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CFA Asks Court to Restore Reasonable and Equitable Statewide Access to Fitness

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020
MEN, Sports, General Sports, Family, Consumer, Mental health, State, Local, Other Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, Women, Health, Public policy, Government, Physical exercise, Professional fitness coach, California Fitness, Health club, Fitness, Human activities

The California Fitness Alliance (CFA) today announced it has filed legal action in Los Angeles County Superior Court seeking to restore reasonable access to indoor fitness.

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  • The California Fitness Alliance (CFA) today announced it has filed legal action in Los Angeles County Superior Court seeking to restore reasonable access to indoor fitness.
  • CFA believes that government should not continue preventing Californians from having equitable and safe access to indoor fitness centers and the proven benefits, including maximizing their resilience to COVID-19, that exercise provides to their physical and mental health.
  • Minority communities are particularly disadvantaged, said Cory Brightwell, CFA Advisory Board Member and CEO of Chuze Fitness.
  • The California Fitness Alliance is the united voice of fitness professionals in California advocating for access to fitness for all to create a healthier California.

ProctorU & Health and Fitness Education Team Up To Deliver Remote Invigilation for Fitness Industry Professionals

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Monday, August 24, 2020
Articles, Magazines, Physical exercise, Professional fitness coach, Personal trainer, Proctor, Cision, Education, HFE, Fitness

HOOVER, Ala., Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProctorU, the world's largest provider of online invigilation services, and Health and Fitness Education (HFE), a UK-based licensure program for fitness industry professionals, today announced a partnership to remotely invigilate HFE's OFQUAL-certified examinations.

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  • HOOVER, Ala., Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ProctorU, the world's largest provider of online invigilation services, and Health and Fitness Education (HFE), a UK-based licensure program for fitness industry professionals, today announced a partnership to remotely invigilate HFE's OFQUAL-certified examinations.
  • "We are thrilled to provide health and fitness professionals in the UK with a convenient way to become HFE-certified," said Scott McFarland, ProctorU CEO.
  • HFE is one of the UK's leading fitness industry education providers with a portfolio of over 30 different exercise, fitness and nutrition qualifications, including personal trainer, Pilates and Yoga.
  • ProctorU provides a full suite of online proctoring and identity management solutions for education, professional development and credentialing organizations.

The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Launches NASM Connected: A New Digital Subscription Membership Program with Exclusive Online Courses and Content for Fitness Professionals

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020
Education, Health, Sports, Other Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, General Health, Continuing, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Physical exercise, Professional fitness coach, Personal trainer, NASM:, AFAA:

The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) , the worldwide leader in fitness certifications, announced the launch of a new service, NASM Connected , an exclusive and innovative subscription membership program for fitness professionals.

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  • The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) , the worldwide leader in fitness certifications, announced the launch of a new service, NASM Connected , an exclusive and innovative subscription membership program for fitness professionals.
  • "NASM is a trusted leader in the fitness industry, and it is our mission to provide the most current and relevant resources for the fitness community.
  • We created NASM Connected to empower fitness professionals with instant access to the most trusted and evolving content and information," said Laurie McCartney, President of NASM.
  • AFAA's Group Fitness Instructor Program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the leading accreditor of certificate courses in the fitness industry.

The National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Announce All-Virtual 2020 Optima Conference on the Future of Fitness

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Friday, July 31, 2020
General Health, Sports, Health, Fitness & Nutrition, Other Sports, Personal trainer, Training, Physical exercise, AFAA, Professional fitness coach, Human activities

The exclusive insights, content and education that Optima has always offered will now be available to more participants than ever before.

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  • The exclusive insights, content and education that Optima has always offered will now be available to more participants than ever before.
  • "Transitioning Optima completely online means this will be our biggest and most accessible fitness conference yet," said McCartney.
  • About AFAA: The Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) has led the way in certifying group fitness and personal trainers for over 35 years.
  • AFAA's Group Fitness Instructor Program is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the leading accreditor of certificate courses in the fitness industry.

ISSA Taps Precision Nutrition As Their Exclusive Provider of Nutrition Education, Certification, and Coaching

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Monday, July 27, 2020
Articles, Health, Dietetics, Nutrition, Issa, Professional fitness coach, Nutrition Education

Through this new collaboration Precision Nutrition is providing industry-leading nutrition and behavior change coaching methods to ISSA coaches and athletes around the world.

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  • Through this new collaboration Precision Nutrition is providing industry-leading nutrition and behavior change coaching methods to ISSA coaches and athletes around the world.
  • ISSA President Andrew Wyant enthusiastically announced, "I've closely watched Precision Nutrition build the most impressive program for nutrition coaching over the past decade.
  • Today, I am thrilled to be able to formalize this partnership and have Precision Nutrition provide ISSA trainers with their nutrition education and certification."
  • "ISSA and their growing community of fitness professionals both share in Precision Nutrition's values of comprehensive, yet practical education and coaching," said Marc Zionts, Executive Chairman of Precision Nutrition.

TeamUp Fitness App 'Changes the Game' for Fitness Professionals and Fitness Enthusiasts Around the World

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Thursday, July 9, 2020
Physical exercise, Application software, Personal trainer, Training, Professional fitness coach, Fitness app, Human activities

TeamUp developed a unique feature called the "Marketplace" where a Fitness Pro can offer LIVE Experiences like a Virtual Workout or a Live Video Chat, two great ways to make money using the TeamUp Fitness platform!

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  • TeamUp developed a unique feature called the "Marketplace" where a Fitness Pro can offer LIVE Experiences like a Virtual Workout or a Live Video Chat, two great ways to make money using the TeamUp Fitness platform!
  • TeamUp Fitness has been actively forming partnerships with elite athletes, fitness trainers, world champions, experts in the fitness community with many becoming brand ambassadors.
  • The app's proprietary analytics will TeamUp enthusiasts with fitness professionals based on their fitness activities and goals.
  • Download the Free TeamUp Fitness app today on Apple and Google Play.

Exercise.com Records Nearly 1-Billion Pounds Lifted Despite Gym Closures

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Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Physical exercise, Franchises, Sports, Human activities, Human behavior, Gold's Gym, 24 Hour Fitness, Professional fitness coach, Gym

This announcement highlights the growing demand for virtual training in this new age of fitness an age where even gym giants like 24 Hour Fitness and Gold's Gym are unsafe from COVID-related bankruptcies.

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  • This announcement highlights the growing demand for virtual training in this new age of fitness an age where even gym giants like 24 Hour Fitness and Gold's Gym are unsafe from COVID-related bankruptcies.
  • "Our clients are re-opening their in-person gyms to hundreds of thousands in revenue while others are generating six to seven-figures in online workouts.
  • To learn more about using Exercise.com all-in-one software at your gym or to train clients virtually, click here .
  • For more information on how Exercise.com is helping gyms and fitness professionals grow their businesses despite pandemic closures, visit exercise.com/business .

Technogym Mywellness: New Digital Features to Assist Fitness Clubs Re-opening Plans

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Monday, May 25, 2020
Physical exercise, Cognition, Experimental psychology, Human behavior, Motivation, Fitness, Professional fitness coach, Humans, Articles

Now more than ever the importance of movement and exercise, with the support and motivation of fitness professionals, will be in high demand.

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  • Now more than ever the importance of movement and exercise, with the support and motivation of fitness professionals, will be in high demand.
  • The current time has also given a strong acceleration to the digital revolution in all sectors.
  • During lockdown, fitness facilities connected with consumers using Technogym's Mywellness platformbyengaging and coaching them and offering training experiences and support services, at home, digitally.
  • Social distancing will represent a key consideration for clubs to be compliant to local regulations as well as protect members whilst training.

Technogym Mywellness: New Digital Features to Assist Fitness Clubs Re-opening Plans

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Monday, May 25, 2020
Physical exercise, Cognition, Experimental psychology, Human behavior, Motivation, Fitness, Professional fitness coach, Humans, Articles

Now more than ever the importance of movement and exercise, with the support and motivation of fitness professionals, will be in high demand.

Key Points: 
  • Now more than ever the importance of movement and exercise, with the support and motivation of fitness professionals, will be in high demand.
  • The current time has also given a strong acceleration to the digital revolution in all sectors.
  • During lockdown, fitness facilities connected with consumers using Technogym's Mywellness platformbyengaging and coaching them and offering training experiences and support services, at home, digitally.
  • Social distancing will represent a key consideration for clubs to be compliant to local regulations as well as protect members whilst training.

In Support Of The Global Fitness Community, TRX® Provides Free Access To Its World-Class Professional Education

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Friday, April 3, 2020
Physical exercise, TRX, Suspension training, Human activities, Professional fitness coach, TRX System

In response to the current global climate amid COVID-19, TRX is providing an unprecedented level of support to health and fitness professionals around the world who have helped elevate the company to its prominence in the fitness industry.

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  • In response to the current global climate amid COVID-19, TRX is providing an unprecedented level of support to health and fitness professionals around the world who have helped elevate the company to its prominence in the fitness industry.
  • "Fitness and training professionals have literally been TRX's lifeblood since I started the company more than a decade ago and are a major reason why TRX is a global leader in the industry," said TRX Founder, Randy Hetrick.
  • Attendees will learn how to perform a wide range of Suspension Training exercises, including progressions and regressions to accommodate all fitness levels.
  • As the global leaders in functional training, TRX offers the world's most effective training equipment, training, and education to help everyone, of any fitness level, become a better version of themselves.