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

Innovative Tech

Own APP or Third Party APP? – Echelon Case

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?

Roger Jul-28-2025 0 Comments

Innovative Tech

Fitness equipment innovation: Treadmill+rower+strength training

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

Roger Apr-03-2025 0 Comments

Innovative Tech

The Shift to TFT Screens in Fitness Equipment Is Underway

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…

Roger Mar-16-2025 0 Comments

How It's Made

The Production Process of gym equipment

The production process of gym equipment involves careful planning, design, and fabrication to create equipment that is safe, functional, and effective for use in fitness facilities and home gyms.

Fitgearsource Aug-07-2024 0 Comments

Standard & Certificate

ISO/EN 20957 standard：Stationary training equipment – Part 7 for Rowing equipment

4 Classification The classification given in ISO 20957-1 shall apply. 5 Safety requirements 5.1 General Depending on the design of the piece of equipment，the following requirements shall apply as appropriate.…

Fitgearsource Jul-28-2024 0 Comments

Innovative Tech

Newly developed digital strength training + Mirrow + Content

Fitness equipment for strength training with smart system

Roger Mar-16-2024 0 Comments

Quality Control

Quality management system for new fitness equipment brands

The establishment of a well-functioning quality management system is the result of a long-term effort, which is also a process of continuous improvement and continuous growth of the company.

Roger Dec-07-2023 0 Comments

Quality Control

Is the dislocation of the parallel bars at the Universiade a product quality issue?

As a practitioner in the fitness equipment industry quality control, this article will discuss different types of locking methods for double bar products, hoping to help practitioners fully understand these…

Roger Aug-03-2023 0 Comments

Quality Control

Inspection sampling scheme for fitness equipment: How many samples should be taken during inspect？

Given the complexity of fitness equipment, we have to optimize the limited inspection time and focus on the critical quality aspects while still covering general inspection items. In order to…

Roger Jul-31-2023 0 Comments