Health and Fitness Club Industry News: HFA
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2019 IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit Lineup Announced
Posted: August 30, 2019 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, has announced the lineup for the IHRSA Women’s Leadership Summit, hosted by Athletic Business, on November 14, 2019, in Orlando, FL. Debbie Peterson, business coach, author, and speaker, will kick off the event with a keynote titled “Mindset Strategies for Career Growth.” And, Michele Melkerson-Granryd, IHRSA Board Member and General Manager of Castle Hill Fitness 360 in Austin, TX, will moderate “People, Perspective, & Purpose,” a panel discussion with three influential industry leaders: Lynne Brick, Carol Nalevanko and Greta Wagner. Read More...
IHRSA Announces World Wellness Weekend Collaboration
Posted: August 2, 2019 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, and World Wellness Weekend are excited to announce their collaboration in promoting the third annual World Wellness Weekend, running September 21-22, 2019. On World Wellness Weekend, spas, fitness centers, salons, yoga studios and sports organizations will open their doors to the community, offering fun, free wellness activities. This weekend provides an opportunity for fitness, beauty, tourism and sport professionals to showcase their diverse offerings, and for community members to experience new wellness services in places they may never have tried before. Read More...
Recipients of Two 2019 IHRSA Institute Scholarships Announced
Posted: June 25, 2019 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The IHRSA Institute has been a foundation for developing business leaders in the health club industry for more than 30 years. IHRSA is pleased to announce the recipients of two scholarships to attend the 2019 event this summer: Maureen Eggers, Health & Fitness Manager for Washington Athletic Club in Seattle, WA, is the recipient of The John McCarthy Scholarship. Jason Stokes, General Manager and Managing Partner of Sportsplex-New Windsor in New Windsor, NY, is the recipient of The Curt & Jane Beusman Scholarship. Read More...
IHRSA Report: Worldwide Health Club Membership Now 183M Strong
Posted: May 31, 2019 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released The 2019 IHRSA Global Report. According to the publication, global health club industry revenue totaled $94 billion (USD) in 2018, as more than 210,000 clubs served 183 million members. A perennial IHRSA bestseller, The IHRSA Global Report provides a comprehensive overview of the health club industry. Read More...
How IHRSA Can Help Your Club Stop a Proposed Sales Tax
Posted: May 17, 2019 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - What do lawmakers do when they want to discourage smoking or drinking too much sugar? They tax those products. So, why would these lawmakers do the same to healthy lifestyles when the country, actually most of the developed world, is dealing with: chronic illness, lack of access to places to exercise and rampant obesity. Read More...
Limited Sponsorship Slots Available for the IHRSA Institute
Posted: April 25, 2019 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The IHRSA Institute attracts the best and brightest in the fitness industry and connects attendees on a level different than any other event. A unique college setting coupled with exceptional Industry Experts and Professors from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, truly fosters the perfect environment for learning, networking and sharing of knowledge. This executive business level event (approximately 75-90 people) is where special bonds are formed and relationships develop for years to come. As a sponsor of the IHRSA Institute, your company will have the opportunity to connect with some of the best minds in the industry and support one of IHRSA's premier educational offerings. Read More...
IHRSA Thanks Lawmakers for Prioritizing Kids’ Health
Posted: April 24, 2019 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - To encourage healthy lifestyles for kids and raise awareness about childhood obesity and physical inactivity, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Senate have designated the week of April 22 – 26 "Every Kid Healthy Week." In Pennsylvania, over 30% of adolescents aged 10-17 are overweight or obese. These resolutions, House Resolution 842, and Senate Resolution 72, create an opportunity to engage youth, and their families, in regular physical activity, and educate them on the risk factors associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Read More...
Latest IHRSA Data: Over 6 Billion Visits to 39,570 Health Clubs Last Year
Posted: March 27, 2019 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - More than 71.5 million consumers utilized U.S. health clubs in 2018, a record-high since IHRSA began tracking health club utilization in 1987. The number of individual members totaled 62.5 million, up 2.6% from 60.9 million in 2017. In all, consumers frequented their health clubs for more than six billion visits in 2018. Read More...
More Than 12,000 Convene in San Diego for IHRSA 2019
Posted: March 21, 2019 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Fitness industry professionals from nearly 80 countries were in San Diego, CA for IHRSA 2019, the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association’s 38th Annual International Convention & Trade Show, held March 13 - 16, 2019. IHRSA attendees experienced the cutting edge of fitness industry equipment and technology during the two-day Trade Show and early morning workouts, attended education sessions given by industry experts, worked out and power walked, networked and socialized. Read More...
IHRSA Applauds Newly Introduced Legislation to Support Hard-working Americans in their Efforts to Exercise and Lead Healthy Lifestyles
Posted: March 12, 2019 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - IHRSA announced its support for the Personal Health Investment Today Act (PHIT), just newly introduced into the 116th Congress. The legislation champions Americans in their efforts to live healthier lifestyles by making it easier to cover exercise expenses with pre-tax dollars. IHRSA’s pivotal role in promoting this bill is part of its broader leadership stance in advancing physically active lifestyles in the battle against chronic disease and out-of-control health care costs. Read More...
New IHRSA Report Details Advocacy’s Impact on Health Club Operations
Posted: February 18, 2019 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - While there are a multitude of reasons to belong to an industry trade association, such as education, networking and research, often, the most overlooked benefit is advocacy. Perhaps, advocacy is overlooked because it’s not as tangible as a research report or convention registration. That doesn’t mean it’s not vital to your business. Read More...
