IHRSA 2023 on-stage discussion

IHRSA 2023: Bringing the Industry Together in San Diego

Athletech News spent three days at the IHRSA 2023 in San Diego speaking with fitness brands and their suppliers.

Smiling in the image are Deanna Hasni, founder of Joya Yoga; California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom; Bob Rodger, CEO of Fitness 19; Gina Baski, founder of TrifitLA; Francesca Schuler, president of California Fitness Alliance; and Don Dickerson, vice president of Fitness SF.

California Fitness Alliance Signs the Equal Pay Pledge

The California Equal Pay Pledge signee employees over 170,000 people in more than 4,000 fitness locations across the state.

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Gympass Scores a Win: As Employee Demand for Well-Being Rises, the Platform Exceeds 250 Million Check-Ins

The rise in the employee demand for well-being is putting pressure on employers, who also recognize its importance.

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Tatum Crews Promoted to CEO of The Covery, the Boutique Wellness Spa Brand Centered on Performance Optimization

In her new role, Tatum Crews will concentrate on a controlled & aggressive growth strategy for the expansion plans of The Covery.

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Albertsons Pushes Into Digital Health and Wellness with ‘Sincerely Health,’ a Reward-based Platform

The Sincerely Health app by Albertsons presents a brief questionnaire providing a health score based on seven dimensions of well-being.

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Crunch Announces Key Leadership Appointments

The key leadership appointments Crunch Fitness made are of Molly Long as Chief Exp. Officer, Chad Waetzig as CMO, Tim Welsh as CDO, & Pam...

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Luck Down Under: Affirm Waives Outstanding Loans for Peloton Owners in Australia

Affirm is no longer a financing option for Peloton products in Australia as of Feb 28; Australians can use BNPL firm Zip.

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Technogym Reports Record Revenues in 2022

Technogym says its 2022 results have even more impact considering the need to adjust prices due to higher costs while maintaining stability.

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F45 Names Tom Dowd as CEO & Mark Wahlberg as Chief Brand Officer

Mark Wahlberg as Chief Brand Officer & Tom Dowd as CEO are meant to accelerate F45’s strategy & take the fitness company to the next level.

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Mirror, Mirror… Lululemon Says At-Home Fitness Remains Challenged, Shifts its Connected Fitness Mirror to Lower Cost to Entry Model

While Lululemon reported positive 2022 Q4 earnings, it is now looking to pivot away from its original plan for Mirror.