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Star Trac Fitness Equipment

IRVINE, Calif., MAY 16, 2014 – Star Trac, a fitness industry leader focused on relationships, solutions and innovation, proudly announces the promotion of Michael Ricchiuto to Northeast Regional Manager where he will lead a veteran team of territory managers to bolster Star Trac’s presence in the Northeast by cultivating relationships, providing exceptional customer service and growing sales to fitness facilities throughout his territory.

“I’m excited to have the opportunity to work with such a great dedicated and passionate sales team,” explains Ricchiuto. “My goal is to elevate this team to be the best in the industry through consultative sales that provide real solutions to our customers so that they can deliver fitness and wellness options to their members.”

Ricchiuto joined the Star Trac team in 2008 as a territory manager, growing the Company’s direct sales in Delaware, Maryland, upstate New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia and fostering relationships with key fitness partners and dealers. He consistently grew customer satisfaction rates and exceeded sales goals, earning the respect of his colleagues and the industry.

“Mike is an excellent teammate who knows how to motivate and encourage his colleagues to be successful,” describes Mike Kelly, Vice President of Sales for Star Trac. “He is an excellent addition to our sales management team who brings the vision to grow our brand while keeping his eye on details that matter like individual customer relationships and accurate forecasting.”

In his new role, Ricchiuto will oversee sales efforts in the Northeast part of the United States and be an active contributor to the overall sales strategy for North America.
About Star Trac

Star Trac’s mission is to provide products, programs and solutions to mold lifelong habits for health and fitness. Its user-focused product innovations are reflected in the complete line of cardiovascular, strength and group exercise products.

The company offers a comprehensive product portfolio with varied feature options and multiple price points to meet the needs of any complete facility design. Star Trac is a total equipment solution provider but also prides itself on its “only at Star Trac” patented and unique offerings that are exclusive to the company and not offered by competitive companies. From the revolutionary cardiovascular Star Trac Coach® featured on Treadmills to strength innovations like Lock N Load® a innovative weight selection system to the industry leading group exercise solutions like Spinning® and BoxMaster®, Star Trac continues to be innovative and create products that differentiate.

Star Trac’s dedicated global team is committed to providing the highest level of service to their customers through committed long lasting relationships. The team is focused on consultative approach and finding solutions that will help customers grow their businesses, increase revenue and improve member retention. Star Trac will continue to innovate with products that are distinctive in their aesthetics, approachable and friendly in their design, intuitive in their navigation, motivational in their use and rewarding in their outcomes.

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. Today more than four million people in over 75 countries use Star Trac exercise equipment daily, enjoying its unparalleled functionality and style. For more information about Star Trac contact 800.228.6635 or visit www.startrac.com.

“We are thrilled to be partnering with “The Biggest Loser” to help introduce people to healthier habits,” explains Roy Xia, executive director of China-based Active Lifestyle Ltd. “We are even more pleased to be able to showcase the sleek, durable, and motivational Star Trac cardio and strength equipment to help contestants achieve their fitness goals. There is no better product to inspire new exercisers to stay on a fit and healthy path.”

Over the course of the 10-week season, participants and trainers will work out on Star Trac cardio, including the E Series treadmills and steppers that feature motivational workout programs, personal cooling fans, and iPod® integration; S Series bikes and ellipticals that provide comfort features like SoftTrac® foot pads (on the elliptical) and extra large pedals (on the bikes) to achieve maximum results; and Spinner® bikes for exhilarating indoor cycle classes. For the strength component, “The Biggest Loser” contestants will train on a full circuit of the aesthetically sophisticated and functionally superior

Inspiration Strength®, a comprehensive selection of Star Trac free weights, and the Max Rack®, which combines the variety of a Power Cage with the safety of a Smith Machine.

“Active Lifestyle is a premier fitness distributor in China and a true partner to Star Trac,” said Steven Jones, director of sales and marketing Asia Pacific for Star Trac. “When they presented us the opportunity to work together to provide equipment for “The Biggest Loser” fitness center, we knew it was a valuable chance to introduce a new audience to fitness through innovative products that motivate people to achieve their goals.”

Over the course of its 15 seasons on television, Star Trac products have been featured in the past as part of the US edition of “The Biggest Loser,” providing contestants with inspiring, approachable, and challenging workout options to help them begin to change sedentary ways.

“Our passion for providing products and programs to mold lifelong habits for health and fitness is parallel with the ultimate goal of “The Biggest Loser”, explains Star Trac senior marketing manager Vanessa Klapper. “As a company, we want to introduce as many people as possible to the benefits of fitness to help them achieve their wellness goals, so this partnership with Active Lifestyle and “The Biggest Loser” in China is a natural fit, and one that we are proud to support.”

The Biggest Loser premieres on Sunday, September 15 at 7:30PM on CC-TV2 and will run for 10 weeks, culminating with one person being named “The Biggest Loser” for the highest percentage of weight lost.

About Star Trac

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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. Its user- focused product innovations are reflected in the complete line of cardiovascular and strength equipment.

Star Trac’s cardio line includes a full range of offerings including treadmills, cross trainers, upright and recumbent bikes, steppers and group cycle bikes. The company is proud to offer one of a kind features like the revolutionary Star Trac Coach™, a personalized treadmill workout led by a professional coach and the groundbreaking eSpinner® and Spinner® Blade ION innovations resulting from the long running relationship between Star Trac and Mad Dogg Athletics. And this year Star Trac will enter yet into another cardio category with the introduction of its new StairMill™ and TreadClimber® manufactured by Star Trac.

Star Trac offers one of the largest strength training packages in the industry; three lines of selectorized strength including the Inspiration Strength® line that takes aesthetics, biomechanics, and features to the next level. A 6 piece dual-function, cable-based line that acts as 12 workout stations called
HumanSport®. The newest plate loaded line, Leverage®, that embodies the design and features that will redefine the plate loaded strength training category. And to round out the strength category Star Trac offers a full line of benches and racks to meet the needs of any facility. The many options available by Star Trac allow customers the ability to design their dream facility. The company looks forward to
introducing more innovative products in 2013.

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. Today more than four million people in over 75 countries use Star Trac exercise equipment daily, enjoying its unparalleled functionality and style. For more information about Star Trac contact sales@startrac.com or visit www.startrac.com.

IRVINE, Calif., October 24, 2012–Las Vegas was hopping in October for the 2012 Club Industry Show. Fitness owners and operators from all parts of the country attended  the event and were excited to see Star Trac’s New TreadClimber®. Industrial Designer, Victor Cornejo, and Mechanical Design Engineer Maxwell Gilmore were on-hand to assist onlookers with the new alpha prototype of the TreadClimber.

Attendees spent time learning about the mechanics of the TreadClimber as well as physically testing it out. The reviews are in and the TreadClimber was a hit.

Here’s what people were saying:“The product was such a great workout that Patchel Evans, owner and founder of GoodLife, came back on Friday and used it as his workout for the day,” shared Michael Bruno, Founder of Core Industries DBA Star Trac.Brett Athey, CEO of Glide exclaimed, “These guys figured it out! They did it!”

“Everyone loved the look and feel of the TreadClimber. The number one question was: when can I get one? Many commented “This unit feels better than ever before”. Even Star Trac’s competitors came over to try it out wanting to find out more about the product. It was a great show,” said Victor Cornejo, Star Trac Industrial Designer.

“The industry response to the progress of the TreadClimber was fantastic, we had so many positive responses to both the mechanical design and the overall look that we couldn’t be happier,” shared Jeff Dilts, Star Trac’s Senior Director of Marketing & Product Management.

The industry response comes as no surprise given the products efficiency. The TreadClimber promises to burn significantly more calories than a similar treadmill workout with a lower perceived exertion. It enables the user to work harder, burn more calories…in a fraction of the time.

Functionally the TreadClimber moves like a treadmill and an elliptical preserving the best of both due to the exclusive patented  motion of the decks. Other benefits include more flexion at the hip and knee for more muscle engagement and a better overall lower body workout.

The TreadClimber is scheduled to launch to the general public at the IHRSA 2013 International Convention and Trade Show.For more information about the TreadClimber or to find out more information about Star Trac’s products and services call 1-800-228-6635 or visit www.startrac.com.

About Star Trac 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. Its user-focused product innovations are reflected in the complete line of cardiovascular and strength equipment.

Star Trac’s cardio line includes a full range of offerings including treadmills, cross trainers, upright and recumbent bikes, steppers and group cycle bikes.  The company is proud to offer one of a kind features like the revolutionary Star Trac Coach™, a personalized treadmill workout led by a professional coach and  the groundbreaking eSpinner® and Spinner® Blade innovations resulting from the long running relationship between Star Trac and Mad Dogg Athletics. And this year Star Trac will enter yet into another cardio category with the introduction of its new StairMill.

Star Trac offers one of the largest strength training packages in the industry; three lines of selectorized strength including the Inspiration Strength® line that takes aesthetics, biomechanics, and features to the next level. A 6 piece dual-function, cable-based line that acts as 12 workout stations called HumanSport®.  The newest plate loaded line, Leverage®, that embodies the design and features that will redefine the plate loaded strength training category.  And to round out the strength category Star Trac offers a full line of benches and racks to meet the needs of any facility.   The many options available by Star Trac allow customers the ability to design their dream facility. The company looks forward to introducing more innovative products in 2013.

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.  Today more than four million people in over 75 countries use Star Trac exercise equipment daily, enjoying its unparalleled functionality and style. For more information about Star Trac call 1-800-228-6635 or visit www.startrac.com.

The 40,000 square foot facility has been furnished with, over 80 pieces of cardio equipment, 50 different selectorized machines, and free-weights.  The equipment includes the new Leverage®, Inspiration Strength™, Impact Strength® lines, a 9 Station unit, treadmills with personal viewing screens and Spinners® bikes.

“I’ve had a long relationship with Star Trac. I purchased my first treadmill from them in 1991 when we only had 10 clubs and no treadmills,” shared Mike Feeney, Executive Vice President of New Evolution Ventures.

New Evolution Ventures is the parent company of Energy Fitness as well as other popular fitness brands such as Crunch and Hard Candy Fitness. NeV has operations and investments in over 20 countries worldwide. Star Trac continues to secure partnerships with strong industry leaders because of its commitment to excellence in service and products satisfaction.

“It’s been a great relationship with Star Trac. They’ve listened to the customer’s needs. Star Trac does a great job listening to my needs; and when you are an international company that’s very important,” said Feeney.

Star Trac has provided equipment solutions in hundreds of facilities in over 75 countries. Star Trac’s company model allows for a national and international reach and accessibility to their clients.

“The ability to rely on Star Trac’s dealer in Mexico City is really critical. It’s like they are just down the street from me,” shared Feeney.

Energy Fitness is located directly across from the World Trade Center in Mexico City. For more information about the Energy Fitness grand opening, visit www.energyfitness.com.

To find out how Star Trac may assist your company in providing state of the art equipment, functional, strength and cardio equipment, visit their website at www.startrac.com or call 1-800-228-6635.

About Star Trac

Since 1979, Star Trac has been a leader in developing advanced equipment for the fitness industry, focused on providing products to mold lifelong habits for health and fitness. Its user-focused product innovations are reflected in the complete line of cardiovascular and strength equipment, including the revolutionary Star Trac Coach™, a personalized treadmill workout led by a professional coach, the groundbreaking eSpinner®, the newest Spinning®innovation resulting from the long running relationship between Star Trac and Mad Dogg Athletics, and the Inspiration Strength™ line that takes aesthetics, biomechanics, and features to the next level. More than four million people in over 75 countries use Star Trac exercise equipment daily, enjoying its unparalleled functionality and style. For moreinformation about Star Trac, which is headquartered in Irvine, Calif., call 1-800-228-6635 or visit www.startrac.com.

treadmill and stair climbing movements into a user preference motion. “This is a natural fit for us, where Star Trac is a leading innovator of treadmills, and StairMaster is a leading innovator in StepMills and Stepper products,” stated Bruno, who owns both brands under the Core Health and Fitness company. “We have strong product development and manufacturing resources to dedicate to this development,” stated Bruno. “Nautilus is pleased to enter into this relationship with Core Health and Fitness”, said Bill McMahon, Chief Operating Officer for Nautilus.  “TreadClimber was extremely popular with consumers in the commercial setting and we believe that many fitness club members will be excited to see the product and technology return. We believe that greater exposure of consumers to the TreadClimber modality is positive for the commercial market as well as our own consumer channel where Nautilus markets several models of TreadClimber directly for home use.”

About Core Health and Fitness

Core Health and Fitness, LLC, is the corporate holding group for both the Star Trac and StairMaster

brands, leaders in developing advanced equipment in both cardio and strength products for the fitness industry.  The companies user-focused product innovations are reflected in their complete line of cardiovascular and strength equipment, including the revolutionary Star Trac Coach™ a personalized treadmill workout led by a professional coach, Inspiration Strength™ line that takes aesthetics, biomechanics and features to the next level, and the StairMaster SM5 offering the latest user focused innovations in the StepMill category.  More than four million people in over 75 countries use Core Health and Fitness equipment daily, enjoying its unparalleled functionality and style. For more information about Star Trac, visit www.startrac.com.  For more information about StairMaster, visit www.stairmaster.com.

Just imagine the time and effort it takes to compare commercial fitness equipment.  Most likely, the first step is to search the internet.  After 11 million results are rendered, most people will only look at the first or maybe the second page?  That brings the search to 20 results and several pay per click ads; so there are still many decisions to make.  After opening and closing several sites, the decision is more difficult than ever.   Which products are IPod compatible? What type of cushioning systems do treadmills have?  Which manufacture has the best warranty?   soOlis.com answers all these questions while saving the gym owner time and money.   The commercial fitness equipment comparison feature will allow an individual’s to compare different manufacture’s products side by side.  For example, a purchasing agent could compare a Life Fitness, Precor, Star Trac, and Paramount treadmill side by side (4 products is the maximum).   Examine the type of console, the size of the running surface, the warranty, and in most cases the price; and there’s much more.  Not only can individuals compare commercial fitness equipment by categories like treadmills, ellipticals, plate loaded, etc, but they can enter key words like leg press, chest press, triceps or any other key word and soOlis.com will narrow down the search to provide the complete information.  soOlis.com does not stop there; they also provided videos and or links to manufactures videos so anyone can see the product in motion and get the full aspect of the commercial fitness products.

Brad Bishop, President of soOlis.com, added, “We are very pleased with how the commercial fitness equipment comparison feature is taking shape.  We have already had several manufacture and dealers use the feature; and can’t believe how extensive the informational is.  Launching this feature has been a ton of work and we still have quite a few products to add.   We will be adding new products daily to the database and look forward to completing the home fitness equipment comparison in the next month,”

Not only is soOlis.com a great resource for gym owners, fitness directors and anyone else looking for commercial fitness equipment, but Commercial Fitness Dealers and Manufactures are also very impressed with soOlis.com new feature.  Bob Burgess, President of Heartline Fitness, said “soOlis.com is an outstanding resource.  It will help salespeople become more knowledgeable amount our competition and help generate some good quality leads.”   John Schaffer, Regional Manager of Paramount Fitness, said, “This site is very cool; it will be extremely helpful when writing bids and our prospects will be able to compare the products first so price will not be the only factor. “

soOlis.com is a fitness and wellness information website.  soOlis.com does not sell any fitness equipment.  soOlis only educates the end users on fitness equipment, helps them find local gyms and ymcas, and finally allows them to browse Web MD articles and videos. soOlis.com – the Fitness and Wellness Authority.

For more information on the commercial fitness equipment comparison or if there is a product that you cannot find on soOlis, please contact Tim Sebold @ tsebold@soolis.com or call 877-789-8773.

Some would ask, “What is the problem with having a forwarding link to a manufactures website anyway? “  Here are the main reasons why it is a bad idea.  First, and most important, the fitness equipment dealer could lose a sale.  Once a prospect is on a manufactures site, what is going to stop them from contacting the manufacture directly?  Second, the manufactures actually are competing with the fitness equipment dealers on the internet.  The manufactures have much more resource working on internet marketing.  They focus on their SEM, SEO, and PPC; which most fitness equipment dealers don’t even understand.  Finally, fitness equipment dealers need to “Brand Recognition”; they need to be well known in their community, not the manufacture’s brand.  Clients should say, “Doesn’t Fitness Brokers sell treadmills?” not “Doesn’t that one dealer sell Precor?”

According to Brad Bishop, President of soOlis.com, “This is a great opportunity for Commercial and Retail Fitness Dealers that don’t what to or can’t afford to spend money continually updating their website and working on internet marketing.  soOlis will create a landing page that looks like the clients site, mark the manufactures the dealers represent and keep all the products up to date so the dealers will not even have to think about the product section on their site.  We will also provide our comprehensive product comparison feature.”

So any fitness distributor who would like to keep all their prospects on their site or just wants to take advantage on the new fitness equipment comparison feature please contact Tim Sebold at tsebold@soOlis.com or call 877-789-8773 ext 705.

soOlis.com is strictly an information fitness and wellness website.  The company has over 50 years of experience in all facets of the Fitness Industry, fitness dealers, gyms and health clubs, and distribution through manufactures.  soOlis.com your fitness & wellness authority.

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