31st Annual IHRSA Convention | Healthstyles Exercise Equipment

IHRSA,?the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, is the fitness industry?s only global trade association. IHRSA represents over 9,000 for profit health and fitness facilities and over 650 supplier companies in 75 countries. Once a year, IHRSA holds an energy-fueled, a must ?see-and-be-seen? convention for the club industry.

Here are some of the highlights from IHRSA?according to?Dave Sheriff, owner of HealthStyles Exercise Equipment. Admitting that others may think he?s biased because of the lines he carries, he said, ?If I were to be completely honest, I really think our lines were the hits of the show.??

Dave?wrote:

1. ?Octane Fitness: Possibly the most attention getting new piece of equipment at the show was the new Lateral X by Octane. A very comfortable and unique adjustable stride lateral motion machine that we feel is going to gain immediate and creditable momentum in the fitness product marketplace. Russ Stier of Octane has an e-mail from HealthStyles asking when he will be making his Colorado visit and if we could secure one of the Lateral X prototypes for demo.
2. Matrix Fitness: The key products that were highlighted were the new Climbmill and the new Ascent Trainer. We are on top of these new products in that both are positioned at the Colorado Boulevard Store for viewing and demo. Other highlighted products included the LiveStrong spin bikes and the KrankCycles. Strength and other CV seemed very similar as in the past. ?My Ride? 3 dimensional training introduced that allows participants to exercise individually unsupervised, in large group settings or small group settings. Active Aging market and the Hospitality/Lodging market are in an active growth mode. The Hospitality market now has new ADA compliance regulations pertaining to swimming pool hoist systems and spacing and use of fitness equipment within the hotel?s fitness facilities.
3. Hoist Fitness: Possibly recognized as the number one strength line at the show. There were several new? highlighted products including the new roc-it glute machine, the redeveloped chin/dip assist. The rocket series, both selectorized and plate-loaded seemed to be the strength topic of conversation at the show. Great modular gyms, free weight and cage options as well as cable motion options.
4. Stairmaster/Schwinn: The spin bikes are to become ?wired? in the near future to avoid some of the Mpower console issues. The new Stepmill continues to have good market traction and recognition. Great brand names.
5. Torque: Good light commercial products in the F1 and the new F2. Good commercial Free Weight bench options, Great cage for group (15 participant) circuit training.
6. Competition?s Products:? Cybex: They have resurfaced from?their major lawsuit?and their new lines and products seem strong?..we sell Cybex on the retail side. Great television screens. Technogym: Strong quality and great computerization. Great television screens. Precor: Always a very strong product line. Great booth and presentation. Life Fitness: Always good quality and presentation?..we can sell LF on the retail side. Star Trac: Very quiet booth. Introduced their new Stepmill that is very similar to Starmaster.?

Our team also have pictures of them in costumes and ?in rare form,? I?ve been told. We may release them in the future for your blackmailing pleasure?stay tuned.

-Misheel.

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