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…
Sunisa Lee has become a household name after winning all-around gold, fitness resorts are gaining popularity, and more. After a mentally draining and lengthy year and a half living with COVID-19, more people are jumping on the health and fitness train. This week’s roundup focuses on fitness resorts receiving a spike in reservations, and one…
BOSTON, MA—August 9, 2021—Fitness industry leaders, IHRSA and Mindbody, will collaborate to provide more content, education, and networking opportunities for studio operators. Earlier this year, IHRSA, The Global Health & Fitness Association, debuted its Studio Membership to engage more meaningfully with fitness studios and deliver tools to improve and grow their businesses. A focal point of the…
BOSTON, MA—July 29, 2021—The latest consumer research, commissioned by the IHRSA Foundation and ABC Fitness Solutions, shows motivation to stay fit post-pandemic is less about having a solid physique and more about achieving a holistic approach to physical exercise and mental well-being. A study conducted by ClubIntel in June 2021 shows that the active consumer…
The IHRSA 2021 event program has been finalized. Saddle up to celebrate the fitness industry’s revival in Dallas, TX! To put it mildly, it’s been a long and stressful two years since the global health and fitness industry gathered in-person. All of us at IHRSA eagerly await the day that we can all come together. If you…
This week’s roundup features a diversity and inclusion course for fitness professionals, a comprehensive CRM platform, how exercise combats negative health outcomes, and more. More often than not, business owners and operators are figuring out how to gain more time to get things done. A new all-in-one CRM platform aims to give fitness professionals just…