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What is IHRSA?

IHRSA stands for "International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association." We are a trade association serving the health and fitness club industry. IHRSA and its member clubs are dedicated to making the world healthier through regular exercise and fitness promotion.



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: over 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 our newest initiative: "I Lost It at the Club!."


Public Policy

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 fitness businesses, and to strengthen initiatives that will help grow fitness businesses.


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 IHRSA Meetings & Trade Shows


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 (Club Business International, Club Business Europe, Club Business for Entrepreneurs and Fitness Business Latin America) and information resources have you covered.


Healthclubs.com/jobs

IHRSA's Healthclubs.com/jobs is the premier resource for fitness industry professionals. Healthclubs.com/jobs connects the industry's best job candidates with exciting and rewarding employment opportunites at fitness companies and suppliers located around the world. Visit Healthclubs.com/jobs!


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. IHRSA is not currently hiring.


Benefits of Membership

Simply put, IHRSA can help club operators run a better business.

Find out why IHRSA membership works for club owners, operators and developers in the U.S. and worldwide, and how membership can benefit suppliers to the industry as well.



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


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