Between 10 state legislative alerts and gaining our 122nd PHIT sponsor, a lot has happened since our last legislative update. A lot has happened in Washington, D.C. in the past month, yet paradoxically, Congress has not accomplished much. We had two (two!) government shutdowns and still have not decided on how to fully fund the…
There is one factor that has the largest impact on the success of health club businesses, and IHRSA uses it to save clubs time and money. Boston — February 19, 2018 — Believe it or not, there is one factor that has the single biggest impact on the success of health club businesses. It’s not members.It’s…
Hear from Brian Wood, Mark Grabowski, and Rob Sjoberg, about “Insights into the Drivers Currently Attracting Financial Capital to the Industry” during the 22nd Annual IHRSA Financial Panel at IHRSA 2018. Boston — February 13, 2018 — The annual IHRSA Financial Panel, taking place during IHRSA 2018, will give session attendees the opportunity to hear advice…
2017 Sales are up in all geographic areas, strong growth in China and United States. Starting from today TECHNOGYM will be protagonist, as Official Supplier, of the Pyeongchang 2018 Winter Olympic Games. Cesena (Italia)— February 9, 2018 —The Board of Directors of Technogym (MTA: TGYM), a globally leading company operating in the fitness equipment area and…
Generation Z and Millennials lead the way as more than one out of four health club goers utilized fitness training services. Boston — February 8, 2018 — Today, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released The IHRSA Fitness Training Report, sponsored by Power Systems. The report helps club operators better understand personal and small group training…
Crunch Fitness, the health club chain renowned for fusing fitness and entertainment, today announced the appointment of Dan Gallagher as its new Chief Financial Officer. NEW YORK— February 5, 2018—Crunch Fitness, the health club chain renowned for fusing fitness and entertainment, today announced the appointment of Dan Gallagher as its new Chief Financial Officer. Former…
Products featuring new Circle Fitness branding to be unveiled at IHRSA. Fort Wayne, IN — February 2, 2018 — In response to continued growth and market expansion, Green Series Fitness, a Brigadoon Fitness company, will change its name to Circle Fitness USA, rebrand its products, launch a new company website and introduce an updated corporate identity. “As…
Dr. Art Curtis will be honored with the Dale S. Dibble Distinguished Service Award during IHRSA 2018 in San Diego. Boston — January 31, 2018 — IHRSA, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association is pleased to announce that the Dale S. Dibble Distinguished Service Award will be presented to Dr. Art Curtis during IHRSA 2018,…
Following its ongoing international expansion, fitness technology provider Virtuagym has moved to new offices in both Amsterdam and Medellín. Amsterdam — January 31, 2018 — Following its ongoing international expansion, fitness technology provider Virtuagym has moved to new offices in both Amsterdam and Medellín. With now more than 200 employees, including recent hires in C-Level executive…
Coming onboard for Wexer Asia Pacific is well-known local figure Ryan Hogan, who joins from Australian Fitness Network where he served as CEO. January 30, 2018 — Following a strong growth phase in 2017, and with ambitions for significant ongoing growth in 2018 and beyond, digital fitness specialist Wexer has created a number of new roles to…
By combining the traditional in-person approach of a brick and mortar fitness club with the convenience and affordability of online training, Trainerize is helping fitness clubs sell personal training services to up to 70% of their members. VANCOUVER, BC — January 29, 2018 — Trainerize, the leading personal training software, is empowering fitness clubs to challenge the…
IHRSA has announced the 2018 award recipients for the Associate Member of the Year Award, the Outstanding Community Service Award, and the Woman Leader Award in honor of Julie Main. All three award recipients will be honored during IHRSA 2018 in March. Boston — January 17, 2018 — IHRSA, The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association,…