Governor Newsom announces new council focusing on physical and mental health, NASM releases an online fitness course to manage COVID’s impact, fitness and wellness organizations urge Congress to include the GYMS Act, and more. During the past 15 months, COVID-19 has undeniably left a lasting mark globally. This week’s roundup focuses on COVID-19’s impact on…
BOSTON, MA—July 1, 2021—IHRSA, the Global Health and Fitness Association, is pleased to announce that Active Entities Consulting of Marblehead, MA, has joined the association as an Industry Partner. Active Entities is committed to working with IHRSA to generate grassroots support for the GYMS (Gym Mitigation and Survival) Act and other important industry initiatives. Active…
The Global Health & Fitness Alliance seeks to add new fitness industry leaders and organizations to its expansive team. Here’s what you should know before applying. As the need to unite the global fitness industry heightened, IHRSA stepped up to the challenge to lead the initiative. First, in November 2020, IHRSA set up an inaugural…
To reach our greatest potential, we need to come together to support the health and fitness industry and each other. IHRSA 2021 in Dallas, October 13-15, is our time to relaunch the momentum of growth for our industry in a BIG way! We will be “Celebrating the Industry’s Revival,” and we need you there! Uniting for…
WASHINGTON, D.C.—June 17, 2021—Today, sixteen organizations, led by IHRSA, the Global Health & Fitness Association, and Community Gyms Coalition (CGC), released a letter calling on Congress to include H.R. 890 and S. 1613, the Gym Mitigation and Survival Act (GYMS Act), as part of any future economic recovery legislation. “Government-mandated COVID-19 business closures and restrictions have taken an enormous toll…
BOSTON, MA—June 10, 2021—IHRSA, The Global Health & Fitness Association, today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Clark as the association’s next president and CEO. Clark, a seasoned association executive, joins IHRSA at a critical time for the fitness industry and the association. IHRSA is the world’s leading authority on the commercial health club industry. Clark…
BOSTON, MA, & BEIJING, CHINA—June 7, 2021—Following an effective and mutually beneficial 11-year partnership, IHRSA, The Global Health & Fitness Association, and ChinaFit have announced a Strategic Membership Licensing Agreement to expand IHRSA knowledge and membership services through China. “2021, the beginning of a new decade, marks the upgraded cooperation of ChinaFit and IHRSA. IHRSA…
The fitness industry aims to help those struggling with coronavirus, neurological conditions, and more. While the fitness industry is most commonly known to improve physical health, its many other benefits and good deeds typically go unrecognized. This week, we spotlight fitness brands—and consumers—that are taking a stand in the fight against COVID-19. Then, we’ll look…
The fitness industry looks to innovate with contemporary, post-COVID facilities and services. And we look at how marketing to consumers has changed. The health and fitness industry is amidst a revolutionary time in history. Things will never be as they were exactly, but that leaves plenty of room to improve services, facilities, member relations, and…
BOSTON, MA, & COSTA MESA, CA—May 17, 2021—IHRSA, the world’s leading authority on the commercial health club industry, with a mission to grow, promote, and protect the health and fitness industry, has formed a strategic partnership with the MedFit Education Foundation, dedicated to facilitating education and empowering professionals to work with those with medical conditions, chronic…
Industry Partners gathered to learn about the decision to move IHRSA 2021 to Dallas, the plans for future conventions, and new initiatives that will benefit IHRSA members and the industry at-large. On Thursday, May 6, approximately 100 industry partners joined IHRSA interim President & CEO Brent Darden and the IHRSA Industry Partner Advisory Council in a virtual…
WASHINGTON, D.C.—May 13, 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., today applauded the bipartisan introduction of the GYMS Act in the Senate by Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Jerry Moran (R-KS). The GYMS Act would provide direct support to rebuild…