The current reality: Charting a path through unprecedented human and economic conditions.
Health Club News
Influencers In Net Lease – Mark Thiel
Amongst the rapid-growing industry of health and wellness and the increasingly uncertain retail real estate sector, Mark Thiel has identified a unique and rewarding niche market.
Fitness Industry Keeps World Moving During COVID-19 Pandemic
"Exercise remains a central factor in healthy living, and regular physical activity has profound effects on the immune system, among other important health markers."
Health clubs and industry suppliers are coming together to help people stay active during the coronavirus crisis.
Sports & Fitness Industry Responds with Support During Coronavirus Outbreak
The coronavirus has caused an enormous amount of uncertainty for individuals all around the world. With schools closing, sports suspended, people required (or urged) to stay at home, businesses are taking a drastic hit.
MARKET UPDATE: Coronavirus Impact On Real Estate
As the new coronavirus (COVID-19) broke free from China, the prospects of increased economic risks drove Wall Street into a flight to safety. Over the course of the following three weeks, the S&P 500 index fell 30 percent and pushed the 10-year Treasury to a record low, briefly touching 0.42 percent on March 9. Since bouncing from that intraday low, the Treasury rate has been on an upward trajectory.
Fitness Industry Fights for Inclusion in Third Federal Stimulus Package Related to the Coronavirus
Congress has passed two stimulus packages. As a third package is put together, IHRSA lobbies for it to include the fitness industry.
Some Studio Owners Find Revenue In Equipment Rentals During COVID-19 Shutdown
Equipment rental programs are one way some studio operators are extending the member experience beyond the walls of their retail space while generating revenue and maintaining connections during the crisis.
SBA To Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) Up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans
WASHINGTON – SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued a statement regarding the Disaster Assistance Loans. Click the link to see the full statement along with information regarding the process of accessing SBA's coronavirus disaster relief lending.
How To Protect Yourself And Others From COVID-19 (And What to Do If You Are Sick)
Check out the CDC website for tips on protecting yourself and others, and for answers to what you should do if you are having symptoms.
How to Protect Your Members and Your Fitness Business During The Coronavirus Pandemic
Many industries are feeling the effects of the coronavirus, even the fitness industry, whose health clubs revolve around sweat and tight-knit communities. The good news about the virus—despite its new pandemic label—is that it can be suppressed and controlled unlike any disease before it, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a March 11 statement.
