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Activity and Launch #WhyGetActive to the World
The exhibit hall, with 372 exhibit- ing companies occupying over 180,000 "I ex stend my sincere gratitude to each and every attendee, exhibitor, sponsor, and presenteerr for their dedic tion to this g eat industr ey of ours, a d to their commitment to help pe“ople across the world live happier, healthier more active lives," said Joe Moore, IHRSA President and CEO.
Racquet & Sportsclub Association's 33rd Annual International Convention & Trade Show, and the largest U.S.- based gathering of health club opera- tors, suppliers and fi tness industry professionals, showcased the newest and most innovative equipment, pro- grams, technology and exercise trends. Attending IHRSA 2014 were over 11,000 industry professionals, includ- ing over 7,000 Convention and Trade Show attendees from over 80 coun- tries. The high-energy event, held in San Diego, California, March 12-15, celebrated industry success, product and service innovation and the indus- try's commitment to increase global physical activity levels. The exhibit hall, with 372 exhibit-
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celebrated industry success, product and service innovation and the indus- try's commitment to increase global physical activity lev ls.
quare feet of exhibit space, w s buzz- ing with excitement and all sorts of ex- cisers during trade show hours and arly morning workouts.
I extend my sincere gratitude to each and every attendee, exhibitor, sponsor and presenter for their dedica- Mootrie kicked off the first two days of the 4-day e tvent with videos highlighting the efforts of the global community of IHRSA members and their efforts to bring Physical Activity to the world. This dovetailed with the launch of the industry's #WhyGetActive campaign which highlights the work health clubs alrie doing to help more people make exercise part of their daily lives.
Moore kicked off the first two days of the four-day event with videos high- ghting the efforts of the g obal com- munity of IHRSA members and their efforts to bring physical activity to the Each day of the four-day event was
each and every attendee, exhibitor, sponsor and presenter for their dedica- tion to this great industry of ours, and to their commitment to help people across the world live happier, health- ier more active lives,” said Joe Moore, IHRSA president and CEO. Moore kicked off the fi rst two days
on to this great industry of ours, and o their commitment to help people across the world live happier, health- ier more active lives,” said Joe Moore, IHRSA president and CEO.
of the four-day event with videos high- lighting the efforts of the global com- munity of IHRSA members and their efforts to bring physical activity to the world. This dovetailed with the launch of the industry's #WhyGetActive
world. This dovetailed with the launch of the industry's #WhyGetActive
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ing companies occupying over 180,000 square feet of exhibit space, was buzz- ing with excitement and all sorts of ex- ercisers during trade show hours and early morning workouts. “I extend my sincere gratitude to
2014, the
Showcases Fitness Innovation & to Celebrate Physical
Leadership Thousands Gather to Celebrate Physical Activity and Launch #WhyGetActive to the World
IHRSA 2014, the International Health Racquet & Sportsclub Association's 33rd Annual International Convention & Trade Show, and the largest US-based gathering of health club operators, suppliers, and fit- ness industry professionals, showcased the newest and most innovative equipment, programs, technology and exercise trends. Attend pring IHRSA 2014 were over 11,000 in- dustry professionals, including over 7,000 Convention and Trade Show attendees from over 80 countries. The high-energy event, held in San Diego, California, March 12-15, celebraited industry success, product and service innovation and the industry's com- mitment to increase global physical activity levels. San Diego, California, March 12-15, The exhibit hall, with 372 exhibiting companies, occupying over 180,000 square feet of exhibit space, was buzzing with ex- citement and all sorts of exercisers dur- ing trade show hours and early morning workouts.
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Racquet & Sportsclub Associatio 's 33rd Annual International Convention & Trade Show, and the largest U.S.- based gathering of health club opera- tors, suppliers and fitn ss industry ofessionals, showcased the newest and most innovative equipment, pro- grams, technology and exercise t ends. Attending IHRSA 2014 were over 11,000 industry p ofessionals, includ- ng over 7,000 Conventi n and Trade Show at endees from over 80 coun- tries. The high-energy event, held in
IHRSA 2014 Showcases Fitness Innovation & Leadership Thousands Gather
campaign, which highlights the work health clubs are doing to help more people make exercise part of their dai- ly lives. Each day of the four-day event was
y lives.
highlighted by an inspiring keynote presentation. Sally Hogshead kicked off the convention with a dynamic pre- sentation on “How to Fascinate.” Day One also included a special presenta- tion for Global Industry Leaders and ILC members on Tribal Leadership, presented by David Logan. Day Two was highlighted by Dan
Each day of the four-day event was close the Convention, Luke Williams
esentation. Sally Hogsh ad kicked o ifs ripe for disruption in his presen- steation, "Disrupt: Sparking Business Transformation with Innovation". tio Many Convention attendees ex- Iclaim d that this was the best line-up p orf speakers ever.
claimed that this was the best line-up of speakers ever. In addition to the four keynote pre-
n addition to the four keynote pre- sentations, the Global Leadership
tendees a much-needed and well- r sales commissions, campaign ideas, 2 new types of trial memberships, c new ideas on leadership as well as s new waves of marketing!" said Anna i Rounaja, owner of Liikuntakeskus t Hukka in Oulu, Finland, attending her third IHRSA Convention. "I really en- joyed this event and got so much to c tlake home with me. I am definitely at- otending again next year, and would strIongly suggest anyone not hesitate to sentations, the Global Leadership
o Make Better Choices,” and on day more than 150 educational, exercise, and networking sess aions were held throughout the four-day Convention. a "tThere were so many great ideas for eceived lesson on communicating in 014 and beyond. And, to powerfully lose the convention, Luke Williams poke about how the fitness industry s ripe for disruption in his pre en- ation, “Disrupt: Sparking Business Transformation with Innovation”. Many convention attendees ex- aimed that this was the b st l ne-up f speakers ever.
Heath's presentation, “Decisive: How to Make Better Choices,” and on day Three, Gary Vaynerchuk, author of The Thank You Economy and Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook gave convention attendees a much-needed and well- received lesson on communicating in 2014 and beyond. And, to powerfully close the convention, Luke Williams spoke about how the fi tness industry is ripe for disruption in his presen- tation, “Disrupt: Sparking Business Transformation with Innovation”. Many convention attendees ex-
Day Two was highlighted by Dan tations, the Global Leadership Summit
highlighted by an inspiring keynote presentation. Sally Hogshead kicked off the Convention with a dynamic presentation on "How to Fascinate". Day one also included a special presen- tation for Global Industry Leaders and ILC members on Tribal Leadership, presented by David Logan. Day two was highlighted by Dan Heath's presentation, "Decisive: How to Make Better Choices", and on day 3, Gary Vaynerchuk, author of "The c Thank You Economy" and "Jab, Jab, ealth clubs are doing to help more ople make exercise part of their dai-
ampaign, which highlights the work h Jab, Right Hook" gave Convention p aettendees a much-needed well-re- lceived lesson on communicating in 2014 and beyond. And, to powerfully highlighted by an inspiring keynote p srpoke about how the fitness industry f the convention with a dynamic pre- ntation on “How to Fascinate.” Day One also included a special presenta- n for Global Industry Leaders and LC members on Tribal Leadership, esented by David Logan.
In addition to the 4 keynote presen- Heath' presentation, “Decisive: How t and the Women's Leadership Summit, Three, G ry Vayner huk, author of The Thank You Economy nd Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook gave convention
take the trip next year to Los Angeles!" she added. Three industry leaders were rec-
ognized during IHRSA 2014 for their commitment to serving the indus- try and their local communities. The Outstanding Community Service Award was presented to Gold's Gym Duchess County. The Julie Main Scholarship was presented to Patsy McLean of the Adelaide Club. And the Associate Member of the Year Award was presented to ABC Financial. Additional information, criteria and past award winners are available at
ihrsa.org/awards. For the 9th consecutive year,
IHRSA proudly hosted The BASH for Augie's Quest, an aggressive cure-driv- en ALS research initiative established by fitness industry pioneer Augie Nieto. The highlight of the evening was when Nieto, who has been fight- ing ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease) since 2005, displayed his strength gains by walk- ing (with assistance) across the stage, to the delight of the over 1,000 Bash attendees. The 2014 Bash raised over $1.7 million. Since 2006, Augie's Quest, in conjunction with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) has raised over $41 million.
Watch our IHRSA walkthrough and
selected product demonstration vid- eos available at fitnessbusinesscanada. com. Audio MP3 recordings of over 70
IHRSA convention sessions and video recordings are available for order now. Video DVDs of select sessions will be available for purchase in late April.
Julie Main scholarship winner Patsy McLean of the Adelaide Club in Toronto, with Joe Moore, IHRSA President and
CEO.The scholarship, with a value of US$3,000, and includes a full 4-day registration at IHRSA's Annual International Convention & Trade Show, complimentary hotel accommodations for four nights, a US$500 travel stipend, and a network- ing lunch with the judging committee and past recipients.
Julie Main scholarship winner Patsy McLean of the Adelaide Club in Toronto, with Joe Moore, IHRSA President and
CEO.The scholarship, with a value of US$3,000, and includes a full 4-day registration at IHRSA's Annual International Convention & Trade Show, complimentary hotel accommodations for four nights, a US$500 travel stipend, and a network- ing lunch with the judging committee and past recipients.
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