Press releases

12 March 2019

Diversification and networking: Leading equipment manufacturers to bring new technologies and concepts to FIBO

A one-size-fits-all fitness programme? Passé. Today we see more and more individual concepts for the various target groups at fitness and health studios. Diversification is the order of the day. Which is why the fitness industry will be offering a variety of workout concepts and equipment at this year’s FIBO to ever more accurately address the gloriously diverse needs of exercisers. Digital networking is getting more important, as well. Industry market leaders such as Core Health & Fitness, eGym, gym80, Johnson Health Tech., Life Fitness, Milon, Precor, Scotfit, SportsArt and Technogym will showcase the training area of the future and demonstrate how gym operators can prevail in the market. The exercisers themselves are winners, too, because they can look forward to an ever-more professional, comprehensive and varied set of choices.

06 March 2019

Record participation at FIBO Innovation & Trend Award Nominees have been selected

The fitness industry has given proof of its outstanding innovative power repeatedly. However, FIBO in April will prove that 2019 is a very special year in this context. With a record participation of 294 innovations, the field of participants competing for this year’s FIBO Innovation & Trend Award has nearly tripled, thereby further confirming its relevance for the industry. All entries will be on display at the trade show from 4 to 7 April.

01 March 2019

More service and more offers for trade visitors: The new FIBO Business Weekend

Visiting FIBO as a trade visitor over the weekend? The new FIBO Business Weekend will make it even easier and attractive for you to do so at FIBO 2019. After all, there will also be a plethora of events on Saturday, 6 and Sunday, 7 April complementing the ranges on display in the halls – be it the first AXA Start-Up Pitch at FIBO, the DSSV Start-Up Seminar or differently themed Guided Tours.

27 February 2019

Featuring the Future of Fitness: FIBO 2019 showcases global innovations

See today which trends are on the horizon for tomorrow. Discover innovations. Generate leads. FIBO 2019 offers the world’s biggest ranges for the Fitness, Wellness and Health segments. From 4 to 7 April, it brings together key players and newcomers, entrepreneurs, experts and trainers.

19 February 2019

FIBO on Route to Spa: Wellness Worlds at FIBO

Everyone deserves a little spa time! Who says just a little? The wellness market is booming worldwide. The industry recently generated sales to the tune of US$ 94 billion and posted annual growth rates of 9%. At present, the Global Wellness Institute counts 149,000 spas and wellness centres throughout the world – and figures are rising. Ranking top of the list here are the USA, PR of China, Germany, Japan and France. The Big 5 account for almost half of global revenues – according to the Global Wellness Monitor published in autumn 2018.

06 February 2019

FIBO offers all-round package for physiotherapists and healthcare facilities

In addition to the biggest range of medical therapy and training equipment this trade show offers a comprehensive cross-section of ranges for physiotherapy practices and healthcare facilities: FIBO is where the healthcare market players meet because healthcare is a market of the future. As the Leading International Trade Show for Fitness, Wellness and Health, FIBO knows what physiotherapists need and satisfies this demand holistically with a perfect mix of all health-oriented segments.

05 February 2019

World’s biggest fitness trade show FIBO makes fitness an experience

Those wanting to get fit visit FIBO. Those who are fit go there anyway. FIBO, the World’s Biggest Trade Show for Fitness, Wellness and Health is many things at the same time: the place to be for trendsetters, a competition arena, a fitness club, a meeting point for influencers, and a shopping paradise.

22 January 2019

Marketing and Sales are Key Themes at the 6th European Health & Fitness Forum

The marketing and sales concept of fitness clubs often make or break their success. However, the exponential growth of the fitness industry and the advent of the smartphone age call for part of these concepts to be revisited. This is precisely where the 6th European Health & Fitness Forum (EHFF) kicks in with this year’s focal theme “Marketing & Sales in the Fitness Sector”. For the sixth time now, top representatives from the international fitness industry will meet at the EHFF on the day before FIBO. The congress will be held at the Congress-Centrum Nord of Koelnmesse on 3 April.