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…

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,…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

[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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

When Smart Fitness Equipment “Fails Offline”: Is Echelon’s Lockdown on Third-Party Access a Battle for Control or a Step Back in User Experience?

Multi-functional Fitness equipment : Treadmill+rower+strength training

the shift from traditional displays to TFT smart screens represents a significant advancement, enhancing interaction, data management, user engagement, and overall fitness experience. This evolution signifies an exciting new era…