The Industry Defense Fund



IHRSA's Advocacy efforts are vital to the continued success of the health and fitness club industry. Contribute today at ihrsa.org/pledge!

Where Does the Money Go? 

  • Stopping a sales tax on dues - Stopping a sales tax on membership dues and services saves each club an estimated $25,000 to $35,000 annually.  
  • Stopping burdensome licensure/certification requirements on personal trainers.  
  • Defending Automatic Renewals and monthly EFTs
  • Promoting tax credits for club dues
  • Keeping locker-rooms safe from gender-identity legislation
  • Battling against AED mandates without adequate liability protection
  • Promoting alliances, National Legislation and Tax-Credits to increase the number of people exercising in health clubs.

Download an End of Session Report here to see how effective your contributions were in 2011!

Contributors range from individual fitness professionals and small training facilities to the larger multi-club chains operating in multiple states as well as industry suppliers. See the complete list of at ihrsa.org/contributors.

"It is the obligation of every club, large & small to contribute to the Industry Defense Fund. A few dollars invested today could save ten fold in lost earnings should harmful legislation pass because there was inadequate resources to find it or fight it"

Scott Gillespie, President - Saco Sport & Fitness, Saco, ME

 Your support is vital to the well being of the industry. Please contribute today.

Please support IHRSA’s efforts by contributing today.