“As a former club owner, as well as long-time club supplier, Sean Harrington, and his partner Rich Hanson, are uniquely qualified to help companies penetrate the health club market both in the United States and internationally.”
— John McCarthy
Executive Director
IHRSA, International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association
“For the past 15 years, I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Rich Hanson. He is without question among the finest and most knowledgeable fitness industry veterans around today. For individuals seeking rock-solid advice on how to be successful at virtually any aspect of the fitness business, I can think of no better source than Rich.”
— Cedric X. Bryant, Ph.D., FACSM
Chief Science Officer
American Council on Exercise
“Companies in need of consulting services involving the health/fitness industry can do no better than Fitness Industry Experts. Its two primary operatives–Rich Hanson and Sean Harringon–are as knowledgeable and well respected as anyone I’ve ever met in the field. No one is more qualified or better able to address the needs of the fitness industry.”
— James A. Peterson, Ph.D.
Co-Editor, ACSM’s Standards and Guidelines for Health/Fitness Facilities
“Few people understand the fitness industry like Sean Harrington. He has had success from virtually every angle of the business and provides perspective and insight that is immensely valuable.”
— Jill Stevens Kinney
Founder, Club One
“Sean Harrington is a sage in the fitness industry. Dedicated, intuitive, trustworthy and smart. I have had a wonderful 20-year relationship with Sean. He has always been ahead of his time and understands the needs and trends of the fitness community.”
— Johnny G
Creator of the Spinning Program
“Sean’s been a fitness visionary for the last 35 years and has a knack for reading the marketplace and understanding what people want, from extreme athletes to rehab patients to casual exercisers. He knows what people need, but more importantly what they want. His ability to predict trends and his passion for finding the best never ceases to amaze me. I’m indebted to Sean for his help in getting me into this business. He’s always on the cutting edge.”
— Kathy Smith
Owner/President
Kathy Smith Lifestyles
“I have known and I have had the pleasure of doing business with Sean Harrington and Rich Hanson for over thirty years. They are honest and trustworthy and I would highly recommend them to any company marketing products or services to the fitness industry. You couldn’t find two more knowledgeable or competent people to guide you through the twists and turns of the fitness industry. They have done and seen it all!”
— Jim Flanagan
Chief Executive Officer
Resistance Solutions, Inc.
(former GM of Nautilus Sports Medicine and MedX Corporation)
“Sean Harrington is a real renaissance man in the fitness industry. I have known Sean for over 20 years. He has the very rare combination of experience as a manufacturer of professional fitness products, an owner of a health club chain, a partner in a nutritional supplement company and a developer of new products. This allows Sean to make many qualified and prudent decisions that would prove invaluable to many people and venues in the fitness industry. Sean’s vision of future products is especially keen. I would highly recommend using Sean’s fitness expertise to the max!”
— Brian Lewallen
President/Owner
Muscle Dynamics Corporation
“For two and a half years Sean Harrington consulted with my business. I came to respect his knowledge and insights especially when he helped create a very large niche for my product. Sean would be a great asset for any company looking to grow. I’m confident recommending him as a business and marketing consultant.”
— Michael P. Doanne
President
Aquatic Advantage
“It would have saved us a lot of time and money if we had met Rich during the early stages of our business development. As a former Navy SEAL I understand the critical mission-essential ‘Intel’ of any operation. Rich and his partners certainly have the fitness industry ‘Intel’ that would benefit any of their clients.”
— Alden Mills
Chief Executive Officer
PT Metrics, LLC