Fitterfirst International Inc. is a world leader in manufacturing and distributing medical and fitness prehab and rehab products for professional athletes, medical facilities, and home use.
Founded in 1985, and with headquarters in Calgary, Alberta, Fitterfirst distributes over 300 products, many of them manufactured in their home plant, that include balance boards, foam rollers, exercise ball chairs, and resistance tubing as well as ergonomically balanced ‘Active Sitting’ office chairs and other ‘Active Office’ tools such as the sit-stand desks and desk toppers.
Fitterfirst’s business philosophy is to build their company based on integrity, commitment, value, hard work, and the desire to assist others by offering quality health and wellness products that will help people to achieve their goals of a long and healthy life through fun and fitness.
Along with their philosophy of helping people achieve fun and fitness, Fitterfirst also has a commitment with their customers of 100% satisfaction, and to provide quality products which will help enhance their customers’ quality of life.
Fitterfirst specializes in manufacturing and distributing products for action sports training, agility training, strength training, balance, family fitness, injury and prevention, injury rehabilitation, active office, and workplace wellness.
Since their founding in 1985, Fitterfirst has experienced a number of milestones over the years as well as a proud recipient of a number of award, here are just a few highlights:
1993 – The UOFC Award - Fitterfirst became the first company to work with the University of Calgary in the “Strategic Thrust of Interdisciplinary Education” which had the company involved in working with the Industrial Design School, the Research Department of Foothills Hospital, and the Masters MBS Program.
2001 – The 2001 Rehab & Therapy Products Review Top 50 Award
2002 and 2003 – Named as one of Alberta’s fastest growing companies
Fitterfirst is also committed to a healthy environment and extends this commitment by getting involved with a variety of activities and programs such as:
Alberta Alpine
Adventure Film Works
Child Find Alberta
Canadian National Free Style Ski Team
Cross Country Foundation for Brain Injury
Dave Irwin Foundation for Brain Injury
Telemark Skiing and Snowkiting Tour
Winterstart World Cup Race