Make the Active & Safe Commitment—an initiative to reaffirm the health club industry’s unyielding dedication to safety. Learn more!
University Research: Gyms Are Low Risk for COVID Transmission
Findings from the University of Oregon’s Consulting Group (OCG) demonstrates that health clubs do not pose the same risk as other venues like bars and restaurants. An analysis of Colorado data shows no statistically significant link between fitness club attendance and COVID-19 cases.
IHRSA Launches Active & Safe Commitment for Health Clubs
IHRSA launches the Active & Safe Commitment at a time when exercise is more important than ever to global health.
How India’s Health Clubs Convinced Lawmakers to Reopen Gyms
The United Health & Fitness Federation brought pertinent IHRSA resources to Indian lawmakers in hopes of reopening health and fitness clubs. Now members can return and work on improving their overall health.
IHRSA Letter to U.S. Governors: Gyms Are Vital, Keep Them Open
With a shift in presidency and coronavirus cases rising, IHRSA is being proactive, contacting every U.S. governor to ask that they keep health clubs open and explain how clubs can be part of the solution.
Study: Capacity Limits Reduce Community COVID Transmission
Some media outlets have reported findings of a new study suggesting gyms are a high-risk venue for COVID-19 transmission, but the key findings of this study point to a different conclusion, namely that gyms are less risky than many other indoor places studied and capacity limits are an effective means to reduce transmission while mitigating economic harm.
IHRSA European Congress 2020 Postponed Amid COVID-19 Lockdowns
We’ve made the difficult decision to postpone the upcoming IHRSA European Congress 2020: Virtual Edition to the spring of 2021.
IHRSA Responds to Joe Biden’s Comment on Closing Gyms
Joe Biden linked gyms and bars during the final presidential debate, saying not to open them above a certain rate of COVID-19. IHRSA sent a letter in response showing that data indicates gyms can be part of the solution.
7 Reasons Why There’s No Substitute for Health Clubs
A new survey by IHRSA, conducted by Kelton, a Material Company, shows that U.S. fitness consumers are awaiting the opportunity to resume their fitness routine at health clubs.
What the Fitness Industry Can Learn from a COVID-19 Outbreak
There’s been an outbreak of COVID linked to a spin studio in Canada. It has the markers to look like a superspreader event with at least 50 cases tied to the studio. The studio was following Provincial protocols and has been working with the local public health authorities to investigate the cause, and steps moving forward.
European Leaders Bring Virtual IHRSA Congress to Life
How a group of European fitness leaders rolled up their sleeves to bring the IHRSA European Congress 2020 Virtual Edition to life. Join us in the spring of 2021.
