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5.29.2009: IHRSA Live

Marpo Kinetics Demonstrates Rope Climbing Machines

Marpo Kinetics Rope Climbing Machine Demonstration from IHRSA Live.


VIDEO: Highlights from IHRSA 2009



IHRSA 2009 Speaker Interviews

If you didn’t make it to the Moscone Center this year for the fitness industry’s largest event, we’ll be giving you some inside access to some of this year’s top speakers.

Seth Godin
If you're a marketer, you probably already know Seth Godin, whether you read his blog, own all of his books, or have seen one of his impressive speaking engagements. If you don't already know him, you should.

Godin is a best-selling author, entrepreneur and agent of change. His ten books have been best sellers around the world and changed the way people think about marketing, change, and work. His most recent titles include The Dip and Meatball Sundae. His latest book, Purple Cow, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller, is all about how companies can transform themselves by becoming remarkable.

I love Seth Godin! I've read all of his books.

- Casey Conrad, President, Communication Consultants
Godin was recently chosen as one of 21 Speakers for the Next Century by Successful Meetings. He was founder and CEO of Yoyodyne, the industry's leading interactive direct marketing company, which Yahoo! acquired in late 1998. He holds an MBA from Stanford, and was called "the Ultimate Entrepreneur for the Information Age" by Business Week.

Seth's presentation at IHRSA 2009 was Sponsored by TECHNOGYM.

View video interview
Buy Godin's Best Selling Book "Tribes"


Rick Caro
Rick Caro discusses the current economic climate and the 13th Annual IHRSA Financial Panel.

View video interview with Rick Caro
Casey Conrad
Casey Conrad, President of Communication Consultants, talks about e-marketing and the fitness industry. She will speak at three sessions at IHRSA 2009.

View video interview with Casey Conrad


Henry Hirschel
To satisfy your inner tech-guy, be sure to check out the 5th Annual Technology Summit, Sponsored by Fiserv, Motionsoft, QuanComm, & Twin Oaks Software. We caught up with Moderator Henry Hirschel for the video interview below.

View video interview with Henry Hirschel
John Kersh
We've all heard the term "Going Green", but how does it fit in in your health club? John Kersh answers all the questions and makes a compelling case that helping the environment actually improves your bottom line.

View video interview with John Kersh


Brent Darden
Brent Darden, owner and general manager of TELOS Fitness Center, offers his insight on personal training management, customer service, and managing a club through the recession.

View video interview with Brent Darden

Read an email interview with Brent here.
Amanda Harris
Amanda Harris, Vice President of Fitness & Wellness at ACAC Fitness & Wellness Centers, is bridging the gap between the fitness industry and medical community. She has helped implement a physician referral program at ACAC and is giving a presentation at IHRSA 2009.

View video interview with Amanda Harris

Read full interview with Amanda here.


From the Trade Show Floor

Interview with Big Ass Fans
If you're in need of air circulation in a large space, Big Ass Fans just might be the solution you've been looking for.

View Big Ass Fans interview video


Interview with Shoot-A-Way
The Gun, by Shoot-A-Way is a fun alternative to treadmills and other stationary equipment. The Gun makes it easier to practice your shot and get a workout.

View Shoot-A-Way interview video


Interview with X-Force
X-Force showed off their new line of negative training products at IHRSA 2009. Bjorn Alber of X-Force took time to explain negative training and show us a machine in action. You can find X-Force at booth #2534.

View X-Force interview video


Interview with Les Mills International
We caught up with Phillip Mills of Les Mills International, who are hosting a Champagne Launch of their new product, CLUBCOUNT, at 3:00 PM at booth #502.

View Phillip Mills interview video
View CLUBCOUNT product announcement video


Interview with Fiserv
There were several companies making announcements during yesterday’s trade show, and we caught up with Fiserv, formerly known as CheckFree within the industry. See the video below for more information.

View Fiserv interview video



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