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IHRSA Urges a Four-Pronged Approach to Reopening, Urges Governors to Open Health Clubs When Safe

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

IHRSA is urging club operators to follow a four-pronged approach when reopening and has asked governors across the country to allow health clubs to reopen once they determine it is safe to open their states.

Town Sports Comes to Agreement with 4 Attorneys General on Membership Charges During COVID-19 Closures

The gym chain agreed to automatically freeze memberships, credit accounts for dues charged during club closures and offer free cancellations through April 30.

The Three Stages Of COVID-19 for Health Clubs

As the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us, it is impossible to solve every problem you are faced with and foresee those that you may deal with in the future. With that in mind, it is helpful to view the COVID-19 closure in three phases, according to Al Noshirvani, co-director of the CEO Summit.

Bright Spot: MADabolic Shifts to Equipment Rentals, Online Offerings During COVID-19 Shutdown

Finley Funsten, co-owner and general manager of MADabolic Charlotte, and her partners, Brandon Cullen and Kirk DeWaele, decided to weather the coronavirus pandemic and supplement revenue by offering members online classes and the option to rent equipment from the studio.

Allaying Members’ Fears With Cleaning Protocols

Join Club Industry for its next free virtual town hall, “Allaying Member Fears With Good Cleaning Protocols After Reopening,” at 1 p.m. Eastern on April 29. Hear about the protocols being put in place by panelists Neil Lardon, director of building facilities, East Bank Club; Kate Golden, director of health and wellness operations, Newtown Athletic Club; Craig Pepin-Donat, executive vice president and partner, Crunch Franchise; and Steve Ayers, multi-club franchise owner, Workout Anytime. They will also respond to your questions. Register by clicking on “read more” below.

Master Class: How to Connect With and Get Members to Re-Commit Now and Beyond COVID-19

In the next Club Industry Master Class webinar, “How to Connect, Converse With, Comfort and Re-commit Your Members During COVID-19 and Beyond,” find out how to get your community back into your fitness center and how to keep your members and guests safe and healthy. Gain an understanding about what type of conversations and connections can and should be made with members. Register for the Master Class by clicking on “read more” below.

Make Plans to Attend the 2020 Club Industry Show

Join us Oct. 14-16, 2020, for the 2020 Club Industry Show, which will be held in a new city—St. Louis, Missouri. Register now for the education and networking event that welcomes the entire fitness industry.

In Brief

Mountainside Fitness Donates $100,000 To AZ Coronavirus Relief Fund And Hosts Series Of Antibody Test Sites At Its Area Fitness Centers In Chandler And Glendale

Glofox Raises $10M Additional Funding, Launches New Platform For Live Streaming And On-Demand Content For Gyms And Studios

STRIDE Sprints To 50 Franchise Agreements