Quality Control

EU Safety Gate Issues Alert for Children’s Swim Seats Over Drowning Risks

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products, Safety Gate, has issued a high-priority alert regarding a children’s swim seat manufactured in the People’s Republic of…

Fitgearsource Jul-19-2026 0 Comments

Buyer’s Guide

Cycling Saddles Knowledge: A Comprehensive Guide to International Standards, Material Specifications, and Quality Indicators

As one of the three primary touchpoints between a rider and their bicycle—and the one that bears the highest proportion of body weight—the cycling saddle is a critical component. Its…

Fitgearsource Jul-13-2026 0 Comments

Intellectual Property

Digitalization & Diversification: China’s Fitness Equipment Patent Market Insights (May 2026)

The official May 2026 patent publication data for Chinese sports and fitness equipment manufacturers highlights a clear dual-engine transformation. Driven by global wellness upgrades, the industry is shifting rapidly through…

Roger Jul-04-2026 0 Comments

Intellectual Property

A List of China’s Sports Equipment Invention Patents Granted in February 2026

According to the ongoing tracking of industry patent trends by the China Stationery & Sporting Goods Association, a total of 30 invention patents in the sports equipment & fitness equipment…

Fitgearsource Apr-23-2026 0 Comments

Buyer’s Guide

Exhibit Smarter, Not Harder: A Practical Exhibition Guide to International Trade Shows for Fitness Brands

This industry Exhibition guide uses the fitness equipment sector as a case study. Drawing on practical experience, it provides an in-depth analysis of how to enhance exhibition efficiency and ROI,…

Roger Apr-12-2026 0 Comments

Standard & Certificate

China Releases Mandatory National Standard for Indoor Stationary Fitness Equipment (2026 Edition)

BEIJING – On March 31, 2026, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) officially released the new mandatory national standard GB 47368—2026, titled…

Fitgearsource Apr-10-2026 0 Comments

Quality Control

Lab testing & Quality inspection on stair climber at factory

Roger conducted lab testing and quality inspection on stair climber at one factory in China.

Roger Mar-30-2026 0 Comments

Intellectual Property

IP Risks in China’s Sporting Goods Industry: Insights from 9,953 Legal Cases and What They Mean for Global Buyers

In recent years, as the global sporting goods and fitness equipment market continues to expand, intellectual property (IP) has evolved from a peripheral compliance issue into a central factor in…

Fitgearsource Mar-28-2026 4 Comments

Quality Control

The Limits of Final Inspection on Fitness Equipment

In global fitness equipment sourcing, Final Inspection (pre-shipment inspection) is one of the most widely used quality control practices among international buyers. It is straightforward, relatively cost-controlled, and easy to…

Roger Feb-15-2026 1 Comment

Standard & Certificate

China Issues Mandatory National Standard for Adventure Sports Facilities, Effective July 1, 2026

Recently, China’s State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the Standardization Administration of China have officially released a new mandatory national standard: “Requirements for Opening Conditions and Technical Specifications of…

Fitgearsource Feb-12-2026 0 Comments

Intellectual Property

【Patent】 Motor-Driven Variable Stride: Johnson Health Tech Files New Elliptical Patent in China

As competition intensifies in the mid- to high-end elliptical trainer segment, stride adaptability has become a key differentiator among leading global brands. A recent patent filing by Johnson Health Tech…

Fitgearsource Feb-12-2026 0 Comments

Standard & Certificate

China Approves New Mandatory National Standard for Climbing Facilities, Effective July 1, 2026

China has approved and released a new mandatory national standard, Open Conditions and Technical Requirements for Sports Venues – Part 4: Climbing Venues (GB 19079.4—2025). The announcement was made under…

Fitgearsource Jan-08-2026 0 Comments

Intellectual Property

How Sports Equipment Companies Can Avoid Intellectual Property Infringement Risks (Part Two)?

In the previous article, we provided a brief overview of the intellectual property rights that sports equipment companies commonly encounter in their daily operations. Intellectual property involves a wide range…

Fitgearsource Dec-09-2025 0 Comments

Intellectual Property

How Sporting Goods Enterprises Can Avoid Intellectual Property Infringement Risks (Part One)?

[IP Knowledge Popularization] How Sporting Goods Enterprises Can Avoid Intellectual Property Infringement Risks (Part One) As a lawyer, I often encounter sporting goods companies who come to me with a…

Fitgearsource Dec-07-2025 0 Comments

Quality Control

[Product Recall] Europe Recalls China-Made Kettlebells for Elevated Radiation Levels

Fitness Equipment Industry News · September 2025 European discount retail chain Action announced in September 2025 that it is proactively recalling certain 10 kg kettlebells after regulators detected slightly elevated…

Fitgearsource Nov-25-2025 0 Comments

Buyer’s Guide

How to Find Reliable Fitness Equipment Suppliers in China

For international buyers entering the fitness equipment industry, especially small and medium-sized importers who rarely visit China, one of the biggest challenges is finding reliable and trustworthy suppliers. China remains…

Roger Oct-31-2025 0 Comments

Standard & Certificate

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 fitness equipment and networked…

Roger Oct-28-2025 0 Comments

Standard & Certificate

China Releases GB/T 17498.2—2024(Draft): Comprehensive Strength Training Equipment Standard Aligned with ISO 20957

GB/T 17498.2—2024: Strength Training Equipment Safety Requirements and Test Methods A Deep-Dive Interpretation of China’s New National Standard and Its Alignment with ISO 20957 Keywords:   Strength Training Equipment Standard,…

Fitgearsource Oct-07-2025 0 Comments

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” — the inversion table — is regaining popularity. By reversing…

Roger Oct-06-2025 0 Comments

Standard & Certificate

China’s New National Standard for Table Tennis Tables (2025 Draft)

A Knowledge Guide for Manufacturers, Buyers, and International Traders In 2025, China released a draft revision of the National Standard GB/T 32597 for table tennis tables, replacing the 2016 version.…

Fitgearsource Oct-03-2025 0 Comments

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: Welcome to FitGearSource Dialogue. I’m Roger Yao, and today I’m…

Roger Sep-29-2025 0 Comments

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 enterprises, together with industry associations and technical committees, are currently reviewing…

Roger Sep-29-2025 0 Comments