We can all agree that 2020 was an awful year that devastated nearly every industry. The fitness industry was no exception. From early on in the crisis, gyms and fitness facilities were closing at higher rates than almost any other industry, including restaurants and bars. Yet, unlike restaurants and live event venues, gyms have not…
Updated September 22, 2020 As an industry, we want people to encourage each other to be more active. Not just people who are already healthy, but all people—the young, old, healthy, chronically ill, and those with and without disabilities. “Inclusivity is everything,” says Tiphany Adams of Freemotion and a wheelchair user. “We can do everything…
The Olympic Athletic Club (OAC) in Seattle, WA, first opened in 1979 and has been an IHRSA member for over 35 years. In this time, OAC has grown to be a favorite among the active residents of WalletHub’s No. 2 healthiest U.S. city of 2019. Once a prohibition-era speakeasy, OAC’s building offers a unique aesthetic for members. So, how…