States across the country are preparing to open their economies. IHRSA and U.S. fitness clubs make the case that health clubs are vital to their community’s health and are prepared for opening as soon as safely possible. BOSTON, MA—April 27, 2020—After approximately a month of forced closures, states are slowly but surely opening for businesses….
Leading provider of personalized digital health and fitness programs expands platform to help businesses engage remotely with their customers and employees. NEWPORT BEACH, CA—April 23, 2020—PEAR Sports, creators of the PEAR Health & Fitness Platform, announced it has expanded its platform of smart digital coaching solutions to help companies connect and engage with their members…
Concept2 also collaborated with the State of Vermont to bring a large quantity of masks, of a couple different varieties, to health workers in the state. MORRISVILLE, VT—April 20, 2020—As the coronavirus hit Vermont, Concept2 did several things. First, we made a rapid transition to working from home, for all staff who could do it….
In a recent press conference, the White House coronavirus task force announced that health clubs are to be included in Phase 1 of reopening. IHRSA sends gratitude to President Trump for recognizing the importance of the fitness industry. Although reopening U.S. businesses is a process that will not happen overnight, and will differ throughout each…
President Trump has declared that Phase 1 of reopening should include the fitness industry. On behalf of the entire industry, IHRSA sent a letter thanking the president for recognizing the significance of health clubs. BOSTON, MA—April 17, 2020—IHRSA and the world’s health and fitness club operators have long recognized the central and essential role health…
It can be hard to keep track of everything happening in Washington D.C. as the coronavirus crisis upends Capitol Hill. We’ve highlighted all that IHRSA has been doing federally on your behalf in the last month. It has been a wild and tumultuous month. The novel coronavirus has spread across the globe, putting people’s health…
Plan offers free race entry to Spartan Race, Tough Mudder, or DEKAFIT events for fitness facility members who continue to pay monthly dues. BOSTON, Massachusetts—April 15, 2020—With a mission to positively impact 100 Million lives, Spartan, the world’s leading extreme wellness and endurance brand will offer up to one million free event entries to members of fitness…
Gym owners and operators empowered to remain connected with members and help keep fitness journeys on track. MUNICH, Germany, and BOULDER, Colorado—April 14, 2020—EGYM, a global fitness technology leader providing fitness and health facilities with intelligent hard- and software solutions, announced its new Branded Member App (formerly known as Netpulse) along with a free trial…
As one of the industries hardest hit by forced shutdowns, the U.S. health and fitness clubs need to prepare to fight for relief efforts. IHRSA calls upon the industry to support fundraising to ramp up its federal lobbying presence. BOSTON, MA—April 14, 2020—To ensure the entire fitness industry—health clubs, their suppliers, and their employees—receives the…
RISE is collaborating with industry organisations CIMSPA, Sport England, IHRSA and ukactive. The first success is to deliver the largest research study on employment in the industry. March 2020—A collective of women in the fitness industry have joined forces to launch RISE; a group dedicated to engaging and empowering every woman in the fitness industry—to…
The fifth webinar installment reviews how technology can keep your club’s community alive during the pandemic. Learn strategies to use tech to engage your members and staff. BOSTON, MA—April 10, 2020—IHRSA, the International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association, is holding another webinar in a series to help club operators over the world learn best practices…
Running throughout April 2020, the Challenge was designed to help club operators inspire their members to stay healthy, active and engaged whilst they are unable to access their facilities. April 7, 2020—The Myzone Global MEPs Challenge launched last week is already gaining significant interest from Myzone fans from all over the world and is proving…