HFA Press Release

As fitness centers begin to reopen, these Ecore maintenance guidelines and videos offer in-depth surface cleaning protocols for keeping workout spaces sanitary and safe. LANCASTER, PA—May 12, 2020—Ecore, a manufacturer of safe, ergonomic and acoustic performance surfaces, recently shared fitness maintenance guidelines and a video series on its YouTube channel that includes comprehensive cleaning, maintenance, restoration and disinfecting protocols…

“Planning a Return to Work” is an essential safety guide for exercise professionals working in fitness facilities after COVID-19 shutdowns. OVERLAND PARK, Kansas—May 11, 2020—The Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals (CREP) announces the release of “Planning a Return to Work,” an essential safety guide for exercise professionals working in fitness facilities after COVID-19…

Join Technogym’s Let’s Move for a Better World Day and be protagonist together with the global fitness community in promoting health and exercise. May 11, 2020—It’s time to go back to the old wellness habits! Many club have continued to regularly coach their members at home remotely, thanks to Mywellness app, so many people have been…

The equipment Mix Tool utilizes nationwide, cross-brand aggregated equipment data from across the Ecofit network. May 7, 2020—In consideration of re-opening requirements and the safety and satisfaction of your members, Ecofit has created a complementary tool to assist in the development of an optimized cardio equipment layout. More than just a calculator. The equipment Mix Tool utilizes…

“We are proud to recognize these members for their service to their communities, their customers, and to the betterment of the health and fitness industry,” said IHRSA CEO and President Joe Moore. BOSTON, MA—May 6, 2020—IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, is pleased to share these videos honoring the industry’s 2020 award recipients announced…

Italy’s heart-rate monitoring company Uptivo is ready to launch Uptivo LIVE to support fitness professionals and increase members’ motivation and retention remotely through a dedicated video-streaming platform. MILAN, Italy—May 6, 2020—Uptivo’s cloud-based solutions provide practical support to fitness professionals who want a modern, proactive approach to the market. Uptivo has always offered a variety of…

As states begin opening for business, IHRSA and club operators make the case that health clubs are vital and well-prepared to open as soon as safely possible. Part of this preparedness is utilizing a four-pronged safety framework. BOSTON, MA—May 6, 2020—It’s been over a month since states began mandating the more than 40,000 U.S. clubs—employing…

In IHRSA’s next webinar, a panel of high-volume, low-price (HV/LP) health club operators will speak on the key steps to reopen your club. BOSTON, MA—May 5, 2020—IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, is set to host a webinar to assist club operators around the world learn best practices on reopening from industry leaders….

Pay as you go fitness app’s virtual personal training offering continues to gain steam with the addition of Blink Fitness. NEW YORK—May 4, 2020—FlexIt, the pay as you go fitness app, last month announced a new offering that lets individuals access 1-on-1 live personal training from their favorite fitness brands, all from the comfort of…

YogaFit also offers self-guided online learning, taught by YogaFit’s top-notch master trainers that also earn students ACE continuing education credit. May 4, 2020—At the beginning of April, YogaFit launched live virtual trainings via Zoom, enabling students to take trainings from the comfort of home while sheltering in place. The majority of YogaFit’s 200-hour yoga teaching program, and…

IHRSA partners with over 100 trade organizations, representing over 30 U.S. business sectors, and 58 million American workers, to advocate for a Federal Direct Assistance Fund. BOSTON, MA—May 4, 2020—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) today announced it has joined America’s Recovery Fund Coalition, an alliance of more than 100 trade associations and…

SoulBody has taken the magic and education of Live Teacher Trainings and developed a Virtual Platform hosted by Elite Master Trainers. May 1, 2020—The SoulBody Barre + Unhitched Teacher Training was the first Virtual Teacher Training to launch in early April 2020. With great success and climbing interest, numerous trainings dates are being added to…