New fitness products to watch for in 2020
Each year in March, the world’s leading fitness equipment manufacturers unveil new products and features at IHRSA - it’s the moment we wait for to catch a glimpse of “what’s next.” This year, IHRSA was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but that didn’t stop our vendor partners from releasing new fitness products that are sure to impact the industry.
Let’s dive into a preview of what to look for from our vendors in 2020!
There’s so much to look forward to in 2020 from Precor. Already a well-established leader in the fitness industry for years, this spring Precor will be unveiling an all-new strength lineup (Resolute™ Strength Line) and a new connected fitness integration (Sony Advagym™), demoing Studio 7™ group programming, and releasing new features for their groundbreaking Preva® Networked Fitness platform.
Full details are coming soon, but in the meantime here are some hints of what to expect in the coming weeks from Precor:
The New Preva® Platform: See it’s ability to connect many equipment categories (that’s right, beyond cardio!), activities, and spaces inside and outside your facility.
Advagym by Sony: Explore the app that will open a new world of possibilities for your trainers and exercisers.
The New Resolute™ Strength Line: Preview the fully redesigned strength lineup and make your next strength purchase with confidence.
Studio 7™: Envision taking your group training to the next level with boutique-style programming. Studio 7 is a suite of seven programs that you can mix and match based on your members’ needs, your staff capabilities, and your financial objectives.
Advagym by Sony
Our partners at Escape Fitness have gone back to their roots to unveil a whole new range of free weights after more than a year spent designing and rebranding themselves in this category. Check out this video for a look behind the scenes.
Launching in Spring 2020, experience Expresso Arena: four high energy and totally unique small group cycling programs, including Interactive Road Racing, Heart Rate Training, HIITGaming, and Studio Cycling. Expresso Arena has the versatility to deliver the best individual workouts and transform into a small group training hub. Watch this trailer to see how the competition is heating up in the world of Expresso.
Echelon’s offering will soon expand to include a new light-commercial bike model (Echelon EX7-S) and a new full-commercial model (Echelon EX-Pro). The live and on-demand studio cycling classes available on their bikes have been a huge hit with operators and exercisers alike - catch a glimpse of their current EX5-S Connect Bike and Reflect Mirror in this video.
Experience rowing like never before. Whether you’re racing live against your peers, trying to out-row world-class athletes in “Pros vs. Joes,” or being chased by sharks or zombies in one of their video game simulations, this rower will put an end to boring workouts and have you coming back for more. Check out this video to see the rower in action.
Although we missed connecting in person at IHRSA 2020, you can always reach out to our team to learn more about these and other products in our lineup, our fitness facility design services, and more.