BOSTON, MA—July 7, 2021—IHRSA’s 40th Anniversary International Convention & Trade Show (IHRSA 2021) website is now live and includes a registration portal, the complete three-day schedule, and more. From October 13-15, 2021, the health and fitness industry will converge at IHRSA 2021 in Dallas, TX, at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas. The occasion marks the…
BOSTON, MA, & SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA—July 6, 2021—To strengthen and unify the global health and fitness industry, IHRSA, The Global Health & Fitness Association, has partnered with the Fitness & Recreation Industry Technology Summit (FRITS). After a successful inaugural event in 2019, FRITS is back and promises to be bigger and better. The two-day educational event will be…
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…
FRANKLIN PARK, IL—June 28, 2021—Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment, today announced the relocation of its global headquarters to Franklin Park, IL, to consolidate its corporate operations, effective July 1, 2021. The consolidation effort will support future growth and innovation across the organization and provide a space to engage and collaborate with…
DURHAM, NC—June 28, 2021—Plan2Play, a technology company serving the needs of the fitness and wellness industries, today announced the launch of its ARC software. The customer relationship management tool enables entrepreneurs in the fitness, health, and wellness spaces the ability to Attract members, Run their business and Connect their communities. “I am thrilled to bring this solution to market, as the…
OCONOMOWOC, WI, & MOSCOW, RUSSIA—June 22, 2021—To accommodate growing international demand, FITBENCH has expanded operations in Russia through an exclusive partnership with Fitness Division Company, LLC, which will serve and do business as (DBA) FITBENCH Russia. Founded in Moscow in 2009, Fitness Division specializes in sales and maintenance of commercial fitness equipment, high-quality accessories, and functional…
COON RAPIDS, MN—June 22, 2021—As global demand increases for its innovative functional and strength training products, Torque Fitness has named seasoned fitness industry veteran Leo Schreuders its vice president of sales for Europe. With more than 26 years in the international fitness and sporting goods industry, Schreuders is leading the expansion of Torque’s business throughout the European…
ROSEMONT, IL, & NEWPORT BEACH, CA—June 22, 2021—To meet the need for adaptive, personalized training content, Life Fitness, the global leader in commercial fitness equipment, announced a vested strategic partnership with PEAR Sports, the leader in smart, digital coaching technology. “To further expand our digital ecosystem, we are working collaboratively with best-in-class partners to co-create…
BROOMFIELD, CO—June 22, 2021—Intelivideo, a Video on Demand (VOD) and digital technology platform for the health and wellness industry, and InnoSoft, the market leader in campus recreation software, announced today a new strategic partnership that unites the providers’ capabilities to create an adaptable recreation management and VOD fitness platform for collegiate recreational fitness facilities. “Intelivideo has…
TIMONIUM, MD—June 22, 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 further expansion in Palm Beach County. In mid-August, Planet Fitness Delray Beach East is scheduled to open at 3065 S. Federal Highway, Delray Beach, FL 33483. As…