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| name = Technogym SpA |
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| logo = Technogym Logo.png |
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| foundation = 1983 [[Cesena]] |
| foundation = 1983 [[Cesena]] |
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| founder = [[Nerio Alessandri]] |
| founder = [[Nerio Alessandri]] |
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| location_city = Cesena |
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| location_country = [[Italy]] |
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| key_people = Nerio Alessandri (president and founder) |
| key_people = Nerio Alessandri (president and founder) |
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| industry = [[Physical fitness|Fitness]] |
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| products = [[Fitness equipment]] |
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| revenue = {{Increase}}€555 million (2016)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://corporate.technogym.com/en/investor-relations/key-data}}</ref> |
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| num_employees = 2200 (2011) |
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'''Technogym''' |
'''Technogym''' is a manufacturer of fitness equipment based in [[Cesena]], [[Italy]]. |
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It was founded in 1983 by [[Nerio Alessandri]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fitnesschic.it/interview/technogym-nerio-alessandri.html|title=fitnesschic.it|website=www.fitnesschic.it}}</ref> |
It was founded in 1983 by [[Nerio Alessandri]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fitnesschic.it/interview/technogym-nerio-alessandri.html|title=fitnesschic.it|website=www.fitnesschic.it}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In 1983, Technogym's President and Founder, Nerio Alessandri, designed and built his very first piece of gym equipment in his garage in Cesena at the age of 22. Today Technogym is the world leading supplier of products, digital technologies and services for fitness, sport and health. With over 2,200 employees, half of whom are based at the headquarters in Cesena, and 14 branches in Europe, U.S.A., Asia, Middle East, Australia and South America, Technogym currently exports 90% of its production to over 100 countries. Everyday, 50 million people in the world train with Technogym in over 80.000 Wellness centers and 400.000 private homes. |
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In 1985 Technogym launched its first complete strength training line, and in 1986 it presented Unica, a home trainer. |
In 1985 Technogym launched its first complete strength training line, and in 1986 it presented Unica, a home trainer. |
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Then, in 1990, the company added its first cardiovascular training line. |
Then, in 1990, the company added its first cardiovascular training line. |
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In 2000 it launched the Selection line and in 2002 it launched Excite, the first cardiovascular training line with an integrated TV screen. In 2000 Technogym was nominated official supplier for athletic training equipment at the Olympic Games in Sydney.{{cn|date=April 2014}} Since then the company has been an official supplier for |
In 2000 it launched the Selection line and in 2002 it launched Excite, the first cardiovascular training line with an integrated TV screen. In 2000 Technogym was nominated official supplier for athletic training equipment at the Olympic Games in Sydney.{{cn|date=April 2014}} Since then the company has been an official supplier for numerous other Olympic Games, including Athens 2004, Turin 2006, Beijing 2008 and London 2012 (nominated on July 13, 2010).{{cn|date=April 2014}} |
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In July 2014 Technogym partnered with industrial designer Antonio Citterio to create a sleek line of home gym equipment. The Kinesis Personal Vision line integrates tablets that run a program called VISIOWEB that runs on an Android platform<ref>By James Tarmy, Bloomberg. “[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-25/finally-spectacular-home-gym-equipment-that-you-won-t-want-to-hide-in-the-basement.html].” July 25, 2014. August 1, 2014.</ref> |
In July 2014 Technogym partnered with industrial designer Antonio Citterio to create a sleek line of home gym equipment. The Kinesis Personal Vision line integrates tablets that run a program called VISIOWEB that runs on an Android platform<ref>By James Tarmy, Bloomberg. “[https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-07-25/finally-spectacular-home-gym-equipment-that-you-won-t-want-to-hide-in-the-basement.html].” July 25, 2014. August 1, 2014.</ref> |
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In August 2014, the [[2016 Summer Olympics]] in Rio, announced it was choosing Technogym as an exclusive supplier.<ref>NewsWire."[http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1403222/rio-2016-olympics-chooses-technogym / Rio 2016 Olympics Chooses Technogym]". August 27, 2014. Retrieved August 22, 2014.</ref> |
In August 2014, the [[2016 Summer Olympics]] in Rio, announced it was choosing Technogym as an exclusive supplier.<ref>NewsWire."[http://www.newswire.ca/en/story/1403222/rio-2016-olympics-chooses-technogym / Rio 2016 Olympics Chooses Technogym]". August 27, 2014. Retrieved August 22, 2014.</ref> |
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In 2012, the company celebrated the opening of the '''Technogym Village''', the new headquarters and the world’s first ever example of a Wellness Campus, described by international press as the most wellness workplace in the world, that has inspired the development of the Technogym Ecosystem. The project covers an area of 150,000 square meters and hosts its centre for research and innovation, production facilities and a large wellness centre reserved for physical activity, interior design and wellness education. |
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==Sponsorship== |
==Sponsorship== |
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Technogym has sponsored the Olympics in [[2000 Summer Olympics|Sydney]], [[2004 Summer Olympics|Athens]], [[2006 Winter Olympics|Turin]] and [[2008 Summer Olympics|Beijing]]<ref>[http://en.beijing2008.cn/99/88/article214018899.shtml Technogym becomes the Fitness Equipment Exclusive Supplier of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929235546/http://en.beijing2008.cn/99/88/article214018899.shtml |date=2012-09-29 }}</ref> where it was of two official sports related official suppliers to the [[2008 Summer Olympics]], together with [[Adidas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.beijing2008.cn/bocog/sponsors/sponsors/|title=Official list of Beijing Olympics 2008 sponsors|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110105110247/http://en.beijing2008.cn/bocog/sponsors/sponsors/|archivedate=2011-01-05}}</ref> The company is set to provide equipment to the [[2012 Summer Olympics|London 2012 Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.london2012.com/news/2010/07/london-2012-signs-technogym-as-fitness-equipment-supplie.php|title=London 2012 News|date=24 January 2017|publisher=}}</ref> |
Technogym has sponsored the Olympics in [[2000 Summer Olympics|Sydney]], [[2004 Summer Olympics|Athens]], [[2006 Winter Olympics|Turin]] and [[2008 Summer Olympics|Beijing]]<ref>[http://en.beijing2008.cn/99/88/article214018899.shtml Technogym becomes the Fitness Equipment Exclusive Supplier of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929235546/http://en.beijing2008.cn/99/88/article214018899.shtml |date=2012-09-29 }}</ref> where it was of two official sports related official suppliers to the [[2008 Summer Olympics]], together with [[Adidas]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://en.beijing2008.cn/bocog/sponsors/sponsors/|title=Official list of Beijing Olympics 2008 sponsors|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110105110247/http://en.beijing2008.cn/bocog/sponsors/sponsors/|archivedate=2011-01-05}}</ref> The company is set to provide equipment to the [[2012 Summer Olympics|London 2012 Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.london2012.com/news/2010/07/london-2012-signs-technogym-as-fitness-equipment-supplie.php|title=London 2012 News|date=24 January 2017|publisher=}}</ref> |
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As of [[2004 Formula One World Championship|2004]], Technogym has been the [[McLaren]] Technology Centre Official Fitness Partner, as well as one of their main sponsors. They develop and provide personalised fitness solutions for McLaren [[F1]] drivers.<ref>[https://www.mclaren.com/racing/partners/technogym/] {{Webarchive|url=https://www.mclaren.com/racing/partners/technogym/ |title=Technogym becomes McLaren's official fitness supplier|date=2020-09-7}}</ref> |
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==Performance index== |
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Technogym's [[Aerobic exercise|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: |
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| 11 to 20 |
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| Fair |
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| Good |
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| 31 to 40 |
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| Very good |
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| Over 40 |
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| Excellent |
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The P.I. is based on the ratio between average oxygen consumption (VO<sub>2</sub>) and average heart rate as a percentage of maximum heart rate during exercise. Further <math>VO_2=3.5\cdot METs</math>, where [[metabolic equivalent|METs]] is calories used per hour divided by weight in kilograms. More specifically, this formula is used to calculate the P.I.: |
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<center><math>P.I.=\frac{100}{0.9}(\frac{VO_2}{\%\text{ of max heart rate}}-0.1)</math></center> |
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As can be seen from the above formula, the P.I. is heavily dependent on the calculation of maximum heart rate. Technogym equipment calculates maximum heart rate as 220 minus age. Thus the calculated P.I. of an individual will drop year by year even if the performance itself does not change. |
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The P.I. is intended as an estimate of an individual's cardiovascular capacity. More strenuous exercise will increase both VO<sub>2</sub> and the relative heart rate, which makes the ratio between the two relatively stable at least for intermediate levels of intensity. |
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==See also== |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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{{commonscat|Technogym}} |
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*[http://www.technogym.com Official Website] |
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[[Category:Sporting goods manufacturers of Italy]] |
[[Category:Sporting goods manufacturers of Italy]] |
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| Industry | Fitness |
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| Founded | 1983 Cesena |
| Founder | Nerio Alessandri |
| Headquarters | Cesena , |
Key people | Nerio Alessandri (president and founder) |
| Products | Fitness equipment |
| Revenue |  €555 million (2016)[1] |
Number of employees | 2200 (2011) |
Technogym is a manufacturer of fitness equipment based in Cesena, Italy.
It was founded in 1983 by Nerio Alessandri.[2]
History
In 1985 Technogym launched its first complete strength training line, and in 1986 it presented Unica, a home trainer. Then, in 1990, the company added its first cardiovascular training line. In 2000 it launched the Selection line and in 2002 it launched Excite, the first cardiovascular training line with an integrated TV screen. In 2000 Technogym was nominated official supplier for athletic training equipment at the Olympic Games in Sydney.[citation needed] Since then the company has been an official supplier for numerous other Olympic Games, including Athens 2004, Turin 2006, Beijing 2008 and London 2012 (nominated on July 13, 2010).[citation needed]
In July 2014 Technogym partnered with industrial designer Antonio Citterio to create a sleek line of home gym equipment. The Kinesis Personal Vision line integrates tablets that run a program called VISIOWEB that runs on an Android platform[3]
In August 2014, the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, announced it was choosing Technogym as an exclusive supplier.[4]
Sponsorship
In 1993, Technogym sponsored the Formula One motor racing team Benetton Formula.[5]
Technogym has sponsored the Olympics in Sydney, Athens, Turin and Beijing[6] where it was of two official sports related official suppliers to the 2008 Summer Olympics, together with Adidas.[7] The company is set to provide equipment to the London 2012 Olympics.[8]
See also
References
- ^ http://corporate.technogym.com/en/investor-relations/key-data.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "fitnesschic.it". www.fitnesschic.it.
- ^ By James Tarmy, Bloomberg. “[1].” July 25, 2014. August 1, 2014.
- ^ NewsWire."/ Rio 2016 Olympics Chooses Technogym". August 27, 2014. Retrieved August 22, 2014.
- ^ http://www.sofeminine.co.uk/star/pictures-93508-michael-schumacher-schumi-with-benetton-jordan-in-1993.html
- ^ Technogym becomes the Fitness Equipment Exclusive Supplier of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Archived 2012-09-29 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Official list of Beijing Olympics 2008 sponsors". Archived from the original on 2011-01-05.
- ^ "London 2012 News". 24 January 2017.