Industry News

VersaClimber Completes Majority Ownership Change and Executive Restructuring: A Fitness Equipment MBO Case Study

VersaClimber, a premier U.S. vertical climbing equipment brand, recently completed a structural and leadership reorganization marking its 45th year in business. The acquisition transaction, initiated jointly by long-standing company executives…

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Talent recruitment

Matt Ramirez Named Director of Sales for Glutebuilder in Latin America and the Caribbean

Specialty fitness equipment manufacturer Glutebuilder has appointed Matt Ramirez as its new Director of Sales for Latin America and the Caribbean. Ramirez takes on the role to expand the brand’s…

Fitgearsource Nov-05-2026 0 Comments

Talent recruitment

Bodytone Appoints Roberto Ronzani as Head of International Sales to Accelerate European and Global Expansion

Spanish fitness equipment manufacturer Bodytone has announced the appointment of Roberto Ronzani as its new Head of International Sales. The executive move comes as part of a broader commercial strategy…

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Weekly Post

Fitness Equipment Industry Weekly News – November 3, 2026

Summary: This week’s report highlights significant M&A consolidations, restructuring, international expansions, financial performance, and technological integration across the global fitness and equipment sectors. Findel completed its UK acquisition of Gym…

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Industry News

Core Health & Fitness Accelerates Vertical Growth Strategy with Acquisitions of Fitnessmith and Comm-Fit

Core Health & Fitness, a leader in the global commercial fitness industry, proudly announces the successful completion of two key US acquisitions: Florida-based Fitnessmith and Addison, Texas-based Comm-Fit. Both transactions…

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Industry News

Findel Expands Sports Portfolio with Strategic Acquisition of Commercial Fitness Equipment brand Gym Gear in UK

Findel, a leading educational resources supplier and part of the Manutan Group, has officially completed the M&A acquisition of Fitness Warehouse Limited (trading as Gym Gear), a prominent UK provider…

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Market Insights

China’s Fitness Equipment Industry Going Global: From “Capacity Export” to “Product Definition”

Speaker: Roger Yao | Founder of Fit Gear Source, Supply Chain Management Expert Occasion: IWF Xiamen Fitness Equipment Industry Forum Date: October 30, 2026 Introduction: Seeking Growth and Breaking the…

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Industry News

The Collapse of an Integrated Fitness Empire: An Analysis of FitLab and Assault Fitness’s Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

In late October 2026, California-based fitness holding company FitLab Inc.—the parent company of popular commercial equipment brand Assault Fitness as well as Y7 Studio and RPM Training—officially filed for Chapter…

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Market Insights

China Sporting Goods Export Analysis (Jan–Aug 2026): Sub-Category Divergence and Geographic Shifts Drive Growth

Executive Summary According to China Customs data, China’s cumulative export value of sporting goods reached USD 17.732 billion from January to August 2026, representing a year-on-year (YoY) growth of 5.74%.…

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Press Releases

Pavigym Expands Global Manufacturing Capabilities with New Strategic Production Agreement in China

Pavigym, a world-leading manufacturer of specialized fitness flooring solutions, has announced a significant expansion of its international manufacturing capabilities through a new exclusive production agreement in China. The strategic partnership…

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Press Releases

Johnson Health Tech Founder & Chairman Peter Lo Recognized Among HBR Taiwan’s Top 100 Business Leaders for 2026

September 28, 2026 — Johnson Health Tech (JHT), a global leader in commercial and residential fitness equipment, announced  that its founder and chairman, Peter Lo, has been named to Harvard…

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Press Releases

Technogym and World Athletics Revolutionize Treadmill Running with Launch of First World Treadmill Championship “RUN X”

Technogym, the global leader in premium fitness equipment, and World Athletics have officially launched RUN X, the world’s first World Treadmill Championship. The international competition kicked off on October 23…

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Press Releases

Oura Introduces Cardio Effort and Automatic VO₂ Max to Redefine Training Load and Aerobic Assessment in Commercial Fitness

In a move signaling the shift from basic activity tracking to deep physiological monitoring, health-technology firm Oura announced the launch of two new features: Cardio Effort and an automatic VO₂…

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Press Releases

ŌURA Reaches 6 Million Paid Members Worldwide, Driving the Next Era of Personalized Health Technology

ŌURA, a global pioneer in smart ring technology and personal health analytics, has officially reached six million paid members worldwide. Demonstrating accelerated global momentum, the company added one million subscribers…

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Press Releases

Impulse Powers 2026 ITF World Tennis Tour Junior Finals, Accelerating Its Smart Fitness Expansion

From October 21 to 25, the 2026 ITF World Tennis Tour Junior Finals officially kicked off at the Sichuan International Tennis Center in Shuangliu, Chengdu, gathering the world’s elite junior…

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Weekly Post

Fitness Equipment Industry Weekly News – October 21, 2026

This week’s global fitness equipment and industry update highlights significant technological advancements, commercial expansions, and key strategic partnerships shaping the market. Tech giant Samsung has filed a U.S. patent for…

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Industry News

China-Based Smart Fitness Brand Innodigym Launches OMNI X1 Pro: Redefining At-Home Strength Training with Digital Resistance Hardware

To address the spatial constraints of home environments and the bulky footprint of traditional strength training equipment, Chinese fitness equipment supplier Innodigym has introduced its all-new smart strength device, the…

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Industry News

The CEO-Designed Exercise Equipment System Tackling the Trucking Health Crisis

Across the US and Europe, the logistics sector is staring down a crippling shortage of drivers. In the United States alone, the American Trucking Associations reported a shortfall of nearly…

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Industry News

Reebok Strength Opens New B2B Showroom in Córdoba, Argentina, Expanding Regional Footprint

Reebok Strength, the commercial strength and cardiovascular equipment line developed and distributed in Latin America by Gadolex under license from Authentic Brands Group, officially opened a new professional showroom in…

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Press Releases

Health & Fitness Association and Fitness Technology Summit Partner to Drive Global Industry Innovation

The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and the Fitness Technology Summit (FTS), presented by AltaDX, have announced a strategic partnership aimed at unifying global fitness leadership, technology, and industry advocacy…

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Industry News

Indoor Franchise Giant The Picklr Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Rapid Expansion and Shifting Racket-Sports Landscape

Picklr Inc., the parent company of leading indoor pickleball facility franchise The Picklr, has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District…

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Industry News

ACS Commission on Cancer Approves Landmark Standard 4.9: Exercise Assessment and Referral to Become Mandatory in U.S. Cancer Care

In a milestone decision for oncology and sports medicine, exercise is set to transition from an optional recommendation to a mandatory component of accredited cancer care across the United States.…

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