BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, and BOSTON, MA, USA—October 6, 2020—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today that its annual IHRSA European Congress will debut a virtual edition on 18-20 November. The event will build on the popular elements of the in-person gathering, such as offering six language translations and tours of some of the most interesting…
BOSTON, MA—October 2, 2020—Since previous government programs have not been sufficient for all the health and fitness facilities affected by COVID-19, U.S. Reps. Michael Quigley (D-IL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) have filed the Health & Fitness Recovery Act of 2020. IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, and IHRSA Board Ex-officio Jim Worthington of…
BOSTON, MA—September 22, 2020—The IHRSA Foundation and the American Council on Exercise (ACE), supported by the UNESCO Chair in Inclusive Fitness, Sport & Recreation, PE, have had a first joint project approved by Special Olympics with funding through their Inclusive Health Innovation Grant. The grant, supported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
BOSTON, MA—September 17, 2020—Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, worked with industry leaders in states across the country providing them with tools and resources to strengthen their voices and expand their reach at the state level. IHRSA has worked diligently to pull these valuable assets together in a toolkit…
BOSTON, MA—September 14, 2020—The full list of fitness industry supplier panelists set to speak at the 2020 IHRSA Innovation Summit has been announced. On Thursday, September 17, virtually join some of the best minds of the industry—health club owners and operators, suppliers, and anyone in between—to learn how to innovate, connect, and thrive in the new economy….
BOSTON, MA—September 14, 2020—As negative public perceptions persist, the fitness industry is looking to further prove that health clubs are safe and vital for overall health. To do so, IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, is engaging with medical experts to get their professional opinion on the safety and efficacy of clubs. Fitness…
BOSTON, MA—September 10, 2020—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) partnered with MXM to track health club member check-ins to prove that clubs are not contributing to the spread of coronavirus. After announcing the study’s positive results, IHRSA and MXM are seeing the story gain traction across many media outlets. On Wednesday, September 2, the news,…
Industry veteran Brent Darden said his selection to serve as IHRSA Interim President & CEO was “a privilege and an honor.” Learn more about his vision for the future of IHRSA and the industry. Over the past several months, the world as we knew it has undergone changes many of us could never have imagined….
Washington, D.C.—September 2, 2020—Today, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, while testifying before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, pledged to call Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) to ask her to restart talks on a new COVID-19 relief package. In response, Brent Darden of the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released…
BOSTON, MA—September 1, 2020—On August 21, the IHRSA Board of Directors announced the appointment of Brent Darden as interim president and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Although the role was not taken lightly, Darden has made it clear that he does not intend to serve as IHRSA president & CEO on a permanent basis. “What…
BOSTON, MA—August 21, 2020—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced that the Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Brent Darden as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Brent’s background in fitness industry leadership roles is extensive. He earned his master’s degree in exercise science from Baylor University and began his career…
BOSTON, MA—August 19, 2020—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) CEO’s Joe Moore has been in the health and fitness industry for over 45 years, starting in 1972 when he opened his first commercial facility that grew from a single club to a health club chain with 20 locations in three states. Moore sold…