Octane Voted Best Fitness Equipment Supplier and Leading Elliptical

BROOKLYN PARK, Minn. – Octane Fitness, LLC, continues its unmatched streak of major accolades and fitness industry leadership in the seventh annual Specialty News (SNEWS) 2009 Fitness Retailer Survey, where it was recently named the best supplier for the third consecutive year, and the top-selling brand of elliptical cross trainers, a prestigious title the company now has held for five years in a row.

“We are thrilled to be the only company to consistently win these honors every year, and we continue to pledge to our dealers and customers unmatched innovation, service and quality,” said Dennis Lee, president of Octane Fitness.

SNEWS, a weekly publication that covers the fitness and outdoor industries, annually surveys specialty fitness retailers nationwide to assess the state of the fitness equipment industry.

Octane was the definitive winner among 19 fitness equipment suppliers listed by survey participants in this incredibly competitive area.

And in the crowded elliptical trainer category, Octane proved unstoppable in its consistent leadership of the past five years, earning the most votes of 27 brands named and more than five percentage points more than the second-place manufacturer.

According to surveyors:  “The real story is Octane’s non-stop rise to elliptical domination…in the category that many covet. Look in the dictionary and where it says ‘elliptical,’ Merriam-Webster may decide to put in Octane as the definition.”

Octane Fitness offers 10 standing and seated elliptical models for home use, and five commercial models, all available at more than 500 retail outlets worldwide.

Octane Fitness Background

Fueled by a relentless passion to offer the best elliptical machines, Octane Fitness is committed exclusively to delivering breakthrough, performance cross training—unlike any other fitness equipment manufacturer today. Low-impact, effective cardiovascular equipment is the sole focus of Octane Fitness’ extensive research, development, testing and manufacturing—all ultimately to benefit exercisers with superior quality products; innovative, effective workouts and unparalleled personalized service.

About Dai

Growing up as an obese teenager, I learned firsthand what its like to be "un-healthy". It's not a place I enjoyed being and experiencing all the stigmas that come with being obese was traumatic. At age 15 I made a decision to change my lifestyle. And for 18 years, I haven't looked back. Fitness is, and always will be, a large part of my life. My passion is to engage as many people as possible in living healthy, more active lifestyles. With increasing obesity rates and a lack of focus and education on preventative medicine, our country is facing a health pandemic. The solution starts with parents modeling a healthy active lifestyle for children to follow. We all need to be inspired and held accountable to our fitness goals. My commitment is to provide inspiration, education, equipment and training – specifically supporting families – so that childhood obesity is no longer an issue in our country. As Chief Operating Officer and partner of Fitness Town Inc, I oversee the daily operations of 8 retail stores and 2 commercial divisions. Raised in Bowmanville, Ontario, I now live with my 2 children and loving wife, Christie, in Vancouver, B.C. With my spare time, I'm an active member of the Whiterock Early Edition Toastmasters organization and 2 other clubs, and when not honing my public speaking skills, I live out my passion for writing and sharing best health and fitness practices as the editor of the Fitness Town Health & Wellness Blog and The Moose is Loose.

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