Health and Fitness Club Industry News: IHRSA
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Treadmills Reign Supreme Among Health Club Users
Posted: December 28, 2015 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - Treadmills are the most popular form of equipment-based exercise among club members, according to IHRSA’s Consumer Trend Report, which analyzed seasonality of club membership and usage based on data from Spring 2014 to Fall 2014. Read More...
Expand Your Health Club Industry Relationships at IHRSA 2016
Posted: December 24, 2015 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - We can all use new friends, especially ones who share our interests and can teach us a thing or two. It’s also important to connect with old friends who you don’t see as often as you’d like. There is no better place to meet both new and old faces than at IHRSA 2016 in sunny Orlando, FL. Read More...
Seeking IGNITE! Speakers for IHRSA 2016
Posted: December 2, 2015 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - If you have an insightful story to tell, expert advice to share, or are simply passionate about a certain topic, apply to speak at IGNITE!, a fast-paced session at IHRSA 2016 in Orlando. IGNITE! is a 75-minute event where a succession of speakers each present for five minutes, sharing their personal and professional insights on a host of wide-ranging topics that can be informative, innovative, humorous, or just plain fun. Read More...
New Health Promotion Resources for IHRSA Members
Posted: December 1, 2015 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - Last week, IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association released the “IHRSA Clubs Promote Good Health and Good Practice” Health Promotion E-Book, the 6th resource the association released this year to help IHRSA member clubs promote health and physical activity in their communities. Read More...
IHRSA Applauds Introduction of WHIP
Posted: November 18, 2015 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) voiced its ardent support of the Workforce Health Improvement Program (WHIP) Act (S. 2296) introduced by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX). Introduction of this important piece of legislation is a fundamental step in providing American employers and employees with the tools they need to help stop the devastating health trend toward inactivity and obesity in America. Read More...
IHRSA European Congress Attracts Over 550 from 42 Countries
Posted: November 9, 2015 in IHRSA
MARSEILLE, FRANCE - The 15th anniversary of IHRSA’s annual European Congress concluded in Marseille with more than 550 participants from a record 42 countries and six continents. “IHRSA is especially grateful to our local host, Christophe Andanson, president of FHRSA, and his staff,” said Joe Moore, President and CEO of IHRSA. “Their tremendous support with all aspects of the event – helping us find a beautiful venue, promotion, coordinating special activities – helped to ensure that the Congress was a great experience for all.” Read More...
PHIT Introduced in the Senate
Posted: October 29, 2015 in IHRSA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) introduced legislation that would allow Americans to make certain qualified sports and fitness purchases, like gym memberships, fitness equipment, and youth sports league fees, with money they have saved in pre-tax health care accounts. The Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act would amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow for a medical care tax deduction on qualified purchases for up to $1,000 per taxpayer or $2,000 for married couples filing jointly or heads of household. Read More...
Latest IHRSA Profiles of Success Reports Revenue Growth of 5.3% for Leading Health Clubs
Posted: October 21, 2015 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released its annual Industry Data Survey (IDS) results and the accompanying publication, IHRSA Profiles of Success. The report provides a detailed analysis of the annual performance of leading health and fitness clubs, including key performance metrics such as revenue and membership growth, payroll, member retention, non-dues revenue, and EBITDA. Profit center analysis as well as income statement and balance sheet data are also provided. Read More...
IHRSA Releases 2015 Health Club Consumer Report: The Story Behind Members and Their Clubs
Posted: September 30, 2015 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released the 2015 Health Club Consumer Report: The Story Behind Members and Their Health & Fitness Clubs. This annual publication provides demographics and participation data on American health club consumers. New to this year’s edition is an in-depth review of activity preferences by gender, consumer trend analysis of generational and ethnic groups, and multi-year analyses of membership trends by club type. Read More...
IHRSA 2016 – The Stage Is Set
Posted: September 23, 2015 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - By being a part of the fitness industry, you’ve chosen to become part of the solution, to make a difference. Here are 5 ways that you will be able to take your efforts to the next level by attending IHRSA 2016... Read More...
IHRSA Announces Global Fall Conference Line-up
Posted: August 27, 2015 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA will bring together club owners, operators and professionals for conferences on four continents this fall to learn, network and share best practices. Read More...
Labor Guidelines to Impact Health and Fitness Clubs
Posted: August 13, 2015 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - Recently, the Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued new details regarding employee and independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The DOL will now be using a more generalized definition to refer to “employees,” since worker misclassification has become an increasing issue. Read More...
IHRSA Releases New Member Retention Report
Posted: July 30, 2015 in IHRSA
BOSTON MA - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released the IHRSA Member Retention Report (Volume 3, Issue 1): What Differentiates Promoters from Detractors? Conducted in partnership with The Retention People (TRP), the current report focuses on the impact of the Net Promoter Score on club member retention. Based on a survey of more than 10,000 health club members in the UK, the current installment examines how member demographics, duration, attendance, and activity participation vary between Promoters and Detractors. Read More...
Curt & Jane Beusman Institute Scholarship to Be Launched
Posted: July 20, 2015 in IHRSA
A special Memorial Service was held for industry giant Curt Beusman on July 12 at 3:00PM at the Saw Mill River Club in Mount Kisco, New York. The Beusman family and IHRSA used the occasion to announce the launch of the Curt & Jane Beusman Institute Scholarship in honor of their memory and lasting impact on the health club industry. The first scholarship will be awarded next year for the 2016 IHRSA Institute. Read More...
IHRSA Announces New Chairperson, Welcomes New Members and Seeks Applicants to Board of Directors
Posted: July 2, 2015 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is pleased to announce that effective July 1, 2015, Molly Kemmer, Regional Director for EXOS/MediFit Corporate Services, is the Chairperson of the IHRSA Board of Directors for the 2015/2016 term. Read More...
IHRSA Releases One Million Strong: An In-Depth Study of Health Club Member Retention
Posted: June 25, 2015 in IHRSA
BOSTON MA – The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association released IHRSA One Million Strong: An In-Depth Study of Health Club Member Retention in North America. Written by Dr. Paul Bedford and sponsored by Life Fitness, the report provides a comprehensive retention analysis of more than one million membership records. Read More...
IHRSA Global 25 Report Highlights World’s Top Health Clubs
Posted: June 22, 2015 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA – The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced the release of The IHRSA Global 25, which lists the top 25 health club companies worldwide ranked by membership, number of locations and revenue. Read More...
Joe Moore Speaks About Exercise
Posted: June 18, 2015 in IHRSA
BOSTON, MA - We often think of weight loss in terms of "calories in, calories out". But it's not that simple, and it hasn't really ever been. In his most recent Huffington Post article, Joe Moore discusses the benefits of exercise and why it's about oh so much more than a calorie equation. Read More...
Apply For The IHRSA Board of Directors
Posted: June 12, 2015 in IHRSA
The IHRSA Board of Directors is an experienced, intelligent team of industry leaders. They have chosen to serve IHRSA in particular and the fitness industry in general by providing guidance, strategic direction and insight that has lasting global impact. Read More...
A Year of Achievement
Posted: June 9, 2015 in IHRSA
The old adage, “Time flies when you’re having fun,” sums up my sentiments as I consider the past year, during which I served as the Chairperson of IHRSA’s Board of Directors. My memories of that year are clear, vivid, and rewarding. Read More...
