IHRSA’s 33rd annual International Convention & Trade Show will land in San Diego March 12-15, 2014. You know what that means: hundreds of fitness professionals, vendors and suppliers from around the world will be in the same place for one long, health and wellness focused weekend.
The following “Must See” companies are just a few products and services you don’t want to miss while walking the show room floor at the San Diego Convention Center. Take note of the booth numbers, and don’t forget to look for Club Solutions while you’re there (booth #1252)!
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The Abs Company: Booth #3820
The Abs Company makes innovative commercial-strength abdominal exercise equipment, including the Ab Coaster, Ab Solo and AbsBench brands. The Abs Company products are used in over 10,000 commercial fitness facilities in over 40 countries around the world. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, Core Training remains one of the top trends for 2014 (ACSM 2013). The Abs Company will unveil a new concept for health clubs called “The Core Zone,” an area dedicated to training the core, at the 2014 IHRSA tradeshow in San Diego.
866.219.5335 | info@TheAbsCompany.com | TheAbsCompany.com
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Affiliated Acceptance Corp.: Booth #1235
Powered by AAC, ityCity is a practical cloud-based software to manage members with simplicity. Membership management has never been easier with ityCity. Create and schedule classes, meetings and sessions on a simple, organized calendar. Keep track of attendance, sessions and payments with check-in. Enter contracts and manage day-to-day business tasks anytime from anywhere. View current stats and progress through customizable summaries with accessible reporting features. Effortlessly manage your inventory to optimize sales.
As a compliment to ityCity, billing, collections, customer service and marketing can be delivered by a single, trusted team — AAC. No outsourcing, hassle or stress.
800.233.8483 | sales@affiliated.org | affiliated.org
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American Public University: Booth #3260
American Public University (APU) is a leading provider of quality online education with more than 180 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs. Nationally recognized by The Sloan Consortium for best practices in online education, the university earned its reputation by never forgetting that students are priority one.
APU is part of the accredited American Public University System. Students can complete their degrees from virtually anywhere, worldwide. This flexibility enables students to fit a quality education into their lives at an affordable cost. While tuition has risen nationwide, the university has not raised its undergraduate tuition in more than a decade.
877.777.9081 | info@apus.edu | StudyatAPU.com/sports
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ASF Payment Solutions: Booth #2838
As a club owner, you’re active, mobile and going 100 miles an hour. You need a billing and software system that can keep up with the evolving demands of your business — and keep you profitable. For over 40 years ASF has led the industry with the most innovative and effective business solutions for club owners. Client financial success and member satisfaction are priority one, and with ASF you’ll have all the tools and information you need to run and grow your club.
800.227.3859 | info@asfpaymentsolutions.com | asfpaymentsolutions.com
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Athletix Products by Contec, Inc.: Booth #627
If the task of properly cleaning and maintaining your health club and wellness equipment is a problem, then the scientists at Athletix Products by Contec, Inc. have created a solution. Developed for health clubs, wellness centers, gyms and athletic equipment, Athletix Products’ brands of wipes are effective, affordable, easy to use and safe for use on heavy-duty, as well as delicate, exercise equipment. For more information, go to www.athletixproducts.com or call 800.289.5762.
864.503.8333 | cs_athletixproducts@contecinc.com | athletixproducts.com
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Cascade Exercise Bikes: Booth #4449
Test drive the new magnetic Cascade CMXPRO™ bikes — and CMX PROPOWER™ — and discover a better indoor cycling workout. The perfect balance of value and performance, these bikes are built tough with no friction parts to wear and tear.
Quiet, low-maintenance MAGNETIC RESISTANCE SYSTEM
Long-lasting belt drive
Four way adjustable
Commercial warranty
CMXPRO POWER model with SMARTECH measures watts, heart rate, level of resistance, speed, cadence, calories, time, distance
Top performance — from the founder of LeMond Fitness
Ask about IHRSA show specials of $200 or more based on quantities purchased — and special prizes — at Booth 4449.
855.402.4062 X 105 | j.kennedy@cascadehealthandfitness.com | cascadebiketrainers.com
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The Corebar: Booth #4348
The Corebar training methodology is an all-in-one, complete concept package particularly effective, intense and challenging and therefore, provides fast, visible and progressive training results in a very FUN format.
The Corebar program is a specialized and precise, yet easy to follow and easy to teach concept. Corebar has developed three different formats, targeting different fitness levels.
Only one piece of equipment is used, the COREbar, as part of the Corebar program. The purpose of a bent bar is to assist in maintaining spinal integrity as one performs multi-planal movements of various intensities and actions.
818.385.5968 | cathy@thecorebar.com | thecorebar.com
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Checkmylevel: Booth #323
Checkmylevel is the fastest way to assess training readiness. If you want to perform, it is not enough just to log exercises. Our easy-to-use solution enables all fitness professionals to assess and monitor the recovery of an athlete real-time with 15-second daily testing. CHECK includes an assessment device, smartphone application and a cloud service providing unbeatable value by optimizing recovery, reducing injuries and providing instant training recommendation. CHECK is the ultimate training aid for gym training, CrossFit and fight sports. For more information visit www.checkmylevel.com.
info@famsports.com | checkmylevel.com
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Endless Pools: Booth #4018
Adding aquatics to your health club allows you to offer many water-based classes and programs that help increase profitability. Endless Pools can be used for individual or group swimming lessons, as the underwater mirrors and cameras provide a unique view for both the coach and swimmer allowing for rapid gains in efficiency in a short space of time.
An Endless Pool allows you to offer aquatics at a low cost of entry. The compact size means you can install a number of pools in a very small space — even rooms that are already built.
Visit www.endlesspools.com/commercial to learn more or visit us at booth #4018.
800.732.8660 | swim@endlesspools.com | endlesspools.com
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EZFacility: Booth #3346
EZFacility, an industry-leading club management software solution, is utilized by health and fitness businesses around the world to drive revenue and profitable growth while reducing costs, improving staff efficiency and delighting members along the way. EZFacility’s advanced business management features include: membership management, web-based scheduling and booking, integrated point of sale, invoicing and payment tracking, a personalized mobile app for your members and more.
EZFacility’s fast, secure, state-of-the-art, web-based solution is the perfect fit for any club. It is easy to try, buy, implement and use. Both you and your customers will start seeing positive results immediately.
1.866.498.3279 | info@ezfacility.com | ezfacility.com
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Fit-Awesome: Booth #522
As veterans of the fitness industry, we saw an opportunity to develop a better way of creating and maintaining long-term relationships between fitness professionals and their clients. That’s when we decided to create Fit-Awesome. Fit-Awesome is a relationship software that creates trust and loyalty between fitness facilities and their members, resulting in increased sales and retention. It uses a mobile app as a communication tool between fitness pros and their clients. Clients’ goals are entered, they log their progress and fitness pros track their progress 24/7. Bottom line: it works. Update your client relationship status to awesome with Fit-Awesome.
860.986.6614 | Team-awesome@fit-awesome.com | fit-awesome.com
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GOJO: Booth #4145
Exceed your members’ expectations and heighten your clean club experience with the GOJO® shower program. Our state-of-the-art dispensing technology is engineered with attention to design, and built to withstand busy health and fitness club showers. Our botanically infused Citrus Ginger Conditioning Shampoo and Body Wash will provide a luxury shower experience for your members.
Our invigorating formulas, low-maintenance dispensers and customizable graphics translate to greater member loyalty and spending on services at your club.
800.321.9647 x 6519 | naborsj@gojo.com | gojo.com
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GymPoints: Booth #3562
The GymPoints website and app bring gyms and fitness studios new customers and revenue at almost no added cost. Consumers use the GymPoints app on their phone to find local gyms and buy one-time gym access. GymPoints Partner Gyms are provided a tablet on which consumers check-in and sign your liability waiver. GymPoints is breaking down the barriers that prevent many people from accessing gyms by offering convenient, hassle-free, one-time access with their mobile devices. Check-out the GymPoints booth to become a GymPoints Partner Gym and increase your revenue by accessing the growing GymPoints userbase.
888.365.8594 | support@GymPoints.com | GymPoints.com
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HydraFacial®: Booth #815
The HydraFacial® takes non-ablative facial rejuvenation to a whole new level — two levels above IPL in fact. In clinical studies performed by leading U.S. doctors, the HydraFacial® was shown to provide better results than many other forms of rejuvenation. Plus the HydraFacial® take-home products augment the treatment to prolong and sustain results. Most importantly, the HydraFacial® is the only machine of its kind that uses the 4-in-1 technology of Vortex-CleansingTM, HydroPeel ® Exfoliation, Vortex-ExtractionTM and Vortex-Fusion®.
855.334.3797 | contact@edgeforlife.com | hydrafacial.com
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Intuit Demandforce: Booth #4743
Intuit Demandforce is a complete marketing and communications platform that syncs with your club’s existing management system to help you save time and increase revenue. Whether your club needs help collecting reviews, reactivating lost clients or increasing your online exposure, Demandforce can help. Running a successful club doesn’t leave a lot of time to think about growth and retention strategies, so Demandforce takes care of that for you. With Demandforce, your club can reduce time-consuming tasks and get back to what matters most — serving your clients.
800.210.0355 | sales@demandforce.com | demandforce.com
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InTouch Follow-Up: Booth #721
InTouch Follow-Up drives health club revenue by connecting you to more leads and members. Our web-based CRM platform helps clubs generate more leads, proactively reach out to them and close more sales. And since all sales activity is tracked in InTouch Follow-Up, you can ensure that your sales process is being followed by tracking your staff and holding them accountable. Over 900 health clubs worldwide use InTouch Follow-Up to drive communication with leads, personal training clients and members — to improve their bottom line.
888.741.6408 | sales@intouchfollowup.com | intouchfollowup.com
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Jacobs Ladder: Booth #4064
Jacobs Ladder is a patented piece of commercial cardio equipment designed specifically for training athletes, professionals and fitness enthusiasts. Its unique design places the user at a 40-degree angle, taking stress off of the lower back by placing the spine in a more neutral position. The workout is self-paced as the higher you go, the faster the rungs come. To slow your pace, merely slow your steps, it automatically adjusts to your speed. Jacobs Ladder is also self-powered so you can place it anywhere in a facility without being tied to a wall plug. Jacobs Ladder also produces the Stairway, which is a self-paced, self-powered stair climber.
716.692.1455 | info@jacobsladderexercise.com | jacobsladderexercise.com ____________________________________________________________________________________
Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED: Booth #4244
Boost your membership by offering the latest in Group X fitness! America’s Trainer has launched her revolutionary, metabolic conditioning group exercise class — Jillian Michaels BODYSHRED™. This high intensity class will have your members burning calories and incinerating fat utilizing Jillian’s 3-2-1 interval/circuit training approach. This phenomenal new class offers the results your members are looking for in just 30 minutes! Stop by our booth #4244 at IHRSA, or visit jillianmichaelsbodyshred.com to learn more.
info@jillianmichaelsbodyshred.com | JillianMichaelsBodyShred.com
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Mad Dogg Athletics: Booth #3638
Home of the Spinning®, Peak Pilates®, Bodyblade®, Ugi®, Resist-A-Ball®, CrossCore®, Kettlebell Concepts™ and SPIN Fitness® brands, Mad Dogg Athletics® is the world’s largest equipment-based education company. Mad Dogg Athletics has trained over 200,000 instructors and has reached millions of enthusiasts in over 80 countries worldwide through a network of over 35,000 fitness facilities. The company manufactures home Spinner® bikes, Pilates and functional training equipment, DVDs and a complete line of Spinning-branded apparel and accessories. The company has successfully registered trademarks in the Spin® and Spinning® family in over 80 countries, and partners closely with Star Trac®, the licensed distributor of the patented line of Spinner® bikes for the commercial market.
800.847.7746 | info@maddogg.com | maddogg.com ____________________________________________________________________________________
Matrix Fitness: Booth #2111
Matrix is among the world’s premier commercial fitness brands. We’ve breathed new life into an industry by listening to you – our customers – and meeting your needs like no one else can. With an extensive product portfolio offered throughout 20 subsidiaries worldwide, Matrix continues to push the boundaries of fitness.
Matrix is the commercial division of Johnson Health Tech Co Ltd. (JHT), one of the largest manufacturers of fitness equipment in the world. With over 35 years in the business, JHT has been an ISO 9001 quality company since 1996. Matrix Fitness comprises a complete line of cardiovascular and strength-training equipment for all types of facilities.
866.693.4863 | info@matrixfitness.com | matrixfitness.com
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Moi Cycle: Booth #2272
Supreme Audio and MOi Cycle™ are proud to present an exciting new Cycle Program that will bring your cycle studio into a totally new era. MOi Cycle™ is an innovative program that focuses on measurable results so participants get excited and stay excited, ride after ride. MOi Cycle™ utilizes individual personal HR monitors, charts for rides, and a perfectly compiled series of customized Music and RPM. With MediaManagerNetwork™, MOi Cycle™ rides come to life creating the ultimate way for your members to ride.
moicycle.com | supremeaudio.com
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Ojmar Locking Solutions: Booth #635
Ojmar Locking Solutions leads the industry in the manufacture of smart and durable locker locks. Our RFID and keypad Touch Locks are the only locks in the industry built to international IP-55 standards to resist moisture, humidity and dust. Club owners love Ojmar locks because they are reliable, durable and fully programmable with superior battery life. Club members love our locks because they are elegant and very easy to use. Along with our digital locks, Ojmar also manufactures top-quality card locks, coin locks, cam locks, hasps and padlocks. Ojmar now offers 24-hour technical support to answer all your questions.
616.392.3006 | jameso@ojmar.com | ojmar.com
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Star Trac: Booth #2912
Since 1979, Star Trac has been a leader in developing advanced equipment for the fitness industry focused on providing products and programs to mold lifelong habits for health and fitness. The focus for 2014 is relationships matter, providing solutions that grow your business and innovation that changes everything. Its user-focused product innovations are reflected in the complete line of cardiovascular and strength products. The vision of the company is to increase the number of people who adopt a healthy and active lifestyle by lowering the barriers and improving the experience and results.
800.228.6635 | sales@startrac.com | startrac.com
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Power Systems: Booth #735
Power Systems, the leading provider of fitness equipment and accessories, was founded by Bruno and Julie Pauletto in 1986 and is recognized throughout the sports and fitness industries for its complete selection, superior customer care and fast delivery. Power Systems is committed to quality, innovation and service — utilizing a knowledgeable, professional and dedicated team to exceed customer expectations. All of our business transactions reflect a firm commitment to our core value…INTEGRITY. Our professional staff is comprised of individuals from numerous fitness and sports backgrounds, including Certified Personal Trainers, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialists and those with backgrounds in exercise physiology, exercise science, recreation, kinesiology and sports medicine.
800.321.6975 | sales@power-systems.com | power-systems.com
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TRX: Booth #3484
Created in the Navy SEALS as a means to staying fit on missions, TRX training uses tools like the TRX Suspension Trainer and the TRX Rip Trainer to deliver functional and innovative solutions for individuals of all fitness levels and abilities, anywhere. TRX is dedicated to leading the way in functional training, offering an array of high-quality products that includes the TRX Suspension Trainer, the TRX Rip Trainer, anchoring solutions, education courses, commercial business solutions and comprehensive programming. Visit www.TRXtraining.com.
888.878.5348 | salesdev@TRXtraining.com | TRXtraining.com
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Twin Oaks Software: Booth #1423
Twin Oaks Software offers several all-inclusive health club software packages that improve a club’s bottom-line while delivering seamless billing and collections services. Our fast, secure, state-of-the-art desktop and new and improved web-based options are the perfect fit for any club. With Twin Oaks, you have the freedom and peace of mind to manage your club the way you have always imagined. Plus, our live support teams are right here, at our headquarters, ready to help.
Contact: 866.278.6750, healthclubsoftware.com. Please see our ad on the back cover. And visit us at booth #1423.
866.278.6750 | info@tosd.com | HealthClubSoftware.com
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VersaClimber: Booth #3246
VersaClimber is the original total body cardio climber since 1981 and remains a trusted name in fitness. VersaClimber is uniquely designed to provide the most complete total body, non-impact, effective workout available. Ideal for individual training, HIIT training, team and group training — VersaClimber’s versatility is unmatched. Proudly made in the USA, VersaClimber’s innovative product line consists of cardio equipment — VersaClimbers, functional strength trainers — VersaPulley, VersaRower, plus whole-body vibration equipment — ExerVibe.
800.237.2271 | info@versaclimber.com | versaclimber.com
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