NEW YORK, July 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Technogym, the
leading producer of design and technology-driven wellness and
fitness equipment, announced today that it has partnered with The
United States Tennis Association (USTA) to be the "Official Fitness
Equipment Supplier" for the USTA Billie Jean King National Center
in Flushing, N.Y., and the USTA
National Campus at Lake Nona in Orlando,
Fla.
Technogym will provide a selection of cardio and strength
products that redefine the exercise environment, featuring seamless
design, interactive experiences and natural biomechanics to the
USTA National Campus, including the adidas Performance Center
utilized by USTA Player Development. Technology is strongly
featured in Technogym solutions, including the UNITY™ console – the
most advanced touch screen open-Android platform, with a range of
innovative and intuitive features to keep users engaged and
motivated while working out.
"We are proud to partner with USTA to provide state of the art
fitness equipment and connected wellness technology solutions,"
said Nerio Alessandri, Founder and
President, Technogym. "Technogym has a long history of supporting
champions around the world and across many disciplines, and we are
excited to see the next generation of tennis champions emerge from
USTA."
The USTA National Campus is the epicenter of innovation for the
sport of tennis, as well as for training and developing the next
generation of tennis players, officials and industry professionals.
Technogym will use the facility as a test center for innovation and
technology for new product lines. Technogym's new prototype
equipment will be demoed by USTA Player Development coaches and
players.
Additionally, Technogym equipment will be provided to the USTA
Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home to the US Open and
the USTA Training Center – East, one of USTA Player Development's
three National Training Centers. The Training Center – East,
partnering with players' primary coaches, runs a high-level
training program for American juniors and is part of Player
Development's support structure for American professionals and
collegians.
"We are constantly looking for the highest quality equipment and
technological advancements for our players," said Martin Blackman, General Manager, USTA Player
Development. "We are thrilled to team up with a leader in wellness
solution providers, Technogym, which will provide an unparalleled
experience for USTA Player Development."
About Technogym
Founded in 1983, Technogym is a world
leading international supplier of technology and design driven
products and services in the Wellness and Fitness industry.
Technogym provides a complete range of cardio, strength and
functional equipment alongside a digital cloud based platform
allowing consumers to connect with their personal wellness
experience anywhere, both on the equipment and via mobile when
outdoors. With over 2,000 employees and 13 branches globally,
Technogym is present in over 100 countries. More than 80,000
Wellness centers and 200,000 private homes in the world are
equipped with Technogym. Technogym was the official supplier for
the last five editions of the Olympic Games: Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Turin 2006, Beijing 2008, London 2012 and has been appointed as Official
Supplier also for Rio 2016.
About USTA
The USTA is the national governing body
for the sport of tennis in the U.S. and the leader in promoting and
developing the growth of tennis at every level -- from local
communities to the highest level of the professional game. A
not-for-profit organization with more than 715,000 members, it
invests 100% of its proceeds in growing the game. It owns and
operates the US Open, the highest-attended annual sporting event in
the world, and launched the US Open Series, linking seven summer
WTA and ATP World Tour tournaments to the US Open. In addition, it
owns approximately 90 Pro Circuit events throughout the U.S. and
selects the teams for the Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Olympic and
Paralympic Games. The USTA's philanthropic entity, the USTA
Foundation, provides grants and scholarships in addition to
supporting tennis and education programs nationwide to benefit
under-resourced youth through the National Junior Tennis &
Learning (NJTL) network. For more information about the USTA, go to
USTA.com or follow the official accounts on Facebook, Instagram,
Twitter and Snapchat.
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