IHRSA has been fighting hard to get relief for the U.S. fitness industry. Here’s how you can follow the progress of the GYMS Act and show your support. On February 5, 2021, U.S. Reps. Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) filed H.R. 890, the Gym Mitigation and Survival (GYMS) Act. Since then, IHRSA has…
ARLINGTON, VA—March 1, 2021—SweatWorks, the leading digital technology agency for the fitness and wellness industry, is expanding its executive team with the appointment of industry veteran, Alex Peacock, as Chief Commercial Officer. With 20 years’ experience building and scaling companies in the fitness technology sector, Peacock was previously CEO of Netpulse, a leading provider of…
BOSTON, MA—March 1, 2021—On Thursday, March 4, at 4 p.m. EST, the first United We Rise – Stronger Than Ever event will take place to unite all fitness industry sectors and gain industry-wide advocacy support. The first event will include remarks from Reps. Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), the original sponsors of the Gym Mitigation and…
COON RAPIDS, MN—February 25, 2021—Adding to its growing line of premium, versatile functional training products, Torque Fitness has launched the new Endless Rope Trainer (XERT) to deliver novel challenges to exercisers and athletes. Incorporating the innovative Mag Force Technology that defines Torque Fitness’ incredibly popular TANK All-Surface Sleds, the XERT facilitates bi-directional movements, with resistance that automatically increases with…
BOSTON, MA—February 25, 2021—Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) publication of two reports regarding COVID-19 outbreaks at fitness facilities, Alexandra Black Larcom, MPH, RD, LDN, senior manager of health promotion & health policy of the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), released the following statement: “On February 24, the CDC’s Morbidity and…
On February 24, reports published in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report detailed two COVID-19 outbreaks at fitness centers. This article describes what the reports found, and what they mean for the fitness club industry. On February 24, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and…
ST. LOUIS, MO—February 23, 2021—TRUE Fitness, manufacturer of commercial cardio and strength equipment since 1981, is proud to announce the introduction of the Stryker Slat Treadmill. The next evolution of TRUE treadmills have arrived. After over 40 years of traditional deck and belt treadmill innovation, TRUE has introduced a slat treadmill built for the long…
Deerfield, IL—February 23, 2021—Globally, society is in the middle of a longevity revolution, meaning seniors are the fastest growing demographic. Population projections estimate that this group will double to 1.5 billion in 2050, implying that 1 in 6 people in the world will be over the age of 65. This contention is affluent and commands…
The GYMS Act is introduced in Congress, an inclusive fitness organization is born, and more. The health and fitness industry received a spark of hope with the introduction of the GYMS Act in Congress. Now, the industry and consumers must take action to convince their Congress members to support the inclusion of the GYMS Act…
NEW YORK, NY—February 18, 2021—ClassPass, the leading fitness and wellness network, announced that vaccine centers are now searchable within the app and website. Members can easily determine the closest vaccine center to their home and obtain information including hours of operation and contact information for nearby clinics and health offices. “We are in a global…
SEATTLE, WA—February 2021—SportsArt, a green fitness brand that develops sustainable gym equipment, today introduces an addition to its energy producing ECO-POWR line, the ECO-POWR Elite Series. This new series has the same build quality and ECO-POWR technology as the original Status Line, while designed to be more compact to accommodate smaller fitness spaces like those seen in…
BOSTON, MA—February 12, 2021—In its most recent move to revitalize the fitness industry and ensure the success of its members, IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, formed the Industry Partner Advisory Council to advise the IHRSA Board of Directors in support of growing, protecting, and promoting the industry. The council is a representative…