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  • Report
    September 14, 2026

    2026 HFA Global Report

    A Global View of a Growing Industry The Health & Fitness Association’s 2026 Global Report provides a data-driven overview of the commercial health and fitness…

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  • Article
    September 10, 2026

    August Foot Traffic Posts Strongest Monthly Gain of 2026

    HFA’s August FIT Tracker check-in finds broad growth led by HVLP facilities and studios, with visitation rising across eight of nine Census divisions. HFA publishes…

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  • Article
    August 13, 2026

    FIT TRACKER  /  MONTHLY CHECK-IN

    July Fitness-Facility Traffic Stabilizes as Studios Continue to Lead HFA’s first monthly FIT Tracker check-in finds record July visitation at HVLP and mid-priced gyms and…

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  • Report
    July 20, 2026

    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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  • Report
    June 14, 2026

    From Weight Loss to Lasting Value: Structured Exercise and the Economics of GLP-1 Therapy

    This white paper is complimentary. GLP-1 medications are reshaping obesity care and creating new opportunities to improve long-term health outcomes. But weight loss alone is…

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  • Report
    April 9, 2026

    2026 US Health & Fitness Consumer Report: Headline Trends

    2025 marked a new highpoint for consumer engagement with the US fitness facility industry. A record 81 million Americans belonged to a gym, studio, or…

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    September 30, 2026

    Health & Fitness Association Opens Registration for The HFA Show 2027

    New partnerships, expanded education, and a global showcase of innovation will bring industry leaders, operators, and suppliers together in Las Vegas, March 10–12,…

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    September 28, 2026

    2026 HFA European Congress Spotlights New Industry Research

    New findings on global fitness markets, member retention, GLP-1s and exercise, and the UK fitness sector underscored the industry’s growing focus on data,…

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    September 24, 2026

    HFA and HYROX Join Forces for The HFA Show 2027

    The new partnership connects the global fitness industry’s leading operators, suppliers and professionals with the energy, community and competition of HYROX. Washington, DC–September…

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    September 14, 2026

    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…

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    August 25, 2026

    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 &…

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    August 14, 2026

    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…

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    July 31, 2026

    Ian Mullane and Alistair Brownlee to Keynote the 2026 HFA European Congress

    Industry leaders in artificial intelligence, innovation, and performance will headline the premier gathering of fitness executives in London. Washington, DC–July 31, 2026–The Health…

  • Press Release

    July 27, 2026

    Health & Fitness Association Launches Partnership With American Cancer Society to Advance Exercise Oncology Programs Nationwide

    The new initiative will raise awareness and support fitness professionals in delivering programs for individuals living with and beyond cancer. Washington, DC–July 27,…

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    June 24, 2026

    Health & Fitness Association Expands Presence Across Asia With Presentations at Major Industry Events

    Interim President and CEO Greta Wagner and APAC Director Sean Tan to represent HFA at SPORTEC Thailand, SPORTEC Japan, and ChinaFit-HFA Management Forum….

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    June 24, 2026

    Steffie Bryant and Alistair Brownlee to Keynote the 2026 HFA European Congress

    Industry leaders in artificial intelligence, innovation, and performance will headline the premier gathering of fitness executives in London. Washington, DC–June 24, 2026–The Health…

  • Press Release

    June 15, 2026

    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,…

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    June 11, 2026

    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…