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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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  • Exercise Improves the Long-Term Benefits of GLP-1 Drugs, New Multinational Study Finds

    Following new health economic research, health and fitness leaders call for deeper integration of physical activity and strength training in GLP-1 treatment.  Washington, DC–June… Read more

  • Industry Leaders Hear From Dr. Oz, Meet With Legislators as Part of HFA’s 2026 Fly-In and Advocacy Summit

    After hearing remarks from Dr. Mehmet Oz and Admiral Brian Christine, fitness industry executives met with lawmakers to advance prevention-focused health policy and position… Read more

  • Health & Fitness Association Launches Service Ready Initiative to Support Military Readiness Through Pre-Enlistment Fitness Access

    New industry-led effort will provide recruits with no-cost fitness access and training support ahead of basic training. Washington, DC–June 9, 2026–The Health & Fitness Association… Read more