Author: Roger – Fitgearsource

Roger

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Based in Shanghai, China, Roger Yao is the founder of FQC and FitGearSource, with over 20 years of experience in sourcing, R&D, and quality control for fitness equipment and sporting goods. As a supply chain consultant to several global fitness brands, he has visited and audited hundreds of manufacturers across Asia, gaining deep insights into product innovation, compliance, and market trends. Roger is also a blogger and industry columnist, dedicated to sharing professional perspectives on the global fitness equipment supply chain, emerging technologies, and the evolving landscape of health and fitness manufacturing.

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Discussion on Treadmill Standardization of World Treadmill Championships

Abstract With the rise of digital sports, traditional athletics events are exploring new development paths. World Athletics plans to introduce the World Treadmill Championships, leveraging smart fitne...

Published on: 2025-10-28 CST Updated on: 2025-10-28 17:58

Industry News

Johnson Health Returns to the China International Import Expo for the Fourth Time

From November 5 to 10, 2025, the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) will open grandly in Shanghai. As a leading enterprise in sports and healt...

Published on:2025-10-26 20:04 Updated on:2025-10-26 20:12

Weekly Post

Fitness Equipment Industry Weekly News – Oct 24, 2025

1. Strava Ends Garmin Lawsuit After Only Three Weeks Strava has officially withdrawn its patent-infringement lawsuit against Garmin, ending one of thi...

Published on:2025-10-25 14:48 Updated on:2025-10-28 16:50

Market

De-Elitizing Fitness: Ideals, Realities, and Value Reconstruction in the Age of Equality

Democratization of Fitness Products: Value Innovation or Exploitation? 1. Democratization: The Underlying Tone of Human Civilization Throughout human ...

Published on:2025-10-18 22:35 Updated on:2025-10-19 06:36

Market Report

From Peloton and Tonal Partnering with Johnson Health Tech to the Role of Chinese Fitness Equipment Manufacturers

The global fitness equipment industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Once dominated by direct-to-consumer digital fitness brands like Peloto...

Published on:2025-10-12 15:10 Updated on:2025-10-12 15:12

Weekly Post

Fitness Equipment Industry Weekly News – Oct 10, 2025

1. Skelcore Partners with Dotmar Fitness to Enter the Canadian Market Miami-based Skelcore, known for its design-driven fitness equipment, has entered...

Published on:2025-10-11 16:54 Updated on:2025-10-11 18:15

How It's Made

The Science Behind Inversion Tables: How Gravity Became a Tool for Spinal Health

As sedentary lifestyles, muscle strain, and spinal problems become increasingly common in modern society, an ancient yet modern “reverse therapy” — th...

Published on:2025-10-06 15:52 Updated on:2025-10-06 16:01

Industry News

Box 12 Rescued from Liquidation – Boxing Fitness Brand Continues Under New Company

In the UK fitness equipment industry, one of the most talked-about developments this season has been the fate of Box 12, the well-known supplier of bo...

Published on:2025-09-30 22:21 Updated on:2025-09-30 22:21

Factory Showcase

Fitness Equipment Factory showcase – Dyaco China Factory

FitGearSource works with hundrends of manufacturers in fitness equipment and sporting goods industry. We will select 100 manufacturers to make factory...

Published on:2025-09-30 15:56 Updated on:2025-09-30 16:05

Buyer’s Guide

Mark Wengenroth: Opportunities and Challenges for Chinese Fitness Equipment Brands in the EU

Dialogue | Mark Wengenroth: Opportunities and Challenges for Chinese Fitness Equipment Brands in the EU (brief ediction) Introduction Roger Yao...

Published on:2025-09-29 17:44 Updated on:2025-09-29 17:48

Market Report

China’s Virtual Sports Industry: Concept, Features, and Emerging Competition Trends

The Concept of Virtual Sports Virtual sports represent a new form of digital sports driven by cutting-edge technologies. Broadly, it refers to all kin...

Published on:2025-09-29 13:15 Updated on:2025-09-29 13:15

Standard & Certificate

China Advances Fitness Equipment Safety Standards: Draft of GB/T 17498.1— /ISO 20957-1:2024 Open for Public Consultation

China’s fitness equipment industry is taking another significant step forward in product quality and global alignment. National sporting goods enterpr...

Published on:2025-09-29 12:05 Updated on:2025-09-29 12:19