Fitness Equipment Industry Weekly News : W14 of 2026
This week‘s fitness equipment industry news roundup features 6 must-read stories curated by FitGearSource, covering global brand business expansion, new product launches, executive changes, and industry trade shows.
FIBO 2026 Germany
Global Fitness, Wellness & Health Trade Show
Interview with CEO of Xiamen Weldconn Fitness Equipment
Valuable insights for fitness brands, manufacturers, distributors, and industry professionals looking to understand how technical capability, product strategy, and innovation shape a resilient fitness business.
From Mechanical Safety Standards to Algorithmic Accountability
As fitness products begin to “think” the meaning of safety expands accordingly. The shift from structural reliability toward decision reliability may well define the next stage in the evolution of the global fitness equipment industry.
Fitness Equipment Industry Weekly News : W14 of 2026
Weekly News
FIBO 2026 Germany
Exhibition
Interview with CEO of Xiamen Weldconn Fitness Equipment
Expert Dialogue
From Mechanical Safety Standards to Algorithmic Accountability
Market Insights

picked news

Nike Closes Nike Strength Studios: When Brand Power Meets the Reality of Fitness Services

Market Insights 04/04/26
After two years of exploration, global sportswear giant Nike has shut down its Nike Strength Studios operations across the United States. Around March 27, multiple locations in California and Texas—including West Hollywood, Irvine, and Austin—ceased operations. The decision came rather abruptly and quickly drew attention across the industry.

China Sports Show 2026: A Record-Breaking Event — and an Opportunity to Connect with China’s Sports Supply Chain

Industry News 04/01/26
The 43rd China International Sporting Goods Show (China Sports Show 2026) will take place from May 21–24, 2026, at the Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Center.

Playlist and EGYM $7.5 billion merger officially completed, Creating the World’s Most Comprehensive Fitness and Wellness platform

Industry News 04/01/26
The deal, announced earlier this year, sees EGYM become a subsidiary of Playlist, joining platforms including ClassPass and Mindbody

Upcoming Exhibitions

Global Fitness Equipment Industry Exhibition Information

Japan Sports Week 2026

Starts in 7 days

Region: Japan

Dates: Apr 15, 2026 – Apr 17, 2026

Location: Tokyo Big Sight – South Hall, Tokyo

FIBO 2026 Germany

Starts in 8 days

Region: Germany

Dates: Apr 16, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026

Location: Exhibition Centre Cologne (Koelnmesse)

Fitness Russia 2026

Starts in 9 days

Region: Russia

Dates: Apr 17, 2026 – Apr 19, 2026

Location: Bolshoy Blvd., 40 BC Amalthea Technopark Skolkovo

Hangzhou International Camping Life Expo 2026

Starts in 20 days

Region: Hangzhou - China

Dates: Apr 28, 2026 – Apr 30, 2026

Location: Hangzhou International Exhibition Center (New Hall)

China Sport Show (2026)

Starts in 43 days

Region: China

Dates: May 21, 2026 – May 24, 2026

Location: Xiamen International Conference & Exhibition Center

SPORTEC Thailand 2026

Starts in 78 days

Region: Thailand

Dates: Jun 25, 2026 – Jun 27, 2026

Location: BITEC Hall 102, Bangkok

SPORTEC 2026 Japan

Starts in 91 days

Region: Japan

Dates: Jul 8, 2026 – Jul 10, 2026

Location: Tokyo Big Sight (East Exhibition Hall), Tokyo

Vietnam Sports & Outdoor Exhibition 2026

Starts in 127 days

Region: Vietnam

Dates: Aug 13, 2026 – Aug 15, 2026

Location: Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center

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