HFA Press Release

With the unveiling of their new website, Total Gym shows they are serious in securing their spot as the required brand for fitness professionals and home consumers alike. October 31, 2018—Since 1974, Total Gym has been reimagining the way the world gets healthy. As leaders and innovators in bodyweight training, Total Gym has been responsible…

More than 12,000 club sites report overall increases of 5.3% in revenue and 2.8% in membership. BOSTON—October 29, 2018—Today, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released its annual Industry Data Survey (IDS) results and the accompanying publication, IHRSA Profiles of Success. The report provides a detailed analysis of the annual performance of leading…

Nation’s largest, most established Barre franchise marks Xponential’s seventh acquisition. IRVINE, CA—October 26, 2018—Xponential Fitness, backed by Anthony Geisler and Snapdragon Capital, announced today the addition of Pure Barre to its family of brands. With the addition of Pure Barre, Xponential Fitness becomes the largest provider of boutique fitness in the world. As part of…

Partnership to help clubs boost revenue through innovative programming. PETERBOROUGH, UK—October 25, 2018—Escape’s MOVE IT and Myzone have joined forces in the first partnership of its kind to give clubs, boutiques and studios of all sizes an innovative and engaging class—combining wearable digital technology with industry leading programming—to help them boost market share and revenue….

Based on a survey from over 2,600 facilities, the report shows a high CEO Conviction Index, which serves as a barometer for the industry in Europe. BOSTON—October 25, 2018—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) recently released The 2018 IHRSA European CEO Study Report, sponsored generously by Technogym. Based on a survey of more…

Chris Riddell, Mel Robbins, Rohit Bhargava, and Denise Lee Yohn have been selected as the keynote speakers for IHRSA 2019. BOSTON—October 24, 2018—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association has announced that four keynote speakers will be headlining the 38th Annual IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show in San Diego, CA. Each speaker will share…

The brand’s leading global presence in the fitness industry continues in third quarter of 2018. DALLAS—October 23, 2018—Gold’s Gym, the world’s trusted fitness authority, has announced a record-setting third quarter, the largest for franchise development in company history. The global franchise celebrated nine international openings, renewed master franchise agreements for Saudi Arabia and United Arab…

At the 18th Annual IHRSA European Congress, industry professionals gathered in Lisbon to discuss need-to-know information about the ever-changing fitness landscape. LISBON, Portugal, and BOSTON—October 22, 2018—Approximately 600 fitness industry leaders came together in Lisbon for the 18th Annual IHRSA European Congress, which concluded on October 18. Participants traveled from 36 countries to network and…

Brodrick is the first Australian to moderate this event and brings extensive experience as the host of The Fitness Podcast. SYDNEY, Australia—October 22, 2018—The Fitness Business Podcast is proud to announce its host, Chantal Brodrick, will be the panel moderator for the IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit, hosted by Athletic Business, on Thursday, November 8, in…

CREP continues to advance mission of making structured physical activity safe, accessible, and appealing to people of all ages, interests, and abilities. OVERLAND PARK, KS—October 22, 2018—The Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals (CREP) announces the availability of a new “Employee Verification Center. The Coalition for the Registration of Exercise Professionals (CREP) maintains the…