Iron Fitness (Springfield, Illinois)
Seven years ago, Natalie Hudgens—owner and operator of Iron Fitness in Springfield, Illinois—was experiencing severe back pain. Soon after, she lost the ability to move her right leg. Sensing something was seriously wrong, she sought medical advice and the diagnosis was not encouraging. “I had a large tumor removed from my spinal cord,” said Hudgens. “Had it not been removed I would have lost my ability to...
Body-Solid Joins The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS)
Earlier this month, Body-Solid officially joined The Association of Fitness Studios (AFS), a membership community dedicated to the business of fitness studios. “The studio market is an important market and one that is a big part of our company’s success,” said Scott McDonald, CEO at Body-Solid. “AFS is providing valuable education and research to help these businesses reach or grow their profitability, which of course, is good for the...
Body-Solid ProClub Line SPR500 Commercial Half Rack
Earlier this month, Body-Solid launched a brand new full commercial product: the Body-Solid ProClub Line SPR500 Commercial Half Rack. The SPR500 is a full commercial half rack built for heavy weight training and designed to excel in heavy-use facilities like high schools, colleges & universities, police & fire departments, military facilities, sports performance training facilities as well as any commercial gym or training...
Endurance ESB150 on The Doctors (November 10, 2017)
The Endurance by Body-Solid ESB150 Indoor Exercise Bike was featured on the Friday, November 10th episode of The Doctors. The feature, part of The Doctors’ “Dose of Savings” segment, touched on the main benefits of the ESB150 including the handlebars, seat pad, cranks and pedals. A huge selling point to The Doctors’ was the many adjustments on the bike. Of course, both hosts remarked at how much they love...
Inspirational 7-year-old Grace Anna Receives Her T50 Treadmill
When she was born, doctors said Grace Anna Rodgers would most likely end up deaf and that scoliosis would impair her lung function. That was unfortunately only the beginning. Through the first seven years of her life, Grace has had four eye surgeries, a spinal fusion, tethered spinal cord fixed, spinal rod insertion, six sets of ear tubes, casting of feet, dislocated hip surgery and years of PT and OT. Despite the surgeries and her...