Crunch Fitness CEO Ben Midgley identifies six key factors driving growth, SoulCycle launches a concert series, and the IHRSA Passport Program gets an upgrade. This week’s roundup features the six factors driving growth in the fitness industry as noted by the CEO of Crunch Fitness along with news from SoulCycle, Technogym, and Myzone. Expert Explains…
The first EU Skills Survey, which will focus on the skills health club employers seek, has launched today. BOSTON—October 16, 2018—The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and the European Observatoire of Sport and Employment (EOSE) are delighted to announce the launch of the first EU Skills Survey embracing sport and physical activity across…
The Woodway education dives into the technique and training sequences using unique non-motorized treadmills. SAN DIEGO, CA—October 16, 2018—Inspire360 is proud to announce that the Woodway’s Curve Education is officially available to ClubConnect users and Woodway customers. The Woodway education dives into the technique and training sequences using unique non-motorized treadmills. Their focus includes interval…
The four-day event reviews the global and Asia-Pacific fitness markets, shares cutting-edge management concepts and explore future fitness industry development trends. October 16, 2018—Following the success of previous ChinaFit/IHRSA China Management Forums, ChinaFit and the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) are presenting this year’s China Management Forum in Shanghai. Organised annually for the…
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…