The leading Italian company in the fields of Fitness, Wellness and athletic training has been named the official supplier of the Olympic Games for the seventh time.
Technogym has been appointed as the official fitness equipment supplier for the 2018 Olympic Games in Pyeongchang. The company Technogym already enjoys international recognition for setting standards in the field of athletic training methods, rehabilitation and wellness. The 2018 South Korean Games will be Technogym's seventh Olympic Games, following Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Torino 2006, Beijing 2008, London 2012 and Rio de Janeiro 2016.
Nerio Alessandri - Founder and CEO of Technogym - says: "We are immensely proud to be selected as the Official Supplier of the Olympic Games for the seventh time. This important milestone once again distinguishes our outstanding products, innovation and quality standards."
In Pyeongchang and Gangneung, Technogym will equip a total of 13 fitness centers where athletes can train before and during the Olympic Games. The main training center is located in Pyeongchang and will be equipped with a wide variety of products to meet the training needs of athletes in every discipline. Another 12 training centers are located at different venues on site and are specifically designed to meet the training needs of athletes in the various disciplines. Around 1,000 products are provided for the 3,000 athletes from 85 different countries and 15 different disciplines. In addition, Technogym provides a team of professional trainers to support the athletes, as well as all related services (gym layout, installation and technical service).
All athletes are given the opportunity to train with a selection of the most innovative products, covering all areas of Cardio- via Strength- up to functional training to functional training. The entire Technogym on-site portfolio will be fully integrated into Technogym's digital platform, the Mywellness Cloud. It allows athletes to access the personal training program in real time on any of the equipment or through their own mobile devices.
Among the cutting-edge solutions Technogym is bringing to South Korea is the newly launched SKILLRUN, the first treadmill which combines cardio and strength training in a single solution, allowing users to perform both running sessions to improve cardiovascular performance and resistance training to build strength. This new product is part of the SKILLINE, a family of products for SKILLATHLETIC TRAINING. This is a method developed by Technogym and Olympians for those who want to specifically improve their athletic performance. The product line includes SKILLMILL, the only product without a motor that offers strength, speed, endurance and agility training and SKILLROW, the first rowing machine to combine rowing machine for gyms that improves anaerobic and aerobic performance as well as neuromuscular capabilities in one solution.
Technogym's EXCITE line, the only complete line in the cardio sector, will also be part of the Olympic training centers, along with the UNITY interface. With UNITY, athletes can access a fully connected and personalized training experience and experience a motivating workout. This allows athletes to access their personalized training programs via Technogym Mywellness Cloud anytime, anywhere. Kinesis, a technology patented by Technogym to enable 360° freedom of movement, helps athletes improve balance as well as flexibility and sport-specific movement patterns.
In addition to its cooperation with the Olympic Games, Technogym is globally recognized as a flagship company for professional athletic training and supports the most important sports teams worldwide. In 2018, Technogym will also be the official supplier of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
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Source: fitness MANAGEMENT international
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Published on: 26 January 2018