An archive of press releases issued by IHRSA. http://www.ihrsa.org/media FeedForAll Mac v2.1 (2.1.0.1) unlicensed version; http://www.FeedForAll.com/ Thurs, 26 August 2010 15:34:00 EST The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced the results of its June Monthly Trends Survey, which shows that leading IHRSA clubs posted strong year-to-date performance as of June 30, 2010. Clubs also reported steady club usage and an increased number of accounts added. Overall, the IHRSA Monthly Performance Index reached 101.2, pointing to an expansionary business environment. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21391 Thurs, 12 August 2010 11:23:00 EST The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced the results of IHRSA’s Monthly Trends Survey, which indicates that U.S. health clubs improved their performance in May 2010 compared to May 2009. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21374 Tues, 20 July 2010 13:55:00 EST The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), in partnership with Sport Managers Servicios Integrales, invites you to attend the 10th Annual IHRSA European Congress, 18-21 October 2010, in Barcelona, Spain. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21334 Wed, 7 July 2010 10:23:00 EST The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced the results of IHRSA's Monthly Trends Survey, which indicates that U.S. health clubs improved their performance in April 30, 2010 compared to April 30, 2009. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21317 Wed, 23 June 2010 11:11:00 EST The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today the release of the IHRSA 2010 First Quarter Index, which demonstrates the financial performance of a sample of the commercial health club industry. The survey of 22 leading U.S. health and sports club companies, representing a total of 549 facilities, showed improvements in key performance metrics in the first quarter of 2010 relative to the first quarter of 2009. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21279 Mon, 7 June 2010 14:37:00 EST The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) released today the 2010 IHRSA Global Report: the State of the Health Club Industry. The report contains a detailed synopsis of the of the global health club industry, including the latest financial statistics and industry trends for the top global markets with analysis from independent clubs, large club chains, leading industry suppliers, club associations, and federations. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21228 Mon, 24 May 2010 12:50:00 EST The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today the results of IHRSA’s Monthly Trends Survey, which measures February and March club performance. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21199 Wed, 5 May 2010 14:08:00 EST Within hours of the introduction of the Healthy CHOICES Act, and just days after the release of America’s first-ever National Physical Activity Plan, the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and leaders from the fitness industry are gathering on Capitol Hill as part of the 8th Annual Summit for a Healthier America. Industry leaders will meet with Members of Congress to share their vision for a healthier future, urge Congress to address the physical and fiscal costs of physical inactivity, and advocate for passage of the Healthy CHOICES Act, which includes both the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) (H.R.2105) and the Workforce Health Improvement Program (WHIP) (H.R. 2106, S. 913) Acts, two exercise promotion bills that provide tax benefits for certain sports and fitness expenses. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21166 Tue, 4 May 2010 15:37:00 EST The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced the launch of the IHRSA Research Portal. Partnering with Industry Insights, the IHRSA Research Portal will serve as a hub for all research related to the health and fitness industry and provide club operators with authoritative data and benchmarks to analyze and compare their company's operational metrics. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21165 Mon, 3 May 2010 12:00:00 EST The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) expressed today its ardent support of the United States' first-ever National Physical Activity Plan (Plan) and has agreed to serve as co-chair of the Plan's National Implementation Team for Business and Industry. A sweeping initiative to improve public health, the Plan was publicly released this morning at a press conference at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21163 Thurs, 29 April 2010 09:27:00 EST The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) and member health clubs across the nation announced today the upcoming start of the 7th annual Get Active America!, IHRSA's national health promotion program. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21146 Tues, 8 April 2010 13:53:00 EST The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today the release of the IHRSA Index results for 2009, which demonstrates the financial performance of the commercial health club industry. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21116 Tues, 6 April 2010 12:29:00 EST The International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) recently concluded the 29th Annual International Convention & Trade Show, where attendees hailing from 82 countries, including groups from Russia, Portugal, Spain, and Brazil, gathered in San Diego, California, USA, on March 10-13. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21114 Wed, 31 March 2010 10:56:00 EST The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced today that U.S. health club industry performance remained consistent in 2009, despite slow economic conditions and rising unemployment. Total industry revenues increased by two percent to $19.5 billion in 2009. In the U.S., there were 29,750 health clubs and 45.3 million members in 2009. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21108 Thurs, 25 March 2010 09:50:00 EST The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), together with six of the other major governing bodies and trade associations in the sports, fitness, outdoor, and leisure industry has formed a research partnership -- The Physical Activity Council (PAC). The goal of the partnership is to identify key trends in sports, fitness, and recreation participation in the USA. These trends will appear in the Sports, Fitness, and Recreation Participation Overview (2010 edition). http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21096 Tues, 23 March 2010 15:10:00 EST The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is pleased to announce the award honorees for the 29th Annual Convention and Trade Show to be held March 10-13 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21079 Fri, 5 March 2010 12:31:00 EST The International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is pleased to announce the award honorees for the 29th Annual Convention and Trade Show to be held March 10-13 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=21046 Wed, 3 March 2010 10:53:00 EST The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announced the recent addition of Chuck Runyon, CEO and co-founder of Anytime Fitness, to the IHRSA Board of Directors. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage.cfm&pageId=21039 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:53:00 EST The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) announces its newest resource for savvy health club operators, IHRSA's Guide to Managing Employee Performance: How to Incentivize, Measure & Reward Outstanding Performance. The Guide will provide club operators with the information necessary to more effectively manage and reward the performance of their personal trainers and sales representatives. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage.cfm&pageId=21014 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:02:00 EST The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) today pledged its support of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move initiative and praised the First Lady for her leadership in tackling the problem of childhood obesity—a long-standing issue that threatens both the health of America’s children and the future of our country. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=20987 Thurs, 11 Feb 2010 11:13:00 EST The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), in partnership with Sports Marketing Surveys, announced today a new research report, the 2009 Health Club Equipment Benchmarking Report: Club Operator Edition. It is designed to aid health club operators benchmark against their peers and see how other club owners are allocating space and dollars, as well as what factors influence their fitness equipment buying decisions. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=20984 Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:27:00 EST The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) today released the results of its first-ever Green/Sustainability Survey. The purpose of the survey was to gain insight into the opinions and practices of health, racquet, and sportsclub operators around environmental sustainability and its associated business implications. More than 130 participants provided the breadth of data for the survey that has set a benchmark for measuring the industry’s green business practices. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=20974 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:00:00 EST After the holiday season stakes its claim on the nation's eating and exercise habits, health clubs across the country are urging you to "Take Back Your Health" with a no-excuses approach to fitness. Coordinated by the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), the 6th Annual 'I Lost It at the Club!', running from January 11 - March 5, 2010, is a fun, team-oriented weight loss initiative focused on healthy living that can help millions of Americans stop making excuses and stick with their New Year's resolutions with professional guidance and training. IHRSA has made it easy for anyone to find a health club that's right for them at healthclubs.com where people can compare facilities by their amenities, hours, location and much more. http://cms.ihrsa.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=page.viewPage&pageID=20876