In an ongoing study at the University of Florida, researchers are conducting air quality tests to determine if SARS-CoV-2 is detectable in aerosol form. Findings from multiple samplings at Gainesville Health and Fitness show no detectable SARS-CoV-2 present. Both the World Health Organization (WHO) and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that…
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, and BOSTON, MA, USA—October 6, 2020—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today that its annual IHRSA European Congress will debut a virtual edition on 18-20 November. The event will build on the popular elements of the in-person gathering, such as offering six language translations and tours of some of the most interesting…
BOSTON, MA—October 2, 2020—Since previous government programs have not been sufficient for all the health and fitness facilities affected by COVID-19, U.S. Reps. Michael Quigley (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) have filed the Health & Fitness Recovery Act of 2020. IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, and IHRSA Board Ex-officio Jim Worthington of…
TAMPA, FL—September 24, 2020—The Endorphinz team has worked with industry-leading fitness brands for over 20 years and serves as the fitness services expert. In continuing to advance solutions to the marketplace, the company is debuting Endorphinz.AI. The platform is an intelligent fitness streaming agent that provides a new level of fitness streaming intelligence you can trust…
BOSTON, MA—September 22, 2020—The IHRSA Foundation and the American Council on Exercise (ACE), supported by the UNESCO Chair in Inclusive Fitness, Sport & Recreation, PE, have had a first joint project approved by Special Olympics with funding through their Inclusive Health Innovation Grant. The grant, supported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
TORONTO, Canada—September 22, 2020—Precision Nutrition, the world’s largest online nutrition and healthy lifestyle coaching and certification company today announced the launch of two new free courses, expanding upon the company’s esteemed library of free courses, guides and articles. The new courses titled “How to Succeed in Health & Fitness,” and “The Ultimate Guide to Elimination…
BOSTON, MA—September 17, 2020—Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, worked with industry leaders in states across the country providing them with tools and resources to strengthen their voices and expand their reach at the state level. IHRSA has worked diligently to pull these valuable assets together in a toolkit…
Sacramento, CA—September 15, 2020—The California Fitness Alliance (CFA) today announced it has filed legal action in Los Angeles County Superior Court seeking to restore reasonable access to indoor fitness. CFA believes that government should not continue preventing Californians from having equitable and safe access to indoor fitness centers and the proven benefits, including maximizing their…
Little Rock, AK & Vancouver, B.C.—September 15, 2020—ABC Financial (ABC), the leading provider of technology and related services for the fitness industry, announced today it has acquired Trainerize, a Vancouver-based mobile fitness solution for personal training and member engagement. “Trainerize powered by ABC” connects clubs, trainers and members to help people achieve their fitness goals…
BOSTON, MA—September 14, 2020—The full list of fitness industry supplier panelists set to speak at the 2020 IHRSA Innovation Summit has been announced. On Thursday, September 17, virtually join some of the best minds of the industry—health club owners and operators, suppliers, and anyone in between—to learn how to innovate, connect, and thrive in the new economy….
BOSTON, MA—September 14, 2020—As negative public perceptions persist, the fitness industry is looking to further prove that health clubs are safe and vital for overall health. To do so, IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, is engaging with medical experts to get their professional opinion on the safety and efficacy of clubs. Fitness…
BOSTON, MA—September 10, 2020—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) partnered with MXM to track health club member check-ins to prove that clubs are not contributing to the spread of coronavirus. After announcing the study’s positive results, IHRSA and MXM are seeing the story gain traction across many media outlets. On Wednesday, September 2, the news,…