Remembering Ruth Stricker, Fitness Industry Founding Mother
Ruth Stricker Dayton, founder, owner, and executive director of The Marsh, A Center for Balance and Fitness, and a founding member of IHRSA, passed away on April 14, 2020.
Carolynn Jordan
Managing Health Club Membership During the Coronavirus Crisis
It's time to think about membership dues, suspensions, and cancellations as mandated closures continue.
3 Habits of Highly Effective Fitness Industry Leaders
Above all, highly effective fitness industry leaders are proactive—especially when it comes to their health club's culture.
Vital Behaviors to Skyrocket the Success of Your Health Club
During his IHRSA 2018 session, Don Murphy of Gold’s Gym Newburgh shared insights gained from his 30 years’ experience, from member onboarding to marketing strategies.
4 Fitness Business Leadership Strategies from IHRSA 2017
The IHRSA International Convention & Trade Show brings together influential health and fitness industry leaders every year, where they share tips and tricks on leading the field and your company to the top.
What Qualities Should You Look for in a Health Club Manager?
Your health club manager sets the standard for the rest of the team. Make sure you're hiring someone with the right attributes.
6 Components of a Strong Personal Training Department
Keep these six components in mind if you want to drive performance with your personal training team.
How to Empower Your Health Club Managers and Engage Your Employees
You work hard to recruit and hire the best staff for your club. But if you don't have a strategy to engage and empower staff once they're on board, employee retention will suffer.