Physical Activity Alliance Strengthens & Unifies Fitness Industry
The PAA brings multiple stakeholders in the physical activity community together to be impactful in policy, systems, and environmental change.
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Fitness Industry Roundup: Gyms Find Success in Tough Times
One health club sees a spike in membership sales, a gym owner fights to keep her club open, and clubs continue to expand their offerings for members and the community.
It’s Not All Bad: Fitness Industry Trends in 2020
2020 was an unprecedented and unfortunate time in many ways. Even through the worst of circumstances, the fitness industry came out stronger, unified, and positive.
Inaugural IHRSA SMART Summit Heading to Munich
In cooperation with FitnessConnected, this event will strengthen learning and networking opportunities for the European health and fitness industry this November.
What the COVID-19 Vaccine Means for the Fitness Industry
The vaccine is key to returning the world to business as usual, but the effect will not be immediate. We will likely be dealing with COVID-19 restrictions, protocols, and effects throughout 2021.
An Indelible Legacy: Remembering Stephen Tharrett
Friends and colleagues recall a fitness industry icon who passed away on December 22.
What the $900 Billion Omnibus COVID Relief Bill Means for Gyms
What the fitness industry needs to know about the latest COVID relief bill, including Paycheck Protection Program updates, loan and bankruptcy changes, and more.
Medical Experts: Let Gyms Keep Serving Their Communities
Health professionals who sign the “Medical Endorsement of Exercise & Lifestyle Medicine” letter affirm "[health] clubs provide a place for our patients to work on their physical and mental health and experience much-needed socialization in a safe, controlled environment.”
Fitness Industry Roundup: Experts & Lawmakers Rally for Gyms
Medical and public health experts speak on the critical need to keep gyms open. Lawmakers loosen restrictions on health and fitness clubs.
IHRSA Gyms Urge EU Commission to Drop U.S. Equipment Tariffs
IHRSA health and fitness clubs sent a letter to the European Union asking that they reconsider recently imposed tariffs on U.S. exercise equipment.