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Global Fitness Industry Energizes & Innovates at IHRSA 2013


Joe Moore, IHRSA president and CEO. “This industry continues to inspire The innovation and entrepreneurial spirit on display during the conven- tion will directly lead to a healthier, more prosperous world,” he adds. IHRSA 2013, the largest U.S.-based


gathering of health club operators, suppliers, and fitness industry pro- fessionals, once again showcased the newest and most innovative equip- ment, programs, technology, exercise trends and industry best practices. Celebrating IHRSA 2013 were nearly 11,500 industry professionals, includ- ing over 7,300 convention and trade show attendees. The sold-out trade show floor, with 355 exhibiting com- panies, occupied over 170,000 square feet of exhibit space. More than 150 educational, exer-


trade show and phenomenal net- working and social events during IHRSA 2013, The International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association’s 32nd Annual International Convention & Trade Show. The high-energy event,


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housands of people from over 80 countries attended educa- tional and motivational semi- nars, group workouts, a great


held at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, NV, March 19-22, celebrated industry success, best-prac- tices, product and service innovation and the industry’s commitment to in- crease physical activity levels. “I extend my sincere thanks to each


and every attendee, exhibitor, spon- sor, and presenter for their dedication to this great industry of ours,” says


cise, and networking sessions were held throughout the four-day con- vention, including inspiring presenta- tions by Life is good ® cofounder Bert Jacobs (sponsored by SPRI® Products Inc.), author and Harvard University professor Nicholas Christakis, M.D., Pd.D., MPH, (sponsored by Technogym®), author and founder of Joie de Vivre Hotels, Chip Conley, (sponsored by Matrix Fitness), author, founder & CEO of ChangeLabs™ Peter


Celebrating IHRSA 2013 were nearly 11,500 industry professionals, including over 7,300 convention and trade show attendees.


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