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Technogym also sponsored the [[Formula One]] motor racing team [[Benetton]] in 1993 <ref>http://www.sofeminine.co.uk/star/pictures-93508-michael-schumacher-schumi-with-benetton-jordan-in-1993.html<ref> |
Technogym also sponsored the [[Formula One]] motor racing team [[Benetton]] in 1993 <ref>http://www.sofeminine.co.uk/star/pictures-93508-michael-schumacher-schumi-with-benetton-jordan-in-1993.html<ref> |
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| Industry | Fitness |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1983 Cesena |
| Founder | Nerio Alessandri |
| Headquarters | Cesena , |
Key people | Nerio Alessandri (president and founder) |
| Products | Fitness equipment |
| Revenue |  €400 million (2007) |
Number of employees | more than 1400 |
| Website | www.technogym.com |
Technogym is a manufacturer of fitness equipment based in Cesena, Italy.
It was founded in 1983 by Nerio Alessandri[1] and now it is the world leader in the fitness and rehabilitation equipment fields[2][3].
Sponsorship
Technogym has sponsored the Olympics in Sydney, Athens, Turin and Beijing [4] where it was of two official sports related official suppliers to the 2008 Summer Olympics, together with Adidas [5]. The company is set to provide equipment to the London 2012 Olympics.[6]
Technogym also sponsored the Formula One motor racing team Benetton in 1993 <ref>http://www.sofeminine.co.uk/star/pictures-93508-michael-schumacher-schumi-with-benetton-jordan-in-1993.html<ref>
- ^ Interview: Nerio Alessandri
- ^ Technogym chosen as Official Supplier to the Beijing Olympic Games
- ^ Technogym
- ^ http://en.beijing2008.cn/99/88/article214018899.shtml
- ^ Official list of Beijing Olympics 2008 sponsors
- ^ http://www.london2012.com/news/2010/07/london-2012-signs-technogym-as-fitness-equipment-supplie.php
Performance Index
Technogym's cardiovascular training equipment displays a proprietary Performance Index (P.I.) when used in conjunction with a Heart rate monitor. Results are displayed on a scale from 0 to 99 with higher numbers indicating stronger performance. Results are not directly comparable with other measures such as VO2 max. The ranges quoted in manuals are
| P.I. | Performance |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 | Poor |
| 11 to 20 | Fair |
| 21 to 30 | Good |
| 31 to 40 | Very good |
| Over 40 | Excellent |
References
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