iFit

iFIT Acquires 29029, the Premium Ultra-Endurance Event and Community That Brings the Experience of Climbing Mount Everest to its Members Around the World

Retrieved on: 
Friday, July 23, 2021
Technology, Other Travel, Other Consumer, General Health, Travel, Women, Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, MEN, Other Technology, Outdoors, Software, Consumer, Health, Mobile, Wireless, Landforms, Mountains, Geography, iFit, Mount Everest

29029 delivers the experience of climbing Mount Everest to its members and provides the ultra-endurance experience to athletes at all levels.

Key Points: 
  • 29029 delivers the experience of climbing Mount Everest to its members and provides the ultra-endurance experience to athletes at all levels.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210723005491/en/
    Founded in 2017, 29029 delivers a unique outdoor experience in the rapidly expanding wellness tourism business.
  • 29029 is more than an event in the same way that iFIT is more than a workout, said Scott Watterson, Founder and CEO of iFIT.
  • Entry into the 29029 community is highly coveted as each event has fully sold out since inception.

iFIT Acquires Sweat, a Leading Digital Fitness App for Women

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Other Consumer, Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Women, Fitness & Nutrition, Other Technology, Software, General Health, Consumer, Health, Branches of biology, iFit, Physical exercise, Human behavior, Fitness, Personal trainer, Physical fitness, Perspiration, Biology, iFIT Health & Fitness, Sweat, IFIT HEALTH & FITNESS, SWEAT

iFIT Health & Fitness Inc. (iFIT), a global leader in connected fitness software, content and equipment, today announced it has acquired Sweat, a leading platform for women's health and fitness.

Key Points: 
  • iFIT Health & Fitness Inc. (iFIT), a global leader in connected fitness software, content and equipment, today announced it has acquired Sweat, a leading platform for women's health and fitness.
  • The acquisition of Sweat expands iFITs presence in the global digital fitness market, and accelerates the companys delivery of best-in-class interactive fitness experiences for consumers worldwide.
  • The Sweat app is one of the worlds largest digital fitness training platforms for women.
  • Founded in 2015, the category leading app gives women affordable and on-demand access to expert fitness advice, one-on-one personal training and unique exercise content that is made by women, for women.

ICON Health & Fitness Announces Name Change To iFIT Health & Fitness Inc.

Retrieved on: 
Friday, June 11, 2021
iFit, Human–computer interaction, NordicTrack, Icon Health & Fitness, Fitness, Connected health

LOGAN, Utah, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ICON Health & Fitness, a global leader in connected fitness software, content and equipment, today announced that it has changed its corporate name to iFIT Health & Fitness Inc. ("iFIT").

Key Points: 
  • LOGAN, Utah, June 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ICON Health & Fitness, a global leader in connected fitness software, content and equipment, today announced that it has changed its corporate name to iFIT Health & Fitness Inc. ("iFIT").
  • Named after the Company's proprietary software platform, the change reflects iFIT's commitment to delivering personalized connected health and fitness experiences to its growing community.
  • iFIT powers the Company's portfolio of industry-leading fitness brandsincluding NordicTrack, ProForm, and Freemotionand meets consumers at every fitness interest, level, and price point.
  • iFIT Health & Fitness is a global health and fitness technology company that provides unmatched fitness experiences and solutions to its growing community of millions of engaged members across 120 countries.

ICON Health & Fitness Announces Name Change to iFIT Health & Fitness Inc.

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, June 10, 2021
MEN, Other Health, Sports, Mobile, Wireless, Internet, Family, Consumer, Technology, Other Sports, Fitness & Nutrition, Teens, Women, Health, Activity trackers, iFit, Human–computer interaction, Health, Magazines, Physical exercise, Fitness, Connected health, Physical fitness

ICON Health & Fitness, a global leader in connected fitness software, content and equipment, today announced that it has changed its corporate name to iFIT Health & Fitness Inc. (iFIT).

Key Points: 
  • ICON Health & Fitness, a global leader in connected fitness software, content and equipment, today announced that it has changed its corporate name to iFIT Health & Fitness Inc. (iFIT).
  • Named after the Companys proprietary software platform, the change reflects iFITs commitment to delivering personalized connected health and fitness experiences to its growing community.
  • iFIT creates live and on-demand content that automatically adjusts the speed, incline, and resistance on fitness equipment, creating experiential workouts.
  • iFIT Health & Fitness is a global health and fitness technology company that provides unmatched fitness experiences and solutions to its growing community of millions of engaged members across 120 countries.

On World Oceans Day, Oceana Canada calls on Feds to Put Wild Fish First in Developing a Blue Economy Strategy

Retrieved on: 
Monday, June 7, 2021
Natural environment, Oceana, World Oceans Day, Blue economy, iFit, Articles, Time

Rebuilding fish to healthy, abundant levels must be central to any blue economy strategy, for our oceans and for all the people that rely on them.

Key Points: 
  • Rebuilding fish to healthy, abundant levels must be central to any blue economy strategy, for our oceans and for all the people that rely on them.
  • Canada can be a leader with aregenerativeblue economy strategy that is the envy of the world, but only ifit prioritizesour oceansmost renewable resource.
  • Oceana Canada is asking Canadians to call on the government this World Oceans Day to step up to protect our oceans and our economy by signing its petition before the governments Blue Economy Strategy submission deadline of June 15, 2021.
  • 1The poll was conducted by Abacus Data for Oceana Canada and surveyed 1,500 Canadians in late April 2021.

Call for Proposals for Innovative Forest Sector Technologies

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Articles, Biobased economy, Biotechnology, iFit, Clean technology

b'OTTAWA, ON, May 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada\'s forest sector is a vital source of jobs for Canadians and provides economic, social and environmental benefits across the country.

Key Points: 
  • b'OTTAWA, ON, May 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Canada\'s forest sector is a vital source of jobs for Canadians and provides economic, social and environmental benefits across the country.
  • The sector leads innovation through clean technologies, building on a strong foundation that includes a world leading sustainable forest management system.\nThe Honourable Seamus O\'Regan Jr., Minister of Natural Resources, today launched a call for proposals under the Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) program.\nInvestments in successful projects will help advance Canada\'s forest sector bioeconomy and low-emission energy future while creating and maintaining jobs in communities across the country.
  • We\'re building a clean energy future and supporting workers in our forest sector.
  • "\nThe Honourable Seamus O\'Regan Jr.\nBudget 2019 committed an additional $82.9 million over three years for the IFIT program, starting in 202021, for the continued support for the industrial commercialization and adoption of innovative technologies and processes in Canada\'s forest sector.\n'

Planet Fitness and iFIT Strengthen Partnership

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, May 6, 2021
iFit, Software, Planet Fitness, Fitness, Wireless

b'HAMPTON, N.H., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT),one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S. with more members than any other fitness brand, today announced a minority investment in iFIT, a leading global health and fitness technology company that develops and sells interactive software, content, and equipment.\nThis investment builds upon Planet Fitness and iFIT\'s existing collaboration announced in April 2020, in which Planet Fitness partnered with iFIT to accelerate Planet Fitness\' digital offerings with expanded and enhanced content.\n"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to invest in iFIT, a leader in streaming interactive fitness technology," said Chris Rondeau, CEO of Planet Fitness.

Key Points: 
  • b'HAMPTON, N.H., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Planet Fitness, Inc. (NYSE: PLNT),one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S. with more members than any other fitness brand, today announced a minority investment in iFIT, a leading global health and fitness technology company that develops and sells interactive software, content, and equipment.\nThis investment builds upon Planet Fitness and iFIT\'s existing collaboration announced in April 2020, in which Planet Fitness partnered with iFIT to accelerate Planet Fitness\' digital offerings with expanded and enhanced content.\n"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to invest in iFIT, a leader in streaming interactive fitness technology," said Chris Rondeau, CEO of Planet Fitness.
  • "\n"We are excited to welcome Planet Fitness as an iFIT investor and expand our existing partnership," said Scott Watterson, founder, chairman and CEO of iFIT.
  • "Chris and the Planet Fitness team are leaders in brick and mortar fitness and share iFIT\'s mission: to make interactive fitness accessible for all.
  • These iFIT trainer-led workouts have been some of the most popular to-date, and together with the workout library already available on the Planet Fitness App, more than 500 workouts are available for free.\nJefferies LLC served as sole financial advisor to Planet Fitness and iFIT Health & Fitness.

Planet Fitness Study Finds More Than Three In Four Americans (77 Percent) Say The COVID-19 Pandemic Has Negatively Impacted Their Overall Health

Retrieved on: 
Monday, May 3, 2021
Franchises, Software, Hampton, New Hampshire, Planet Fitness, iFit, Fitness

New members pay $0 enrollment, then $10 a month, with no commitment and can cancel anytime, making fitness more accessible and affordable for all.

Key Points: 
  • New members pay $0 enrollment, then $10 a month, with no commitment and can cancel anytime, making fitness more accessible and affordable for all.
  • New "Mind & Body Wellness Workouts" from Planet Fitness and iFit trainers are also available this month in the free Planet Fitness App, available to members and non-members alike.
  • "Fitness is essential and, as the industry leader, Planet Fitness believes that everyone should have access to non-intimidating and affordable fitness.
  • More than 95% of Planet Fitness stores are owned and operated by independent business men and women.\nView original content to download multimedia: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/planet-fitness-study-finds-more-...\n'

iFit® Introduces Fitness Breakthrough: Personalized and Automatic Heart Rate Training with iFit ActivePulse™

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 11, 2021
Women, Retail, MEN, Software, Medical devices, Online Retail, Hardware, Consumer, Data management, Fitness & Nutrition, Consumer electronics, Technology, General Sports, General Health, Sports, Health, Specialty, Running, Exercise equipment, iFit, Branches of biology, Treadmill, Heart rate, Fitness, Medicine, Biology

iFit, a global leader in interactive connected fitness technology, today announced the upcoming release of iFit ActivePulse automatic heart rate training.

Key Points: 
  • iFit, a global leader in interactive connected fitness technology, today announced the upcoming release of iFit ActivePulse automatic heart rate training.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210111005174/en/
    An iFit user wears the iFit SmartBeat forearm heart rate monitor, while ActivePulse technology automatically adjusts the treadmills speed and incline to keep her in the optimal heart rate zone.
  • iFit ActivePulse heart rate training keeps the user in their optimal zone, while enabling them to accomplish their fitness goals by targeting different heart rate zones.
  • ActivePulse lets each iFit customer's heart rate personalize their treadmill workout without the complicated calculations and constant manual adjustments that have long been associated with heart rate training, said Mark Watterson, President of iFit.

Matrix Fitness and iFit Announce Strategic Partnership to Bring iFit-Powered Content to Premium Matrix Home Fitness Equipment

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
iFit, Fitness, Matrix, Wireless, Mobile computers, Computer architecture

COTTAGE GROVE, Wis., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Matrix Fitness, a global leader in commercial and premium home fitness equipment, announced today a strategic partnership with iFit, the global leader in interactive connected fitness technologyand content,to bring iFit's proprietary workout platform to the Matrix home fitness portfolio.

Key Points: 
  • COTTAGE GROVE, Wis., Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Matrix Fitness, a global leader in commercial and premium home fitness equipment, announced today a strategic partnership with iFit, the global leader in interactive connected fitness technologyand content,to bring iFit's proprietary workout platform to the Matrix home fitness portfolio.
  • The Matrix and iFit partnership enables a seamless connection between Matrix users, their equipment and iFit's leading trainers.
  • "Matrix's portfolio of premium fitness equipment and iFit's technology-connected fitness platform are highly complementary.
  • The Matrix and iFit partnership enables a seamless connection between Matrix users, their equipment and iFit's leading trainers.