IHRSA
IHRSA Criticizes FTC’s Proposed Gym Membership Rule
IHRSA said a rule proposed by the FTC making it easier for consumers to cancel gym memberships could be bad for the fitness industry.
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.
IHRSA Applauds the PHIT Act to Improve Americans’ Health & Fitness
The PHIT Act will ensure health & fitness products & services receive the same tax treatment as those necessary for maintaining health.
Boutique Fitness Solutions Joining Forces with IDEA, IHRSA
The BRS @ IHRSA event will be part of the latter's event, while Boutique Fitness Solutions will partner with the IDEA Club and Studio Summit.
First–Ever Global Fitness Industry Economic Impact Report Released
The report examines the impact of health and fitness industry in 46 countries, but individual country & region reports are also available.
Report: Over 66 Million Americans Belong to a Health Club, Setting a New Record
Last year, more than one in every five Americans belonged to a health club or fitness studio. The most recent data shows a 3.8 percent...
Senate Fails to Advance Health & Fitness Grant Program, Leaving Industry in the Dark
And that's when the fitness grant program had bipartisan support. The required 60 votes were not received.
IHRSA Foundation Addresses Mental Health Issues in Wake of Pandemic
The IHRSA Foundation developed the free mental wellness toolkit following a grant from the John W. Brick Mental Health Foundation.
Fitness Industry Excluded from Spending Bill; IHRSA President Says Americans’ Health is on ‘back burner’
The $1.5 trillion omnibus bill was just passed by Congress, but does not include relief for struggling facilities in the fitness industry.
IHRSA Releases Startling Report: Urges to #SaveOurGyms & Issues Warning for Q2
For its report, IHRSA examined data and compared health clubs, gyms, and studios that were open from March 2020 to December 31, 2021.