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…
Couldn’t join us in Lisbon this week? Check out the highlights to see what you missed. The 18th Annual IHRSA European Congress brought together more than 600 leaders from over 36 countries to share insights on the global fitness industry. After 10 years, the anticipated four-day event returned to Lisbon, Portugal, and went beyond the fitness industry…
Anytime Fitness will leverage Myzone to improve member engagement, motivation and retention. CHICAGO—October 19, 2018—Anytime Fitness will leverage Myzone, the most “relevant” wearable technology in the fitness industry, to improve member engagement, motivation and retention. It will also allow members to receive accurate feedback on their workouts, both inside and outside of the facility. “Our…
IHRSA members in good standing that sign up for a new ASCAP Fitness License will now be eligible to receive a 10% discount during their first year and a 5% discount for every additional year. BOSTON—October 18, 2018—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is pleased to announce the development of a special, discounted…
Crunch Fitness CEO Ben Midgley identifies six key factors driving growth, SoulCycle launches a concert series, and the IHRSA Passport Program gets an upgrade. This week’s roundup features the six factors driving growth in the fitness industry as noted by the CEO of Crunch Fitness along with news from SoulCycle, Technogym, and Myzone. Expert Explains…
The first EU Skills Survey, which will focus on the skills health club employers seek, has launched today. BOSTON—October 16, 2018—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and the European Observatoire of Sport and Employment (EOSE) are delighted to announce the launch of the first EU Skills Survey embracing sport and physical activity across…
The Woodway education dives into the technique and training sequences using unique non-motorized treadmills. SAN DIEGO, CA—October 16, 2018—Inspire360 is proud to announce that the Woodway’s Curve Education is officially available to ClubConnect users and Woodway customers. The Woodway education dives into the technique and training sequences using unique non-motorized treadmills. Their focus includes interval…
The four-day event reviews the global and Asia-Pacific fitness markets, shares cutting-edge management concepts and explore future fitness industry development trends. October 16, 2018—Following the success of previous ChinaFit/IHRSA China Management Forums, ChinaFit and the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) are presenting this year’s China Management Forum in Shanghai. Organised annually for the…
Henrik Gockel, founder and managing director of PRIME TIME fitness in Germany, is the recipient of IHRSA’s 2018 European Club Leadership Award. LISBON, Portugal, and BOSTON—October 16, 2018—IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, has announced that Henrik Gockel, founder and managing director of PRIME TIME fitness in Germany, is the recipient of IHRSA’s…
Disruptive mobile app strengthens advisory board to drive brand growth and recognition. New York City—October 9, 2018—FlexIt, the mobile app that enables users to access gyms and only pay for the time they use, announces the addition of fitness industry leader Robbie Sprechman—CFO of Retro Fitness—to its advisory board. Through his new position, Sprechman will…
Active shooter incidents occurred in at least seven fitness facilities since 2009, an alarming number that should prompt gyms to have a plan addressing any threats. BOSTON—October 12, 2018—Active shooter incidents are on the rise in the U.S., with the FBI estimating that 2017 had the highest number of shooting incidents since 2000. The prevalence…