Whether it’s enhancing physical fitness, rehabilitating those with neurological conditions, improving mental health, or reducing mortality risk, exercising does it all. We often talk about the benefits of physical activity because an active lifestyle comes with so much good. Another reason we won’t let you forget about the overall benefits is to help motivate the…
How a group of European fitness leaders rolled up their sleeves to bring the IHRSA European Congress 2020 Virtual Edition to life. Join us in the spring of 2021. October 29, 2020 UPDATE: With countries across Europe going into another round of COVID-19 related lockdowns, IHRSA has made the difficult decision to postpone the upcoming IHRSA…
BOSTON, MA—October 4, 2021—The Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA), an IHRSA initiative launched to establish the health and fitness sector as an essential service and a key contributor within the healthcare continuum, announced its inaugural nine-member Advisory Council. “After meticulously sorting through numerous applications, we have put together a solid group of industry veterans who…
Technology is forever changing, and success in the health and fitness industry means adapting to new products and services to appeal to members. I’m constantly enamored by new gadgets and technology. How can people keep coming up with these fresh, exciting ideas, let alone bring them to life? It goes to show that there’s truly…
This week’s roundup features physical activity trends, a walking for a cure event, the launch of a Chinese website to support IHRSA members, and more. It is truly music to the ears hearing—and seeing—more discussions about physical activity and the connection to overall health and well-being. And, with big players like the World Health Organization…
Today, more than ever, the fitness industry is essential to public health. The health of all attending the IHRSA 40th Anniversary International Convention & Trade Show in Dallas, Texas, from October 13-15, is crucial not only for attendees, but also their families back home. Here we dive into our guidelines (as of September 14, 2021)…
WASHINGTON, D.C.—September 9, 2021—The Community Gyms Coalition (CGC), and IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, groups representing more than 40,000 gyms and fitness studios across the U.S., released the following statement on the House Committee on Small Business markup of its portion of the reconciliation bill. “While we are disappointed that the Small Business Committee did not…
Although the House Small Business Committee’s version of the reconciliation bill doesn’t include relief for industries, there’s still hope. Work is underway to include relief for hard-hit industries in another package, and EIDL changes are positive for the fitness industry. This information was first shared in an email to the National Health and Fitness Alliance mailing list….
The Wall Street Journal featured IHRSA’s CEO Liz Clark, ukactive released positive data for the fitness industry, a new study suggests exercise to reduce mortality in stroke survivors, and more. In times of COVID and while pursuing financial relief, positive media coverage is beneficial for the fitness industry—especially when it comes from a popular business-focused…
BOSTON, MA—September 8, 2021—In light of the challenging travel restrictions for many and the health and fitness industry’s important worldwide community, the IHRSA 40th Anniversary International Convention & Trade Show (IHRSA 2021) will offer a rich and robust in-person and virtual program. As many other associations—and even IHRSA member clubs—have pivoted to offer in-person and virtual options,…
After the COVID-19 pandemic, overall health and well-being are becoming more important to consumers. As the fight for fitness industry relief continues, positive health trends are picking up pace. Since the pandemic, 3 in 4 Americans say that overall wellness is more important than ever. And access to exercise is becoming easier to attain, even…
Engage new audiences through the global wellness movement September 18-19, 2021. Wellness has never been more important than it is today, yet a whopping 80% of people are off the radar when it comes to outreach from health clubs and wellness groups. World Wellness Weekend aims to change that—and participating offers you an excellent opportunity…