Topic: Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association

The Crossbow War is Finally Over

I recently attended the annual Archery Trade Association (ATA) show in Columbus, Ohio and am pleased to report that the 20-year (or more) war over...

Gym machines offer the attraction of distraction

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Modern cardio machines come with so many bells and whistles that it's routine to watch a favorite movie, scale a virtual mountain, or share gossip with Facebook friends while getting fit at the gym.But what do you ...

Hi-tech cardio machines offer the attraction of distraction

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Modern cardio machines come with so many bells and whistles that it's routine to watch a favorite movie, scale a virtual mountain, or share gossip with Facebook friends while getting fit at the gym.But what do you ...
Maple Shade, NJ, July 27, 2011 -(PR.com)- The mad rush for soccer is on. The Women's World Cup ignited a passion for the game in the United States...
Pro Dunk Hoops Corroborates Research Citing 9% Increase in Basketball Popularity. . A 9% increase in participation catapults basketball to the #1...

INFLUENCE GAME: Helmet bill stokes lobbying effort

0 . A major football helmet manufacturer has sharply increased its Washington lobbying this year, responding to a congressional push to come up ...
According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA), running was the fourth most popular fitness activities in 2008. The SGMA ranks the most popular forms or exercise each year, and running consistently ranks in the top five. These benefits may include a ...

How Seniors Stay Fit

Just because people get older that doesn't mean that they somehow quit worrying about staying fit. Those choices don't necessarily decrease, but they become different. Joints become arthritic, and bones become thinner and more prone to break; so rather than ...

How Triathlon Clubs Work

Since its 2000 Olympic debut in Sydney, the triathlon -- which combines swimming, biking and running -- has experienced a surge in interest among...

What are the age groups in triathlons?

It wasn't all that long ago that completing a triathlon seemed to be a goal unattainable to anyone other than a semi-professional athlete with...