As a busy club operator, it can be difficult to stay on top of trends and best practices. That’s where we come in. IHRSA’s library of e-books, toolkits, and online articles serve as the one-stop source for industry news and insights. Covering everything from member retention to wellness programming, these resources are tailor-made for the club operator on the go.
Health club operators understand the importance of building a community in their clubs, and IHRSA members recognize the benefits of a building similar community among industry leaders. Lifelong relationships are born through IHRSA referrals and events when members connect with their peers in an environment that encourages education through communication.
IHRSA’s advocacy efforts protect clubs from harmful legislation, promote policies that foster industry growth, and position clubs as a solution to the obesity epidemic. Our advocacy team has a near flawless record of defeating harmful legislation and short-sighted tax proposals. We work with federal and state lobbyists to protect membership contracts, preserve personal trainer certification requirements, ensure reasonable AED mandates, and stand up for other key issues so that health club businesses can thrive.
Whether you want to hone your fitness business knowledge or educate staff, IHRSA webinars are for you. Our monthly webinars (free for members!) are taught by industry experts and cover a range of topics, from personal training to member retention. Attendees will leave with actionable take-aways that can be implemented immediately.
Our education offerings are designed to fit many learning styles and levels of professional development, perfect for club operators and their staff. You can learn in person by attending event sessions and hands-on workshops at one of our many conferences.
The most successful health clubs in the world have one thing in common: they meticulously track performance metrics and compare them with those of their peers. IHRSA's research publications are the most authoritative reports on health club performance indicators, including revenue, retention, and member demographics. Members receive deep discounts on these essential resources.
The Contec® Floor Mop is a one-step alternative to traditional mops and buckets. Designed for fitness facility floor surfaces, the bucketless mop features a 32 oz. refillable bottle that is easily removed for rinsing. The thermoplastic and aluminum design is lightweight and promotes ease of use. Take the guesswork out of measuring chemicals and ensure proper dilution when used with Athletix concentrate packets, sold separately. Use with disposable pads to eliminate the spread of germs.
Quickly and efficiently clean your entire studio with this easy to maneuver mop. The sleek Athletix Mirror, Floor, & Mat Mop is constructed of anodized aluminum, making it ultra-lightweight, yet durable, unlike common retail plastic mops which can deteriorate quickly. The ergonomics-enhancing telescoping handle allows the user to extend or retract the mop to the exact length required for the task, reducing operator strain. The versatile Athletix Premira II Microfiber Pads are ideal for dry dusting, damp mopping floors and mats, and for cleaning of mirrors, without the hassle of laundry and spreading of germs that can happen with reusable mops. Eliminate overreaching associated with cleaning floor-to-ceiling mirrors and free up space in your housekeeping closet with this all-in-one mop.
Commercial grade Athletix Premira II Large Floor Mop saves time by covering a greater area at one time with uniform pressure. Constructed of lightweight, yet heavy duty aluminum, this 48” mop features a flexible, pivoting head that allows for maximum maneuverability, even for hard to reach areas like under gym equipment, locker room benches, and gymnasium bleachers. The ergonomically-friendly telescoping handle is retractable, increasing functionality and comfort for the user.
When used with premium quality, disposable Athletix™ Premira® II Microfiber Pads, the wide mop glides effortlessly across a variety of smooth floor surfaces including laminate, tile, and hardwood. The advanced microfiber self-attaches to Velcro strips on the bottom of the mop head. The Athletix Premira II Microfiber Pad can be used for dry sweeping or wet mopping, eliminating the need to purchase additional mops for each specific task. Enhance your cleaning performance with a fresh, new...
Athletix™ Equipment Cleaner wipes are alcohol-free, ammonia-free, easy to use, effective, and safe for vinyl, leather, chrome, foam grips, rubber, painted surfaces, metal, and electronic displays. Safe for repeated use and for your members, virtutally odor-free Athletix Equipment Cleaner wipes go beyond just cleaning sweat and grime—they also neutralize odors that tend to build up on soft surfaces. In addition, the nano-polymer technology provides a protective barrier against odor penetration. Just wipe and go!
Athletix™ Guide Rod Wipes provide a one-step process to clean and protect guide rods, and apply just the right amount of lubricant, preventing excess lubricant from dripping and running between weight plates. The PTFE protective lubricant repels dust, allowing your machines to look and work like new longer. This product is ideal for guide rods, elliptical tracks, seat slides and other sliding mechanisms.
Athletix™ Disinfectant Wipes are a quick and convenient way for your employees to disinfect surfaces in your health club. The presaturated wipes are alcohol, bleach, and ammonia-free, making them safe for use on most surfaces found in fitness facilities. The durable, disposable wipes feature an EPA-registered chemistry that kills MRSA and is effective against many common bacteria including Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella, and E. coli. Athletix Disinfectant Wipes provide even solution application in one easy step.
Athletix Products™ realizes that your facility’s needs are different from the gym down the street. That’s why Athletix Products dispensers and stands are available in several options. Whether wall-mounted, free-standing, or multifunctional, Athletix Products has a dispenser that is perfect for your gym. Our durable, sturdy stands and dispensers are available in white, black, or stainless steel and blend in easily with your facility’s décor.
For your convenience Benefitness has on-site babysitting services. Our childcare room accommodates up to 6 children at a time and is set up to be safe & fun for your child. Our staff love kids! This service is available for members only.
TRX Suspension Training is an exercise system that will bring a whole new dimension to your workout! It can be customized for your body size and fitness level.
Originally created as a form of physical therapy, the Pilates Reformer has long been the training equipment of choice for dancers, competitive athletes and gymnasts. Whether you are just beginning a fitness program or wanting to take your current routine to the next level, this non-impact resistance program will strengthen your core, improve your balance, and give you long, lean muscle definition.
Personal training is about moving forward. A personal trainer will guide you through workouts catered to your needs, motivate you to complete that last rep, and encourage you to reach a new level of physical fitness.
Together you will:
BE FIT & BE WELL
A multi phase weight loss and exercise program. *
This program integrates both the essential components of eating healthy and exercising. Our nutritionist and fitness director will work with you one-on-one offering the motivation, education, and guidance needed to move you towards being your best. You will work together to make the behavioral and physical changes needed to achieve optimal wellness.
Together you will:
SignaWood hardwood sports flooring provides the perfect surface for activities like aerobics, Pilates, yoga, and dance. This beautiful real beech hardwood floor installs faster and cleaner than traditional maple flooring and lasts longer. The best part is that all of our hardwood is harvested and milled using the kindest and most efficient environmental practices.
SignaFlex rolled vinyl flooring presents the appearance of real wood, with a few added features not present with traditional hardwood gym floors. The polyurethane coating resists dirt build-up and contains an anti-bacterial agent while providing optimal slip resistance. This cost effective flooring does not compromise shock absorption, vertical deformation, or coefficient of friction. Available in a variety of simulated wood finishes and lightly textured vibrant colors, this is an ideal aerobics floor.
Are you looking for hardwood gymnasium floors but don't have the budget to afford one? SignaFlor is a low-maintenance pad and pour athletic floor surface that is seamless, durable, and highly shock absorbent to reduce the risk of injury to athletes, making it an excellent alternative to hardwood floors for gymansiums. SignaFlor makes a great surface for multi-purpose rooms, weight room floors, indoor running track surfaces, gym floors, aerobics room flooring & locker room floors. This pad and pour floor's ability to be modified to your optimum coefficient of friction makes it very versatile, and it's shock absorbency & seamless uniformity makes it the ideal surface when wanting to build a safe environment. When comparing pad and pour floors vs, hardwood gym floors, there are many clear benefits and advantages that this seamless floor offers.
