Glassman retires after controversial tweet and comments in a call. To view this email as a web page,
click here News | Tuesday, June 9, 2020 Glassman retired after a tweet in response to an Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation tweet about racism and discrimination being critical public health issues sparked backlash from affiliates, sponsors and staff. Dave Castro, former head of the CrossFit Games, has assumed the CEO role. read more |
| | | Fitness facility operators in Illinois, Pennsylvania and North Carolina have created fitness alliances to work with local and state politicians to get their gyms reopened. Health clubs in California had created an alliance in April to do the same. read more |
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From Club Industry | | | Gain skills to lead in a time of crisis. Learn how to focus for success. Register for the Master Class at 1 p.m. Eastern on June 18, presented by Bill McBride of Active Wellness and BMC3 Consulting. read more |
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| | | Join your peers in the fitness industry Oct. 14-16, 2020, at 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 from studios to commercial clubs to YMCAs and JCCs as well as parks and rec facilities and university rec centers. read more |
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| | | Check out this webinar (now available for free on-demand) to get a back-to-business toolkit and learn how to re-engage members, recoup revenue and recruit new clients post COVID-19. read more |
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| | | If you missed any of the past Club Industry Town Halls on how to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can now watch them on-demand. The first eight town halls include topics such as cleaning and disinfecting protocols, preparing for reopening, engaging members with virtual solutions, managing cash flow and mitigating risk. All are viewable through links on this page. read more |
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| | | As the fitness industry navigates shutdowns due to COVID-19, Club Industry is here to help. We have developed a coronavirus resource page where you can find links to coronavirus news articles, information about COVID-19 legislation and loan options, town halls and outside resources for the fitness industry. read more |
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| | | Health club, YMCA, university rec center and other operators are working their way through the COVID-19 pandemic and the related facility closures with little experience on how to survive. Suppliers want to help. Club Industry has included links to articles that fitness industry suppliers have posted on their websites to help guide you through these trying times. read more |
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