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The Health & Fitness Association is the only global non-profit trade association dedicated to protecting, promoting, and growing the health and fitness industry.

Driving Health Through Movement and Community

Medical experts and scientific evidence affirm that physical activity improves both physical and mental health, and psychologists point to the value of social connections beyond the home and workplace to reduce loneliness and foster belonging.

All of this is at the heart of the health and fitness industry’s existence: helping people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives through movement and community.

Our mission is to support that impact by advocating for the industry, delivering action-oriented research, and providing education that drives professional growth.

leadership, staff, and advisors

Hall of Fame

HFA Foundation

awards

The Health & Fitness Association recognizes some of our outstanding members for their service to their communities, their customers, and to the betterment of the health and fitness industry.

HFA Press Releases

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  • The 2026 HFA Global Report Shows the Fitness Industry Delivered a Landmark 2025 With Double-Digit Operator Revenue Growth

    The Health & Fitness Association report finds 10.7% median revenue growth among surveyed operators, record participation in leading markets, and an expanding role in… Read more

  • HFA-Backed California Bill Modernizing Health Club Fee Caps Heads to Governor

    AB 2402 would modernize outdated pricing rules for multiservice health club studios while maintaining existing consumer protections.  Washington, DC–August 25, 2026–The Health & Fitness… Read more

  • 2026 HFA European Congress to Showcase New Research Shaping the Future of Fitness

    Industry executives from Armah Sports, David Lloyd Leisure, Third Space, Urban Gym Group, Total Fitness, Lift Brands, Everyone Active and more will take the… Read more