Preferred Vendors

Exclusive Discounts on Products & Services

NIHCA is in the process of building relationships with interested companies to provide NIHCA members exclusive discounts on products and services. If you are a NIHCA facility, please reach out to our Preferred Vendors to obtain products and services at a discounted price. NIHCA’s goal is to offer cooperative buying deals for our fitness centers, nationwide. From fitness equipment to cleaning supplies, NIHCA will continue to build our Preferred Vendor list so your facility can reap the benefits while helping your bottom line!

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24-7 MD Now

For a few dollars a month 24-7 MD NOWoffers you Doctor consultations by phone in English and Spanish, a fast, affordable and convenient way talk to a doctor – saving you time, money and stress while NOT going to the office.  If you need medical advice now, need a non-narcotic prescription or refill, have a sick child and don’t want to wait in the doctor’s office, or are away from home – 24-7 MD NOW™ is here for you.  The program is simple to use: you call in and talk to a registered nurse, the nurse calls you back within an hour with the doctor on the phone who evaluates your situation and if necessary calls in your prescription.  It’s that simple! Everyone in the family has access to a Doctor – anytime, anywhere.

Dr. Ann Hawkins
855-450-4141
drann@24hourmdnow.com
www.24hourmdnow.com

2nd Wind Commercial Division

For over 18 years, the 2nd Wind Commercial Division has outfitted some of the finest fitness facilities in the Midwest.  We offer an incredible selection of new commercial exercise equipment by brands such as Matrix, Octane, Hoist, Hampton, and more!  For the budget conscious club owner, we offer an excellent selection of re-manufactured equipment by Lifefitness, Precor, and several other brands.  Our expert commercial account managers will work with you on any size project, large or small, to accommodate your needs and give you the best support in the industry.  From concept to completion, let 2nd Wind be your commercial fitness solution!

Scott Sigety
763-516-5730
ssigety@2ndwindexercise.com
www.2ndwindexercise.com

 Aspen Software

Aspen Software offers state-of-the-art modular solutions designed to improve membership sales, retention and cash flow.  From prospect and member management to check-in, video imaging, incentive points, credit book, paperless contracts, A/R, touch screen POS, inventory, EFT, fitness assessments, activity logging, exercise prescriptions, and scheduling, Aspen provides the ideal management system for managing the needs of today’s member-based facilities.

John Ullrich

281-320-0343
800-414-0343
Sales@aspensoftware.com
www.aspensoftware.com

Buck and Affiliates Insurance

Buck & Affiliates Insurance, focuses exclusively on writing insurance for large and small fitness clubs, utilizing a wide range of reputable insurance carriers.

We specifically tailor coverage for the health & fitness industry. We focus on cutting expensive insurance premiums without sacrificing coverage. We typically save our customers 15-20% .

You can also fill out our Online quote request at http://www.fitness-club-insurance.com/get-a-quote/

Steven Meisner
 509-484-6441
509-484-6432 Fax
509-720-1595 Cell
stevenm@buckaffiliates.com

www.fitness.buckaffiliates.com

Club Industry

Club Industry is the premier magazine and event for fitness and wellness professionals focusing on the needs of for-profit and not-for-profit facilities.  The combination of unmatched professional development, inspirational content, strategic business solutions and industry networking make Club Industry the leading media and in-person resource for professionals in the business of fitness and wellness.

Jody Mason
303-998-9093
jody.mason@penton.com
www.clubindustry.com

Fitness on Demand

Fitness On Demand takes the hassle out of managing your group fitness program. With this innovative system, you can offer more class times, more variety, specialty titles,and first-class instructors anytime.

Pre-schedule classes to play at designated times while also allowing for “on-demand” access when the space is free. From the kiosk, users can view the group fitness schedule and launch classes at the touch of a button, delivering the ultimate in ease of use. When you add Fitness On Demand to your club, you’ll have everything you need to run an engaging group fitness program in the most cost-effective way possible.

Joey Aunan
952-567-2714 
jaunan@fitnessondemand247.com
www.fitnessondemand247.com

Hillyard

At Hillyard our highly trained consultants are ready to help you tackle any maintenance problem.  We have everything you need to keep your facility clean including our quality Hillyard products plus a full line of the daily use supplies including hand soap, air care, floor equipment, mops, buckets, pads, matting, restroom supplies, paper, liners, and waste receptacles.  Our Cleaning Cost Analysis Program (CCAP) can help you identify, define, and measure labor/staffing costs, cleaning frequencies, standardization of tasks, and proper utilization of supplies and equipment.  It helps you balance their maintenance budgets with the cleanliness of their facilities.

Dan Westlund
763-746-2800
dwestlund@hillyard.com
www.hillyard.com

Horizon Commercial Pool Supply

Horizon Commercial Pool Supply is the leading supplier of commercial swimming pool supplies, pool chemicals, pool equipment, pool parts and swimming pool service in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We pride ourselves on providing water parks, hotels, schools, cities, apartments, townhomes and condos with unbeatable friendly service, pricing and free consultations. Providing each industry with the services they require, from chemicals and supplies to complete water management, Horizon is uniquely positioned to provide any facility with a commercial swimming pool the best experience possible.

                         Chad Storley
800-969-0454
     info@horizonpoolsupply.com
www.hillyard.com
 

HRInsights

HRInsights was built to provide small businesses a robust, cost-effective web-based solution for managing HR. We’re committed to translating your previous HR frustrations into solutions, making it a little easier to tackle the rest of your to-do list. We believe that by strengthening our members’ HR function, we will, in turn, help motivate their company’s growth.

There are a lot of scary statistics about what can happen when you ignore HR; how about: over 40% of businesses lose in court due to failure to document or inconsistent discipline among employees, or employees never receiving or signing documents.

With HRInsights you have the power to take control of your business by minimizing risk, cost, anxiety and legal fees.  If you’re looking for a comprehensive answer to HR that is fast, easy, affordable and accurate – look no further.

Jim Kindel
866-506-4474
jkindel@hrinsights.com

www.hrinsights.com

iClubs

A new conference specifically for independent club owners and executives. With discount fitness centers, large chains and ever-changing fitness programs, even the most experienced independent club operator can’t stand still. Register for iClubs and learn from the best in the business and improve your business!

                                                                   
 
                  Adam O’Brien
 608-729-4184
                                                                  adam@athleticbusiness.com

www.iclubs.com

The Redwoods Company

The Redwoods Company is a family owned, local merchant service company.  We believe that a strong ethical foundation is the key to earning trust and building a successful business.  We focus on technology that is affordable and efficient for business to accept credit cards and ACH payments!

Mike Charls
952-440-0600
mcharls@theredwoodscompany.com
www.theredwoodscompany.com

Precor

Precor designs and builds premium fitness equipment for effective workouts that feel smooth and natural. Our equipment is chosen by health clubs, hotels, spas, and individuals all over the world. For nearly three decades, we’ve driven fitness forward with a passionate focus on ergonomic motion, proven science, and superior engineering. We constantly study and anticipate the needs of the people and organizations we serve, and continually redefine the levels of innovation, quality, and service necessary to deliver the very best fitness experiences—all with the goal of improving the ways people improve themselves.

For more information, contact your Precor sales representative or contact us at 800-786-8404 or commsls@precor.com or visit our website at www.precor.com.

 Chris Van Harte
303-981-7738
chris.vanharte@precor.com

www.precor.com

Push Pedal Pull

Push Pedal Pull is a recognized leader in the specialty fitness industry with over twenty-seven years of experience in the sales and service of premium fitness equipment for both residential and commercial settings. We have 12 retail equipment showrooms and 15 commercial reps serving thousands of customers throughout the Midwest and Rocky Mountains.  As a leading supplier of exercise equipment, we offer a wide selection of new and used cardiovascular and strength training equipment from the most sought-after brands in the fitness industry ~ including Precor.  Our professional fitness consultants can help you create an exciting and user-friendly exercise space to fit any budget.  For more information, please visit: www.pushpedalpull.com.

Andrea Marolt
952-697-1207
amarolt@pushpedalpull.com
www.pushpedalpull.com

SCW Fitness Education/Les Mills

SCW Fitness is the exclusive Midwest distributor of Les Mills the global leader of group exercise programming and Water in Motion the national leader of aqua pre-choreographed classes.

 

 

 

 

Visit www.lesmills.com and www.waterinmotion.com, email office@scwfitness.com or contact at   847-562-4020.

SPRI

SPRI is the leading supplier of fitness accessories and training tools for the fitness industry.  SPRI designs and produces innovative exercise products and has led the way in popularizing rubberized resistance workouts.  We strive to provide the highest quality products, which are backed by extensive market research.  Our products include: rubber resistance tubing/bands, stability balls, weighted resistance tools, exercise mats, balance products, and educational resources. 

Dean Young
847-703-0499
dean.young@spri.com
www.spri.com

Attention Fitness Facilities: If you work with a vendor that is not on the list, and you would like to see them added to our PV page, please contact us and together we will try to incorporate them as well.

Attention Prospective Preferred Vendors: If you are a business that is interested in learning how you can network with hundreds of fitness centers nationwide by becoming a NIHCA Preferred Vendor, please contact Holly @ (320) 722-0084 or toll free @ (866) 484-9173 or holly@nihca.org.