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Life Fitness, Inc. Business Reports

Life Fitness, Inc. Overview

Address

5100 N. River Rd. Schiller Park, 
IL 60176 United States
Phone: 847-288-3300
Fax:847-288-3703
Toll Free:800-735-3867

Company Description

Life Fitness thinks life is better when you're fit. It makes fitness equipment for the consumer and commercial markets under the Life Fitness, Life Fitness Sport, and Hammer Strength names. The fitness firm's products include strength systems, stationary exercise bikes, treadmills, cross-trainers, and stair-climbers. Founded in 1977 as Lifecycle, the company distributes its products through dealers in more than 120 countries. Recreational products maker Brunswick Corporation has owned Life Fitness since 1997. To boost the business, Life Fitness has bulked up through the acquisitions of Hammer Strength (maker of plate-loaded equipment) and ParaBody (home strength training equipment maker).

Life Fitness, Inc. Company Profile Report

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  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Competitors List

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    • Industry Information

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    Overview

    The US fitness equipment manufacturing industry consists of about 100 companies with combined annual revenue of about $3 billion. Major companies include Cybex International, ICON Health & Fitness, Life Fitness, Nautilus, and Precor. The industry is concentrated: the top five companies account for more than 50 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 3949

    NAICS: 339920

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How does the company identify and design equipment for the latest exercise trends?

    Fitness equipment manufacturers have had to contend with relatively rapid changes in consumer preferences. The popularity of various equipment types has changed over the years: exercise bikes were once the most popular aerobic fitness equipment,...

     

    How does the company stay on the cutting edge of technology?

    Technology development is a driving force in the fitness equipment industry. Consumers demand enhancements through systems that reduce impact, monitor heart rate, and deliver better performance metrics. While mechanical expertise is necessary, new...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

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    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

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      • Call Preparation Questions

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      • Industry Forecast

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      • Business Challenges

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      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
      • Financial Information

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      • Web Links & Acronyms

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      Overview

      The US sporting goods manufacturing industry includes about 1,300 companies with combined annual revenue of about $10 billion. Large companies include Callaway Golf Company; Easton-Bell Sports; the Spalding division of Russell Brands; ICON Health & Fitness; and Rawlings Sporting Goods (a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation). The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 60 percent of industry revenue.

      SIC: 3482, 3949, 3484, 3751

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How dependent is the company on US employment levels?

      The sporting goods industry relies heavily on consumer disposable income. The industry depends on the general health of the US economy and the economies of key export markets in Europe and Asia. Factors, including unemployment levels, energy costs,...

       

      How long are the company's product life cycles?

      Due to shifting consumer interests and desire for increased innovation, sporting goods product life cycles can be quite short, often less than two years. A company's design and R&D departments are constantly challenged to predict consumer preferences...

       

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      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.
        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.
        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Sporting Goods Manufacturing Industry Report

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