Tracking 100 Bills That Could Impact the Fitness Industry
The fitness industry had some major victories since our last check-in, and we should all celebrate! But the fight isn't over, and IHRSA is continuing to monitor potential threats.
Jeff Perkins
Tapping into the Biometric Revolution in a Shifting Landscape
If you're thinking about incorporating biometric information into your health club, there are four principles you need to consider to help protect yourself.
How Your Health Club Can Stop a Proposed Sales Tax
Club owners, employees, and members can help stop proposed sales taxes on health club memberships in five easy steps!
How Should You Compensate Group Exercise Instructors?
Clubs need to think carefully about how to structure the compensation for group exercise instructors.
The Good and the Bad Legislation that Could Affect Your Gym
A lot has already happened in the 2019 legislative season. Here’s a look at legislation that could impact your gym, from the good (a sales tax defeat) to the bad (unfair and harmful regulations).
Protecting Your Gym From the Next Storm of Laws & Regulations
A new wave of legislation and regulation is heading for the fitness industry. Issues like state revenue, broader consumer protections, and managing data are building at the state level across the U.S.
3 Keys to an Effective Health Club Contract
Do you know what makes an effective health club contract? Before you start looking at templates, here are three things you should do.
What Gyms Need to Know Before Selling Gift Certificates
When selling gift certificates, it's important to know what the specific laws are in your state. If you aren't careful, it could cost you.
How the Outcome of the Midterm Elections Will Impact My Gym
The results of the midterm elections could bring significant changes to upcoming 2019 legislation.
Public Outreach Has Unexpected Perks for You and Your Gym
Investments in the community and the political arena pay dividends, writes IHRSA Assistant Vice President of Government Relations Jeff Perkins.