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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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  • Jazzercise Founder Judi Sheppard Missett to Be Inducted into the 2027 HFA Hall of Fame

    The aerobic exercise trailblazer transformed fitness programming with her dance-based exercise classes and continues to influence fitness and women’s entrepreneurship today. Washington, DC–October 19,… Read more

  • HFA and Fitness Technology Summit Join Forces to Expand Global Industry Connections

    New partnership brings together two established European events in 2027 and adds technology-focused programming to The HFA Show in Las Vegas. Washington, DC–October 13,… Read more

  • Alan Schwartz and Steven Schwartz to Be Inducted Into the 2027 HFA Hall of Fame

    Father and son to be honored for two generations of visionary leadership that redefined the modern athletic club and continues to influence the future… Read more