Vendors

Technogym Chairman and CEO Nerio Alesandri attributed the company's growth in the first six months of 2017 to efficient sales, cost management and new product launches and innovations.

Garmin CEO Cliff Pemble attributed the company's fitness segment downturn to the "timing of product introductions" and general market declines. Moving forward, the segment will focus on developing and marketing advanced wearable devices.

Fitbit sold 3.4 million devices during the second quarter, a 17 percent increase from first quarter 2017.

Nautilus' direct segment sales decreased 13 percent in the second quarter, but its retail segment grew 12.7 percent, in part due to performance by Octane Fitness.

On the heels of a 32 percent jump in its first-quarter revenue, MINDBODY hit its second-quarter target of at least $43.6 million.

Life Fitness executives expect international sales, which currently represent 48 percent of all sales, will continue to drive growth throughout 2017.

Core Health and Fitness recalled five styles of Inspiration Cable Cross Over and Dual Adjustable Pulley machines because the height-adjusting carriage assemblies are reportedly loosening and falling, posing an impact hazard.

In announcing first quarter 2017 financial results, Amer Sports President and CEO Heikki Takala said Precor products and services are "gain[ing] traction in the market" and showing "early positive signs" in 2017.

Mark Smith, former 24 Hour Fitness CEO, is now with Zeamo Inc., a digital gym platform company with a directory of health clubs for consumers.

Zumbini's 45-minute classes use music, dancing and educational components to develop motor skills and positive cognitive and social behavior in young children up to age 4.