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Gary Stempien Receives Fitness Industry Distinguished Service Award --
(March 8, 2008) -- Health club industry entrepreneur and fitness innovator Gary Stempien has been awarded a Distinguished Service Award from Club Marketing & Management Services Inc. (CMS), a worldwide consulting firm for the fitness industry. The award was in honor of Mr. Stempien's 35 years of commitment and service in the health and fitness industry.
About the Health & Fitness Industry
According to The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA), the premier health club industry association, health club memberships are projected to reach 50 million by 2010, representing a 25% growth rate from current levels
• US Clubs: 29,357 (as of 1/07)
• US Health Club Members: 42.7 million (as of 1/07)
• Total US Industry Revenues for 2006: $17.6 billion
Source: American Business Information, Inc.
Figures reflect a count of the number of businesses listed in Yellow Page directories under industry SIC code 7991.
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"Even a slight improvement in member retention
can significantly boost a health club's profitability."
Jay Ablondi, Vice President of Publishing, IHRSA
The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) is a not-for-profit trade association representing health and fitness facilities, gyms, spas, sports clubs, and suppliers worldwide. The association's membership includes over 8,800 clubs in 74 countries, along with over 600 industry suppliers.
Mike Chaet, Ph.D. presents Distinguished Service Award to Gary Stempien. Dr. Chaet is the founder and president of Club Marketing & Management Services Inc. (CMS), a worldwide consulting firm for the fitness industry.
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