Health and Fitness Club Industry News: HFA
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IHRSA Webinar: Sales Excellence: Tips, Tactics & Strategies to Long-Term Success
Posted: April 28, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Turning a prospect into a long-term, loyal member starts with the sale. Join Vice President of Merritt Athletic Clubs, Mark Miller, for an IHRSA webinar that will help you... Read More...
Health Club Industry Continues Impressive Growth
Posted: April 22, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - More than 63 million Americans utilized a health club in 2014, up 2.3% from 2013 when 62.1 million consumers indicated using a health club. Total U.S. health club memberships exceeded 54 million. Read More...
Molly Kemmer selected as Chairperson of the IHRSA Board of Directors
Posted: April 10, 2015 in HFA, Suppliers
PHOENIX, AZ - EXOS is proud to announce that Molly Kemmer, who currently serves as a regional director for EXOS|MediFit, has been selected as the Chairperson of the Board of Directors for the International Health, Racquet, and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), the trade association that serves the global club and fitness industry with a mission to grow, protect, and promote the health and fitness industry, and to provide its members with benefits that will help them be more successful. Read More...
IHRSA Webinar: Brand Reinvention – Become Unique, Passionate and Distinctive in Your Community
Posted: April 1, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - As the industry continues to evolve so do the needs and wants of your members and prospects. If you haven’t recently, it may be time to take a fresh look at your brand and make sure it is still setting you apart from the competition. Read More...
IHRSA Releases New Seasonal Consumer Report
Posted: March 26, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA – The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association released the latest edition of the IHRSA Health Consumer Seasonal Trend Report (Spring 2015), which presents and analyzes the behavior of American health club-goers over the spring and summer months. Read More...
Thousands Celebrate Fitness Industry Success, Innovation and Leadership at IHRSA 2015
Posted: March 25, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - At the recently completed IHRSA 2015, the International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association’s 34th Annual International Convention & Trade Show, thousands of fitness industry leaders celebrated the successes of a thriving industry, showcased the newest and most innovative equipment, programs, and technology, and reinforced the industry’s commitment to increase physical activity levels across the globe. The high-energy event, gathering thousands of health club operators, suppliers, and fitness industry professionals together from over 80 countries, was held in Los Angeles, California, March 11-14, 2015. Read More...
IHRSA 2016 Announced For Orlando, Florida – March 21 – 24, 2016
Posted: March 13, 2015 in HFA
LOS ANGELES, LA - IHRSA 2016 will be held March 21-24, 2016 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL USA! Read More...
IHRSA-TRP Net Promoter Survey Tops 102,000 Health Club Members
Posted: February 26, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association announced that the latest Net Promoter Score (NPS) for the North American health club industry is 43. The score is based on responses from 102,787 health club members. Read More...
IHRSA Releases 2015 Threat and Opportunity Reports
Posted: February 18, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - Every year, state legislatures propose laws that affect health club operations. Many of these proposals threaten club operations and profitability. Threatening proposals include sales taxes on memberships and/or dues; restrictions on membership contracts, unreasonable mandates and more. However, many states also propose laws that would promote physical activity and hence increase health club membership numbers. These proposals include financial incentives to exercise or join health clubs, sales tax repeals, and policies that would improve general wellness. Read More...
The 19th Annual IHRSA Financial Panel: Is the Health Club Industry Winning in the Financial World? And, Is It Sustainable?
Posted: February 10, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - This year’s financial panel discussion, once again moderated by Rick Caro, President, Management Vision, features financial experts with recent relevant club involvement. Read More...
IHRSA Launches Health Promotion & Wellness Track for IHRSA 2015
Posted: February 5, 2015 in HFA
BOSTON, MA - A new feature attendees of IHRSA 2015, IHRSA’s 34th Annual International Convention will experience is a series of new sessions on Health Promotion & Wellness geared specifically to help club operators make the most of health promotion opportunities in their club setting. Read More...
