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Are you an innovator, influencer or a laggard? While interviewing Derek Mikulski, inventor of the ActivMotion Bar, he shared that one of his most pivotal learning experiences was understanding the “innovation model of acceptance.” Put simply, this concept demonstrates how new technology, products and even ideas and methodology are progressively accepted, starting with innovators, early adopters, the early majority, the late majority and, finally, by the laggards. Had Derek not understood consumer psychology and behavior when he launched his product, it could have very well cost him his company. This made me think about how this concept applies to fitness professionals. Take for example, suspension training; until you understood and accepted the concept, the majority of your clients would likely have remained skeptical and apprehensive (the late majority or laggards). We should be the early adopters our clients trust, with greater influence than celebrities or media. We must embrace this role with a great sense of responsibility; because of the omnipotent power of the media, it will take relentless hard work. It is imperative to continually learn the science of fitness and then integrate safe and science-based applications of these “new” modalities or concepts only if it makes sense for your clients and is authentic to you. Consumers of fitness (whether it be us or the general public) are constantly inundated with new products, new ideas and new training methods. This is perhaps why words like “gimmick” and “fad” are synonymous with many fitness trends. We have the opportunity to have an even greater influence on those we serve by educating while still offering fresh, innovative ways to be fit. As you browse through our 2015 Buyer’s Guide and read our features focused on the next-level opportunities for your career, my hope is that you have a fresh perspective on the impact you have to inspire your clients while integrating some of the newest innovations. A few highlights in this issue include: }
Avoid miscalculating your business costs before it’s too late. Cabel McElderry uncovers the real costs of business to plan for in our Fitness Business 101 special series.
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Finding the right price for services is always a sticky point for most fitness professionals. Elsbeth Vaino shares her proven strategies.
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Follow the lead in group fitness 2015 PFP Trainer of the Year Mindy Mylrea shares with us her insight on lessons and opportunities in an ever-evolving industry.
What has been the most valuable lesson you’ve learned in your business? The most valuable lesson I have learned is actually two-fold. First, always remaining consistent in every way is what I live by; anyone who hires me knows that I will always bring my absolute best. Second, I appreciate every opportunity that comes my way. I never take anything for granted and thank my lucky stars every minute for being able to do what I do.
Where do you think most fitness professionals miss the mark when it comes to building a successful business? Nothing comes without 100% effort. Fitness professionals need to put in the work without thinking that instant reward is a given. Hard work will pay off but not without the work.
What career opportunities do you see emerging for fitness professionals? Small group training continues to be a growing opportunity. Both group exercise instructors and personal trainers can benefit from this emerging trend as 80% of health club members can afford small group, whereas only 20% of members can afford personal training. The industry is gravitating more toward programs that can measure and show results; small group training that offers fitness, body assessments and accountability is where the trend continues to strengthen.
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It started at 18 years old. A young man from Southeast Michigan lost 80 pounds simply by educating himself and then decided to attend Central Michigan University to study, and become obsessed with, exercise physiology. Following graduation, he went on to work for Lifetime Fitness as a trainer and began working with clients. He made a keen observation of an opportunity in the industry and created a product to address that opportunity. He raised funding with the help of his clients to start the business all while training full time. He started the business, developed and brought to market the ActivMotion Bar that continues to influence fitness in a big way... and Derek Mikulski is not quite 30 years old.
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Derek Mikulski, inventor and founder of the ActivMotion Bar, describes himself as “unconventional,” never one to follow the path that is already there. He is detail-oriented, obsesses about the small things and has a failure-is-not-an-option work ethic. A year after he became a trainer, he saw a need for a modality that would challenge stability without having to put a client on an unstable platform. Whether it was for the athletes he trained or for his older clientele, he wanted to put instability in a client’s hands. As if it were scripted to be the storyline of any quintessential American innovator, Derek started prototyping his idea in his garage outside of Detroit and continues to produce all of his products in the United States. He built a prototype of what is now known as the ActivMotion
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Bar and brought it into the gym for his clients and other trainers to try. He instantly knew he had something that was scalable in the industry and could have a real impact on training programs. The ActivMotion Bar looks like a standard body bar, but there are ball bearings in the inner-core of the barrel that slide side-to-side as the bar is moved by the user, forcing the user to engage more muscles in order to stabilize the bar, offering a dynamic mode of disruptive training. As Derek describes, “Disruptive training progresses people through three phases of training, with the end result being increased core strength, improved mind-muscle activation and awareness and smart muscles that will protect and perform.” Derek built a business plan and one of his clients became an initial angel investor, with
DEREK MIKULSKI WHAT IS YOUR CURRENT TITLE? Founder, ActivMotion CERTIFICATIONS: NASM, NPTI, NSCA CSCS EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Health Education from Central Michigan University WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF WORKOUT EQUIPMENT? ActivMotion Bar WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE HEALTHY SNACK? Carrot sticks and hummus WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE OR SAYING? “Sometimes struggles are what we need to become truly alive.” CONTACT INFO: derek@activmotionbar.com www.activmotionbar.com www.facebook.com/activmotionbar
whom he still partners with today. He filed for a patent and created a more professional-looking version of his prototype and then set out to prove the concept in the field. Perhaps most impressive in lending to the credibility of his innovation are the findings of a recent study performed by the University of Michigan’s Human Movement Innovation Lab. The research study focused on muscle tissue activation based on different fitness equipment. The study found that the ActivMotion Bar activates muscles 170% more than other static tools like medicine balls and standard body bars. While reputable studies and research may have confirmed the validity and effectiveness of the ActivMotion Bar, when Derek initially took his product to the fitness market he faced the reality that the general public was
skeptical. It seemed as if they had the attitude that this was “another fitness gimmick.” He realized that changing people’s minds out of the gate is an almost insurmountable task. He and his team then focused on implementing the “innovation model of acceptance.” Market to the early adopters and innovators — those already conscious and aware, and who are usually the influencers that will create a trickle-down effect. In the case of the fitness industry, those early adopters and innovators are generally the fitness enthusiasts and fitness professionals who are educated and open to embracing new concepts. Derek experienced first-hand the critical lesson of taking the time to discover who your ideal core customer is, then create the messaging and branding to specifically market to them.
Derek emphasizes that owning an equipment company is so much more difficult than anyone can tell you until you experience it. Coming up with the idea is the easy part; you have to prove it, get it accepted and then sell it. The greatest barrier is financial because of the significant expense required to bring a product to the masses. You can have a great website, pictures and marketing, but in order to sell it, people need to feel the product and experience it; and this means exhibiting at industry shows and conferences which can cost upwards of $10,000-$15,000 per event. Derek also found that while his strength is attention to detail, the learning curve to understanding the manufacturing process can often result in lost time and money. Being that Derek started the business as a fitness professional, not an engineer or with extensive business experience, his business partners have been a vital part of navigating the processes and backend of the business in order to minimize risk and scale based on success.
Since the inception of his idea in 2011, Derek and his team of two partners, five employees and five master instructors have perfected the quality of the product and have introduced six different weight options of the bar. The company attends most major fitness events, offers workshops and has invested a great deal of energy into education. They have a clear vision and strategy to
goal mapped out to introduce two new products or programs every year. While a day in the life of Derek is mostly unpredictable — whether he is working from home, at the office or at the manufacturing facility — one thing that is consistent is his early morning workouts. He even continues to work with a few of his clients in their homes. When asked if he ever questions why he continues to work as hard as he does to pursue his ActivMotion Bar vision, he unequivocally answers, “Never. When I’m a trainer, I get to work with one or a few people within an hour. With the company selling our bars all over the country, I’m impacting more people in one hour who are using the ActivMotion Bar.” Derek’s success isn’t simply because of a brilliant idea or even the result of good timing. Sheer determination, a relentless work ethic and laser focus is undoubtedly why Derek Mikulski will continue to innovate, influence and impact the fitness industry in a big way… and you can bet that he’ll do it in the most unconventional way.
You can have a great website, pictures and marketing, but in order to sell it, people need to feel the product and experience it.
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create products that push the envelope to introduce new modalities using similar technology that challenge conventional thinking and approaches to fitness. Currently, ActivMotion offers one signature product that integrates programs and workshops across multiple outlets including Pilates, golf fitness and core strength training programs. The company has clear ambitions with a
THE MESSAGE Website: www.AionFitness.com and www.AbsRevealed.com | Facebook: facebook.com/JonathanRossFit | Twitter: twitter.com/JonathanRossFit | Instagram: www.instagram.com/JonathanRossFit | LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jonathanrossfit | YouTube: youtube.com/user/jrofitpro
Jonathan Ross is a nationally awarded personal trainer recognized by organizations including IDEA, ACE and Exercise TV. He is also a master trainer for many reputable fitness brands and author of Abs Revealed. Jonathan is a sought-after expert for national media outlets and named one of Men’s Journal Magazine’s Top 100 Trainers in America. He has successfully created an avid following of both clients and fellow fitness professionals; here is how he shares his message… My ideal client is willing to do what it takes to make tomorrow a little better than today was, and keep repeating that process for a lifetime while expecting the occasional, small setback on the way to major improvement. My message is whatever you love about life, you enjoy it more when you have a fit body. Fitness means the ability to do what you like with-
out having to worry about your body. Growing up with 800 pounds of parents, you see how it shrinks the world and limits life. If I had only one way to share my message it would be at halftime of the Super Bowl – since that seems to get the most ears and eyeballs! Need to reach as many people as possible with a message of hope through fitness. Successful messaging reaches inside the receiver of the message and ignites something that provides a spark of desire for health behaviors. You don’t need to love exercise, but you do need to at least get a crush on it for long-term success. People follow me because I’m down-to-earth yet provide leadership to bring fitness to those who need it the most and present ideas that cut through the complexity to tell it like it is with clarity, a dash of humor and in a compelling manner.
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PLAN FOR PROFIT: Understanding the real costs of business | By Cabel McElderry
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know what you’re thinking. In fact, I can recall with ease the myriad of thoughts you’re having right now. All those delightful emotions about how great it would be to have your own space, how your clients would feel as they spent time in your facility, all the great services you can offer, all the great equipment and more. The vision switches to the scene from the Matrix movie where Morpheus asks, “…and which will you take, the red pill or the blue pill?” If you take the red pill you’re lost in naive elation, lost in the feeling of the project, not worrying about the costs and challenges of getting your dream business up and run-
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ning. In nearly every case this fantasy turns to eventual tragedy and I’m certain comprises a great portion of the “9 out of 10 small businesses that fail in the first 5 years or sooner.” If you take the blue pill the effect is immediately sobering. You begin to think about the costs, problems and challenges of bringing the idea of your dream business to reality. It can be so sobering, in fact, that for many it may lead to the relinquishment or “failure to launch” of their dreams. Viewed this way, neither option may seem immediately enticing. My hope is to influence your decision to lean toward the blue pill, but to alter the view to one that is still sobering, but realistic and responsible. You’re going
to open that dream business and together we’re going to work to change the world! Starting a brick and mortar fitness business may not be an easy thing to do but with a few guidelines I’m confident I can help you make it a lot easier. Step 1: Project your monthly operating costs. Think of everything and plan a contingency for the things you’ll still miss. Consider your fixed costs as though you are fully operational, not as you will be today but as you will be months from now at its most expensive. I use the term “fixed costs” in a modified way to describe things that will basically be the same each month: lease, utilities, even a
base amount for marketing. Additional marketing and wages (if you offer one-on-one training) primarily will vary. By listing your fixed costs at your fully operational status you gain a scope for what your facility will be like at its most expensive. For a minimum contingency I’d suggest planning for 15-20% over your total monthly operating cost. One way to use this information will be in your lease negotiation. Since your lease is likely to be one of your single greatest expenses, negotiating a few months of free or reduced rent can really ease the burden of monthly operating costs. Reduced operating costs help with getting your business off the ground and allow it to take root. This monthly operating projection will also help you price your services (don’t think start-up price but future regular price) and estimate how many active clients you will need to break-even or generate your desired level of profit. With this information you can work backwards to developing your launch promotions and marketing strategy. Step 2: Project your start-up costs. Try to think of every little thing that you will need to spend money on one time to get your business open; and again plan a contingency. Build-out costs are going to vary greatly depending on a lot of variables, but a good place to start is $15-25 square foot (unless you are doing a lot of work yourself) and it can easily be a lot more. Don’t forget about permits, licenses and even the need for architectural drawings. I know the expense of these things can be frustrating but they will save you a lot of money in the long run. When looking at buildings, be sure to ask for a copy of the signage guidelines before beginning negotiations. Signage costs can vary; in my newest location, meeting the minimum signage restrictions suitable to our needs, after permits and installation, was almost $13,000! In every renovation unexpected things happen. Where possible, I’d strongly suggest a large contingency, as much as 30% wouldn’t be unrealistic. Unfortunately, start-up doesn’t end at your renovation and equipment. Below are a few things that clients have forgotten to plan for: } Business insurance } Legal fees for contract, lease, business registration and other document review } Utility and service provider deposits (firsttime merchant accounts often require sizeable deposits or delays in transaction deposits for example) } Office supplies and equipment
} Cleaning and miscellaneous supplies and equipment } Décor items and furniture } Internal signage and branding } Launch promotion costs } Wages for staff training time and casual opening labor } Initial operating capital (90 days minimum recommended) Now I know as you start to do a little math on your start-up costs it can leave you feeling discouraged. But don’t be intimidated. Here are a few useful tips that can really help to reduce or offset them: } Many commercial landlords are willing to negotiate a build-out subsidy and offset some or all of the cost within the terms of the lease. Often they have their own contractors and can get the work done quickly and to a standard they’re satisfied with. I would suggest you first write your offer without asking for a subsidy as the rates often change when you do and it’s helpful to understand by how much. } Research government subsidized financing. In the U.S., look to the Small Business Administration and programs like the 7(a) loan. In Canada, look at the Canadian Small Business Finance loan. Though they may require an extended period and a number of hurdles, they can greatly reduce your out-of-pocket start-up expenditure regardless of your asset base. (In my personal experience by as much as 70-90%!) } Consider client financing through a “paidin-full” promotion. If you’re looking to open a business I’m assuming you have an audience. These fanatical followers generally have great belief in your mission; they’re urging you forward and with a carefully crafted message many business owners have been able to finance their entire start-up in a “pre-opening sale.” By projecting your start-up costs with a contingency you ensure a reduction of stress later, and once you open your doors for business you want to make sure that day-to-day operations have your full attention. The resulting expense lists from Step 1 and Step 2 are the foundation of your business plan. From there you can use that information to determine pricing, project a breakeven analysis, be elated about the idea of profitability, develop a marketing plan and a whole lot more! Though the costs of starting a fitness business can be great, so are the rewards. Don’t stop here, take the time to write a business plan, seek the counsel of business owners
Here’s a glimpse into what to expect in our exclusive 7-part series: Part 1 | January-February The first 60 days
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Optimize and diversify your business’ profit centers
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Select the client management system that fits your business
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Integrate mind/body programs that complement your training services
Part 6 | September-October The power of your brand: is your brand helping or hurting your business?
Part 7 | November-December
Lay out your marketing plan for 2016
you may know and even your accountant. With plan in hand, you can swallow that blue pill and start on your mission to find your space! (Hint: look where dance studios and martial arts studios are in your area.)
After struggling for eight years as a personal trainer, Cabel McElderry challenged the typical gym setup. His 7-figure studio has won multiple awards for business excellence. Cabel has been recognized as one of the top 100 fitness entrepreneurs in North America and was recently named Chief Operating Officer for America’s fastest growing indoor boot camp franchise, Fit Body Boot Camp. He is a trusted mentor and prolific writer. www.ProfitablePersonalTrainer.com
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IS YOUR PRICE RIGHT? 3 STEPS TO SET THE RIGHT PRICE
BY ELSBETH VAINO f you are a personal trainer, you have a price, and for those of you who run your own business, you have to set that price. How much you charge might be the most important consideration for your business. Set the price too low and you run the risk of having a full schedule but not earning enough to pay your bills; set the price too high and you may never get enough clients to make ends meet. One of the biggest mistakes personal trainers make is selecting their price based on what they think clients want to pay. Willingness to pay is a factor, but this approach ignores your financial needs. If that has been your approach, or if your business is not as profitable as you would like it to be, go through the following 3-step process to determine whether your prices are right.
STEP 1: DO YOUR RESEARCH People pay vastly different rates for goods and services depending on where they live, which means there is no single price reference you can look to for guidance. Fortunately, most businesses have websites, and many post their prices. Find the pricing for 5-10 businesses that offer personal training, either in your area or in a comparable area. In addition to noting their pricing, make notes about their service offerings and how you perceive the quality of their business. List them in order so that you can see the range of prices that your competitors charge and what they provide for that price. Are there other gyms or trainers in a different city that are very successful? Do the same exercise, but look at their website and their competition’s websites. How do they fare in pricing relative to those in their area? How do their offerings compare?
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STEP 2: DO THE MATH There are three factors you must consider when setting your prices if you want to succeed: 1. What are your costs? Write down all of your monthly costs for your business. This may include, but not be limited to: rent, gas, utilities, phone and internet, printing, advertisements, garbage removal, payment processing, website hosting, online scheduling, staff salaries, continuing education, insurance, certification fees, equipment purchases and maintenance, loan payments, taxes and cleaning. Express all of these as monthly costs, as some will be quarterly or annual. 2. How much do you want to earn? This is one where many of us get in our own way and we pencil in a very modest salary for ourselves. It might be insecurity about our self-worth, or our upbringing has taught us that we don’t need a lot. In some cases, we tell ourselves that we are in this business to help people, not to get rich. Time to be honest with yourself: did you really start this business so that you could earn a small-to-modest income? Or would you like to help people and earn enough so you can buy nice things and travel to interesting places? You have to be honest in this step. If you have a goal of earning a six-figure salary, then use a six-figure salary in this step. You’re allowed to want that. Make sure to express your desired salary as a monthly figure. 3. How many hours do you want to work? Once again, be honest with yourself about this. Did you go into this business to work 12-hour days for the rest of your life? If not, how many
do you want to work? One important note for mobile personal trainers (either training clients in home or at a variety of sites) - you must subtract the hours you spend in transit from your total hours you want to work. This is because traveling to a client site does take time and needs to be factored, but typically you do not charge directly for that time. Most of you did this as a weekly number. Convert it to months by multiplying by four. Note that there are technically 4.3 weeks per month, but for the sake of this calculation, use four. By rounding down the weeks in a month, you can effectively account for vacation and sick time.
to adjust your rates and start to earn more. If it uncovers the latter, then you have a big problem; but it is one that you are much better off knowing sooner than later.
Elsbeth Vaino is the owner and head trainer at Custom Strength in Ottawa Canada, where she works primarily with masters-aged athletes wishing to return to sports post-injury. Prior to becoming a trainer, Elsbeth enjoyed a successful career as an engineer, which significantly influences her ap-
Now that you have the numbers, your price is a simple calculation: Price per hour = (your costs + how much you want to earn) / (number of hours you want to work)
proach. She holds a CSCS, is FMS certified and has a wealth of experience coaching and teaching hockey, ultimate, and skiing. She writes about exercise and nutrition at www.elsbethvaino.com.
STEP 3: ASSESSMENT AND REALITY CHECK Refer back to the pricing numbers you calculated in Step 1. Where does your calculated price fit relative to what your competition charges? Is it within the range? If you are in range, congratulations! This suggests the financial needs and goals for your business are a good fit for the market. The next step for you is to determine if you are in the right part of the range. Are you at the top end of the range? If you are, is your offering on par with what others offer there? Are you offering a high-end training option? Is this how your current clients would describe you? Does your advertising (if relevant) reflect that? If yes, then you found your price. Similarly, if you are offering discounted training, and you are at the bottom of the range, then you are ready. If you are either outside the range or you are not at the right place in the range, then your model probably does not match your clients. If this is the case, then it means you either need to change your salary or schedule expectations, or you need to reduce your expenses. Go back to Step 2 and make some adjustments until your price fits. A very important part of this step is to ask yourself if this is feasible. Did you have to increase your hours in the equation above to the point that you will have to work much more than you can manage? Did you have to decrease your salary to the point that you will barely scrape by each month? There are two primary reasons for doing a price assessment: 1. To make sure you don’t short-change yourself by setting your rates too low. 2. To make sure you don’t unknowingly design a business where you lose money each month even if you have a full roster of clients. If this price assessment uncovers the former, then that is a great opportunity for you
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EXERCISE SPOTLIGHT Exercises designed by Mindy Mylrea, Creator of Tabata Bootcamp
No Limitations! Anytime, Anywhere Bodyweight Training The most amazing strength training tool we possess is our own bodyweight. Bend it, twist it, turn it, rotate it and lift it. You have your very own personal fitness center right within you, and you don’t necessarily need a machine when your body has the potential to be one. Here are five bodyweight training exercises that do indeed twist, turn, rotate and lift. By shifting the position, you are adding load without having to add external weight. Perform each body shifting series with control and smooth execution, keeping in mind that the end point is only the beginning of returning to the start point. These exercises are easy, versatile and can be done at home.
Side-lying gliding hip lift Start in a side-lying position with your feet on Gliding discs. You can either keep both hands on the oor for support, or you may raise your upper arm for a more advanced option. Lift your hips up, pulling your feet inwards on the Gliding discs. Repeat on both sides.
Prone plank gliding diagonal X
Start in a prone low plank position with the Gliding discs under your feet. Slide one foot out to the side, then cross your leg under your body with a bent knee to the opposite elbow. Repeat on both sides.
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Supine table to L with diagonal punch Start in a supine table position with fingers facing your feet. Lower your hips through your hands to form an “L” position. Lift again to a table positon, and punch your arm upward and diagonal across your body. Repeat on both sides.
Standing frontto-back diagonal curtsy lunge Prone spider pass-through
Start in a prone plank position. Lunge forward with one leg into a runner’s lunge. Lift the back leg, moving to supine position as your leg straightens in front of the body. Return to plank and repeat on both sides.
Start standing with one Gliding disc under one foot. Slide the foot out to a side lunge, followed by crossing the foot forward into a front curtsy lunge. Slide your foot back out to a side lunge. Then, slide your foot into a back curtsy lunge. Repeat 8-12 times, then repeat on the other leg.
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NEW ON THE MARKET The latest trends in fitness equipment
SKLZ SLIDEZ Use them unilateral, bilateral or anywhere you’d like to take them – Slidez are the choice of athletes! The low-friction, non-marking bottoms smoothly slide on virtually any surface – carpet, hardwood and even rubber gym flooring. The ergonomic tread-patterned tops provide a superior grip for hands or feet. The unique shape allows you to move omnidirectional to build the core. Slidez are perfect to build strength, mobility and size. www.power-systems.com
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Lindsay's Review: MostFit SYN Rings
The MostFit SYN Rings add a new element to your strength training program. The SYN Rings allow the user to suspend weight plates from an Olympic weightlifting bar forcing the user to more actively engage core and stability muscles. Perfect for athletes and fitness enthusiasts looking to add advanced variations to their workouts, the SYN Rings are an ideal addition to the fitness equipment repertoire of easy-to-use, portable and effective training modalities. www.most-fit.com
AT SPORTS FLEX
STABILITY BARREL
SRT BARBELL
The TAG Sports Flex brings more functionality to the functional trainer and offers a unique way to perform H.I.I.T. (High-Intensity Interval Training) on a functional trainer. You can go from pulling three different back routines, right into pushing, pressing, curls, throwing replication, golf or baseball swings with no rest and without ever taking your hands off the grips or breaking to change attachments. www.tagfitness.net
The Stability Barrel is a versatile, multi-purpose tool that expands programming options with the added ability to be used inverted or upright. Providing exceptional proprioceptive feedback and total body support for clients it supports full-range, multidimensional movements and preparatory counter-movements that unlock the body’s potential. Padded with the premium Merrithew/Airex Coronella 200 Mat, the cushiony surface features a memory foam-like quality that allows the mat to quickly bounce back to its original shape and adds more comfort to the spine. www.merrithew.com
Get stronger faster and burn more calories with the new LEBERT SRT Barbell. Spring Resistance Training Barbell has spring technology to take your regular barbell exercises and make them much more effective. With springs set on either side of the two sliding hand grips, users press inward or outward activating more muscles and creating more resistance with every rep. Comes with two five pound weights and two sets of springs; one each of low- and high-resistance identified by color. Tested for 100K reps; total weight is 17 pounds. www.lebertfitness.com
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2015 BUYER’S GUIDE
The 2015 PFP Buyer’s Guide is a one-stop guide that you can hang on to for the rest of the year. Have a product in mind? Simply pick a category from the index below, flip to the corresponding page, and contact any or all of the listed companies within that category. That’s it!
INDEX Agility Equipment (Ladders/Hurdles/Cones/etc.)..............................19 Aquatics Equipment & Tools...................................................... 19-20 Associations.....................................................................................20 Balance Equipment (BOSUs/Stability Balls/VersaDiscs/etc.)......20-21 Barbells, Dumbbells, Kettlebells & Plates...................................21-22 Boot Camps..................................................................................... 22 Boxing, Kickboxing & Martial Arts.................................................... 22 Business Consulting........................................................................ 22 Cardio Equipment (Treadmills/Bikes/etc.)........................................ 22 Certifications, CECs & Degrees.................................................. 22-23 Core Equipment..........................................................................23-24 Educational Materials (DVDs/Books/etc. non-product specific)........24-25 Events & Trade Shows......................................................................26 Exercise Accessories (Balls/Tubing/Mats/etc.)............................26-27
Financing & Leasing........................................................................ 27 Fitness Assessments (Calipers/Heart Rate Monitors/etc.)......... 27-28 Flooring............................................................................................28 Franchising & Licensing..................................................................28 Insurance Providers.........................................................................28 Locker Room & Spa Products...........................................................28 Nutrition (Food/Beverages/Supplements)........................................28 Pilates Equipment & Supplies................................................... 28-29 Plyometric Equipment......................................................................29 Software & Online Services........................................................ 29-30 Strength & Circuit Equipment..........................................................30 Yoga Equipment & Supplies.............................................................30 Youth Fitness Equipment.................................................................30
To see our online Buyer’s Guide, where you can request information from specific companies, go to our website at www.fit-pro.com/buyersguide. Agility Equipment (Ladders/Hurdles/Cones)
Makoto USA
www.makoto-usa.com
www.railyardfitness.com
www.athletesacceleration.com www.elivatefitness.com
MostFit
www.most-fit.com
Fitness First
www.fitter1.com
SIL Fitness
www.silfitness.com
SportSmith
www.SportSmith.net
www.fitness1st.com
Fitterfirst
www.progymsupply.com
Railyard Fitness
Athletes Acceleration Elivate Fitness
Pro Gym Supply
Perform Better
www.performbetter.com
Flyte Fitness
www.flytefitness.com
www.spri.com
Gopher Performance
StrongBoard Balance
www.StrongBoardBalance.com
KIDSFIT
www.kidsfit.com
Power Systems
www.power-systems.com
Prism Fitness Group
www.prismfitnessgroup.com
Lebert Fitness
www.lebertfitness.com
AquaJogger
www.aquajogger.com
Athletes Acceleration
www.athletesacceleration.com
Biosig Instruments
www.biosiginstruments.com
Fitness First SPRI Products
www.gopherperformance.com
Aquatics Equipment & Tools
TRX
www.trxtraining.com
www.fitness1st.com
Gopher Performance
www.gopherperformance.com
Hydro-Tone Fitness Systems www.hydrotone.com
NZ MFG.
www.nzmfg.com
Vicore Fitness
www.vicorefitness.com
Perform Better
www.performbetter.com
Power Systems
www.power-systems.com
National Posture Institute www.npionline.org
PurAqua Products
www.puraquaproducts.com
SIL Fitness
www.silfitness.com
SPRI Products www.spri.com
Sprint Aquatics
National Strength and Conditioning Association www.nsca.com
United States Water Fitness Association www.uswfa.com
YogaFit
www.yogafit.com
www.sprintaquatics.com
Associations Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
Balance Equipment (BOSUs/Stability Balls/ VersaDiscs/etc.)
www.afaa.com
ActivMotion Bar American Council on Exercise www.acefitness.org
Athletes Acceleration www.athletesacceleration.com
GMP Fitness
www.personaltrainereducation.com
IART (International Association of Resistance Trainers) www.ExerciseCertification.com
www.activmotionbar.com
Aeromat Fitness Products www.aeromats.com
Alpha Omega Fitness Equipment www.alphaomegafitness.com
Athletes Acceleration
www.athletesacceleration.com
Ball Dynamics International www.fitball.com
BOSU
www.bosu.com 速
IHRSA (International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association)
Country Technology www.fitnessmart.com
www.ihrsa.org
International Fitness Association
Creative Health Products
www.ifafitness.com
www.chponline.com
ISCA (International Sports Conditioning Association)
Elivate Fitness
www.ISCAfit.com
KettleBell Concepts
www.kettlebellconcepts.com
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association www.nestacertified.com
www.elivatefitness.com
Exertools
www.exertools.com
Fitness First
www.fitness1st.com
Fitterfirst
www.fitter1.com
Flyte Fitness
www.flytefitness.com
National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) www.nfpt.com
freeFORM Board
www.thefreeformboard.com
Gopher Performance
www.gopherperformance.com
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Gray Institute (VibePlate) www.vibeplate.com
Harbinger
Barbells, Dumbbells, Kettlebells & Plates
www.harbingerfitness.com
Indo Board Balance Trainers www.indoboard.com
KIDSFIT
www.kidsfit.com
Mad Dogg Athletics www.maddogg.com
ActivMotion Bar
www.activmotionbar.com
Aeromat Fitness Products www.aeromats.com
Alpha Omega Fitness Equipment www.alphaomegafitness.com
Merrithew Health & Fitness www.merrithew.com
OPTP
www.optp.com
Don Oliver Barbell www.donoliver.co.nz
Dynamic Fitness Solutions www.fitness909.com
Gopher Performance
www.gopherperformance.com
Perform Better
www.performbetter.com
Kettlebell Cardio Fitness www.kettlebellcardio.org
Kettlebell Concepts
www.kettlebellconcepts.com
Power Systems
Lebert Fitness Inc.
PPF Sport Science
LifelineUSA
www.power-systems.com www.PlatformTrainer.com
www.lebertfitness.com www.LifelineUSA.com
Pro Gym Supply
www.progymsupply.com
Railyard Fitness
www.railyardfitness.com
Resist-A-Ball
Merrithew Health & Fitness www.merrithew.com
www.resistaball.com
SIL Fitness
www.silfitness.com
SportSmith
Perform Better
www.performbetter.com
www.SportSmith.net
SPRI Products www.spri.com
StrongBoard Balance
www.StrongBoardBalance.com
Power Systems
www.power-systems.com
PowerBlock
TAG Fitness
www.powerblock.com
TRX
www.progymsupply.com
www.tagfitness.net
Pro Gym Supply
www.trxtraining.com
Vicore Fitness
www.vicorefitness.com
Vortex Fitness Equipment www.vortexfitness.com
Wholesale Point
www.wholesalepoint.com
YogaFit
www.yogafit.com
SCW Fitness Education www.scwfitness.com
SIL Fitness
www.silfitness.com
SportSmith
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National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association SPRI Products
www.nestacertified.com
www.spri.com
TuffStuff Fitness International, Inc.
www.tuffstuffitness.com
Boot Camps
www.vacumed.com
Power Systems
www.power-systems.com
SIL Fitness
www.silfitness.com
TuffStuff Fitness International, Inc.
www.tuffstuffitness.com
Adventure Boot Camp
www.adventurebootcamp.com
Business Consulting American Gym Trader
Fit Body Boot Camp
www.myfitbodybootcamp.com
Alpha Omega Fitness Equipment Bodystat
www.t-gripbarbell.com www.tagfitness.net
(Treadmills/Bikes/etc.)
www.alphaomegafitness.com
T-Grip Barbell TAG Fitness
Cardio Equipment
www.americangymtrader.com
American Leisure
www.americanleisure.com
http://muscleropes.com
Tabata Bootcamp
www.TabataBootcamp.com
FreeMotion Fitness
www.freemotionfitness.com
Gopher Performance
www.gopherperformance.com
Hudson Fitness
www.hudsonfitness.com
KORR Medical Technologies www.korr.com
Life Fitness
www.lifefitness.com
Mad Dogg Athletics www.maddogg.com
Catalyst Fitness
Motus USA
E Store Solutions, Inc dba myFitnessStore.com
Nautilus
The Sure Victory Fitness Bootcamp
www.thefitnessbootcamp.com
TuffStuff Fitness International, Inc.
www.tuffstuffitness.com
UNICUS Fitness Wedding Boot Camp
www.weddingbootcampinstructor.com
VicteliB
www.bootcamp-challenge.com
www.myfitnessstore.com
Exhibit Surveys
www.exhibitsurveys.com
Fit Business Insider
www.fitbusinessinsider.com
FitnessNames.com
http://FitnessNames.com
FitRewards
http://fitrewardsclub.com
Globetrotter Fitness
www.globetrotterfitness.com
myFitnessStore.com www.myfitnessstore.com
Bastyr University (Exercise Science and Wellness Degree Program) www.bastyr.edu
www.fitness909.com
www.makoto-usa.com
www.catalystfitness.com
www.weightlosscollege.com.au
Dynamic Fitness Solutions
Makoto USA Muscle Ropes
Australian College of Weight Loss Consultants
www.motususa.com
Beachbody LIVE
www.beachbodylive.com
Biomechanically Fit
http://biomechanicallyfit.com
C.H.E.K. Institute
www.chekinstitute.com
California University of Pennsylvania www.calu.edu/go
Can-Fit-Pro
www.canfitpro.net
DCAC Fitness Conventions www.dcacfitness.com
Educational Fitness Solutions www.efslibrary.net
Fitness Learning Systems
www.FitnessLearningSystems.com
www.schwinnfitness.com
Octane Fitness
www.octanefitness.com
FUNCTIONAL AGING INSTITUTE
Precor
Functional Aging Institute
www.precor.com
www.functionalaginginstitute.com
Spinning
GMP Fitness
www.spinning.com
www.personaltrainereducation.com
SportsArt Fitness
International Youth Conditioning Association
www.sportsartamerica.com
Star Trac
www.startrac.com
Technogym
www.technogym.com
www.iyca.org
ISCA (International Sports Conditioning Association) www.ISCAfit.com
Total Gym
www.totalgym.com
Boxing, Kickboxing & Martial Arts Fit Interactive
www.fitinteractive.com
Harbinger
www.harbingerfitness.com
Impulse Training Systems www.impulsepower.com
ISCA (International Sports Conditioning Association)
NPE, LLC
www.netprofitexplosion.com
Certifications, CECs & Degrees
Qameliyan Fitness & Lifestyle Consulting
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
The Fitness Profit Center
American Academy of Health and Fitness (AAHF)
QFLC.NET
www.thefitnessprofitcenter.com
VicteliB
www.afaa.com
www.AAHF.info
www.bootcamp-challenge.com
www.makoto-usa.com
www.JillianMichaelsBODYSHRED.com
Kettlebell Cardio Fitness www.kettlebellcardio.org
KettleBell Concepts
www.kettlebellconcepts.com
Lebert Fitness
www.lebertfitness.com
www.ISCAfit.com
Makoto USA
Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED
American Council on Exercise www.acefitness.org
Leeann Carey Yoga
www.leeanncareyyoga.com
Mad Dogg Athletics www.maddogg.com
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Aeromat Fitness Products www.aeromats.com
Merrithew Health & Fitness www.merrithew.com
Mount Aloysius College www.mtaloy.edu/fitness
National Academy of Sports Medicine www.nasm.org
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association www.nestacertified.com
National Strength and Conditioning Association www.nsca.com
Peak Pilates
www.peakpilates.com
PhysicalMind Institute www.themethodpilates.com
PPF Sport Science
www.PlatformTrainer.com
ProfessionalsInFitness.com www.professionalinfitness.com
Resist-A-Ball National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) www.nfpt.com
www.resistaball.com
Resistance Band Training Systems www.resistancebandtraining.com
Tabata Bootcamp
www.TabataBootcamp.com
The Center for Women’s Fitness www.thecenterforwomensfitness.com
The Cooper Institute www.cooperinstitute.org
United States Water Fitness Association www.uswfa.com
W.I.T.S. (World Instructor Training Schools) www.witseducation.com
YogaFit
www.yogafit.com
ZONING Fitness
www.zoningfitness.com
Alpha Omega Fitness Equipment www.alphaomegafitness.com
Balanced Body www.pilates.com
Bodyblade
www.bodyblade.com
BOSU
www.bosu.com
Core-Tex
www.functionfirst.com
DOD Fitness
www.dodfitness.com
Exertools
www.exertools.com
Fitness First
www.fitness1st.com
Fitterfirst
www.fitter1.com
National Posture Institute www.npionline.org
SCW Fitness Education
Core Equipment
freeFORM Board
www.scwfitness.com
www.thefreeformboard.com
Spinning
General Leathercraft Mfg
www.spinning.com
www.generalleathercraft.com
ActivMotion Bar
www.activmotionbar.com
Gopher Performance
www.gopherperformance.com
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Harbinger
OPTP
Resist-A-Ball
Impulse Training Systems
Peak Pilates
SIL Fitness
www.harbingerfitness.com www.impulsepower.com
www.optp.com www.peakpilates.com
www.resistaball.com www.silfitness.com
www.kidsfit.com
www.afaa.com
Perform Better
SPRI Products
Lebert Fitness
PhysicalMind Institute
Stretching
www.lebertfitness.com
www.themethodpilates.com
LifelineUSA
Pioneer Fitness Products (General Leathercraft)
StrongBoard Balance
www.performbetter.com
Mad Dogg Athletics
www.generalleathercraft.com
www.spri.com
www.StrongBoardBalance.com
TAG Fitness Total Gym
www.totalgym.com
www.merrithew.com
Power Systems
www.power-systems.com
Prism Fitness Group
www.prismfitnessgroup.com
MostFit
www.most-fit.com
Motus USA
www.motususa.com
Prism Fitness Group
www.prismfitnessgroup.com
Pro Gym Supply
www.progymsupply.com
American Academy of Health and Fitness (AAHF) www.AAHF.info
www.stretching.com
www.tagfitness.net
www.maddogg.com
Merrithew Health & Fitness
(DVDs/Books/etc. non-product specific)
Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)
KIDSFIT
www.LifelineUSA.com
Educational Materials
TRX
www.trxtraining.com
TuffStuff Fitness International, Inc.
www.tuffstuffitness.com
Vicore Fitness
www.vicorefitness.com
Vortex Fitness Equipment www.vortexfitness.com
American Council on Exercise www.acefitness.org
AthleteInMe.com
www.AthleteInMe.com
Athletes Acceleration
www.athletesacceleration.com
Bastyr University www.bastyr.edu
BeyondDiets.com
www.beyonddiets.com
C.H.E.K Institute
www.chekinstitute.com
California University of Pennsylvania www.calu.edu/go
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Can-Fit-Pro
www.canfitpro.net
Inside Out Business Builder
International Fitness Association www.ifafitness.com
Club Industry Show
www.clubindustryshow.com
DCAC Fitness Conventions www.dcacfitness.com
Educational Fitness Solutions
International Youth Conditioning Association
www.fitbusinessinsider.com
Fitness Learning Systems
www.functionalaginginstitute.com
GMP Fitness
www.personaltrainereducation.com
Human Kinetics
www.HumanKinetics.com
IART (International Association of Resistance Trainers) www.ExerciseCertification.com
www.nfpt.com
www.spartatraining.com/store www.savvyknowledge.com
Smart Group Training National Posture Institute
LTL Fitness
S.P.A.R.T.A.-Sports Performance And Resistance Training Association Savvy Knowledge
www.KineticFlix.com
www.npionline.org
www.ltlfitness.com
www.smartgrouptraining.com
The Cooper Institute www.cooperinstitute.org
The Fitness Company www.carolargo.com
Merrithew Health & Fitness Functional Aging Institute
National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT)
KineticFlix
www.FitnessLearningSystems.com
FUNCTIONAL AGING INSTITUTE
www.professionalinfitness.com
www.iyca.org
www.efslibrary.net
Fit Business Insider
ProfessionalsInFitness.com
www.insideoutbusinessbuilder.com
www.merrithew.com
Mount Aloysius College www.mtaloy.edu/fitness
National Academy of Sports Medicine www.nasm.org
National Strength and Conditioning Association www.nsca.com
Physical Culture Press www.focusonflexibility.com
PhysicalMind Institute www.themethodpilates.com
Pinnacle Training & Consulting Systems
United States Water Fitness Association www.uswfa.com
W.I.T.S. (World Instructor Training Schools) www.witseducation.com
YogaFit
www.yogafit.com
www.pinnacle-tcs.com
Power Music
www.PowerMusic.com
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Events & Trade Shows Can-Fit-Pro
www.canfitpro.net
International Youth Conditioning Association www.iyca.org
Mad Dogg Athletics www.maddogg.com
Catalyst Fitness
www.catalystfitness.com
Spinning
www.spinning.com
United States Water Fitness Association
Creative Health Products
YogaFit
Fitness Consulting Group
www.uswfa.com
www.yogafit.com
Merrithew Health & Fitness www.merrithew.com
Exercise Accessories (Balls/Tubing/Mats/etc.)
Club Industry Show
www.dcacfitness.com
National Posture Institute www.npionline.org
www.aeromats.com
National Strength and Conditioning Association www.nsca.com
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IHRSA (International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association)
ActivMotion Bar-On this Aeromat Fitness Products
www.ecaworldfitness.com
www.fitbusinessinsider.com
Fitterfirst
www.fitter1.com
Flyte Fitness
www.flytefitness.com www.generalleathercraft.com
www.activmotionbar.com
ECA World Fitness Alliance Fitness Consulting Group
www.fitbusinessinsider.com
General Leathercraft Mfg
www.clubindustryshow.com
DCAC Fitness Conventions
www.chponline.com
Pinnacle Training & Consulting www.pinnacle-tcs.com
Ball Dynamics International www.fitball.com
Bodystat
www.vacumed.com
BOSU
www.bosu.com
Gopher Performance
www.gopherperformance.com
Harbinger
www.harbingerfitness.com
Hudson Fitness
www.hudsonfitness.com
LifelineUSA
www.LifelineUSA.com
Mad Dogg Athletics www.maddogg.com
www.ihrsa.org
SCW Fitness Education www.scwfitness.com
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Merrithew Health & Fitness www.merrithew.com
Spinning
www.spinning.com
MostFit
www.most-fit.com
MUSCLE MIXES MUSIC www.musclemixes.com
SportSmith
www.SportSmith.net
AccuFitness
www.power-systems.com
www.accufitness.com
Prepak Products
Alpha Omega Fitness Equipment
Muscle Ropes NZ MFG.
www.prismfitnessgroup.com
OPTP
www.progymsupply.com
Peak Pilates
www.resistaball.com
www.nzmfg.com www.optp.com www.peakpilates.com
Prism Fitness Group
SPRI Products www.spri.com
TAG Fitness
American Academy of Health and Fitness
www.tagfitness.net
www.AAHF.info
The Stick (RPI of Atlanta)
Aspen Information Systems
Resist-A-Ball
www.thestick.com
www.aspensoftware.com
Biosig Instruments
Resistance Band Training
TuffStuff Fitness International, Inc.
www.resistancebandtraining.com
www.tuffstuffitness.com
Schiek Sports
VQ ActionCare
www.vacumed.com
Wholesale Point
www.fitnessmart.com
Perform Better
www.performbetter.com
www.vqactioncare.com
www.biosiginstruments.com
Bodystat
Country Technology
www.wholesalepoint.com
YogaFit
www.themethodpilates.com
SCW Fitness Education
Pioneer Fitness Products (General Leathercraft)
Si Boards, Inc
www.generalleathercraft.com
www.si-boards.com
Financing & Leasing
Power Music
SIL Fitness
F.I.T. Leasing
www.PowerMusic.com
www.alphaomegafitness.com
Pro Gym Supply
www.schiek.com
PhysicalMind Institute
(Calipers/Heart Rate Monitors/etc.)
Power Systems
www.prepakproducts.com
http://muscleropes.com
Fitness Assessments
www.scwfitness.com
www.silfitness.com
www.yogafit.com
Creative Health Products www.chponline.com
www.fitleasing.com
Fitness First
www.fitness1st.com
Gopher Performance
www.gopherperformance.com
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IntelaMetrix
General Leathercraft Mfg
www.intelametrix.com
www.generalleathercraft.com
KORR Medical Technologies
Gopher Performance
www.korr.com
Insurance Providers
www.pacegroupexercise.com
Performance Food Centers
www.gopherperformance.com
www.performancefoodcenters.com
Kiefer Specialty Flooring
K&K Insurance Group
Perform Better
National Strength and Conditioning Association
www.kieferfloors.com
PACE Fitness & Nutrition
www.FitnessInsurance-KK.com
PhysicalMind Institute www.themethodpilates.com
LTL Fitness
www.ltlfitness.com
MicroFit
www.microfit.com
www.performbetter.com
Pioneer Fitness Products (General Leathercraft)
www.nsca.com
Natural Fitness Concepts
www.naturalfitnessconcepts.com
www.sportsfitness.com
Power Systems Pro Gym Supply
www.polarusa.com
2XL CORPORATION
Franchising & Licensing
CHINA-GEL
\KI’NETIK|FITNESS
DETECTO
www.kinetik-fitness.com
Adventure Boot Camp
www.adventurebootcamp.com
American Gym Trader Power Systems
www.power-systems.com
SIL Fitness
www.silfitness.com
Spinning
www.americangymtrader.com
Athletic Revolution
www.myathleticrevolution.com
EduFit Personal Training Studio www.edufit.com
www.spinning.com
www.spri.com
Wholesale Point
www.wholesalepoint.com
www.chinagel.com www.detecto.com
Kool n’ Fit
www.koolnfit.com
Matsana
www.matsana.net
Pro Gym Supply
www.progymsupply.com
Ready Care Industries www.readycare.com
www.sportssolutionsinc.com
Fit Body Boot Camp
Steam Sauna
Fitness Revolution
Super Body Care
Fitness Together Holdings
Tanita Corporation
www.myfitbodybootcamp.com
SPRI Products
www.gymwipes.com
Sports Solutions
SportSmith
www.SportSmith.net
Locker Room & Spa Products
www.progymsupply.com
Perform Better Polar USA
Worldwide Sport Nutrition (MET-Rx)
www.fitnessrevolutionfranchise.com www.fitnesstogether.com
Hard Exercise Works
www.steam-sauna.com www.SuperBodyCare.com
Pilates Equipment & Supplies Aeromat Fitness Products www.aeromats.com
Alpha Omega Fitness Equipment www.alphaomegafitness.com
Balanced Body www.pilates.com
Ball Dynamics International www.fitball.com
Biosig Instruments
www.biosiginstruments.com
BOSU
www.bosu.com
DOD Fitness
www.dodfitness.com
Gopher Performance
www.gopherperformance.com
LifelineUSA
www.LifelineUSA.com
Mad Dogg Athletics www.maddogg.com
www.tanita.com
Nutrition
Merrithew Health & Fitness
Kettlebell Cardio Fitness
(Food/Beverage/Supplements)
www.merrithew.com
OPTP
Flooring
PACE Fitness & Nutrition
American Academy of Health and Fitness (AAHF)
www.pacegroupexercise.com
www.AAHF.info
Centaur Floor Systems
Precision Fitness
Everlast Sports Nutrition
www.pfitness.net
www.evernutrition.com
Stretch U
Lean Eats
www.stretchu.com
www.myleaneats.com
VicteliB
Medifast MN
Zoning Fitness
www.zoningfitness.com
www.hardexerciseworks.com www.kettlebellcardio.com
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