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    October 30, 2025

    2025 US Health & Fitness Consumer Report: Expanded Insights

    This downloadable report provides a deeper look at how 77 million Americans engaged with fitness facilities in 2024. The 2025 US Health & Fitness Consumer Report:…

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    October 20, 2025

    Fitness Industry Traffic (FIT) Tracker

    The Fitness Industry Traffic (FIT) Tracker is a new resource from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) that provides regular updates on foot traffic to nearly 11,000…

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    September 30, 2025

    2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report

    The 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report analyzes annual performance of leading health and fitness clubs, including key financial and operating performance indicators. This product is…

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    September 9, 2025

    India Fitness Market Report 2025

    A comprehensive look at one of the world’s fastest-growing fitness markets. The India Fitness Market Report 2025 is available as a free download from the Health & Fitness…

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    August 8, 2025

    The 2025 HFA Global Report

    This report delivers a comprehensive, data-driven overview of the commercial fitness industry across nearly 30 countries and five major world regions. Based on survey data,…

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    April 7, 2025

    2025 US Health & Fitness Consumer Report: Headline Trends

    The 2025 U.S. Health & Fitness Consumer Report: Headline Trends presents a first look at how Americans interacted with fitness facilities in 2024—highlighting the latest developments in…

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    November 7, 2025

    HFA Applauds Medicare Expansion for GLP-1s, Urges Coverage for Physical Activity Next

    The Trump Administration announced on November 6 that it would expand Medicare coverage for GLP-1 medications. WASHINGTON, DC—November 7, 2025—The Health & Fitness…

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    November 3, 2025

    HFA Announces Purpose Brands Co-Founders Chuck Runyon and Dave Mortensen as 2026 HFA Hall of Fame Inductees

    The two leaders are being recognized for their fitness industry disruption, advocacy, and ongoing empathy for military veterans and franchisees. WASHINGTON, DC—November 3,…

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    October 30, 2025

    New HFA Data Shows How 77 Million US Fitness Facility Members Work Out

    The second volume of the 2025 US Health & Fitness Consumer Report highlights record participation and changing exercise preferences. Washington, DC — October…

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    October 27, 2025

    The Health & Fitness Association to Induct Annbeth Eschbach Into the HFA Hall of Fame

    Eschbach was elected the first female president of the HFA board of directors, is a three-time CEO and two-time founder who has devoted…

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    October 20, 2025

    Health & Fitness Association Announces Joe Cirulli as 2026 HFA Hall of Fame Inductee

    Cirulli was selected for his positive representation of the industry and his service to the Health & Fitness Association and his community. WASHINGTON, DC—October…

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    October 20, 2025

    US Gym Visitation Hit New Records in Q3, Driven by Budget Fitness Options

    Health & Fitness Association’s FIT Tracker shows sustained industry momentum through 2025. WASHINGTON, DC—October 20, 2025—Visits to US commercial fitness facilities continued to…

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    October 14, 2025

    Health & Fitness Association Announces Gale Landers as Inductee to HFA Hall of Fame

    Landers was selected for his advocacy work as well as his service to the Health & Fitness Association.  WASHINGTON, DC—October 14, 2025—The Health…

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    October 8, 2025

    2025 HFA European Congress Draws Fitness Leaders from 30 Countries

    From AI to advocacy: More than 300 industry leaders converged in Amsterdam to explore the forces shaping fitness, health, and wellness on October…

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    October 6, 2025

    Health & Fitness Association to Induct Jack and Elaine LaLanne Into HFA Hall of Fame

    The couple is being honored for their work spreading awareness about the benefits of exercise and good nutrition.  WASHINGTON, DC—October 6, 2025—The Health…

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    September 30, 2025

    Health & Fitness Association Releases 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report

    New HFA data shows median revenue grew nearly 10% in 2024 as facilities reported robust profitability and net membership gains. Washington, DC – September 30,…

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    September 29, 2025

    Health & Fitness Association to Induct Phillip Mills into the HFA Hall of Fame

    Mills is part of the second class of inductees who will be recognized at a ceremony in San Diego on March 15 ahead…

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    September 15, 2025

    Health & Fitness Association Announces Strategic Reorganization to Drive Industry Growth

    As part of the reorganization, HFA has hired Brandon Partridge as its COO and promoted Mike Goscinski to chief of staff. WASHINGTON, DC—September…