HFA Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C.—May 13, 2021—The Community Gyms Coalition (CGC) and IHRSA, The Global Health & Fitness Association, groups representing more than 40,000 gyms and fitness studios across the U.S., today applauded the bipartisan introduction of the GYMS Act in the Senate by Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Jerry Moran (R-KS). The GYMS Act would provide direct support to rebuild…

Hosts Brent Darden, Sara Kooperman, Bill McBride, and Blair McHaney shared their thoughts on COVID-19 vaccination requirements for employees and members, how remote work is affecting gyms, and other topics making an impact on the industry. As many businesses are preparing for post-pandemic life, many health club owners and operators are wondering if now is…

DEERFIELD, IL, & BOSTON, MA—May 11, 2021—SCW Fitness Education, the leading provider of continuing education for fitness professionals, and IHRSA, The Global Health & Fitness Association, announce a strategic partnership for 2021. Through this strategic partnership, SCW Fitness aims to expand the business, leadership, and management skill sets of business owners and managers through educational…

BOSTON, MA—April 30, 2021—IHRSA, The Global Health and Fitness Association, is modifying its current membership structure and broadening membership opportunities to unite and assist the health and fitness industry post-COVID. To offer its members more opportunity to engage and take advantage of the benefits that best suit their needs, IHRSA will shift to a tiered benefit…

Busy 2021 shows progress on many fronts and brings Dallas into the spotlight. IHRSA interim President & CEO Brent Darden and the IHRSA Industry Partner Advisory Council invite all IHRSA Industry Partners to join them in a conversation about the current state of IHRSA and the industry on Thursday, May 6, from 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. EDT. Shortly…

As part of our efforts to lead the fitness industry to a robust recovery, we are introducing flexible, tiered membership options as well as expanded opportunities to individuals and studio facilities. With all the fitness industry has been through over the last year, one thing is clear: Working together, supporting one another, and becoming a…

BOSTON, MA—April 29, 2021—After a year of working tirelessly to demonstrate to Congress the health and fitness industry is in dire need of financial relief, our efforts are paying off. We have reached the impressive milestone of 103 co-sponsors for the Gym Mitigation & Survival (GYMS) Act (H.R. 890). U.S. Reps. Mike Quigley (D-IL) and…

BOSTON, MA, & SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL—April 12, 2021—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and Fitness Brasil signed an agreement that solidifies event partnership opportunities for at least six years. IHRSA and Fitness Brasil have collaborated on fitness industry events since 2000, most notably the annual IHRSA Fitness Brasil Latin American Conference & Trade…

The powerhouse panel, Brent Darden, Sara Kooperman, J.D., Bill McBride, and Blair McHaney, shared their thoughts on clubs preparing to reopen, elevating women in fitness, why outdoor fitness is here to stay, and more! The easing of COVID-19 restrictions in some parts of the country are requiring health club owners to think about and decide…

BOSTON, MA—April 7, 2021—For the first time, IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, held its annual meeting virtually to elect new members to its Board of Directors and provide updates to the membership. During the meeting, the membership elected four industry professionals to serve on the IHRSA Board of Directors. Four-year terms will begin on…

BOSTON, MA, & MADRID, SPAIN—April 6, 2021—The sports consultancy Management Around Sports (M.A.S.) and the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) reached a strategic agreement for Jorge Rosales to be the IHRSA representative in Mexico. The main task will be to meet the needs of operators in Mexico and to work on actions that benefit…