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About IHRSA

What is IHRSA?
IHRSA stands for 'International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association.' We are a trade association serving the health and fitness club industry. IHRSA's mission is to grow, protect and promote the health and fitness industry, and to provide its members with benefits that will help them be more successful.





IHRSA At a Glance
IHRSA members are high-quality, for-profit businesses operating in the health, racquet and sportsclub industry. Our members have set the pace for the industry's expansion and evolution.
  • Club Members: Nearly 9,750 in over 78 countries
  • Associate Members: Over 740 Industry Suppliers
  • Governance: We are guided by a Board of Directors elected from, and by, the membership.
  • Affiliations: IHRSA has partnerships with 15 related international organizations, as well as several affiliated U.S. regional associations.

Initiatives
The fitness industry is poised to step up as a solution to the growing public health crisis of obesity and overweight. IHRSA proudly represents and supports this goal through initiatives which help promote healthy, active lifestyles, such as Get Active America!, 120 Million by 2010, and I Lost It at the Club!. Learn more about IHRSA's Initatives


Public Policy Agenda
IHRSA is proud to be the primary defender and promoter of the health club industry in Washington, DC and in state capitals across the country. IHRSA's Public Policy agenda is both defensive and offensive. We seek to prevent the government from doing things that are harmful to your business, and to strengthen initiatives that will help grow your business. Learn more about Public Policy

Meetings & Trade Shows
IHRSA's world-renowned events provide a vast array of speakers on business and corporate culture, instructional sessions on all aspects of succeeding in the health club industry, social events to mix and mingle with peers, and the most spectacular trade shows in the industry. As an IHRSA Member, you are invited to enjoy each of these events at special, discounted registration rates. Learn more about Meetings & Trade Shows

IHRSA is busy year-round, hosting the industry's most successful events including:
Research & Information
Through annual surveys, the IHRSA Research Department collects key operational data related to the health club industry. Our magazines and resources speak to the needs of running a successful fitness business anywhere in the world. If you're looking for industry benchmarks, best practices, and trends, IHRSA's research, magazines and information resources have you covered. Visit the Resource Center


Work at IHRSA
IHRSA employs 65 full-time staff. Our top-notch Executive team and staff are mostly based in our global headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts. IHRSA offers a business-casual environment, and a generous full-time benefits package. We invite you to learn more and view our current openings.
IHRSA Membership

Where Success by Association Means a World of Member Benefits for You.

For more than a quarter of a century, IHRSA has provided its member clubs and suppliers with an unprecedented wealth of information, research and networking to help with every aspect of running a profitable enterprise. Learn more about IHRSA Membership



Contact IHRSA

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800-228-4772 US / Canada
+1 617-951-0055 International

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+1 617-951-0056

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info@ihrsa.org

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IHRSA
Seaport Center
70 Fargo Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02210
USA