Global Fitness Industry Demonstrates a Strong Commitment to Learning, Leading and Giving Back at IHRSA 2009
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BOSTON – IHRSA reports nearly 10,000 industry professionals were in attendance at this year’s convention. The 380,000 sq. ft. on the trade show floor were occupied by 327 exhibiting companies, with total booth space equaling the third largest total in IHRSA show history.
Exhibitors displayed the latest and greatest in 30 categories of health and fitness equipment, products, and programs. Fifty-two companies sponsored numerous programs and activities, an IHRSA record. |
Nearly 160 educational and networking sessions were held at this year’s convention, including memorable presentations by Joe Montana (sponsored by Matrix Fitness Systems), Marcus Buckingham (sponsored by Precor Incorporated), Seth Godin (sponsored by Technogym), Dara Torres (sponsored by SPRI Products, Inc., and Augie and Lynne Nieto.
At IHRSA’s Annual Meeting, the association’s 2009-2010 Board of Directors was announced. David Patchell-Evans, founder and CEO of Goodlife Fitness Clubs was elected as IHRSA’s board chairperson. Bill McBride, COO of Club One, Inc. and Kay Yuspeh, owner of Elite Fitness and Racquet Clubs, were elected to begin serving terms on IHRSA’s board of directors.
The health and fitness industry turned out in grand fashion in support of the 4th Annual BASH for Augie’s Quest. It drew nearly 800 attendees, raising more than $620,500 in the fight to combat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease). Augie’s Quest recently reached its initial goal of raising $18 million. A new goal of $36 million in 36 months was announced at Augie and Lynne Nieto’s IHRSA 2009 feature presentation.
Audio and video recordings of select convention sessions are available for purchase online at www.ihrsastore.com or at 800-228-4772/617-951-0055.
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