2014
IHRSA 2014 – Largest Fitness Convention is Here in San Diego!
By:Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.When it comes to fitness, whether it’s fitness psychology, exercise physiology, gym equipment, exercise programming or anything else in the large space of the fitness gym world, IHRSA is the first and last word on the topic. This week, March 12-15, 2014, at the San Diego Convention Center, the 33rd Annual International Convention and Trade show of IHRSA will take place. IHRSA stands for the International Health and Racquet & Sports club Association. You can find them at http://www.ihrsa.org
Here’s an example of last year’s extravaganza:
After seeing that, you’ll now understand why many of the staff at The La Jolla Sports Club may be MIA over the next several days.
The trade show, with almost 400 exhibitors taking up more than a ¼ mile of space at the Convention Center, is the largest fitness toy store ever assembled. Here, we’ll see the latest and greatest in equipment and fitness/gym related information and material. It’s not too late for you to register as part of the public and dive in with those of us who’ll be there, loaded down with bags of cool swag in hand. There will be more than 8,000 in attendance, so no joke, come on down!!
Among the 180 health clubs in San Diego (there are 3,950 clubs in California), there’s no doubt at all, whatsoever, that the Sporting Club is the finest full-service club in town. Their are 313,000 club members in San Diego, (there are 7.6 million club members in California), and there’s no doubt at all, whatsoever, that our members experience the finest in personal and unique attention to achieving optimal health among these full-service clubs.
The La Jolla Sports Club offers supportive, knowledgeable and trained fitness pros to make it easy for members of all ages and fitness levels to build a well-balanced and enjoyable fitness program. Check out some of the talks from among the dozens upon dozens over four days at IHRSA this year, and you’ll see why our club is on the cutting edge of what’s contemporary:
- Fitness as a Part of the Healthcare System
- Active Aging: Trends & Opportunities
- Exercise as Medicine: Tapping the Medical Community
- Fitness Technology: Current & Future Industry Trends
- 7 Habits of Highly Successful Personal Trainers
- From Numbers Driven to Members Driven
The Sporting Club has been exploring these topics, examining programs, and already looking at exciting ways to stay ahead of the pack. Our state-of-the-art exercise equipment, classes, trainers and instructors ensure that our members enjoy a wide variety of exercise and optimal health options. After IHRSA, watch for even more!
Our fellow club members offer unique camaraderie, motivation and personal encouragement to continue improving optimal health lifestyles. What more can you ask for?
Just in case you can’t make it to the greatest fitness show on earth and experience the motivating fun, see some of the industry’s top leaders, and walk away with enough inspiration to keep you charged for the rest of 2014, here are eight additional ideas from IHRSA to stay motivated and feeling good all year long through the La Jolla Sports Club:
- Treat exercise as your personal “time out.”
- Set realistic, incremental goals.
- Do what you enjoy.
- Schedule time at The Sporting Club as you would any important appointment.
- Track it.
- Make it social.
- Be flexible and allow yourself breaks.
- Reward yourself.
