Fitness Industry Roundup: Tech Makes the Gym Go Round
Technology is forever changing, and success in the health and fitness industry means adapting to new products and services to appeal to members.
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Fitness Industry Roundup: Progress in Physical Activity Trends
This week’s roundup features physical activity trends, a walking for a cure event, the launch of a Chinese website to support IHRSA members, and more.
3 Reasons International Gyms are Attending the IHRSA 2021 Hybrid Event
If you can’t make it in-person to IHRSA 2021, you can still join in on the fun from your home or office and access a wealth of resources to help your business thrive.
SBA Offers Gyms Safe Harbors for Loan Forgiveness
What the Small Business Administration’s safe harbor legal provisions entail and how these new requirements can help your fitness facility’s loan forgiveness application.
IHRSA Takes Additional Steps to Keep You Safe During IHRSA 2021
Today, more than ever, the fitness industry is essential to public health. The health of all attending the IHRSA 40th Anniversary International Convention & Trade Show in Dallas, Texas, from October 13-15, is crucial not only for attendees, but also their families back home. Here we dive into our guidelines (as of September 14, 2021) to keep you as healthy as possible during the event!
As the Reconciliation Package Moves Forward, Gyms Fight On
Although the House Small Business Committee's version of the reconciliation bill doesn't include relief for industries, there's still hope. Work is underway to include relief for hard-hit industries in another package, and EIDL changes are positive for the fitness industry.
Fitness Industry Roundup: A New CEO to ‘Help Muscle Up’
The Wall Street Journal featured IHRSA’s CEO Liz Clark, ukactive released positive data for the fitness industry, a new study suggests exercise to reduce mortality in stroke survivors, and more.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Changes to Benefit Gyms
To better provide the health and fitness industry with relief, IHRSA worked with industry professionals and the Small Business Administration to revise the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program.
Fitness Industry Roundup: Consumers Invest in Health & Wellness
After the COVID-19 pandemic, overall health and well-being are becoming more important to consumers.
47 Representatives Urge Speaker Pelosi to Provide Relief for Gyms
The fitness industry's hard work is paying off, Washington, D.C. is starting to listen. The lead GYMS Act sponsor—and House champion—Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL), along with 46 other House members, sent Speaker Pelosi a letter urging her to include relief for gyms in the upcoming reconciliation bill.