September 13, 2021—Junckers has signed a long-term agreement with FIBA*, basketball’s global governing body, to serve as Global Supplier of wood flooring until 2024. The announcement by FIBA was signed on 07 September 2021, detailing the multi-event partnership which will encompass FIBA’s elite international competitions in the next three years, including FIBA EuroBasket 2022, FIBA…
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…
OCEANPORT, NJ—September 9, 2021—The Fort Athletic Club, capping a momentous and awe-inspiring multi-million dollar transformation, is pleased to announce its Ribbon Cutting celebration on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. The Club’s Leadership Team will be joined by Oceanport Mayor Jay Coffey to commemorate the facility’s opening, slated for October. Scott Marchakitus, CEO of…
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…
TIMONIUM, MD—August 25, 2021—Planet Fitness – one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand – announces the opening of its Ellicott City club at 8450 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Open and staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week,…
TIMONIUM, MD—August 24, 2021—Planet Fitness – one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers with more members than any other fitness brand – announces the opening of its Delray Beach East club at 3065 S. Federal Highway, Delray Beach, FL 33483. Open and staffed daily, 5 a.m. to midnight, the 15,306-square-foot…
INDIANAPOLIS, IN—August 25, 2021—Upper Hand, a leading provider of sports and fitness management software, today announced the launch of Membership Analytics by Upper Hand, the industry’s first reporting feature to provide accessible analytical insights from membership data. This all-new reporting platform within Upper Hand allows sports and fitness business owners to understand specific factors that…
August 25, 2021—Work is underway on a major new report—The Economic Impact of the Health and Fitness Industry—commissioned by the Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA), conducted by Deloitte, supported by IHRSA, and with the World Health Organization as a key target audience. Initially covering around 60 countries, which between them account for the majority…