“The goal of the association is to be recognized for the value we create for the health of millions.”
Chris Craytor, Board Chair of the Health & Fitness Association
Welcome
- A New Era Begins: The Health & Fitness Association Is Ready for the Challenge.
Features
- The Health & Fitness Association: Bringing Clarity to the Mission. On March 6, CEO and President Liz Clark announced that IHRSA will now be known as the Health & Fitness Association.
- How Ancillary Programming Builds Retention: These special programs are helping facilities build revenue and engagement.
- Why Boutiques Are Booming: How new, innovative concepts are helping the studio market flourish.
- GLP-1 Drugs May Boost the Fitness Industry. Ozempic, Mounjaro, and similar treatments may bring a new type of consumer to fitness facilities.
News & Know How
- News: Welcome to the new Health & Fitness Association; the association works to defeat new proposals in Maryland and Virginia; Genesis Health Clubs buys the highly regarded The Atlantic Club; Augie’s Bash returns; meet a man who ran a marathon in each of the 50 states; and much more news.
- International News: PureGym expands in the U.S. and Canada, and Basic-Fit reaches record growth.
- Influencer: Torque Fitness CEO Jerry Dettinger on how magnetic resistance technology is powering the Relentless Ripper.
- Research Roundup: McKinsey’s latest report analyzes the $1.8 million wellness market.
Innovations
- Formula for Success: Life Fitness: Symbio reimagines the cardio experience.
- Community Outreach: British Swim School: Hope Floats, a program from British Swim School, teaches safe practices to swimmers of all ages.
- Industry Partner News: The latest from the top suppliers in the business.
Health & Fitness Report
- Leadership: Chair Chris Craytor on what the rebrand changes with the association.
- Best Practices: Eric Schmitz of the California Athletic Club gives advice on hiring and retaining top talent.
- Advocacy: A call to action to attend the Health & Fitness Association’s Washington, D.C., Fly-in on May 7-8. Here’s how to reserve a spot.
- IHRSA Staff Profile: Meet another member of the talented Health & Fitness team: Jeff Solsby, senior vice president of communications.
