options
Treadmills from TRUE, Technogym, and Life Fitness show off dynamic new features and innovative training options that enhance the user experience.
How Health Clubs & Suppliers Are Crafting Seamless Experiences
Three leading fitness industry suppliers are pairing new technologies and systems to create a smooth exercise experience.
Strength-training Staples: Selectorized Machines
Selectorized machines have a wide appeal in the health club, from beginners to fitness gurus. Here are the latest from Core Health & Fitness, CardioGym, and more.
What You’re Missing in Your Health Club Renovation
If your club’s equipment isn’t up to snuff, you’re neglecting a critical part of a successful renovation.
Free Weights Are Having a Moment, Thanks to Functional Training
The functional-training boom has given this iconic category a real boost and manufacturers are responding with new products.
Does Your Health Club Equipment Match Your Demographic?
The one-size-fits-all health club is a thing of the past. Here’s how to better tailor your equipment investment to your membership.
HIIT Drives the Demand for Total-body Cardio Machines
Give your members what they want with these powerful and innovative machines.
The Equipment Checklist: What to Ask Before You Stock Your Gym
Here’s what health club operators need to know before they sign on the dotted line when buying new equipment.
Beat the Cardio Room Blues: 5 Ways to Boost Member Experience
Your club's most popular equipment may be holding you back. Here's how to strengthen engagement by giving your members a more rewarding cardio experience.
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Buying New Fitness Equipment: It's Just Good Business
Depreciation, or "maintenance capex," is a real expense in the health club industry. Here's what you need to know.
Is Your Gym's Equipment Killing Member Retention?
Whether you're stocking your first club or rethinking your current inventory, your equipment is your destiny. Here's how to get the decision right.
Innovative Equipment and Programming Drive Group X Success
New products and programs helped group exercise move up the top-10 fitness trends chart.
The Next Revolution in Heart Rate Training is Here
Once available only in elite athletic facilities and medical offices, VO2 Max testing is coming to health clubs in a big way.
Cloud-connected Sensors Are Helping Gyms Track Equipment Use
Well-placed sensors can provide valuable member- and asset-management information that has a significant impact on your gym’s operation and performance.
Fitness Pros Share Their Favorite Core Training Programs and Products
Several fitness professionals and equipment manufacturers weigh in on traditional and trendsetting core training products.
Still in the Lead: New Treadmills Keep Category Dominant and Thriving
The latest generation of treadmills come with features like LCD screens, wider running areas, and better heart-rate monitoring.
How Matrix Fitness Became One of the World’s Fastest-growing Equipment Brands
With more than 500 commercial products, Matrix Fitness accounts for 67% of Johnson Health Tech's total revenues. JHT CMO Mark Zabel weighs in on Matrix's impressive growth.
Exerciser Demand Drives Innovation in Ellipticals and Lateral Trainers
Elliptical crosstrainers are among the most popular pieces of equipment at most gyms, but equipment manufacturers aren't resting on their laurels.
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How Much Should I Spend on Fitness Equipment?
There's no magic number when it comes to investing in fitness equipment, but the IHRSA Health Club Equipment Report provides some valuable insights.
Equipment Manufacturers Fuel Tomorrow’s Fitness Trends
Equipment manufacturers often act as trendsetters, creating new must-have products before consumers even know they want them.
New Tech Features Enhance Stationary Bikes’ Value and Appeal
These are not your mother's stationary bikes. New offerings include streaming entertainment, bluetooth connectivity, and heaps of user data.
When Should Health Clubs Buy New Equipment?
Members and staff are always hungry for new equipment. But when is the right time to invest? Brent Darden explains.
Cloud Computing and the Future of Connected Exercise
The ubiquitous "cloud" is connecting your members and fitness equipment like never before. And the possibilities are endless.
Upgrading Your Health Club’s Equipment? Consider Creative Lease Financing
Your fitness equipment can wear out before you know it. If you're thinking of upgrading, but are wary of the cost, creative lease financing could be the best option.
