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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 25, 2021 | Dec. 26, 2020
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill balance at beginning of year | $ 584,210 | $ 467,108
Acquisitions | 14,152 | 89,499
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments | (23,282) | 27,603
Goodwill balance at end of year | 575,080 | 584,210
Fitness Segment [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill balance at beginning of year | 272,449 | 192,758
Acquisitions |  | 59,728
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments | (16,577) | 19,963
Goodwill balance at end of year | 255,872 | 272,449
Outdoor Segment [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill balance at beginning of year | 88,658 | 55,934
Acquisitions | 14,152 | 29,771
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments | (2,416) | 2,953
Goodwill balance at end of year | 100,394 | 88,658
Aviation Segment [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill balance at beginning of year | 60,347 | 60,571
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments |  | (224)
Goodwill balance at end of year | 60,347 | 60,347
Marine Segment [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill balance at beginning of year | 82,602 | 79,480
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments | (2,696) | 3,122
Goodwill balance at end of year | 79,906 | 82,602
Auto Segment [Member] |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |
Goodwill balance at beginning of year | 80,154 | 78,365
Foreign currency translation and other adjustments | (1,593) | 1,789
Goodwill balance at end of year | $ 78,561 | $ 80,154

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