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…
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…
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…
In the show’s lively debut, four industry insiders share their thoughts on current news, speculation on the future of gyms, and the challenges and opportunities facing fitness businesses. ‘Talks & Takes’ is sponsored by ABC Fitness Solutions. A new twist on the typical industry webinar, Talks & Takes approaches key topics around the fitness industry and provides…
WASHINGTON, D.C.—February 5, 2021—The Community Gyms Coalition (CGC), representing more than 15,000 community gyms and fitness studios in the U.S., and the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), representing over 20,000 health and fitness facilities in the U.S., today welcomed the introduction of the bipartisan GYMS Act (H.R. 890) by Congressmen Mike Quigley (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)….
A Boston studio is featured on “Good Morning America,” the 17th U.S. surgeon general writes for gyms to stay open, fitness facilities in Philadelphia receive relief, and more. There’s still plenty of good news to go around for the fitness industry. These health and fitness clubs can’t know for sure where 2021 will take them…
The PAA brings multiple stakeholders in the physical activity community together to be impactful in policy, systems, and environmental change. It is tempting for the health and fitness club industry to feel like lonely warriors while fighting to get the 80% of the American population who are inactive active. The reality is that a legion…
BOSTON, MA—February 3, 2021—A high-level volunteer group of strategic thought leaders banded together to establish the Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA). This alliance will support the growth and provide innovative solutions for the health and fitness industry. The GHFA’s overall mission is to: As the leading voice for the global health and fitness industry,…
BOSTON, MA—February 2, 2021—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced a strategic partnership with REX Roundtables for Executives on various initiatives. The partnership aims to enhance the business, leadership, and management skill set of fitness industry owners and operators to strengthen the overall industry. “REX Roundtables is known for their expertise in bringing…
BOSTON, MA—January 28, 2021—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) partnered with ChinaFit to commission an evaluation of the Chinese fitness industry. The comprehensive study was conducted by Deloitte, a leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, tax, and related services. The 2019-2020 China Health and Fitness Market White Paper focuses…
In cooperation with FitnessConnected, this event will strengthen learning and networking opportunities for the European health and fitness industry this November. As part of a newly agreed collaboration, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), the world’s only association representing the health and fitness industry, will hold the inaugural IHRSA SMART Summit conference as a concurrent…
The vaccine is key to returning the world to business as usual, but the effect will not be immediate. We will likely be dealing with COVID-19 restrictions, protocols, and effects throughout 2021. Within weeks of the emergence of COVID-19, scientists had already begun work on developing a vaccine. By fall, both Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna’s vaccines were leading the…