“We are proud to recognize these members for their service to their communities, their customers, and to the betterment of the health and fitness industry,” said IHRSA CEO and President Joe Moore. BOSTON, MA—May 6, 2020—IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, is pleased to share these videos honoring the industry’s 2020 award recipients announced…
Italy’s heart-rate monitoring company Uptivo is ready to launch Uptivo LIVE to support fitness professionals and increase members’ motivation and retention remotely through a dedicated video-streaming platform. MILAN, Italy—May 6, 2020—Uptivo’s cloud-based solutions provide practical support to fitness professionals who want a modern, proactive approach to the market. Uptivo has always offered a variety of…
As states begin opening for business, IHRSA and club operators make the case that health clubs are vital and well-prepared to open as soon as safely possible. Part of this preparedness is utilizing a four-pronged safety framework. BOSTON, MA—May 6, 2020—It’s been over a month since states began mandating the more than 40,000 U.S. clubs—employing…
In IHRSA’s next webinar, a panel of high-volume, low-price (HV/LP) health club operators will speak on the key steps to reopen your club. BOSTON, MA—May 5, 2020—IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, is set to host a webinar to assist club operators around the world learn best practices on reopening from industry leaders….
Pay as you go fitness app’s virtual personal training offering continues to gain steam with the addition of Blink Fitness. NEW YORK—May 4, 2020—FlexIt, the pay as you go fitness app, last month announced a new offering that lets individuals access 1-on-1 live personal training from their favorite fitness brands, all from the comfort of…
YogaFit also offers self-guided online learning, taught by YogaFit’s top-notch master trainers that also earn students ACE continuing education credit. May 4, 2020—At the beginning of April, YogaFit launched live virtual trainings via Zoom, enabling students to take trainings from the comfort of home while sheltering in place. The majority of YogaFit’s 200-hour yoga teaching program, and…
IHRSA partners with over 100 trade organizations, representing over 30 U.S. business sectors, and 58 million American workers, to advocate for a Federal Direct Assistance Fund. BOSTON, MA—May 4, 2020—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) today announced it has joined America’s Recovery Fund Coalition, an alliance of more than 100 trade associations and…
SoulBody has taken the magic and education of Live Teacher Trainings and developed a Virtual Platform hosted by Elite Master Trainers. May 1, 2020—The SoulBody Barre + Unhitched Teacher Training was the first Virtual Teacher Training to launch in early April 2020. With great success and climbing interest, numerous trainings dates are being added to…
Dealing with government-sanctioned closures and no cash flow, FIC members seek temporary rent relief. EDMONTON, Canada—March 30, 2020—Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC), the trade association representing over 5,000 fitness businesses who serve over 4 million members nationwide, is issuing an urgent appeal to government at all levels across Canada for emergency support. In the…
Software provider launches two-week initiative donating a portion of proceeds to charity. Plantation, FL—April 30, 2020—Chetu, the leading developer of world-class, custom software solutions, will be hosting its Closing for a Cause campaign where a portion of the proceeds from newly closed deals will be donated to each salesperson’s charity of choice. The two-week campaign,…
Tech company BurnAlong and the MedFit Network and MedFit Education Foundation announce a strategic partnership to expand online video access to specialty physical, mental, & emotional wellness classes and social support for people of all ages—during the COVID Crisis and beyond. “With millions suffering from chronic conditions and emotional health challenges, this timely partnership will…
New app plus digital offerings help members during COVID-19 and will enhance their experience once clubs reopen. CANADA—April 29, 2020—GoodLife Fitness, Canada’s largest fitness chain, in a strategic partnership with interactive digital fitness expert FunXtion is introducing innovative white-labeled fitness technology solutions, one of which—a GoodLife branded app with branded virtual classes and training programs—launched…