Henrik Gockel, founder and managing director of PRIME TIME fitness in Germany, is the recipient of IHRSA’s 2018 European Club Leadership Award. LISBON, Portugal, and BOSTON—October 16, 2018—IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, has announced that Henrik Gockel, founder and managing director of PRIME TIME fitness in Germany, is the recipient of IHRSA’s…
Disruptive mobile app strengthens advisory board to drive brand growth and recognition. New York City—October 9, 2018—FlexIt, the mobile app that enables users to access gyms and only pay for the time they use, announces the addition of fitness industry leader Robbie Sprechman—CFO of Retro Fitness—to its advisory board. Through his new position, Sprechman will…
Active shooter incidents occurred in at least seven fitness facilities since 2009, an alarming number that should prompt gyms to have a plan addressing any threats. BOSTON—October 12, 2018—Active shooter incidents are on the rise in the U.S., with the FBI estimating that 2017 had the highest number of shooting incidents since 2000. The prevalence…
Participants will help set industry benchmarks and receive valuable salary and wage data. BOSTON—October 10, 2018—The biennial IHRSA Employee Compensation & Benefits Survey is now available on the IHRSA Research Portal. This study gathers compensation and benefits practices among leading North American health clubs. Base salary and wage data—along with benefits such as health insurance,…
Fitness software company opens Center City offices to accommodate expansion and double-digit growth. PHILADELPHIA—October 9, 2018—Club OS, the leading sales and retention management software in the fitness market, continues a year of growth by opening its new headquarters in the Center City district. Previously, the Philadelphia-based software company operated out of a shared work space….
Proceeds from the event will be donated to help those affected by Hurricane Florence as part of the OverFlo campaign. WILMINGTON, NC—October 8, 2018—A free benefit concert is set for Saturday, October 20, with proceeds being donated to help people affected by Hurricane Florence. Crafted as part of the OverFlo campaign, organizers have revealed the…
Leading organizations to develop and place ACSM-Certified Professionals. Newswise—The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) continued its aggressive partnership expansion strategy today by announcing a new agreement with EXOS, a leader in workplace wellness and human performance for more than two decades. The agreement makes EXOS an official ACSM corporate partner and provides substantial benefits…
This popular health club travel benefit will be powered by TrainAway. Boston—October 4, 2018—Today, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced plans to enhance its popular IHRSA Passport Program, which offers members of participating IHRSA clubs discounted guest access to a global network of health clubs when they travel. Beginning in 2019, the…
Dispute over TrueForm Runner treadmill has now been settled. WAUKESHA, WI—October 4, 2018—WOODWAY USA, Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of treadmills and other health, fitness, and rehabilitation equipment, is pleased to announce that the patent infringement litigation involving the TrueForm Runner treadmill sold by Samsara Fitness, LLC has been resolved. The litigation has been…
Founder Dave Wright has been recognized as a top leader by the LDC. October 2, 2018—LDC have joined forces with The Telegraph newspaper to identify the Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders. Due to the success and commitment of Dave Wright, he has been named as one of these leaders. Dave not only has grown…
The IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit at AB Show 2018 will feature presentations and panel discussions with women who are proven leaders in the fitness industry. Boston — September 27, 2018 — Panelists have been announced for the IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit, hosted by Athletic Business, on Thursday, November 8, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention…
Physical activity trends are unveiled in The 2018 IHRSA Health Club Consumer Report. Boston—September 26, 2018—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) has released The 2018 Health Club Consumer Report. This annual publication, based on a nationwide sample of more than 30,000 interviews, provides demographics and health, sports, and fitness participation data on America’s…