IHRSA Interim CEO Brent Darden shares the keys to success in the fitness industry. Learn how Brent transformed a failing health club into an award winning fitness business. He also talks about the Gyms Act a $30 Billion Dollar grant for the fitness industry. If your in the gym business or the fitness industry the gyms act can make a big impact on your future.

In the May 2020, Chantal Brodrick interviewed Brent to discuss the importance of re-imagining our businesses post covid. In this most recent interview Brent & Justin cover 4 main questions and a whole lot more!

Brent Darden, Interim President & CEO of IHRSA joins host, Justin “JT” Tamsettto explain how all the pivoting you’ve done can stick in your business. 

In partnership with IHRSA, REX Roundtables and Club Solutions Magazine, we bring to you a weekly virtual roundtable series aimed at helping you navigate through the COVID-19 crisis.

This week’s topic is “COVID-19 Impact Review and the Way Forward for Fitness Clubs”

*Discover a recap of key learnings from panelists after over 30 weeks of webinars related to COVID-19 recovery for fitness businesses
*Hear about some current trending topics such as virtual fitness opportunities, year end priorities, and preparing for 2021
*Bring your own variety of questions to the session to learn from industry experts as 2020 is wrapped up and we look ahead to 2021

This week’s panelists:

*Brent Darden, interim president and CEO of IHRSA, and chair of REX Roundtables
*Christine Ulatoski, education manager, IHRSA
*Rachel Zabonick-Chonko, editor-in-chief, Club Solutions
*Bill McBride, the co-founder, president and CEO of Active Wellness
*Blair McHaney, the CEO of MXM and owner of WORX health clubs

In partnership with IHRSA, REX Roundtables and Club Solutions Magazine, we bring to you a weekly virtual roundtable series aimed at helping you navigate through the COVID-19 crisis.

This week’s topic is “How to Support Your Local Military Community”

*Identify opportunities to ready current and potential club members for military careers
*Understand ways to work with and support your local military
*Learn leadership methods that apply in both the military and in fitness club settings

This week’s panelists:

*Brent Darden, interim president and CEO of IHRSA, and chair of REX Roundtables
*Colonel Kevin Bigelman, director of holistic health and fitness, U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training
*Stephanie Coulon, membership and marketing director, Stone Creek Club & Spa
*Colonel Mary Martinez, chief of staff and deputy commander, U.S. Army Center for Initial Military Training
*Bill McBride, the co-founder, president and CEO of Active Wellness
*Blair McHaney, the CEO of MXM and owner of WORX health clubs

In partnership with IHRSA, REX Roundtables and Club Solutions Magazine, we bring to you a weekly virtual roundtable series aimed at helping you navigate through the COVID-19 crisis.

This week’s topic is “Virtual Events and Outdoor Fitness,” sponsored by Reinig Insurance Solutions

*Learn operational techniques for efficiently running virtual club events to engage your members

*Determine what events and activities might be best for your member base and community

*Plan for the end of 2020 and the start of 2021 with outdoor and other physically distanced activities

This week’s panelists: *Brent Darden, interim president and CEO of IHRSA, and chair of REX Roundtables *Robert Brewster, CEO of The Alaska Club *Erin Oncken, national customer experience manager for Les Mills *Ralph Rajs, COO of Forma Gym *Bill McBride, the co-founder, president and CEO of Active Wellness *Blair McHaney, the CEO of MXM and owner of WORX health clubs

In partnership with IHRSA, REX Roundtables and Club Solutions Magazine, we bring to you a weekly virtual roundtable series aimed at helping you navigate through the COVID-19 crisis.

This week’s topic is “Cost Containment & Budget Planning” sponsored by Wexer. 

*Strategize around your budgeting plan and learn how to plan for multiple scenarios
*Learn examples of where and how you can cut costs since reopening 
*Identify opportunities for cost-containment
*Manage expenses moving forward for the expanded cleaning, disinfection and safety protocols at your facility
*Learn how your staff can play a role in the budget planning process and adaptability

This week’s panelists: 

*Brent Darden, interim president and CEO of IHRSA, and chair of REX Roundtables
*Paula Neubert, president & general manager, Club Greenwood
*Laurie Smith, senior vice president, VillaSport Athletic Club and Spa
*Bill McBride, the co-founder, president and CEO of Active Wellness
*Blair McHaney, the CEO of MXM and owner of WORX health clubs

In partnership with IHRSA, REX Roundtables and Club Solutions Magazine, we bring to you a weekly virtual roundtable series aimed at helping you navigate through the COVID-19 crisis.

This week’s topic is “Research & Data You Can Use in Your Club” 

*Discover some of the research available that will help you “tell the story” of clubs as safe
*Identify key research information to share with your local officials and lawmakers as it relates to your club
*Learn about new and upcoming research within the industry
*Determine best ways to share this data and research with your members as your biggest allies

This week’s panelists:

*Brent Darden, Interim President and CEO of IHRSA, and chair of REX Roundtables
*Melissa Rodriguez, senior research manager, IHRSA
*Kilian Fisher, international public policy advisor, IHRSA
*Bill McBride, the co-founder, president and CEO of Active Wellness
*Blair McHaney, the CEO of MXM and owner of WORX health clubs

In partnership with IHRSA, REX Roundtables and Club Solutions Magazine, we bring to you a weekly virtual roundtable series aimed at helping you navigate through the COVID-19 crisis.

This week’s topic is “Thinking Like a Retailer in Fitness,” sponsored by Jonas Fitness. 

*How retail trends have impacted the fitness club environment 
*Insights on the latest trends in apparel and gear, changes to virtual memberships/events, and smoothie/shake bars within clubs
*The potential impacts to these areas, trends and changes for 2021

This week’s panelists:

*Brent Darden, Interim President and CEO of IHRSA, and chair of REX Roundtables
*Jon Brady, president of Midtown Athletic Clubs
*Bill McBride, the co-founder, president and CEO of Active Wellness
*Blair McHaney, the CEO of MXM and owner of WORX health clubs
*Meredith Rosson, the assistant general manager of Cooper Fitness Center

In partnership with IHRSA, REX Roundtables and Club Solutions Magazine, we bring to you a weekly virtual roundtable series aimed at helping you navigate through the COVID-19 crisis.

This week’s topic is “Virtual Trends in Group Fitness & Personal Training,” sponsored by Jonas Fitness. 

*Learn specifically about virtual trends and processes for your club
*Hear about programming changes and adjustments you may need to make
*Identify your target audiences for virtual fitness

This week’s panelists:

*Brent Darden, Interim President and CEO of IHRSA, and chair of REX Roundtables
*Sara Kooperman, JD, CEO, SCW Fitness Education
*Sheldon McBee, Personal Training Director, Universal Athletic Club
*Bill McBride, the co-founder, president and CEO of Active Wellness
*Blair McHaney, the CEO of MXM and owner of WORX health clubs