August 25, 2021—Work is underway on a major new report—The Economic Impact of the Health and Fitness Industry—commissioned by the Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA), conducted by Deloitte, supported by IHRSA, and with the World Health Organization as a key target audience. Initially covering around 60 countries, which between them account for the majority…
OCONOMOWOC, WI—August 24, 2021—As health clubs enjoy a welcome rebound after 15 months of pandemic-induced lockdowns, restrictions, and home workouts, Drive Custom Fit (DCF) in Salem, NH, is striving to “ignite the fire that’s inside” each of its approximately 800 daily visitors to its new 25,000-square-foot facility. Pursuing its mission to “fan the flame of…
August 19, 2021—Before COVID-19 shut down the world, World Wellness Weekend (WWW) reached an audience of 224 million people in 98 countries. In 2020, the pro-bono celebration grew in 109 countries and 524 cities, now reaching 130+ nations. On 18-19 September, just before the Equinox, thousands of safe, free, fun & meaningful wellness activities will…
Sunisa Lee has become a household name after winning all-around gold, fitness resorts are gaining popularity, and more. After a mentally draining and lengthy year and a half living with COVID-19, more people are jumping on the health and fitness train. This week’s roundup focuses on fitness resorts receiving a spike in reservations, and one…
BROOMFIELD, CO—August 19, 2021—Intelivideo—a video on demand (VOD), livestreaming and digital technology platform for the fitness, health and wellness industry—announced today its ranking in the top 1,000 of the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. Ranked No. 766, Intelivideo finds itself on the list for the first time since…
September 20, 2023 Update: Congress resisted legislation that included any additional COVID-related spending and failed to pass direct targeted relief to the health and fitness industry. Since publishing, IHRSA has also retired its Quorum account. To participate in active campaigns, visit the IHRSA action center. MINNEAPOLIS, MN—August 12, 2021—The Fitness Business Association (FBA) – formerly the Association of Fitness Studios –…
BOSTON, MA—August 9, 2021—Fitness industry leaders, IHRSA and Mindbody, will collaborate to provide more content, education, and networking opportunities for studio operators. Earlier this year, IHRSA, The Global Health & Fitness Association, debuted its Studio Membership to engage more meaningfully with fitness studios and deliver tools to improve and grow their businesses. A focal point of the…
AUSTRALIA—August 6, 2021—The first of seven free webinars with Dr. Cam McDonald will launch the Virtual Fitness and Recreation Technology Summit on Thursday, August 12. The additional bonus to the first webinar are presentations from Barrie Elvish, CEO of Fitness Australia, and John Holsinger, Asia-Pacific Director of IHRSA, who will give updates on the state…
August 2, 2021—Myzone is proudly teaming up with the Women in Fitness Association (WIFA) for its Run the World campaign this October, helping to empower women in the fitness industry and raise money for charity. Run the World is a virtual race taking place twice a year, powered by WIFA. This October, anyone can get…
DEERFIELD, IL—August 3, 2021—SCW Fitness Education, the largest provider of continuing education in the world, establishes the SCW Diversity Task Force designed to recruit and mentor presenters of color along with varying ethnic backgrounds to create unity and inclusion in the fitness industry. It comprises a varied group of high-quality, loyal leaders joining together to…
BOSTON, MA—July 29, 2021—The latest consumer research, commissioned by the IHRSA Foundation and ABC Fitness Solutions, shows motivation to stay fit post-pandemic is less about having a solid physique and more about achieving a holistic approach to physical exercise and mental well-being. A study conducted by ClubIntel in June 2021 shows that the active consumer…
SEATTLE, WA—July 28, 2021—Planet Fitness, Inc., one of the largest and fastest-growing global franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand, has awarded a $5,000 college scholarship to Alizabeth B. Ashton of Centralia, WA. The 18-year-old recently graduated from Rochester High School and will start classes this fall at Eastern Washington University….