Harper’s New Partnership with Life Fitness Boosts Campus Wellness

Exclusive Partnership Between Life Fitness/Hammer Strength and Harper College

There’s a fresh wave of innovation coming to the fitness industry, thanks to a multi-year partnership between Life Fitness/Hammer Strength, a global leader in commercial fitness, and Harper College. This exclusive collaboration is set to bring the latest fitness equipment, an immersive learning environment, and unique research opportunities for members of the Harper community.

Advanced Workout Equipment

The Foglia Foundation Health and Recreation Center at Harper College, managed by CENTERS, now boasts more than 50 new products. These include a full suite of cardio equipment and Insignia Series selectorized strength equipment with the Life Fitness Connect System. Members can enhance their workouts with numerous strength accessories, such as dumbbells, kettlebells, medicine balls, plyometric boxes, and more. Not only that, but members will also have free access to digital fitness resources like the Connect App and Trainer Connect. These platforms make it easy for users to track their progress, receive expert coaching and guidance, follow personalized training plans, and enjoy on-demand instructor-led workouts.

Practical Testing and Learning

In an exciting development, Harper has provided Life Fitness/Hammer Strength with space for their new Performance Insights Lab. Managed by the Life Fitness/Hammer Strength team, the lab will act as an extension of the company’s new Nieto-Jones Innovation Center, situated less than two miles from the college. This center aims to fuel innovation and drive the development of new products.

With this partnership, Harper students, faculty and staff can participate in valuable experiences such as field testing, product development, biomechanics studies, and exerciser feedback programs. The collaboration will also foster interactive, real-world experiences with Life Fitness/Hammer Strength cross-functional teams, involving the kinesiology, engineering, business, and marketing departments.

Collaboration Between Industry and Community

“This partnership is a testament to Harper College’s dedication to meld industry innovation with community impact,” remarked Dr. Avis Proctor, president of Harper College. “By joining forces with Life Fitness/Hammer Strength, we’re not only providing hands-on learning and research opportunities for our students, but also promoting health, wellness, and fitness for our entire community.”

Dan Wille, chief product officer of Life Fitness/Hammer Strength, expressed his enthusiasm for the collaboration. “As we planned our new Nieto-Jones Innovation Center, we sought a strategic partnership that would enhance our innovation network and enable us to engage more deeply with our new business community,” he said. “Harper College has proven to be an excellent partner. Together, we’re creating new possibilities for their students, faculty, Health and Recreation Center members, and the wider Harper community.”

The collaboration between Life Fitness/Hammer Strength and Harper College, backed by industry-leading expertise and a commitment to student success and community well-being, is set to bring lasting benefits both on campus and beyond.