Health & Fitness Association President & CEO Liz Clark today released the following statement on the passing of Red Lerille: Red Lerille forged a path to success that is uniquely his own, benefiting his members along the way. Few industry leaders were as well known to their members as those who belong to the Red…
Boston, MA—March 5, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) is preparing to welcome industry professionals from around the world to The HFA Show 2025, taking place March 12-14 at Mandalay Bay Resort in Las Vegas. As the premier conference and trade show for the health and fitness industry, this year’s event promises to be the…
Boston, MA—March 3, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has rebranded its association magazine: Club Business International (CBI) is now Health & Fitness Business (HFB). The new brand, launching with the March edition, brings a bold new look and a reimagined approach to its content. For 37 years, CBl served as a trusted source of industry news for HFA…
For years, Shama Hyder, founder and CEO of Zen Media, has been a leader in helping business operators with their social media, B2B marketing, and the incorporation of artificial intelligence into operations. She is also a keynote speaker in high demand, having spoken in more than 24 countries for brands like NASA, Yale, and Disney….
Washington, D.C.— February 13, 2025— The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) congratulates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his confirmation as the Secretary of Health & Human Services (HHS). As our nation grapples with rising rates of chronic disease, mental health challenges, and the growing economic burden of preventable health conditions, we welcome the opportunity to…
Boston, MA—January 30, 2025— The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has chosen six industry leaders to be inducted into its inaugural HFA Hall of Fame class. The inductees are Dr. Kenneth Cooper, Rick Caro, Red Lerille, Julie Main, John McCarthy, and Augie Nieto. The honorees will be inducted into the HFA Hall of Fame in a…
Washington, DC, January 27, 2025—New research by the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) highlights the important role affordability plays in addressing the global physical inactivity crisis. Covering 10 diverse markets, the study demonstrates how reducing financial barriers to structured exercise facilitated by fitness facilities could help drive substantial health, social, and economic benefits. Physical inactivity…
Reducing financial barriers to fitness through public policy interventions or investments can help address the global physical inactivity crisis, according to new research from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) and the Global Health & Fitness Alliance (GHFA), conducted in collaboration with Portas Consulting. Despite the rise of high-value, low-priced (HVLP) facilities, affordability remains a…
Evidence-Driven Insights for Industry and Policymakers Physical inactivity has emerged as a key driver of preventable diseases and premature mortality worldwide. Health and fitness facilities, as enablers of regular physical activity, provide professionally guided, evidence-based programs at scale proven to reduce chronic disease risk, improve mental health, and build stronger communities. Yet, access remains uneven,…
BOSTON, MA—January 20, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association’s annual European Congress will occur October 2-3, 2025, in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The event returns to its 2014 location at the iconic Beurs van Berlage, the former stock exchange building turned conference center. This European Congress has a rich legacy of bringing together European fitness facility executives and…
BOSTON, MA—January 16, 2025—​​Daniel Levin, who founded the East Bank Club in Chicago in 1980, died on January 11 at the age of 94. He also co-founded The Habitat Company, a real estate development and property management company that created nearly 25,000 rental and condominium housing units for people of all incomes under his leadership….
Washington, DC—January 16, 2025—Shama Hyder, a well-respected and early pioneer in the world of social media, will keynote at The HFA Show 2025 in Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay Resort on March 12. Hyder is founder and CEO of Zen Media, a leading B2B marketing and PR company in the United States. Her long list…