Physical Fitness Equipment - Global Strategic Business

Dublin, Nov. 6, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets
( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dl...al_fitness ) has announced the addition of the "Physical Fitness Equipment - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Physical Fitness Equipment in US$ Million by the following Product Segments:

• Treadmills
• Resistance Equipment (Free Weights, & Home Gyms/Multi-Stations)
• Elliptical Trainers
• Aerobic Riders
• Cross Country Ski Machines
• Stationary Exercise Bicycles
• Exercise Bikes (Upright Stationary, Group Exercise, & Recumbent Stationary)
• Benches
• Ab Crunchers/ Abdominal Machines
• Step Machines/ Stair Climbers
• Stretching Machines
• Rowing Machines
• Toning Machines
• Massagers
• Other Equipment

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets.

The report profiles 128 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• Body Solid Inc.
• Cybex International Inc.
• Heinz Kettler GmbH & Co. KG
• ICON Health & Fitness Inc.
• Johnson Health Tech Co.Ltd.
• Keys Fitness Products L.P.
• Life Fitness Inc.
• Magnum Fitness Systems
• Nautilus Inc.
• Paramount Fitness Corp.
• PowerSport International Limited
• Precor Inc.
• Reebok International Ltd.
• Star Trac Health & Fitness Inc.
• Technogym S.p.A.
• Tunturi OY Ltd.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are primarily based upon search engine sources in the public domain.

Key Topics Covered:

I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
• Disclaimers I-2
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
• Product Segments I-4
• Treadmills I-4
• Resistance Equipment I-4
• Elliptical Trainers I-4
• Aerobic Riders I-4
• Cross Country Ski Machines I-4
• Stationary Exercise Bicycles I-4
• Stationary Exercise Bicycles I-4
• Benches I-4
• Ab Crunchers/Abdominal Machines I-4
• Step Machines/Stair Climbers I-4
• Stretching Machines I-4
• Rowing Machines I-5
• Toning Machines I-5
• Massagers I-5
• Other Physical Fitness Equipment I-5

II. Executive Summary

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1

• Staying Fit with Physical Fitness Equipment II-1
• Global Physical Fitness Equipment Market: Overview II-1
• US Leads But Asia-Pacific is the Pace Setter II-2
• Treadmills are Frontrunners in Physical Fitness Equipment Market II-2
• Elliptical Trainers Faster than Other Segments II-2
• Fitness Equipment Shake Off Recession Effects II-2
• Fighting Recession II-3
• Online Sales Grow in Popularity II-3
• Competition II-3

2. MARKET TRENDS & ISSUES II-4

• Do Trends Translate into Sales? II-4
• Increasing Number of Health Clubs Worldwide Could Fuel Fitness Equipment Sales II-4
• Elliptical Trainers: Offering Advantages over Treadmills II-6
• Cardio Equipment Outweigh Weights II-7
• Stationary Upright Exercise Bicycle: Ideal for Cardio Workouts II-7
• Advent of Tools for Fitness Training II-7
• Women are Going Places II-8
• Rising Popularity of Home Gym Exercising among Women II-8
• Mechanical Switches Lose Importance to Membrane Counterparts II-9
• Manufacturers Look towards Novelty & Entertainment to Entice Consumers II-9
• Volatile Economy and Capacity & Cost Issues - Challenges for Fitness Products Market II-9

3. END-USE MARKET ANALYSIS II-10

• Home Use II-10
• Commercial Use II-10
• Considerations while Selecting an Ideal Physical Fitness Equipment II-11

4. DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS II-12

• Specialty Fitness Shops II-12
• Mass Market Retailers II-12
• Mail-Order Catalogs II-12
• TV Shopping Channels/Infomercials II-12
• Internet II-12

5. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-13

• 'Exercise' - Definition and Evolutionary Insights II-13
• Utility-Based Equipment II-13
• Cardiovascular Equipment II-13
• Stretching Equipment II-14
• Muscle Strengthening Equipment II-14
• Relaxation Equipment II-14
• Types of Physical Fitness Equipment II-14
• Treadmills II-14
• Resistance Equipment II-15
• Free Weights II-15
• Home Gyms/Multi-Stations II-15
• Elliptical Trainers II-16
• Aerobic Riders II-16
• Cross Country Ski Machines II-16
• Stationary Exercise Bicycles II-16
• Exercise Bikes II-17
• Upright Stationary II-17
• Recumbent II-17
• Benches II-17
• Ab Crunchers/Abdominal Machines II-17
• Step Machines/Stair Climbers II-17
• Stretching Machines II-17
• Rowing Machines II-18
• Toning Machines II-18
• Massagers II-18
• Other Physical Fitness Equipment II-18

6. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS II-19

• The Green Fitness Equipment Launches Treadmill Saver™ II-19
• Johnson Health Tech and Canadian Tire Introduce LIVESTRONG® Fitness Equipment II-19
• Sweatband.com Rolls Out Sole Fitness Brand II-19
• Nautilus Introduces Bowflex BodyTower™ II-19
• Precor Unveils Adaptive Motion Trainer® with Open Stride II-20
• Precor Rolls Out Discovery Line of Plate-Loaded Equipment II-20
• USA Pro Unveils New Range of Fitness Accessories and Equipment II-20
• Lunar Rolls out Vela II-21
• Technogym Unveils CROSS Exercise Bike II-21
• Strength Master Rolls Out Treadmill Desktop II-21
• SoloStrength Lifestyle Unveils SpeedFit® Brand Fitness Equipment II-21
• Precor Introduces Elliptical Fitness Crosstrainers™ II-21
• Nautilus Introduces CoreBody Reformer™ II-22
• JHTNA Unveils New Treadmill Range II-22
• 24 Hour Fitness to Reopen Palmdale West Active Club II-22
• Golds Gym Introduces New Group Exercise Sessions II-23
• Cybex to Introduce 770T Treadmill II-23
• Technogym Launches Excite+ Treadmills Range II-23

7. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS IN THE RECENT PAST - A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-24

• Technogym Launches Pure Strength II-24
• ElliptiGO to Unveil a Street Elliptical Bicycle II-24
• AlterG Introduces AlterG M300 II-24
• Cardio Unveils a Personal Stationery Exercycle, Cardio-Cor II II-25
• Fit Line Unveils 'Made for iPod 750T II-25
• Sun Pack Unveils a Roller Cheek Massager II-25
• Multinational Brand to Commence a New Franchise, Muscle Beach II-26
• Nintendo Wii to Unveil Cyberbike for Virtual Gamers II-26
• Smooth Fitness Launches Smooth 6.75 II-26
• Sanyo Unveils E-Jog Robotic Stepper II-26
• Vision Fitness Unveils S7100 Suspension Elliptical II-27
• Cybex Launches VR1 Resistance Line and 750T Treadmill II-28
• Life Fitness Introduces the Latest 95 Series Innovative Treadmills II-28
• Matrix Launches a New Elliptical Cross-trainer II-28
• Matrix Fitness Launches the Latest Ascent Trainer II-28
• Nautilus to Introduce Fitness Equipment II-29
• Nautilus Launches the Latest Bowflex Revolution XP Home Gym II-29
• Octane Introduces Pro4500 Elliptical Cross Trainer II-29
• Precor Launches the Latest Adaptive Motion Trainer II-29
• True Fitness Launches TSXa Elliptical Cross Trainer II-30
• VibraSlim Introduces the Latest Pro-Energy Exerciser II-30
• Precor Introduces S3.19 Multi-station Strength Home Gym II-30
• SFE Adds Reebok X Series Equipment to Product Range II-31
• Star Trac Launches New E-Series Cardiovascular Fitness Equipment II-31

8. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-32

• Johnson Health Takes Over Magnum Fitness II-32
• Rogue Fitness Takes Over Nebula Fitness II-32
• Mizuno Takes Over Senoh II-32
• Quantum Fitness Inks Pact with ICON II-32
• Colorado Center for Health and Wellness Inks Pact with MediFit and Technogym II-33
• Technogym Inks Pact with National Football Center II-33
• Med-Fit Systems Takes Over SportKAT II-34
• LeMond Fitness Signs Agreement with Med-Fit Systems II-34
• GNC Inks Licensing Agreement with Sakar International II-34
• Cybex Enters into Partnership with PumpOne II-35
• Hard Candy Fitness Center Opens Second Facility in Moscow II-35
• XSport Fitness to Open New Clubs II-35
• LC to Establish Gym Extension II-36
• Nautilus Divests Assets to Fit Dragon International II-36
• LA Fitness Sets Up New Sports Club II-36
• Life Time Fitness to Open New Facility II-36
• U.S. Army Starts New Fitness Centre II-37
• Truesport Alliances & Entertainment Inks LOI with Life Fitness II-37
• Cancer Treatment Centers of America Starts Fitness Facility II-37
• Just for Women Fitness Center Reopens as Bella Health Club II-37
• The Goosetown Racquet and Health Club Expands Area II-38
• Troon Golf Chooses Cybex for Supply of Fitness Equipment II-38
• Premier Fitness to Open Up New Facility in Burlington II-38

9. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN THE RECENT PAST - A HISTORIC PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-39

• Arrin Background Reverse Merges with Sportwall International II-39
• FitnessBlowout.com Enters into Partnership Agreement with FreeMotion Fitness II-39
• Interactive Fitness Holdings® Acquires Expresso Fitness Corporation II-40
• Life Time Fitness to Launch New Fitness Center in Lenexa, Kansas II-40
• MedX Embarks on Global Expansion in Medical Exercise Equipment Field II-40
• Royal Caribbean Selects Life Fitness' Equipment for Cruise Ship II-41
• Spirit Fitness to Introduce Xterra Line of Fitness Equipment II-41
• Technogym to Launch Fitness Equipment Store in Sao Paulo II-42
• World Gym Enters into Alliance with Precor II-42
• Intelligent Sports Enters into Agreement with SportsArt Fitness II-42
• DAC and Fitness 24 Merge to Form DAC 24 II-43
• Nautilus Acquires Land America Health II-43
• Iconix Brand Group Acquires Danskin Brand II-43
• Star Trac Enters into Global Partnership with MYE Entertainment II-43
• Body Bar Systems Forms Partnership with Gymgrossisten II-44
• Nautilus Enters into Business Partnership with NASM II-44
• CirTran Enters into Ball Blaster License Agreement with Full Moon Enterprises II-44
• Proline Fitness Plans to Open New Stores II-44
• Proline to Expand Outlets in India II-44
• Power House Sports to Extend its Operations II-44
• Precor Extends its Woodinville Facility II-45
• Fitness One to Enter into Fitness Equipment Retailing II-45

10. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-46

• Body Solid, Inc. (US) II-46
• Cybex International, Inc. (US) II-46
• Heinz Kettler GmbH & Co. KG (Germany) II-47
• ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. (USA) II-47
• Johnson Health Tech Co., Ltd. (Taiwan) II-47
• Keys Fitness Products L.P. (USA) II-48
• Life Fitness, Inc. (USA) II-48
• Magnum Fitness Systems (USA) II-49
• Nautilus, Inc. (USA) II-49
• Paramount Fitness Corp. (USA) II-49
• PowerSport International Limited (UK) II-50
• Precor, Inc. (USA) II-50
• Reebok International Ltd. (USA) II-51
• Star Trac Health & Fitness, Inc. (USA) II-51
• Technogym S.p.A. (Italy) II-51
• Tunturi OY Ltd. (Finland) II-52

11. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-53

III. Market

IV. Competitive Landscape

Total Companies Profiled: 128 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - (141)

• The United States (84)
• Canada (8)
• Japan (1)
• Europe (25)
• - Germany (6)
• - The United Kingdom (8)
• - Italy (3)
• - Rest of Europe (8)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (23)

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