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Stephen Tharrett has been in the fitness industry for 40 years, having served as a SVP of Operations with ClubCorp, a Dallas-based club company and as the CEO of the Russian Fitness Group. Stephen is a former President of IHRSA and currently sits on the advisory board for AFS. He has also written 10 textbooks on the fitness industry, including Fitness Management, 4th Edition now used in over 30 colleges and universities.

Making the Leap to Managing or Owning a Fitness Business

August 15, 2019 | by Stephen Tharrett in Business

Learn what skills are necessary for managing or owning a fitness business. Enroll in the ACE Fitness Business Management course today!

Contact Senate: Senator’s Twitter Information

November 30, 2018 | by Stephen Tharrett in Advocacy

The time is now to push the Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act (S. 482) across the finish line. Tweet your Senators asking them to support active and healthy lifestyles by passing PHIT before Congress ends.

The PHIT Act Nearing the Finish Line – Urgent Action Needed

November 30, 2018 | by Stephen Tharrett in Advocacy

PHIT passed the U.S. House of Representatives in July, it still needs to be passed in the Senate. PHIT needs to be included in a bigger piece of legislation for it to pass and become a law, such as a tax reform or healthcare package—both of which are potential legislation in the coming weeks. We need you to contact your Senators to encourage them to pass PHIT now.

ACE Calls for More Collaboration Between Community Leaders, Exercise Professionals and Health Coaches to Improve Grades on Youth Physical Activity

October 02, 2018 | by Stephen Tharrett in ACE Press Releases

The American Council on Exercise (ACE) issued the following statement in response to the release of the 2018 United States Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth.