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The impact of COVID-19 has changed the typical habits and personas of your consumers. Understanding the new factors that are influencing your members is crucial for success in the coming months. In a recent research study commissioned by IHRSA and conducted by Kelton, more than 85% of fitness club users admit their exercise regimen has changed over the past several months. Of them, half are dissatisfied with their new routine.

In this webinar, join Leigh Wierichs, global training and education manager at Life Fitness, as she shares insights on the impacts of COVID-19 on exercise adherence for your club members. Evaluate the factors that are affecting their abilities and motivations to stick to working out for a healthier, happier lifestyle! By exploring research of the impacts on exercise, further determine how these findings influence your member retention and strategies for 2021. Discuss steps you can take to capitalize on these areas as you move forward with this research information.

Learning Objectives

• Learn key takeaways from COVID-19 exercise research
• Understand the impact COVID-19 has had on exercise adherence and member retention
• Evaluate the change in how exercisers are engaging with fitness during COVID-19
• List steps to take going forward to help facilities take advantage of said changes

Presenter Profile

Leigh Wierichs, MS, is the global training and education manager for Life Fitness. She brings over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry and a wealth of expertise across a wide array of health and wellness areas to this role. Combining her in-depth knowledge of the science behind exercise and human physiology with her passion for helping others, Wierichs has trained hundreds of group fitness instructors and personal trainers around the world. She has previously worked for the U.S. Navy, Les Mills, and as the account executive for international military and government sales for Life Fitness, providing sales and product support to U.S. military and diplomatic missions across the globe.

She has taught group fitness classes for over 22 years. Keeping “boots on the ground” in the studio has given her unique industry insights and keeps her in touch with current trends in the industry. She holds an MS in kinesiology, an MFA in dance, and a BA in chemistry as well as multiple fitness certifications including group fitness instructor and personal trainer.