THE NEWEST CHAPTER OF IHRSA IS HERE!
IHRSA is now...
Excerpts from the announcement on March 6, 2024, at IHRSA 2024 in Los Angeles
Since its founding in 1981, IHRSA has been proud to share the stories about how its members have helped their members and consumers improve their lives through a commitment to physical activity, demonstrating that exercise and activity can improve physical and mental health.
In the last two years, IHRSA leaders have taken steps to continue the evolution of the association to reflect the changes in this modern, sophisticated industry.
IHRSA hired a new chief executive officer, restructured and strengthened board operations, improved relationships with international federations and partners, global members, advocates, and policymakers. In addition, the board has worked with the CEO to define and implement new strategic pillars to guide operations, focused on advocacy, education, and research.
The Next Chapter
The next logical step in this process was an evolution of the IHRSA brand to reflect this focus. On March 6, we became the Health & Fitness Association.
Moving forward, the Health & Fitness Association will continue to be the standard-bearer for the global community of health and fitness leaders committed to providing a brighter, healthier tomorrow. Our members, industry partners, policymakers, and international bodies have helped us build a stronger industry, more unified than ever before. With an understanding of exercise's critical role in improving overall health and mental wellness, we aim to transform the traditional view of how health and fitness facilities serve consumers.
What to Expect Moving Forward
Change takes time, so over the next few months, you can expect the rollout of our new name and focus on our mission to continue with changes to the following:
- Our website will transition to healthandfitness.org. Content will be redirected to https://healthandfitness.org/ in the next few months.
- Our new brand colors and logo will appear on the website, and references to IHRSA will change to the Health & Fitness Association.
- Our social media platforms will change to our new brand.
- Our email addresses will change to healthandfitness.org.
- In addition, several backend processes will change, including those related to finances, legal, and taxes.
What Won't Change
Our staff and our commitment to continue serving the global health and fitness industry through advocacy, education, and research.
Stay plugged in!
Sign up to follow our journey.
Testimonials
Sal Pellegrino
Senior Manager of Strategic Accounts, Peloton Commercial
Attending the IHRSA Trade Show has been part of my professional development for over thirty years. It's a must attend for those leaders in the health and wellness space. I highly recommend this event and it is certainly worth the investment.
Ellen Crook
Fitness Director, San Jose Country Club
I met so many cool people who share the same passion for health and fitness as I do. Networking was so easy and fun! The morning workouts were a blast! The lectures and seminars were very interesting and informative. The topics were relevant and the research was current.
Michael Stack
CEO, Applied Fitness Solutions
Unsurprisingly, IHRSA 2022 exceeded my expectations! The energy and passion for the industry was palpably high. IHRSA staff was extremely accessible and very helpful. Most importantly, learning from and networking with leaders in the fitness industry is truly a remarkable opportunity. I left IHRSA 2022 with a renewed focus on advancing the needs of the industry and growing my business. I can't wait for IHRSA 2023 in San Diego!
Prateek Sood
Director, Grand Slam Fitness
IHRSA serves an immaculate platform to see and experience the latest in fitness and related technology! The exposure to new and upcoming companies, and highlighting of industry giants is a great mix for prospective buyers!
