Articles, webinars, and resources designed to help health clubs navigate the coronavirus pandemic.
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Confronting Coronavirus
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted health clubs and fitness businesses around the world. IHRSA is hard at work lobbying on behalf of the industry and creating resources to help you through this challenging time. View our coronavirus resources.
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Research-based guidance on retaining and engaging your club’s members, including strategies to enhance member experience.
Strategies and best practices about health club programming, including group exercise, corporate fitness, and the latest trends.
Best practices, case studies, and expert advice about hiring, training, and retaining your health club’s staff.
Guidance to help you make the best purchasing decisions, implement maintenance strategies, and stay up-to-date on equipment products.
Advice and strategies to help you become a stronger, more effective leader of your club. Learn from successful fitness industry veterans.
All the information you need to run a successful personal training program, including small group training strategies and certification standards.
Advice about running and maintaining your facility. Learn about the latest in health club design and facility-related product features.
Wellness & Community Programming
Expert advice to help you strengthen your club’s wellness programming, health promotion strategies, and community programming.
Tips and tricks to hone your club’s sales and marketing efforts, including social media best practices and membership sales strategies.
High-level information about health club strategic planning, financial strategy, resource allocation, and industry trends.
Expert advice and best practices about state, federal, and international laws and requirements affecting health clubs like yours.
Information to strengthen your technology strategy. Find guidance on technology investment, equipment tech, wearables, and products.
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How to Keep Your Health Club Clean in the Great Reopening
Suppliers are eager to help with sprays and wipes that provide protection from contagions and give your members peace of mind. We spoke to a few who specialize in sanitation and maintenance to learn more.
Health Club Closures & Openings by Country
This list gives the status of health clubs and fitness facilities by continent and country. It will be regularly updated.
Photos Show How Health Clubs Are Encouraging Social Distancing
IHRSA health clubs are coming up with solutions to help enforce social distancing protocols, from equipment screens to custom signage.
The Four-pronged Framework to Health Club Reopening
We’ve provided a framework to help clubs around the world manage risks associated with COVID-19 in exercise facilities.
Coronavirus: Prevention & Best Practices for Your Gym
The world has been experiencing a coronavirus pandemic since late 2019. This article provides basic information about the outbreak and how your club can help keep members and staff safe and informed.
Coronavirus Resources for Health Clubs
A comprehensive list of all IHRSA resources created to help health clubs navigate the coronavirus outbreak. This page will be updated regularly.
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Fight for the Future of the Industry
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Events & Networking Opportunities
Our events feature the best in fitness industry education, peer-to-peer networking opportunities, and spectacular trade shows.
Webinars (Free for Members!)
Expand your business knowledge and educate your staff with webinars hosted by industry experts.
Industry-Leading Research & Reports
Leverage industry-leading research to leave your competition in the dust.
230 Million by 2030
The Global Movement to Increase Health Club Membership & Physical Activity
Over a year in the making, 230 Million by 2030 includes the latest relevant research and insights from IHRSA experts and thought leaders in the global health and fitness industry. Released as part of the initiative to provide resources and guidance towards helping the fitness industry meet the global goal of 230 million health club members by the year 2030. It is sponsored by Gympass, Technogym, and Club Automation.
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Success By Association
Whether it’s analyzing consumer trends, compiling best practices, promoting active lifestyles, or defending the interests of gym owners, no trade association does a better job than IHRSA. And not only do fitness professionals benefit from IHRSA, anyone who cares about health and fitness does so as well.
Chuck Runyon, CEO and Co-founder
One of the first decisions I made before opening Aquafit was to sign up for an IHRSA membership. I wanted to ensure that we set high standards from the very beginning. I was aware of the important role that IHRSA played, and wanted to become recognized, internationally, as an accredited health and fitness center.
Kristen Green, General Manager
The fitness industry is always evolving, and it’s often hard to determine if something new is just a fad or something worth investing in...One effective way to do so is by turning to IHRSA, a great resource for learning about industry best practices and for developing a network of contacts.
Carol Nalevanko, President
We owe a great deal of our success to IHRSA. One of the secrets of success is to constantly hang out with people who know more than you do. If you’re the smartest guy in the room, you’re in the wrong room. With IHRSA, you’re never the smartest guy in the room.
Victor Brick, Chairman
