SportsArt
SportsArtFounded in 1977, SportsArt has grown to become one of the largest single-brand manufacturers in the fitness world, sold in over 70 countries today; an established industry leader. If you’ve worked out in mainstream fitness gyms anytime over the last roughly 40 years, chances are you’ve already used their equipment. …Read More
With such a huge global footprint and community, it’s not hard to understand why they have such an impressive amount of manufacturing, engineering, innovation and testing space dedicated to their product lines. Everything is top notch. From a small American company to a worldwide brand with between 200-500 employees. Another inspiring success story within the fitness world out of the United States.
Young Pioneers
SportsArt is about more than just amazing fitness products. They’ve also partnered with Young Pioneers to improve the health and wellbeing of youngsters around the world. The goal is to help them overcome the odds, overcome adversity and thrive! It’s a fabulous initiative:
“Through their groundbreaking education and training program, vulnerable and neglected young people are learning lifelong skills on how to overcome adversity, be successful and lead change.”
EcoFit
The other initiative that SportsArt has gotten involved with is known as EcoFit, or, “The Fitness Industry’s First and Only Fully-Integrated Eco-Solution!”
Check this out, it’s literally paving the way for the mainstream fitness clubs of tomorrow:
“a technology system for fitness centers designed to embrace members more fully, track activity, automate asset management and provide data feeds…All SportsArt cardiovascular equipment is specifically designed to integrate the ECO-Link board and transmitter. ECOFIT™ supplies RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) cards incorporating a chip that transmits information about the member when touched on a card reader.”
Pretty amazing, and the software is also mobile and smartphone-friendly to boot!
Here at Fitness Direct we provide access to over 150 of their amazing products: functional trainers, cable towers, specialty weight training machines, elliptical trainers, treadmills, upright bikes, and accessories like plate trees, dumbbell racks, and on and on folks. For commercial and private gym owners, SportsArt is a reliable one-stop-shop for most equipment needs.
If you have any questions regarding any of the SportsArt models and fitness machines, don’t hesitate to reach out to our professional team members here at Fitness Direct. We can help you find the perfect product to match your needs and make sure everything goes smoothly. Until then!
Within short order SportsArt will have a presence in nearly half the countries on earth, although it’s already the biggest single brand manufacturer of modern commercial & residential fitness equipment. Over the last three decades the company has transformed itself into a veritable phenomenon. They’ve been around since the hay-days of American fitness culture, the late 70’s when icons like Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ken Waller and Frank Zane were setting standards.
For over a decade into the early 90’s SportsArt solidified its place within the industry as a premium original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for names like Precor, Schwinn and Universal.
Then, they began to create their own products and that’s when their story really gets exciting. They harnessed the power of the SportsArt brand and introduced the world to a line of specialty level fitness products. Since then the company has consistently innovated more than any other brand out there.
Their Custom Manufacturing Platform
For a more in-depth look at the entire SportsArt manufacturing process be sure to check out their free online Company Guide which get into things like facilities, design and thorough testing methods:
“We retain control over every aspect of the design and assembly of our products so we can ensure a long lasting, perfectly integrated result. Because of SportsArt’s commitment to vertical integration and state-of-the-art technology we are able to consistently design and manufacture quality equipment that meets, or exceeds, the needs of a constantly changing fitness industry.”
When you use or invest in a SportsArt product, you’re taking part in a long tradition. And, make no mistake, as you’ll see in their company guide, they use just about every test method there is: robotic treadmill, incline fatigue, elliptical load testing, biomechanical and electrical. Very few companies out there know the fitness industry like SportsArt, or have been able to adapt consistently over time.
As soon as you have a chance be sure to watch the SportsArt Fitness Equipment Factory Tour video which was published on YouTube back in 2010. It’s a neat sneak peek into where the products that line the windows in gyms across America and the rest of the world come from.
Certifications, Patents, Awards and Accolades
SportsArt really deserves a documentary as the company has such a rich history, global recognition and an amazing story. They began earning awards in 2008 (America’s Healthiest Fitness Award, Best Low-impact Elliptical, Nova 7), and gained recognition in 2009 and tons in 2010 as well.
SportsArt is decorated with not only awards, but certifications as well. To say that you’re covered when you invest in their brand is an understatement.