This week, on the Fitness + Technology podcast, host Bryan O'Rourke welcomes Brent Darden to the show. Brent’s history in the health club and fitness space began as a personal trainer and working in corporate wellness, most notably as the GM for the Cooper Institute and Telos Fitness Center in Dallas, Texas. He has served as the Chairman of the Board for IHRSA and is Chairman for REX Roundtables. He recently was appointed the Interim President & CEO of IHRSA. Bryan and Brent touch upon some great information in our industry and share their optimism for the future.
If you are interested in registering for the upcoming webinar series with Bryan, Brent, and Dana Milkie of eGym on November 19th at 2PM EST, you can do so here: https://egym.zoom.us/webinar/register/4016020963874/WN_xHTfAqnUQWyFHj7vVT3tOg
One Powerful Quote:
18:35: “Crisis breeds progress. It breeds creativity, inventiveness, and it propels action.”
4-10 Bullet Points (w/ timestamps) - Highlighting key topics discussed:
4:44: Bryan asks Brent to share his insights on why our industry is essential with the data behind low-risk spreading of COVID-19.
7:14: Bryan and Brent discuss the future for club operators and the consolidation of the industry.
11:38: Bryan asks Brent about the impact of technology as an upcoming hybrid model.
14:31: Brent highlights a few key initiatives for IHRSA domestically and internationally for navigating the pandemic.
17:45: Bryan wraps up the show, and Brent shares his final advice for operators and professionals.
Bullet List of Resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-darden-141b7113/
https://www.europeactive.eu/news/safeactive-study-%E2%80%93-preliminary-results-showing-extremely-low-levels-covid-19-risk-fitness-clubs
https://www.ihrsa.org/about/media-center/press-releases/check-in-data-a-success-clubs-arent-spreading-the-virus/
https://www.ihrsa.org/
https://www.ihrsa.org/industry-leadership/national-health-and-fitness-alliance
Guest Contact Information:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/brent-darden-141b7113/
https://www.bryankorourke.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryankorourke/
http://www.fittechcouncil.org/
https://www.youtube.com/user/bko61163