In 2018, lawmakers proposed harmful regulations on health club operations 23 times, and 11 states sought to tax health club memberships. In an ideal world, health clubs wouldn’t need advocacy to protect their businesses, but in this world, it is vital to the industry. BOSTON—February 18, 2019—While there are a multitude of reasons to belong…
IHRSA 2019 can be a game-changer for your fitness business. Make the most of it with expert tips from industry veterans. At last year’s IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show, nearly 12,000 industry professionals and more than 400 Trade Show exhibitors filled the San Diego Convention Center. As we prepare to return to San Diego…
SightCall will provide AR-powered live video support to boost equipment uptime, enhance first call resolution and digitally transform the customer experience. VANCOUVER, WA—February 14, 2019—SightCall, the global leader in remote visual support, is pleased to announce a partnership with Core Health & Fitness, an industry leader in commercial fitness products, to provide AR-powered live video…
The new 49ers Fit 36,500 square foot gym recently opened including the largest, heaviest, most functional Escape custom frame installed anywhere in the U.S. to date. PETERBOROUGH, UK—February 13, 2019—The new 49ers Fit 36,500 square foot gym recently opened including the largest, heaviest, most functional Escape custom frame installed anywhere in the U.S. to date….
Davis joins ABC Financial with over 20 years of technology and technology-enabled services experience. LITTLE ROCK, AR—February 13, 2019—ABC Financial Services, LLC (ABC Financial), the leading software and payment processing provider to the health and fitness industry, announced the appointment of Bill Davis as President. Davis joins ABC Financial with over 20 years of technology…
The U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 can be complex. Don’t get caught up in inaccurate interpretations or unfair enforcement of the law that could be costly to your business. BOSTON, MA—February 12, 2019—The U.S. Copyright Act of 1976 makes it illegal to play copyrighted material in businesses—like health clubs—without the consent of the copyright owner….
Shapewatch body visualization system helps mom regain pre-pregnancy body over televised 10-week transformation. COPENHAGEN, Denmark—February 12, 2019—UK mom of two, Ruth Garbutt, has 10 weeks to regain her pre-pregnancy body and with the help of Shapewatch to monitor and help her visualize her key biometrics, she’s well on her way. Wife of Hull Kingston Rover’s…
Inaugural event included TIA’s TOM Conference, demo event, buying summit, and show preview. ORLANDO, FL—February 11, 2019—The three-day 2019 Racquet & Paddle Sports Conference attracted more than 1,000 racquet sports professionals, industry leaders, and representatives of emerging and bellwether brands to the inaugural event recently in Orlando, FL. The multi-faceted tennis, racquet and paddle sports…
Today, XTEND joins other world-class education companies including Onnit, EXOS, BOSU, TRX, and TriggerPoint in using Inspire360 to deliver industry-leading education to their customers and health clubs. SAN DIEGO, CA—February 11, 2019—Inspire360 is proud to announce that XTEND online courses are officially available to XTEND customers. Inspire360 empowers fitness and wellness companies to deliver beautifully…
See how your business was promoted and protected in 2018, and learn what issues we expect to see this year. IHRSA’s advocacy efforts are rooted in the twin goals of protecting and promoting the health club industry. While you may prefer less government involvement in the club industry, the reality is your state and national…
The investment, made from L Catterton’s Growth Fund, will enable Hydrow to bring its connected fitness rower to consumers across the country. CAMBRIDGE, MA, and GREENWICH, CT—February 7, 2019—Hydrow by CREW, the first live outdoor reality (LORTM) rower, today announced that it has received a significant growth equity investment led by L Catterton, the largest…
Leading fitness operator awards LG preferred vendor status; LG set to expand presence in fitness industry in 2019. LINCOLNSHIRE, IL—February 4, 2019—With an unmatched commitment to innovation and customer service, LG Electronics USA Business Solutions is bringing its popular commercial display technologies to more than 850 Snap Fitness locations throughout the United States. Snap Fitness,…