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World Athletics to Launch First-Ever “World Treadmill Championship” — Run X, Powered by Technogym

October 27, 2025 — World Athletics (WA) and Italian fitness equipment brand Technogym have jointly announced the launch of the first-ever World Treadmill Championship, officially titled Run X, scheduled to…

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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 health technology, Johnson Health Tech…

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Germany’s Largest Sports Retailer Reconsiders Expanding Sourcing from China

While global sports giants such as Nike and Adidas have been shifting production to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Bangladesh in response to U.S.–China tariff pressures and geopolitical risks, European sports retail…

FGS Editor Oct-26-2025 0 Comments

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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 Strava Ends Garmin Lawsuit After Only Three Weeks Strava has officially withdrawn its patent-infringement lawsuit against Garmin, ending one of this fall’s most discussed disputes in the connected-fitness space.…

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Life Fitness / Hammer Strength Opening Product Insights Lab at Harper College

One of the biggest fitness equipment makers in the U.S., Life Fitness / Hammer Strength has long provided its products for American universities. Now, the Illinois-based company has entered a…

FGS Editor Oct-24-2025 0 Comments

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Strava pulls the plug on its Garmin lawsuit after just 21 days

Strava’s big attack on Garmin didn’t last long. On Tuesday, the former filed paperwork to dismiss its patent infringement lawsuit against the latter, according to DC Rainmaker. The battle, which…

FGS Editor Oct-24-2025 0 Comments

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Reebok Announces Global Partnership and Smart Ring Launch

Reebok announced a global partnership with F45 Training. As part of the partnership, Reebok becomes F45’s official partner for performance footwear, apparel, and wearables. “At Reebok, our mission has always…

FGS Editor Oct-23-2025 0 Comments

Market Report

China’s Strength-Training Gyms Surge 139% in Six Months — A Snapshot of a Rapidly Expanding Market

1. Explosive Growth: 139.1% Surge in Half a Year China’s fitness market is entering a new phase of segmentation, with specialized gym formats emerging to meet diverse consumer needs. Among…

FGS Editor Oct-22-2025 0 Comments

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Hyrox Taps One FIIT To Scale In-Gym Training Tech

The fitness racing brand is leveraging One FIIT’s technology to scale the Hyrox365 Performance Hub, which brings Hyrox-themed workouts and classes to gyms and coaches worldwide

FGS Editor Oct-22-2025 0 Comments

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Nike Strength Names WeSports as Nordics Distribution Partner

WeSports Group secured an exclusive partnership to distribute Nike Strength, the brand’s fitness equipment and apparel range, in the Nordic region. “We are proud to bring Nike Strength to the…

FGS Editor Oct-21-2025 0 Comments

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Everlast and Wattbike set the testing benchmark at first Hyrox Performance Centre 21 Oct 2025

Wattbike has partnered with Everlast Gyms to support the launch of its first-ever Everlast Gyms+ site in West Bridgford, one of the brand’s new Hyrox Performance Centres, with the installation…

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Peloton partners with HSS to offer injury prevention content and care

Peloton has partnered with the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) to create injury prevention and recovery programs, which include expert-designed classes on Peloton platforms and a new concierge service for…

FGS Editor Oct-21-2025 0 Comments

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Li-Ning Named Global Partner of International Wushu Federation

On October 16, 2025, the 10th World Traditional Wushu Championship opened grandly in Emei Mountain, Sichuan. At the opening ceremony, the International Wushu Federation (hereinafter referred to as “IWUF”) and…

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NordicTrack Home Rowing Machines Recalled in the U.S. Due to Fire Hazard Caused by Overheating Screen Console

On October 16, 2025, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of NordicTrack home rowing machines due to the risk of the screen console overheating and catching…

FGS Oct-19-2025 0 Comments

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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 history, whether in the transformation of political systems or the evolution of…

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Oakley Capital Investments acquired a majority stake in Nox

Oakley Capital Investments, Ltd., a pan-European private equity investor, has acquired a majority stake in Nox, the Spanish maker of padel rackets. Founder Jesús Ballvé and GPF Partners will retain…

FGS Oct-18-2025 0 Comments