Inside NuStep: Press
NuStep Appoints Dr. Neil Cole as Director of New Product Technology
June 4, 2012
NuStep, Inc., innovator of three recumbent cross trainer models, is pleased to announce that Neil Cole, PhD, has joined the company as Director of New Product Technology.
NuStep Returns as a Proud Participant in ABC"s "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition" Season 2
June 3, 2012
NuStep Inc., a leading manufacturer of recumbent cross trainers, is again a proud participant in ABC"s "Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition," which premieres tonight at 9/8 Central on ABC.
NuStep Announces New Hire for Ohio Field Sales
June 1, 2012
NuStep, Inc., innovator of award winning cross trainers, announced today that Michael Kozell has joined the company as a field sales representative for the state of Ohio where he will focus on the senior living, skilled nursing and healthcare markets.
NuStep, Inc. Receives Presidential "E" Award for Exports
May 17, 2012
NuStep, Inc. today was awarded the Presidential "E" Award for Exports by U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary John Bryson at the White House in Washington, D.C. The "E" Awards are the highest recognition any U.S. entity may receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.
NuStep Founder Awarded Honorary Doctorate from the University of Michigan
May 14, 2012
NuStep, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty rehabilitation products sold worldwide, is pleased to announce that company founder and president, Dick Sarns, received an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree from the University of Michigan during Spring Commencement last month.
Resolve to Get Moving in 2012 to Manage Arthritis and Boost Overall Health
January 3, 2012
One of the most common resolutions we make at the onset of a new year is to get up off the couch and get moving to improve our health and wellness. For individuals with arthritis, resolving to become more physically active offers the added benefit of helping them better manage their arthritis symptoms.
ICAA Announces NuStep, Inc. as Recipient of its 2011 INSPIRE Award
December 15, 2011
Association selects organization for its exceptional and lasting contributions to the active-aging industry
NuStep Names 2012 NuStep Pinnacle Award Winners - Granite Reef Senior Center and The Garlands of Barrington Earn International Award
November 11, 2011
NuStep, Inc., the maker of the NuStep T4, T5 and T5XR Recumbent Cross Trainers, is pleased to announce that the Granite Reef Senior Center in Scottsdale, AZ and The Garlands of Barrington in Barrington, IL are the winners of the 2012 NuStep Pinnacle Award.
New Weight Loss Reality Show Uses NuStep
March 11, 2011
“Heavy,” a new series on A&E Network that documents the physical and emotional journey of 22 individuals transforming their lives, is the second weight loss television show in which participants have used the NuStep recumbent cross trainer as part of their exercise workout. The series follows the participants as they undergo a six-month weight loss treatment program.
NuStep Adds Value to Product Line with Warranty Upgrade
January 28, 2011
Exercise equipment manufacturer, NuStep, Inc., announced today that it has increased the warranty on their entire line of recumbent cross trainers. The T4, T5 and T5XR Recumbent Cross Trainers, previously covered by a three-year parts and one-year labor warranty, are now covered by a 5-year parts, 1-year labor and 10-year frame warranty.
NuStep Signs OrthoCanada as Canadian Distributor
January 1, 2011
NuStep, Inc., maker of the T4, T5 and T5XR Recumbent Cross Trainers, is pleased to announce a new partnership with OrthoCanada, a manufacturer and distributor of rehabilitation equipment in Canada.
NBC's Hit Show "The Biggest Loser" Uses NuStep T5XR for a Second Season
November 24, 2010
Contestants on the 10th season of the popular show "The Biggest Loser," which airs Tuesday evenings at 8/7c on NBC, are working out on the NuStep T5XR Recumbent Cross Trainer in their competition to lose the most weight and earn a $250,000 grand prize.
Westminster Canterbury Richmond and Malley Senior Center - 2011 Pinnacle Award Winners
November 8, 2010
NuStep, Inc., the maker of the NuStep T4, T5 and T5XR Recumbent Cross Trainers is pleased to announce Westminster Canterbury Richmond, a senior living community in Richmond, Va. and Malley Senior Recreation Center, a senior center in Englewood, Colo. as the winners of the 2011 NuStep Pinnacle Award.
NuStep Seeks Applicants for 2011 Pinnacle Award
March 22, 2010
NuStep, Inc. invites senior living communities and senior centers with whole-person wellness programs that promote and support successful aging to submit applications for the 2011 Pinnacle Award, the national award that salutes excellence in wellness programming for older adults.
NuStep Sponsors Spokesperson Kristina Ripatti as Featured Presenter at IHRSA 2010
March 11, 2010
NuStep, Inc. is the proud sponsor of LAPD veteran Kristina Ripatti’s featured presentation at this year’s IHRSA conference, being held in San Diego, California March 11-13. Ripatti’s focus is encouraging health and fitness clubs to provide inclusive and handicap-accessible products and programming for their members.
NBC's Hit Show "The Biggest Loser" to Use NuStep T5XR
January 12, 2010
Contestants on the upcoming season of the popular NBC show “The Biggest Loser” will be working out on the NuStep T5XR Recumbent Cross Trainer in their competition to lose the most weight and earn a $250,000 grand prize.
Medical Fitness Association Honors NuStep with Board of Directors Award
December 17, 2009
The Medical Fitness Association (MFA), a membership organization of medical fitness professionals, recently recognized NuStep, Inc. for its contributions to the medical fitness industry with the 2009 MFA Board of Directors Award.
NuStep Featured in Special Segment on Lifetime Television
October 14, 2009
NuStep, Inc. will be featured on the Lifetime Television program The Balancing Act in a segment about arthritis and exercise airing on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 at 7:30 a.m. (ET/PT).
NuStep Announces 2010 Pinnacle Award Winners
September 28, 2009
NuStep, Inc., the maker of the NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer, announced today that Sunnyside of Harrisonburg, Va. and Seniors in Motion of Denton, Tex. are the 2010 Pinnacle Award winners.
NuStep, Inc. and Evangelical Homes of Michigan Join Forces to Promote Wellness
September 28, 2009
Evangelical Homes of Michigan and NuStep, Inc. of Ann Arbor have joined forces to promote wellness in persons with dementia.
NuStep to Exhibit at Special Event on Active Aging
September 15, 2009
NuStep, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has accepted an invitation to exhibit at a special event on active aging called "How Will We Live Tomorrow?" The event takes place Thursday, September 24 at the new Origin Evergreen Retirement Community in Mississauga, Ontario.
NuStep Adds New Age-Friendly Features to T4
September 14, 2009
NuStep Inc. announced today that their core product, T4 Recumbent Cross Trainer, has been updated with age-friendly features designed to enhance ease of use for older adult users.
NuStep's T4 Earns Therapy Times 2009 MVP Award
August 28, 2009
NuStep, Inc. is pleased to announce that the T4 Recumbent Cross Trainer was chosen as the Therapy Times 2009 Most Valuable Product (MVP) in the category of physical therapy products.
NuStep Earns Gold MDEA for T5XR Recumbent Cross Trainer
June 10, 2009
NuStep, Inc., maker of the Recumbent Cross Trainer models, was honored today with a gold-level Medical Design Excellence Award for the T5XR Recumbent Cross Trainer during a special presentation at the Medical Design and Manufacturing East (MD&M East) 2009 Conference in New York City.
NuStep, Inc. Adds New Software Features for T5 Recumbent Cross Trainers
May 27, 2009
NuStep, Inc., originator of the NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer, is pleased to announce expanded features for the T5 Recumbent Cross Trainers with the addition of four new workout programs to the T5XR and new data tracking and export capabilities for both the T5XR and T5 models.
NuStep T5XR Recumbent Cross Trainer Wins 2009 Medical Design Excellence Award
April 6, 2009
NuStep, Inc., maker of the Recumbent Cross Trainer models, announced today it has won a prestigious 2009 Medical Design Excellence Award (MDEA) for the T5XR Recumbent Cross Trainer. The MDEA recognizes the achievements of medical device manufacturers and their suppliers who are changing the face of healthcare with innovative medical products.
NuStep Steps Up to the Challenge
March 30, 2009
What started as a friendly rivalry between two area retirement communities produced a triple win for seniors on Friday night at the Alzheimer Association’s Summer Somewhere Daytona 2009 fundraiser.
NuStep Pledges $10,000 Matching Gift to Alzheimer's Association
March 23, 2009
Anyone donating to the Alzheimer's Association Michigan Great Lakes Chapter by June 30, 2009, will double the impact of the contribution, thanks to a $10,000 challenge grant from Michigan-based NuStep, Inc., manufacturer of the NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer.
NuStep Seeks Nominations for the 2010 Pinnacle Award
March 2, 2009
NuStep, Inc., announced today it is seeking nominations for the 2010 Pinnacle Award, the national award that recognizes outstanding whole-person wellness programs in senior living communities and senior centers. Entries must be postmarked by July 10, 2009.
MFA Partners with NuStep, Inc. for the Fifth Annual Medical Fitness Week
February 28, 2009
The Medical Fitness Association (MFA), in conjunction with the MFA Education Committee, has teamed up with NuStep, Inc. to sponsor the Fifth Annual Medical Fitness Week, April 20–26, 2009. The goal of this MFA initiative is to promote an increase in physical activity levels in all ages and to highlight the medical fitness difference.
NuStep Hosts Kristina Ripatti at APTA-CSM
February 2, 2009
Former Los Angeles police officer, Kristina Ripatti, who was shot in the line of duty and subsequently paralyzed, is the special guest of NuStep, Inc. at the American Physical Therapy Association Combined Sections Meeting (APTA-CSM) held in Las Vegas, Nevada, Feb. 10 to 12, 2009.
NuStep’s T5 and T5XR Earn Arthritis Foundation's Ease of Use Commendation
December 22, 2008
NuStep, Inc., maker of the NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainers, announced today that its two new models, the T5 and T5XR, earned the Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use Commendation for ergonomic, user-friendly features.
Kristina Ripatti Keynote Speaker at MFA
November 14, 2008
Former Los Angeles police officer, Kristina Ripatti, who was shot in the line of duty and subsequently paralyzed, will share her story of hope and recovery during the 14th Annual Medical Fitness Association (MFA) conference held in San Antonio, Texas December 3-6, 2008.
NuStep's T4 Earns "Most Innovative Product" Designation
October 30, 2008
NuStep, Inc. is pleased to announce that the T4 Recumbent Cross Trainer was chosen as a “Most Innovative Product” by Long-Term Living magazine and featured in the magazine’s Platinum Products and Services Guide, a special supplement in the October 2008 issue.
American Heart Association Recognizes NuStep’s Wellness Program
October 9, 2008
The American Heart Association recently recognized NuStep, Inc. for their efforts in promoting a culture of fitness and creating a healthier workplace for their employees.
Rise Above Tour Cycles Into Ann Arbor
September 26, 2008
NuStep, Inc., originator of the NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer, is hosting team members of the 2008 Rise Above U.S. Bicycle Tour for a meet and greet on Wednesday, Oct. 1 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at NuStep headquarters in Ann Arbor.
NuStep, Inc. Unveils New Recumbent Cross Trainers
September 26, 2008
NuStep, Inc., originator of the NuStep Recumbent Cross Trainer, is pleased to announce expanded product offerings with the introduction of its two new total-body exercise machines, the T5 and T5XR.
NuStep Rolls Out New Accessory
September 26, 2008
NuStep, Inc., a leader in breakthrough wellness innovations, is pleased to introduce its newest accessory, the NuStep Transporter, designed to move any of NuStep's Recumbent Cross Trainers.
NuStep, Inc. Announces 2009 Pinnacle Award Winners
September 4, 2008
NuStep, Inc., the maker of the NuStep TRS 4000 Recumbent Cross Trainer, announced today that San Joaquin Gardens of Fresno, Calif. and Senior Center, Inc. of Charlottesville, Va. are the winners of the 2009 Pinnacle Award.
NuStep Sponsors "Healing Our Heroes" Foundation for Physical Therapy Dinner Dance at PT 2008
May 29, 2008
NuStep Inc., a leader in wellness innovations and maker of the T4 Recumbent Cross Trainer, is a proud sponsor of “Healing Our Heroes,” the Foundation for Physical Therapy dinner dance that honors wounded military service members and the physical therapists who treat them, on June 12, during PT 2008, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) Annual Conference and Exposition in San Antonio, Texas.
NuStep, Inc. Seeks Nominations for the 2009 Pinnacle Award
March 28, 2008
NuStep, Inc. announced today it is seeking nominations for the 2009 Pinnacle Award, the national award that recognizes outstanding whole-person wellness programs in senior living communities and senior centers. Entries must be postmarked by June 27, 2008.
NuStep, Inc., Pledges $10,000 Matching Gift to Alzheimer's Association
January 25, 2008
Ann Arbor-based NuStep, Inc., maker of the NuStep TRS 4000 recumbent cross trainer, has signed on as top sponsor for the Alzheimer's Association's annual "Summer Somewhere" fundraiser scheduled for February 22, 2008, at Washtenaw Community College.
NuStep's Leg Stabilizer: Breakthrough Innovation
February 12, 2007
NuStep, Inc., a leader in breakthrough wellness innovations, has developed the Leg Stabilizer, a new accessory for the TRS 4000 Recumbent Cross Trainer.
NuStep and Cooper Clinic Offer Top 10 Tips for Older Adult Fitness
December 21, 2006
NuStep Inc., maker of the NuStep TRS 4000 Recumbent Cross Trainer, recently hosted the renowned Cooper Institute for a certification workshop on fitness programming for older adults. The workshop offered practical advice on older adult fitness, including key considerations, exercises and strategies for active living.
NuStep and ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Provide At-Home Rehab for a Hero
December 16, 2006
NuStep, Inc., maker of the TRS 4000 Recumbent Cross Trainer, is making a young woman’s at-home rehabilitation possible with the donation of a TRS 4000 to ABC’s hit television show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.
NuStep Raising Funds for American Heart Association Heart Walk
September 15, 2006
This year, in an effort to encourage company-wide participation, each NuStep employee is being asked to raise $300 and participate in the Heart Walk on September 30 at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor.