Landers was selected for his advocacy work as well as his service to the Health & Fitness Association. WASHINGTON, DC—October 14, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) will induct Gale Landers, founder and CEO of Fitness Formula Clubs in Chicago, into the Health & Fitness Hall of Fame. Landers is being recognized for his advocacy on…
Global fitness innovator Mel Tempest has joined all-in-one team management app CoverMe Fitness as a strategic advisor, bringing her two decades of industry experience to help modernize and streamline group fitness operations worldwide. Mel Tempest, one of the leading forces driving innovation in the global fitness industry, has joined the all-in-one team management app, CoverMe…
The founder and CEO of Fitness Formula Clubs has advanced the fitness industry through his advocacy efforts, work on the board of the Health & Fitness Association, and service to his community. As a fierce advocate for the fitness industry, Gale Landers helped to rally health club operators in Illinois during the Covid pandemic. Gale…
From AI to advocacy: More than 300 industry leaders converged in Amsterdam to explore the forces shaping fitness, health, and wellness on October 2-4. WASHINGTON, DC–October 8, 2025–The 22nd Annual HFA European Congress brought together more than 300 fitness industry leaders from 30 countries for deep learning, dynamic networking, and global collaboration. Held October 2-4…
The theme of the event was Shaping the Future: Uniting Fitness, Health, and Wellness. Each year, the HFA European Congress (formerly the IHRSA European Congress) brings together some of the best minds in the fitness industry to deliver bold ideas and groundbreaking insights. Held October 2-4, 2025 at the historic Beurs van Berlage in Amsterdam, this…
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 & Fitness Association (HFA) will induct Jack and Elaine LaLanne into the Health & Fitness Hall of Fame on March 15, 2026, in San Diego prior to The HFA Show. The couple…
The couple who inspired millions to exercise and eat nutritiously will be inducted at a ceremony on March 15 in San Diego prior to The HFA Show 2026. Jack and Elaine LaLanne met in 1951 and married in 1959. Jack and Elaine LaLanne, the couple who helped bring fitness into America’s living rooms, will be…
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 a PDF download. In today’s dynamic fitness market, having reliable benchmarks is essential for strategic planning. The Health & Fitness Association’s 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report presents a detailed analysis of key…
New HFA data shows median revenue grew nearly 10% in 2024 as facilities reported robust profitability and net membership gains. Washington, DC – September 30, 2025 – The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) today released the 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, the most comprehensive analysis of operational and financial performance in the fitness sector. This report marks HFA’s first detailed…
This is the most comprehensive analysis of financial and operational performance in the fitness sector. The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has released the 2025 Fitness Industry Benchmarking Report, the most comprehensive analysis of financial and operational performance in the fitness sector. This publication marks HFA’s first in-depth benchmarking study since 2019, building on the long-standing Profiles…
Mills is part of the second class of inductees who will be recognized at a ceremony in San Diego on March 15 ahead of The HFA Show 2026. WASHINGTON, DC—September 29, 2025—The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) has announced the first member of its second class of inductees into the Health & Fitness Hall of…
Mills is the first inductee to be announced in the second class of the HFA Hall of Fame. The ceremony will occur on March 15 ahead of The HFA Show 2026 in San Diego. Mills will deliver the October 2 keynote at the 2025 HFA European Congress in Amsterdam. Phillip Mills, founder of Les Mills…